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Continuing Legacy Jesuit Education: June To September 2014
Continuing Legacy Jesuit Education: June To September 2014
The
Continuing Legacy
of Jesuit Education
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Contents
This allegorical engraving of
the restoration of the Society
of Jesus is entitled “The
Renewal, Mission
audience of the Company
of Jesus before his holiness
our Lord Pope Pius VII: As a
sign of true fidelity, obedience
and respect.” The numbered
legends at the bottom corners
explain the image:
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1. The Jesuit vicar-general with
many Jesuits receive the
Papal bull from the Pope.
2. Good education which
forms youth in the tradition
of the Jesuits (This is
symbolized by a group
of children escorted by
a mother. Dressed in
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Two XU marine
Classical Roman style,
the group stands behind
the Jesuits. A sunburst
emblazons the mother’s
torso.)
3. With her shield and
drawn sword, Wisdom 22 join the 23
protects the young from
first expedition to
F
temptations which lurk or 27 exciting years, it has been BEST FIVE. With confident smiles, top five ladies of Ms Rodeo 2014 showcase
nearby and prevents
a tradition of Xavier University – their award titles at the Manresa Arena, Aug 22. From left to right: Louise Foulon
them from coming close.
(Wisdom, dressed in
Classical style, stays the
devils hovering above)
Benham Rise
AGRICULTURE AT THE CENTER. Dr Maria
College of Agriculture to showcase
the adrenaline-imbued rodeo
events on its annual celebration of the
(second runner-up), Caroline Joy Veronilla (Ms. Rodeo 2014), Shalyn Zamoranos
(first runner-up), Ana Marie Empeynado (fourth runner-up) and Cherry Ruiz (third
runner-up). Photo by Tolinero
4. Bystanders who acclaim Rosario P Mosqueda, the new dean of the
Manresa Days. Beyond the thrilling
the Papal act.
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adventure, this year’s revelries hailed CHASE ME NOT. Even under the scorching heat of the sun,
PH Jesuits on SJ
Xavier University - College of Agriculture,
the value of “Agriculture at the Center” Karambola competitors of the women category chase after the
introduces this year’s theme, “Agriculture at the
Source: of life, from the theme inspired by Elton bull during the second day of Rodeo sa Ateneo at the Manresa
Center” and officially welcomes everyone during
Archives of the Philippine Province John’s Circle of Life. The slew of activities Arena. Photo by Tolinero
the opening ceremony of the Manresa Days
restoration’s bicentennial:
of the Society of Jesus embodied the college’s battlecry to I GOT YOU.
2014. Photo by Rezza Mae B Tolinero
mainstream agriculture to various Stonney Marie
sectors in the face of a globalized world. Ampo of
RUN FOR MANRAZING RACE. Team
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and Stephen J Pedroza. Photos best shot in
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21. The race tests not only the physical
their apostolate,
XU hosts
studies was sought, the spiritual Photo by Tolinero
capabilities of the participants but also their
educating had envisaged the Society of dramatic repercussions. The first the Renaissance humanistic Educational apostolate of Asia and Latin America. They studies of a Jesuit school. The formation and well-being of mental acumen in the field of agriculture.
the youth is not part of their Jesus as a group of men vowed foray of the Jesuits in education academy, a curriculum based on constituted the largest system of
the Jesuits Ratio Studiorum integrated the the students was given primary Photo by Tolinero
missionary work. After failing
with Fr Gallagher SJ
whatever their social extraction the school but were detailed to do third day of the Manresa Days,
through spiritual ministries, like demanded mobility. Running a their young boys, Ignatius sent 10 half a century of running schools.
was the training of the mind is, Ignatius would demand that More important than the spiritual and pastoral ministry in Techno Demo opens at the ATC
giving the Spiritual Exercises, school, by contrast, demanded Jesuits to start this school. It specified the spirituality and
through the pursuit of speculative a Jesuit college be funded by growing number of schools the area surrounding the school. Center where Food Technology
preaching the Word of God, and funds and stability in a given
During the time of Ignatius and truth. The goal of the Humanists’ the local authorities asking for a was the creation of the Jesuit philosophy of Jesuit education, students show to select audience
celebrating the sacraments of the place by the educators: It seemed
the early Jesuit companions, system was character formation, school to be set up, so that there educational system. Under while also providing directives The dissolution of the how to turn the marang fruit into
Eucharist and Penance. Alongside to be in conflict with the original
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there were basically two major making students better human superior generals Mercurian and for administrators and teachers Society of Jesus leather. Photo by Tolinero
Valuing ecosystem
this, they were also active in social inspiration. 2 would be no fees for students.4
systems of education. There is the beings, and civic leaders. Aquaviva, feedback concerning
ministries such as serving the sick The Jesuits had such a success in of the different subjects and
However, God has other plans. Medieval University system where Jesuit schools were unique in pedagogical methods used, a The increase in the number of
in hospitals and working for the their educational apostolate that
students prepared for professions classes.6 Jesuit schools naturally led to
reconciliation of those estranged.1 While the Jesuits would still combining these two educational process of consultation and then
services together in
such as law, the clergy and when Ignatius died in 1556, there TO COMMUNICATE CHANGE.
engage in various missions as ideals. 3 experimentation of a draft plan the rise of their influence among
Originally, the founder Ignatius of teaching by studying the sciences, were 35 Jesuit colleges across Where the Jesuits ran colleges, Development Communication
earlier planned, their entry to the led in 1599 to the approval of the educated elite in Europe. The
Loyola and the first companions mathematics, logic, philosophy Europe. 200 years later, they even though excellence in booth presents the purpose
educational apostolate will have Jesuits before its suppression in
Northern Mindanao
and theology. The other one is were more than 800 in Europe, the Ratio Studiorum, the plan of of the green screen during the
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Techno Demo. Kent Ugalde,
XAVIER MAGAZINE June-August 2014 fourth year student of DevCom,
guides a high school participant
As this year marks the bicentenary of the restoration in trying how the green screen
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works. Photo by Tolinero
of the Society of Jesus, the Jesuits across the globe look back Xavier Ecoville opens
to their roots, challenges and accomplishments, and celebrate PANbag-o
WATCH AND LEARN. High school students
witness a puppet show presented by Development
21 National Wellness
Science Camp to
LOAD CARRYING CHALLENGE. Lambatan of the Wrecking Bull
Different participating schools from team from XU securely grabs
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PUSH, PULL, BULL. Manresa Days highlights the action-packed Northern Mindanao take part in the
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the head of the cattle during
Rodeo sa Ateneo this year. Participating schools from all over TYING THE KNOTS. Participants of the Rodeo sa
Load Carrying competition during the
Milestones Special Feature Northern Mindanao enter the arena again and take the challenge Ateneo readily position in the arena as they hold their
fourth day of the Manresa Days. Photo
the second day of the Rodeo sa
Ateneo on Augt 23. Photo by
of the raging bulls. Photo by Fr Bernard Elvin Simene best weapon in bringing down the bull. Photo by Fr
The Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm (IPP), by Fr Simene Tolinero
Simene
New XU Nurses New Mechanical Engineers
formerly used as a guide for the studies of
Student
The May 2014 Nurse Licensure XU garnered 100% passing rate
the Jesuits, is a teaching methodology that
examinations yielded 29 Nurses from against national passing rate
By Wilson J Hormeguera XAVIER MAGAZINE June-August 2014
ensures “action” as a manifestation of
22 ‘ADream’
XU, giving the College of Nursing of 60.53% during the Licensure
Special Feature
22 Agriculture at the Center
Coloso, Andrew Apdian
New XU Agriculturists
Dy, Francis Jefferson Ada
As a Jesuit University, Xavier takes The Ignatian Pedagogical Philosophy Department and the Freshmen Formation
Midsummer Night’s
There are 25 new agriculturists
Luminarias, Kenit Ronald
who made it during the Licensure heed of Fr Pedro Arrupe’s call: Paradigm (IPP), formerly used Ateneo Guided Apostolate in Program
Examination in Agriculture held on Marfa, Ralph Marion Ranoa
as a guide for the studies of the Pastoral Engagements (AGAPE)
June 1-3, giving XU a 54.35% rating Navarra, AllonDiano “Today our prime educational
against the national passing rate of Jesuits, is a teaching methodology program of the Religious Studies Reestablished in 1994 under KKP-
Tabiliran, Jorim Yare objective must be to form men SIO, the Freshmen Formation
36%. that ensures “action” as a Department.
Xavier University
The licensure examination given in Christ … men and women who action is very much accompanied engage the students through the
Foundation
Management graduate of XU class of
May 2014 gave XU a rating of 53.88% 1997 ranked first for the elementary cannot even conceive of love of core subjects of the university. Although the entire program is
by “cura personalis,” an Ignatian
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truly become men and women for
Kristohanong Katilingban
imbued fiesta.
given by the Board of Medicine, institutions that respond to the
Professional Regulation Commission Technicians The slogan “men and women Involvement Office (KKP-SIO),
in the cities of Manila, Cebu and ‘Care for others’ emergent development concerns
Electronics Engineer Licensure for others” taken from Father the advocacy arm of XU, has of the city.
Davao last August 2014. XU’s
Examination last March 2014 gave Arrupe’s words, is a common a mandate of ensuring the
Considering that this learning
anniversary celebration
Examination against 65.12%, the
Examination for Chemical Engineers
national passing rate. programs in order to ensure the Mission and Ministry, and PERSON and AGAPE
given on April 14-16 in Manila Everyone at Xavier knows that
produced the following successful the fulfilment of “forming men Academic clusters.
the university is driven by this The Philosophical Enrichment
XU examinees, giving the university XU Nursing grads rank 10th and women for others” at the
57.14% against the national passing mission: the formation of men KKP-SIO also focuses on making & Regeneration for Social
In the December 2013 Nurse curriculum and institutional level.
rate of 55.25%. Licensure Examination, XU ranked and women for others. The entire sure that the experience of the Orientation and Networking
These social formation programs (PERSON) program is a
2nd Top Performing Nursing School
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Dean Cris M Acabo university administration, faculty IPP process, the interplay of
are Freshmen Formation
Graduation 2014
in the Philippines after Aireen Mae formation course of Philosophy
Rose May B Igdon and staff are conscious that their experience-reflection-action, is
Ong and Theresa May Pimentel Program (FFP), National Service 30, 31 and 32 (Philosophy of
Stephanie P Joaquin ranked 10th in the exam. XU’s missionary work at Xavier is for an experience that will make
Training Program (NSTP), Ethics) that seeks to develop
Kimberly Ann A Ma passing rate was 97.84% compared this purpose. The students, upon students see the realities of the
to 30.94%, the national passing rate. Philosophical Enrichment 3rd year students the habit of
entering at Xavier, are introduced world, allowing them to reflect
& Regeneration for Social
Round-up
New XU Agricultural Engineers personal reflection and critical
to the idea that they come to how they are called, and thus
The following are the successful Accountancy grad occupies 5th spot Orientation and Networking thinking, and make them
Xavier to be formed and become eventually move into action—an
examinees who took the Licensure in CPA board exam (PERSON) program of the sensitive to the basic realities of
Examination for Agricultural men and women for others. action inspired by cura personalis.
Joscel Delos Cielos ranked 5th in the
Engineers held on July 1 – 2. XU Licensure Examinations for Certified
garnered a passing rate of 71.43% Public Accountants given in July
while the national passing rate was 2014 with the rating of 91.57%. XU’s
only 50.24%. passing rate was 25.58% over the
national passing rate of 19.98%.
Alba, Hitcliff John Villareal
Atienza, Joshua Paul Fabela XU alumna is PMA salutatorian
Lantaca, Sheena Mae Oco
Cadet First Class Liza J Dango
Tion, Jestoni Paderanga (BSEd–English, XU Class of 2009)
Tolinero, Reggie Baño graduated as “Siklab Diwa” Class
2014 Salutatorian of the Philippine
Military Academy (PMA). For Liza,
her achievement is “a testimony
that an XU graduate can truly move
forward in service to the nation.”
T
clusters to make sure that the for Mission and Ministry, the competence of teachers, but
“uniqueness” experience of the IPP process, the curriculum-based ladderized rather in terms of the quality of
he United Nations
Convention on the Law
Two senior researchers from
Xavier University - McKeough
Sciences, UP Mindanao, UP
Baguio and Ateneo de Manila
because the area was beyond
the recreational and open circuit
but “our way of interplay of experience-reflection- social formation framework was their life – a life lived in service of of the Sea (UNCLOS) Marine Center namely, Fra-and University (AdMU). scuba diving limits. Resources
action, is an experience that will put in place. others “for the praise, reverence
proceeding” – make students see the realities and service of God.”
officially confirmed Timothy Quimpo and Patrice
The team reached, for the first
are abundant (energy, food, water,
that Benham Rise, a 13-million- Bianca Roa-Chio joined a team etc.) but studies must be done to
our way of life, of the world, allowing them to
The existence of the social
formation programs at Xavier hectare underwater plateau, of researchers and divers in an time, the 50-m deep Benham further know and emphasize their
Xavier’s slogan of “forming men
the Ateneo way. reflect on how they are called,
is a manifestation of what a and women for others” is not off the coast of Aurora and is expedition to the Benham Rise on Bank, the shallowest part of value.
thus eventually move them into bigger than Luzon is now part of May 3-17. Benham Rise.
Jesuit institution should be. only mere word of mouth. Putting
action—an action inspired by the Philippine continental shelf “The impact is not only on the
Jesuit Education contends that it into action makes the idea alive “From the many marine
cura personalis. and territory on April 12, 2012, The team was led by Dr Hildie resources but I believe on the
our distinction is not to suggest and real. AMDG! biologists and scientists in the
three years after it has been Nacorda of the University of the morale of future Filipino explorers
“uniqueness” but “our way of Philippines, there were only
solely claimed by the country. It Philippines Los Baños - School and scientists. But resource-
proceeding” – our way of life, the a handful of us chosen to be
was named after an American of Environmental Science and wise, it all depends on how
Management (UPLB-SESAM). part of the expedition so it was this generation will utilize this
geologist who discovered it,
Other participants were from really an honor to be part of the speculated availability, which can
Andrew Benham, way back in
UP-Marine Science Institute, the exploratory team of Benham either make this country richer or
1933.
Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Rise, being the first to see and make it even poorer than ever,”
Resources (BFAR), UPLB-SESAM grab the bottom of Benham so to Chio remarked.
and Institute of Biological speak,” Quimpo said. Difficulties
were encountered in the dive trip
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(Fr Robert Soler 2014)
(Loyola Academy n.d.)
the last Jesuits were expelled
Education in 1771. This time around, the
landscape. Some of these include former superior general of the good fruits which Ignatius and and goal of helping souls.
4
(Fr Robert Soler 2014)
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(Loyola Academy n.d.)
remains rooted Jesuits were given the whole of
the following: Society of Jesus, put it more
plainly by stating “Men-and-
the Jesuits believe will help
Celebrating this year the
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(Fr Robert Soler 2014)
nourish human societies in
in the ideals Mindanao as a mission area 1. The habit of discernment - women-for-others: the paramount their quest for authentic human bicentenary of the restoration
7
(Fr Robert Soler 2014)
‘Go,
SJ restoration’s the 18th century.
completion of the Comprehensive during that fight? She was then became the Ateneo de Manila
bicentennial: Agreement on the Bangsamoro
are major concerns. We can
The curtailment of the Society the most developed and powerful
religious congregation. The
University (AdMU).
on fire’
European royal states, as kings
of Muslims and the indigenous and princes were already “getting and princes. To suppress the to establish 3 Ateneo schools (in
people (IP),” he said. fed up” with the Church’s thirst Society was to weaken the Church CDO, Davao and Zamboanga)
By Stephen Roy J Pedroza
for political control and wealth. through one of her most decisive and a number of parishes across
the island.
W
ith the theme Ite of the desires of power, security involved in our mission,” he
inflammate omnia and worldly ambitions. Rather said. “Our mission cannot be
Fr Nico wishes that during this done without the support of the
which means “Go, set
anniversary, we make an effort to lay people, teachers, parents,
the world on fire,” the Philippine
live more profoundly the spiritual students, alumni and other
Provincial Jesuits commemorated partners.”
aspects of our vocation,” Fr
the 200th anniversary of the
Bobby said.
reinstitution of the Society of “Go, set the world on fire” was
Jesus in the “City of Golden Among the values the Jesuits first said by the founder of the
Friendship.” must inculcate according to institutions,” Fr Bobby continued. Society of Jesus, St Ignatius
Sustainable agriculture, the “In his papal brief of July 21st Loyola to his good friend and
Fr Nicolás are: creative fidelity,
Xavier University hosted the challenges faced by overseas 1773, Dominus ac Redemptor, Only Russia, under the power of colleague, St Francis Xavier, when
love for the institute, fraternal
event on August 6-7 that served Filipino workers (OFWs), Pope Clement XIV suppressed Catherine the Great, resisted the he sent Xavier on a mission to the
companionship, universal
as an opportunity for the Jesuits rehabilitation of the environment the Society of Jesus. The Jesuits promulgation of the said papal Far East.
mission and faith in providence.
to recollect and reflect on their to mitigate climate change and worldwide, including those in decree.
challenges and accomplishments reduce disaster risks, among the Philippines, were expelled,”
Rewriting Mindanao
over the years.
history
“The story of the others, were also tackled in the Fr Bobby said in his Red Mass Jesuits in the Philippines
forum.
XU President Fr Roberto “Bobby” The celebration started with
suppression and homily.
On Aug 7, 1814 came the official
C Yap SJ related the reflection a forum on how the Jesuits restoration of Officials of the SJ Philippine
Province, the presidents and
The Society, at that time with
over 22,000 members worldwide
restoration of the Jesuits with
Pope Pius VII’s issuance of
of Superior General Fr Adolfo
Nicolás SJ on this celebration.
can help in addressing various
social issues, especially in
the Jesuits is a faculty of the different Ateneo and the leading youth educator Sollicitudo omnium ecclesiarum,
(A version of this article by Stephen
J Pedroza was first published on
“[Fr Nicolás] does not want a
Mindanao, and on the different narrative of God’s universities and representatives
from non-government
all over Europe, became the first
religious institution meted with a
the papal bull by which he
reinstated the Society worldwide.
Rappler.com.)
pronouncements of Pope Francis,
restoration of the glory of the the first pope from the Society of graciousness.” organizations (NGOs) attended papal suppression.
Society. Something has to die Jesus. the event.
X
avier University through He gave powerful messages Fr Gallagher SJ also invited the joyful atmosphere during the two- (formally known as University
the Office of the on the value of mercy being assembly to reflect on the three hour talk. College Dublin – National
President, spearheaded God’s deepest image. He cited aspects of mercy: (1) Attribute of University of Ireland) before
a talk on “The Quality of the commemoration of the God, (2) Attitude of the heart, and XU President Fr Roberto “Bobby” the 1990s and because of his
Mercy: Pope Francis’ Vision for bicentenary of the restoration of (3) Echo of God. C Yap SJ welcomed the guests interaction with students and the
Today’s Culture” held at the XU the Jesuits as an affirmation of and introduced Fr Gallagher who youth, he became engrossed in
Little Theater on August 25. God’s act of mercy. In attendance were the members responded to the invitation of the issues of “faith and unbelief,
of the clergy from St John the University even on a national culture and spirituality.”
The guest speaker was Fr Michael “Mercy is a pastoral imagination Vianney Theological Seminary holiday.
Paul Gallagher SJ, an Irish and spirituality that comes and sisters from the different Among his works are the books
Jesuit and professor emeritus from the heart and something religious congregations of the After the question and answer “Help my Unbelief” (1987),
of Fundamental Theology at the that is greater than any exercise Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro, portion with the guest speaker, “Struggles of Faith: Essays by
Pontifical Gregorian University in of power,” the Irish Jesuit together with the administrators, the session ended with a simple Michael Paul Gallagher” (1990)
Rome, where he served as dean highlighted. faculty, formators, staff, students fellowship. and “Faith Maps: Ten Religious
of the faculty of theology from and alumni of XU. Those who Explorers from Newman to
Fr Gallagher had taught
2005-2008. came to the event were inspired, Joseph Ratzinger” (2010).
Literature for nearly 20 years at
as manifested by the sacred and
the University College, Dublin
XU hosts
‘Quality of Mercy’
Talk with Fr Gallagher SJ
By Irene Guitarte, VP for Mission and Ministry
In
2011, Typhoon Sendong for Ecological Services (PES) the Cooperative Development future generations. That is why we
(Washi) defaced the “City program was born. Authority (CDA) witnessed the need to take care of our forest,”
signing. Datu Rio said in Bisaya.
of Golden Friendship.”
“PES is a strategy designed to
Sendong’s wrath was a painful The locals strongly believe that
protect our forest here in the “This is really a community
eye-opener to the city. The price disgracing nature’s resources
highlands of Mindanao so that engagement with our brothers
we paid for complacency was would result to punitive actions
when it rains, the water will not be and sisters in Mt Kalatungan. We
staggering and some lessons from the gods, such as plagues,
devastating by the time it reaches will not allow another Typhoon
were learned the hardest way. Yet a decline in the harvest and other
urbanized areas like Cagayan de Sendong to happen in Cagayan
it would be an empty lesson if disasters.
Oro,” said Lordilie Enjambre, de Oro City and we will contribute
we do nothing to prevent it from WORKING HAND IN HAND. The members of Miarayon– cacao, coffee and other high- Commitment to work
development management officer in our own ways to make that a
happening again. of the Mindanao Development Lapok–Lirongan–Tinaytayan Tribal Association (MILALITTRA) value crops to generate income “This is our culture. What is
together reality,” Ravanera continued.
there to life when the forests will
Authority (MinDA) Region X. of Mt Kalatungan attend an orientation conducted by different for the community,” said Renante
Possible solutions MinDA is the government agency stakeholders on Payment for Ecological Services (PES) during Salcedo, program coordinator of Aside from the action-packed Due to its altitude and be taken away from us?” asked
that initiated the program as part the first wave of the project implementation in the last week of XSF, a CDO-based NGO focusing rodeo games and revelries, this topography, the mountain range Datu Rio, adding that the success
Environmental degradation of the Mindanao 2020 Peace June. on agricultural development and year’s Manresa Days (August within the ancestral domain of of this undertaking lies in the
being a major factor in the rise of and Development Framework- research. XSF acts as the fund 20-23) celebration of the XU – MILALITTRA was the source of synergy among the communities.
disasters challenges us to develop MindaNOW! (Nurturing Our manager of the program. College of Agriculture was also most water which came down
sustainable and long-term Department of Environment Mt Kalatungan – the sixth highest
Waters). and Natural Resources (DENR) peak in the country – has long marred with a multi-sectoral during the Sendong catastrophe.
solutions which include forest If the pilot showcase succeeds commitment to address
management and a behavioral Region X and MinDA conducted faced environmental threats such after a year, PES will entice (A version of this article first
PES encourages different environmental concerns in On the other hand, the social
shift to the “new normal.” the first wave of the PES project as illegal logging and the hunting more industries and investors appeared on Rappler.)
stakeholders, including NorMin through the PES marketing arm of the said
in Mt Kalatungan Range Natural of endangered species. Harboring to support this multi-sectoral
the Cagayan de Oro River program. environmental project, under
For Cagayan de Oro City, which Park on June 25-27 and the tree- diverse species of flora and fauna, endeavor. It is expected to
Basin Management Council the auspices of XU-RSO, sets to
forms part of the catch basin of planting activities in the last week Mt Kalatungan was identified as yield a continuous supply of
(CDORBMC), the academe, and Different sectors, frontlined launch in November the “Valuing
the waters from the highlands of July. part of a “Terrestrial Biodiversity potable water, cleaner air, profit
public and private institutions by XSF, signed the PES Ecosystem Services Together”
of Bukidnon, tracing where the Corridor in the Greater Mindanao generation for the IPs and reduce
to participate in a “rewarding Memorandum of Agreement (VEST), an offshoot campaign
problem starts requires us to go Cooperation key biogeographical region.” disaster risk in the region.
scheme” to rehabilitate the on Aug 21 to push through with aimed at engaging communities
up the denuded forests of the hinterlands where the waters this environmental endeavor in the region to take part in this
two giants of the province, Mt In Northern Mindanao, PES has The mountain is among From their ancestral domain,
of the region originate. The the 18 protected areas to be designed as a sustainable venture.
Kitanglad and Mt Kalatungan. been piloted within the ancestral the 5-year master plan aims
indigenous people (IP) are to be provided with PES technical and solution to mitigate climate
domain of the Miarayon-Lapok- to reforest 832 hectares, while Evans Yonson, a Development
paid as forest managers to ensure management assistance by both change at the regional level and
The simple truth is what happens Lirongan-Tinaytayan Tribal 816 hectares will be used for Communication professor at XU
that watersheds along the region the public and private sectors. to recuperate the denuded forests Visit
at the top trickles down to the Association (MILALITTRA), one agroforestry. and VEST SocMar team leader
develop high water infiltration of Mt Kalatungan. Valuing
lowlands. of the 12 lumad communities said that a slew of activities have Ecosystem
capacity. “Three hectares serve as the pilot Services
in the protected area of Talakag, The MILALITTRA also dreams to “The Talaandig tribe in Mt been prepared to encourage
However, protecting the Bukidnon where Mt Kalatungan area for PES here: two hectares build their tulugan or the sacred Together
After its official launching on May in Sitio Tinaytayan, San Miguel Kalatungan organized themselves the communities to show their
watershed needs the cooperation prominently stands 2,824m above place for community dialogues support and stewardship for
21, Xavier Science Foundation is allotted for reforestation and they committed to reforest
of the upland communities and sea level. and rituals, and to give incentives Mother Earth.
(XSF), Xavier University - and one hectare in Barangay 1600 hectares. In return, we will @vestogether
of the low-lying urban city. With for the Bantay Lasang volunteers
Research and Social Outreach Lirongan for agroforestry where also do our part even in small
this idea in mind, the Payment using the income from PES.
(XU-RSO), CDORBMC, the MILALITTRA plans to grow
L
ocated at the Xavier Ecoville Bread and change widening its scope, thus
community in Barangay providing more job opportunities
Lumbia, Cagayan de Oro PANbag-o is the 6th enterprise of for community members.
City, XE Multi-Purpose XEMPCO and it took two years
Cooperative (XEMPCO) opened of planning before it was finally In the meantime, XEMPCO
the latest addition to their realized. Aside from emphasizing wants to focus at improving
livelihood center, the ‘PANbag-o’ that its breads are baked on the PANbag-o bakery. XEMPCO
bakeshop on August 8. PANbag-o a daily basis, PANbag-o also management led by its manager,
is the first bakery of XEMPCO and connotes welcoming change. Pan Marilou Alfabeto gives extra time
it opens daily at 5 in the morning means bread, and bag-o means and effort in its operations and
to serve freshly baked bread to its change and freshness. maintenance. Alfabeto said that
customers. XEMPCO’s goal is not only short-
During his speech, Flores term business but is also for the
The executive director of the explained that PANbag-o does sustainability of the cooperative.
Philippine Jesuit Prison Service not only mean engaging in
(PJPS), Fr Eli Rowdy Lumbo SJ, business and money-making but The opening of PANbag-o
led the blessing ceremony. Xavier also in enhancing the lives of the is another milestone for
Ecoville Project (XEP) coordinator XE community members. XEMPCO—a sign of greater
strength to overcome challenges High School (INHS);GRSHS
Ryan Madrid and XEP enterprise emerged second; Philippine
“Bread signifies life. PANbag-o and of more opportunities for
development officer Philip Flores Science Central Mindanao
simply means the new life of holistic and economic growth.
spearheaded the ribbon cutting University (PSCMU) was the
Sendong survivors, a taste of
ceremony afterwards. Xavier Ecoville is the resettlement primary victor.
change in their perspective and
a fresh beginning to face new community for Typhoon Sendong
Shirley Siarot, chairman of the The Science Pledge Night at
challenges,” Flores said. survivors located in Brgy Lumbia,
XEMPCO board of directors, the quadrangle steered the
Cagayan de Oro City. It is being
XE Homeowners’ Association students to commit themselves
Looking forward facilitated by XU, the community to continue being science
(XEHA) led by Alexie Colipano members, the local government,
XEMPCO also dreams of enthusiasts. The Socials Night
and livelihood partner Emelinda donors and other partners to was an event of fun and laughter
Bombeo of the Xavier University establishing a PANbag-o branch
form a self-sufficient and value- as the sub-camps showed off
Student Entrepreneurship Center outside their village. Starting up
laden community. their cheers, and showcased
X
(XU-SEC) also graced the event. with a few support staff for its their talents in beatboxing and
avier University High The event was organized The delegates were divided into
operations, XEMPCO envisions chanting.
School hosted this year’s under the leadership of XUHS 36 subcamps and competed
Xavier Ecoville
biggest gathering of young principal Fr Joaquin Jose Mari against one another in the sub- The students were not the only
science enthusiasts and teachers C Sumpaico III SJ, the Science camp quiz competitions and fun ones privileged to be in the camp.
opens
in Mindanao, the huge event department head, Lea Emata, science workshops. The teachers from the different
dubbed as the SUMMIT National the Science Club adviser, Jenny
During the “MathSciAKA,” a set schools got something out of the
Science Club Month Camp on Aligno, the XUHS staff, student
of interactive workshops, the camp as well. While the students
September 6-7. facilitators and volunteers from
o
in the covered courts of XUHS
g -
different participating schools
b a
the Philippine Society of Youth
N
enjoyed the activities prepared
PA
Different schools from all over competed against one another.
Science Clubs (PSYSC). for them, the teachers attended
regions 10 and 13 participated Agusan del Sur National High
in the event, bringing students, The theme for this year’s School (ASHS) won third place, the “I Teach Science” seminar
teachers and science enthusiasts SUMMIT NSCM Camp was Liceo de Cagayan University where they were given workshops,
to the grounds of XUHS. “Immunation: Arming Science (LdeCU) won second and Gusa lectures and other activities that
Clubbers with Healthful Defenses Regional Science High School taught them new ways to make
From the two regions, XUHS teaching the subject fun and
towards National Wellness.” A (GRSHS) won first.
welcomed around 2000 delegates engaging.
slew of activities were held during
to the camp which was also Another main event during the
the event such as workshops,
being held simultaneously in science camp was the PSYSC
lectures and games, where not
other corners of the Philippines. Olympiad, an inter-school quiz
only the delegates had fun but as
Previous SUMMIT NSCM Camps competition for elementary and
well as the teachers.
were held in Zamboanga City and high school students. The third
this was the first time it was held place was won by Initao National
in Cagayan de Oro City.
T
play by adapting it in the creative yet social endeavor.”
he Xavier Stage (TXS),
a resident repertory Philippine context of cultural
Cagayan de Oro Archbishop
theater company of Xavier understanding—where A
Antonio Ledesma SJ DD graced
University performed a two-day Midsummer Night’s Dream was
their performance with his
run of William Shakespeare’s “A transformed into a Pre-Islamic
presence during the gala show on
Midsummer Night’s Dream” at Maranao setting.
Aug 22.
the Lourdes College Auditorium
TXS’ performance of A
for the benefit of the Archbishop
Midsummer Night’s Dream has
The legacy of Archbishop
James T Hayes Foundation. Hayes
already garnered positive reviews
A total of 4 shows were from the audience since it was
The late Archbishop James T
showcased from August 22-23
where the audience marveled in
the “uber-twisted story,” comic
first staged in 2013 for its timeless
Shakespearean substance fused
with the ancient Maranao culture
and folklore.
Hayes SJ DD was the first bishop
and archbishop of Cagayan de
Oro.
STREAMS
10th Academy Opening and
scenes, love story and play of
lights during the performances. He was man behind the Dubbed as “Living the Dream,” STREAMS STREAMS – Pathways to Higher
Its meticulous, beautifully-
establishment of Lourdes College – Pathways to Higher Education launched Education is an educational development
TXS artistic director Hobart mastered dramaturgy was also
in 1928, XU - Ateneo de Cagayan its 10th academy opening and celebrated platform under the Student Activities and
TXS stages Savior expressed his gratitude to
those who went to see the classic
a note-worthy upshot to the
performance and a certified hit to
the audience.
in 1933 and the MRXUH. their 10th anniversary on September 6 at
the Engineering Satellite Canteen of Xavier
Leadership Development of the Office
of Student Affairs of XU and the program
TO COMMUNICATE CHANGE.
The Development Communication
booth presents the purpose of the
green screen during the Techno
Demo. Kent Ugalde, fourth year
student of DevCom, guides a high
school participant in trying how
the green screen works.
Photo by Tolinero
2014
Reynarose V Cuerquis, BEEd
Summa Cum Laude Fernan S Roa, BSChE
Gratz Dale Noel G Redoble, BSEE Lorelie Marie P Duraliza, BSPsyc
Greater
Societal
Engagement
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Stories 12
2 Research and Social Outreach 3
Contents Jesuit Education in the frontiers through
collaborative service learning
By Jannina de Jesus Alfante
4 Drhealth
Yap: On being a Filipino, Atenean
professional
12 The XU-FARM stories
Vignettes of personal and community
10 XU engages youth had its inception in August 2008 health, governance and peace. learning of the students divided experience and to lead the
in governance
17 XU shares expertise in reading to
Grade 3 teachers
and Xavier University hosted its
first year engagements. It was
expected to gain grounds with the
Under the theme “Jesuit
Education in the Frontiers of
Greater Societal Engagement,”
under the five thematic agenda
(Peace – Values formation and
tutorials for children; Health -
participants to owning their
learning and self-growth.
cynosure on the Service Learning the Service Learning was Dengue mosquito surveillance The AJCU-AP Service Learning
for Jesuit University (SLJU) anchored at the Xavier Ecoville and control autocidal ovi- culminated with a cultural night
students and in providing a venue (XE), the XU-led resettlement trap installation and training; where the delegates dressed up in
for cultural exchange. For 6 years, community for Typhoon Sendong Environment – Information their respective traditional attire.
AJCU-AP would organize one survivors at Barangay Lumbia, education communication or IEC With a month of friendship and
major project for a delegation of Cagayan de Oro City. and multimedia production for a treasure trove of memories,
25-30 students who, over a month solid waste management; Food AJCU-AP 2014 surely became
of community service, were to ADJU-AP’s delegation of 23 Security – Urban gardening, an avenue for serving to learn
Published by students and 7 project officers and learning to serve for the
EDITORIAL STAFF produce a tangible group output. vermi composting and XE
Project Editor: Stephen Roy J Pedroza This is the core of the Service (faculty members) from Sanata park conceptualization; and participants. As we say at KKP–
Graphic Designer: Wendel T Abejo Dharma University (Indonesia), SIO, “Padayon igsoon!”
Copyreader: Lennie K Ong Learning. Good Governance - Barangay
Sophia University (Japan), Lumbia youth organizing and
Contributing Writers: Fr Richard V Ella SJ, Stephen J Pedroza, Rachel P Daroy,
Wilson J Hormeguera, Ria Duana A Roble, Irene A Guitarte, Communications Office AJCU-AP’s 7th year, XU’s Sogang University (South Korea), policy making). To implement
John Ray S Ramos, Rezza Mae B Tolinero, Xavier Ecoville Project Room 101, Campion Hall 2nd hosting, launched a new Ateneo de Zamboanga University the Service Learning through
Photo Credits: Niccu S Bagonoc, Dr Hildie Nacorda, Fra-and Timothy Quimpo, Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan round for Service Learning. XU (AdZU), Ateneo de Davao
Archives of the Philippine Province of the Society of Jesus, Wendel Abejo,
the Ignatian Pedagogical
9000 Cagayan de Oro City presented a new approach in University (AdDU), Ateneo de Paradigm (IPP), embedded in
Hope Angela Sanico, Xavier Ecoville Project, Rezza Mae B Tolinero,
Fr Bernard Elvin Simene, Lito Homonlay (+6388) 858-3116 loc 3324 the implementation of Service Naga University (AdNU) and XU
xu.edu.ph Learning based on the framework arrived on August 3, and moved
Catalina H Gaite of its own Collaborative Service through a journey of greater
Director, Communications Office
Learning Program (CSLP) started societal engagement.
RSO MAGAZINE Roberto C Yap SJ in November 2013 through
The highlights of the Service
Project Coordinator: Arniel D Daluz
Project Editor: Stephen Roy J Pedroza University President the Kristohanong Katilingban
sa Pagpakabana - Social Learning program included a
Contributing Writers: Janina de Jesus Alfante, Jeramell Y Gustilo, Mary Louise G Dumas, 8th December 2013 3-day community immersion at More photos
Micka Angela Victoria B Virtudazo, Ma. Czarmayne Victoria Jude T Escoro, Involvement Office (KKP-SIO). at Page 17.
Arniel D Daluz, Dennise Edwina S Gonzales, Ernesto B Neri, Robert de la Serna, Ecoville, a 3-day faculty conference
Ma. Victoria Bicbic-Trinidad, Wilson J Hormeguera
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4 Research and Social Outreach 5
Dr Yap:
On being a Filipino, Atenean health professional
By Jeramell Y Gustilo
The Xavier University - Jose P professional. Heroism invites for adults, introduced modern is greatest. An Atenean Doctor
Rizal School of Medicine was all Atenean health professionals agricultural technology to farmers, is marked by excellence in public
proud to have Maria Eufemia to be pioneers in redefining and designed a simple device to make health, health science research, Onward towards cervical cancer prevention:
C Yap MD MSc, the university
president’s sister, as this year’s
reshaping how health is accessed
and delivered through magis
bricks, and taught fishermen
better methods of fishing.
clinical practice, and ethical
reflection.
The CECAP 7th Clinical Skills Training Course
guest speaker for the 4th Dr Jose and a sense of mission, and By Jeramell Y Gustilo
P Rizal Memorial Lecture held at driven by a deep love of country. Ignatian values and the Dr Yap is an associate professor
the XU Gymnasium on June 28. Love leads to an appreciation of at the Ateneo School of Medicine The Cervical Cancer Prevention The training was spearheaded by healthcare providers, 139 of
Atenean Doctor and Public Health and is - Northern Mindanao (CECAP- the CECAP-NM director Dr Ruth whom are from Mindanao.
one’s personal gifts and inspires
Dr Yap’s lecture “Go forth and the use of these benefits in our Cura personalis compels an program director of the health NM), a flagship program of Semilla-Beltran, who is also the Indeed, CECAP-NM, with XU
heal: On Being a Filipino, Atenean service. Atenean Doctor to recognize unit at the Ateneo Graduate the Xavier University - Jose dean of the School of Medicine. as the pilot site in the island,
Health Professional” embodied and address the uniqueness School of Business. She is an P Rizal School of Medicine has championed the cause for
the annual lecture’s theme: advocate of public health and The team of trainers was
Jose Rizal and the Four of each patient. This is shown in collaboration with the XU
composed of Dr Maria Josephine
cervical cancer prevention in
“Forming Leaders the Ateneo by respecting each patient’s her involvement with the World Community Health Care Center Northern Mindanao.
Way.” The following were the
Pillars Health Organization (WHO), (German Doctors) and accredited Almaria of CECAP Philippines,
decision-making capacity,
major points of Dr Yap’s lecture: Department of Health (DOH) by CECAP Philippines, held the Dr Carlos Ray B Sanchez III, Dr
Rizal as a Filipino and Atenean ensuring that they understand
and other organizations depicts 7th Clinical Skills Training (CST) Angeline S Cagas, Dr Caroline V
health professional lived out their illness, know what the
Heroic Leadership magis by being excellent in options are, and understand the her selfless service as a “physician for healthcare providers on May Orimaco, Dr Virginia V Ebana, Dr
for others.” 10-14. Mary Ann E Ratag, Dr Quennie
what he did, by discovering new risks. The Atenean Doctor guides
Dr Yap iterated Chris Lowney’s S Quiño, Dr Abegail A Lamayra,
frontiers, and by living out cura the patients to make an informed
Four Pillars of Heroic Leadership: The annual JP Rizal Memorial Out of the 24 participants, 17 and Dr Dayres D Relliquete; The
personalis. Rizal showed all of choice. Magis refers to putting
self-awareness, ingenuity, Lecture was started in June 2011 were from Rural Health Units Clinical Assistants were Virlyn
these most especially during his one’s best of himself/herself in
heroism, and love. Self awareness during the commemoration (RHUs) of the Department D Kho, Nancy Reyes, Kenny
stay in Dapitan, where, aside the care of patients. Magis calls
develops the capacity for of Rizal’s 150th birthday to pay of Health (DOH). Thus, from Mabulay, and Liza Ignalig with
from being an excellent clinician, an Atenean Doctor to greater
reflective action, discernment, tribute to our national hero, after among the 7 annual CSTs which technical staff Jeramell Y Gustilo
he became a social catalyst and humility and lessens his/her
and informed decision making. whom the School is named. have been conducted, this and Paul Mikko Llenos. The CECAP Team with the Clinical Skills Training
a dynamic leader. Rizal set up sense of entitlement. An Atenean Graduates, Batch 7, during the closing ceremony
Ingenuity refers to the skill of batch of trainees involved the
an excellent clinic; he also set Doctor goes and seeks new The Clinical Skills Training was at the XU Community Health Care Center.
becoming an astute, competent, greatest number of government
up a water system, ran a school frontiers to serve where the need started in May 2008 and, as
and compassionate health healthcare professionals.
of today, it has produced 144
The five-day course was CECAP-trained
conducted through classroom
and hands-on clinic practice
at counseling women, Visual
Inspection with Acetic Acid (VIA)
of the cervix and cryotherapy
for acetowhite lesions. These
components of cervical cancer
prevention are known as the
Single-Visit Approach (SVA),
wherein screening and treatment
are done in one patient’s visit.
Dr Yap receives a plaque This approach is believed to be
of appreciation from the practical for low-resource settings,
dean of XU School of particularly rural communities
Medicine, Dr Ruth Semilla-
Beltran (left) and university where medical doctors are
president Fr Roberto limited, since it can be taught to
“Bobby” C Yap SJ (right). nurses and midwives as well.
“The challenge of the barangay As had been illustrated in the be mitigated through strategic “I thought that our BDRRM Plan
council is competency,” said Dr recent disasters the country faced, government planning and was already done,” said Veluz
Dixon Yasay, director of the Xavier the most vulnerable to disasters implementation of appropriate Umali, a councilor of Barangay
are the poor. However, good programs. 7. “We have attended several
GIANT CLAM
University - Governance and
The continuing Leadership Institute (XU-GLI), models have been produced
The second day was devoted to
seminars on DRRM already but
out of some poor communities it is only now that we learned of
emphasizing that the capacity the mapping of hazards in the
that were able to strategize and the correct process of doing the
of the council is crucial in facing barangays, and understanding
conservation in the Mindanao Sea disaster risks.
become resilient despite their
limited funds.
the risks they face for each
plan.” She said they already have
the risk maps, for example, but
By Ma. Czarmayne Victoria Jude Escoro and Arniel Daluz hazard. “Risk is the combination
This wrapped up the inputs these had not been incorporated
The three-day activity had started of hazards, exposure and
Beautiful and endangered—the regular monitoring of these and discussions of the Training- in their BDRRM Plan. “I realized
with an input on the Climate vulnerability,” said Engr Dexter
giant clams (Tridacnidae) are magnificent creatures and Workshop on Disaster Risk that our plan still lacks several
Change impacts on Region 10 by S Lo, the director of the XU -
the largest of all shelled marine directs an information education Reduction and Management components,” she said.
Dr Gemma Teresa T Narisma, the Engineering Resource Center
organisms. Aside from filtering campaign (IEC) towards the (DRRM) Planning for Hazard-
associate director for research of (XU-ERC). He explained to the The barangays were also assigned
their food from the water, like coastal communities, students Prone Barangays of Cagayan de
other shelled organisms, they and University visitors. the Manila Observatory of Ateneo participants that even as hazards a coach from XU to guide them
Oro City held on July 15-17 at the such as flooding and earthquakes
also have ‘plant-like’ organisms de Manila University (AdMU). Dr in the formulation of their plans.
As part of MMC’s commitment Harbor Lights Hotel. The training- occur, if there are no people
that live within their mantles Narisma explained the reality that This is meant to transfer some of
towards environmental workshop was conducted as part exposed to such events, there
(the exposed fleshy part), that we are now facing where extreme the expertise of the university to
give them food. These plant-like development, a training and of a bigger XU-DRRM program would be no risk and thus no
weather conditions are no longer the barangays and at the same
organisms are also responsible workshop was conducted at Brgy aimed at capacitating the city at disaster. Similarly, if the people
occasional events but the “new time mold university staff and
for the clams’ vibrant and Cabuan, Guinsiliban, Camiguin the barangay level for the extreme who might be affected by such
norm.” faculty for further community
iridescent coloration spanning on August 13-14. The capacity weather conditions the country hazards will be able to prepare engagements.
various shades of blue, brown building session was conducted now faces every year. This was followed by a and decrease their vulnerability,
and green which make them so by a team from XU headed by Dr
presentation on the City DRRM the risk of disaster would also be “As a coach, the training gave
attractive. Hilly Ann Roa - Quiaoit, XU’s vice The take-home question for the
Plan and Program of CDO. minimized. me better insight on what I must
president for Research and Social barangay representatives had
The giant clams are being used Outreach (RSO) and an expert on This was intended to help the learn more of,” said Pernalyn
been how to maximize not only On the last day, the participants
as food source, harvested for marine science and conservation. barangay council draft their plan Beja, one of the barangay
their financial resources but also were asked to draft their Barangay
ornamental reasons and for The training was attended by according to their needs and also coaches. “The coaching process
their power as a government unit. DRRM Plan, drawing from the
tropical marine aquariums. Brgy Cabuan officials, volunteers align it with the plans of adjacent encourages [the participants] to
Although the core of the training- discussions of the previous days.
Accompanied by severe loss of who are also fisherfolks of the barangays as well as with that of do better and to work on their
workshop had been on DRRM, Participants exchanged problems,
habitat, we are now experiencing area and representatives from the City. deliverables. The [training] inputs
a severe depletion of giant clam the Municipal Agriculture Office the bottom line, as Dr Yasay suggested solutions and insights opened their eyes but the coach
throughout their geographic (MAO) of Camiguin. stressed in his closing talk, is still A talk on the Governance of with one another, the barangays’ will play a big role in their change
range, and even ecological effective local legislation. “Wasted Disasters given by Dr Yasay experience with BDRRM planning of behavior.”
extinction of the larger species The 2-day training-workshop powers plus wasted resources ended the first day, stressing that ranging from none to award-
in some areas. All giant clam consisted of the following: (1) a equals to poverty,” he said. the risks of the new norm can winning plans.
species are now internationally presentation of the status and
protected under the Convention importance of giant clams; (2) a
on International Trade of lecture on identifying giant clam
Endangered Species (CITES) and species-characterization and
locally by the Philippine Fisheries comparison of species with a
Code of 1998, section 97 and workshop on actual shell samples
Fisheries Administrative Order for taxonomic identification; (3)
No. 168. a workshop on how to measure
giant clams for monitoring;
In the Mindanao Sea, several (4) a lecture on Participatory
conservation activities have Site Selection; and (5) the
already been conducted to maintenance and management of
help bring back the giant clam grow out culture.
population in the wild and to
increase awareness among Dr Quiaoit emphasized the
communities. Clam reseedings importance of community
were conducted in Barangay awareness and participation
Cantaan, Guinsiliban, Camiguin as the key to the successful
and Agutayan Island, Jasaan, conservation of the giant clams
Misamis Oriental. At present, and the sustainability of the
Xavier University’s McKeough marine environment. V
XAVIER MAGAZINE Marine Center (MMC) conducts June-September 2014
8 Research and Social Outreach 9
XU-GLI: Advancing XU’s
governance theme
By Wilson J Hormeguera
Interior and Local Government-10 through the good governance
(DILG-10), the Transparency and and leadership of the local health
Accountability Network (TAN), leaders, maternal and infant
the Department of Health-10 mortalities in the region will
(DOH-10) and the Zuellig Family be lessened if not eliminated.
Foundation (ZFF). This, in effect, will contribute to
the Millennium Development
On Public Education: The thrust Goals (MDGs) set by the United
is manifested through research Nations.
“T
he LGU’s expertise is Governance theme for greater and ZFF. XU-GLI was tapped to Borja of the XU - College of
on implementation societal engagement. conduct training consultancy for Agriculture, Meiyoshi Masgon
while the university’s the DOH – Center for Health of the Sustainable Sanitation
expertise is on the sciences. To achieve this, XU-GLI has Development in Northern (SuSan) Center, Luther Labitad
The synergy of two sectors, 4 thrusts: Quality Training, Mindanao. (XU - Sociology), Robert dela
government and academe, Demand Driven Consultancy,
Serna (XU-FARM) and non-
Strong Partnership, and Public MLGP aims at developing local
is important in achieving XU employees such as former
T
he Xavier University - College of Agriculture, ERC, This was followed in the identifying which questions and Education. health leaders, particularly local
sustainable development Congressman Ariel Hernandez,
Disaster Risk Reduction RSO, Sustainable Sanitation afternoon by a discussion concerns need to be addressed chief executives and municipal
especially in the locality,” said On Quality Training: XU-GLI Edmund del Castillo, Connie
Management (XU-DRRM) Center, Biology and Physics on Basic Methodology and and how to translate the risk health officers from the areas
Engr Ermin Stan B Pimentel, who, conducts a number of course del Castillo, Fermin Jarales
team and the XU Engineering departments), Ateneo de Weather Monitoring by Dr James information gathered for the identified by the DOH – CHD
for his many years of community offerings, such as those on and Rhona Abadilla of the
Resource Center (XU-ERC) Zamboanga University (AdZU) Simpas. He emphasized the general knowledge of the public. Region 10, into efficient and
conducted a two-day training and Ateneo de Manila University important weather event types and social involvement, has seen campaign management, Department of Interior and Local
effective health advocates who
workshop on weather monitoring (AdMU). in the Philippines, zooming After all the discussions, the the value of partnership with the administrators’ training, local Government (DILG).
are more responsive to health
and climate change for selected in on CDO and Zamboanga. participants proceeded to the local government units (LGUs) legislative enhancement course issues and challenges, especially
people from various universities In the first morning of the Different weather stations were XU Little Theater for special in all Xavier University’s social Dr Dixon Q Yasay, XU-GLI
for both legislators and their staff, that of the poor. It also aims
and government departments on event, a discussion on Large also identified together with lectures about air quality (local engagements in governance. director remarks that “MLGP
Scale Synoptic Systems was and regional) and climate barangay governance, executive to improve health outcomes
May 27-28 at the XU Audio Visual their maintenance, database of Engr Pimentel is one of the is just one of the many XU-
given by Dr Gemma Narisma, change impacts. Volunteers from legislative agenda formulation, through strengthened leadership
Room 8. weather data and data analysis, trainers developed by the XU GLI programs which are
associate director for research the Kristohanong Katilingban LGU performance review, the and governance, enhanced
and visualization. - Governance and Leadership geared towards advancing
Among the participants of the Manila Observatory. The sa Pagpakabana – Social balanced scorecard for private local health systems, increased
Institute (XU-GLI). the governance theme of the
were those from the City discussion focused mostly on On the second day, Dr Faye Involvement Office (KKP-SIO) and public sectors, and LGU community participation, and university. XU-GLI, together
Disaster Risk Reduction and introductions to large scale Cruz gave a talk on the different also took part in the said activity. XU-GLI was established in 2007 strategic planning. service delivery both at the with the rest of the RSO cluster,
Management (DRRMO–CDO), systems influencing weather specifics of weather and national and local levels.
The Climate and Weather Training aimed at strengthening the is mandated to make sure
the Provincial DRRM Office – and climate over the Philippines climate given the climatological On Demand Driven Consultancy:
equipped and geared people capacity of public officials and that Xavier, as a Jesuit-Catholic
Misamis Oriental, the Office of especially in Mindanao. She perspective of weather events, XU-GLI develops a number of Having this outreach is a
Civil Defence (OCD–10), the also talked on how to know if sources of climate data, towards a deeper knowledge and civil society leaders within Region University, is, as XU president Fr
accredited experts and responds milestone for XU-GLI, but more
Department of Science and there’s an incoming storm, how methodology for analyzing understanding of what needs 10. In 2011, XU’s Research and Roberto “Bobby” Yap SJ puts it, a
to requests for capacity building than the outreach is realizing
Technology (DOST-10), Parasat to monitor tropical cyclones and weather data and the like. In the to be done in a globally warmer Social Outreach (RSO) cluster “school serving society.”
from both public and private that the Xavier training has made
Cable TV, McKeough Marine on interpreting methodology and afternoon, Dr Narisma gave a talk world. set 5 thematic areas to focus sectors. an impact not only on persons
Center (MMC), BE SECURE, tools for analysis of Reference on Integrated Risk. She taught the on: Food Security, Environment,
but also within organizations,
XU (College of Engineering, Station Data. participants the importance of Health and Sanitation, Peace, In view of its thrust on Strong
especially in the locality. The
and Governance. XU-GLI is Partnership: XU-GLI is currently a
MLGP, for instance, hopes that,
mandated to advance XU’s partner of the Department of the
T
he word “governance” is plan then was simple. It was that government must be their Xavier University’s Kristohanong power based on the youth agenda based youth organizations, groups, which are more cohesive,
such an alien word to us, to conduct a series of voters’ superhero and provide for their Katilingban sa Pagpakabana articulated and, at the same time, including those in the Moro and grounded and neutral, are given
particularly the youth. education seminars targeted basic needs. - Social Involvement Office Convergence of youth amplify individual advocacies at a indigenous people communities the tools to widen their advocacy
towards the youth in the (KKP-SIO) and the KKG citywide level. in order to articulate their own and given a seat at the table of
At first glance, it is a boring, barangays and to synthesize This culture is dangerous to Youth organized a forum and
and governance barangay youth development policy-making. In the long run, we
uninteresting topic, which is youth community issues to our democratic institutions commitment signing days before On May 18, 2014 the mayor agenda. hope that this can spur a culture
The proposed council was
more appropriately left to the articulate a youth agenda. because government is reduced the new mayor-elect Oscar affixed his signature on the of engaged citizenship among the
to be composed of 17 youth
older generation. It involves to becoming an end-provider Moreno took his oath. Executive Order 072-14 and Being “youth for others” entails young and a sense of communal
representatives from 7 sectors.
controversial issues and complex Culture of rather than a powerful means to officially constituted the CDO three concepts as outlined by ownership of the solutions as
The unique feature of the OYDC
systems that we just don’t have restructure our social order. This In this forum, the youth as well as Youth Development Council Fr Pedro Arrupe—living a life well as the challenges of the
the interest in or the skill to
disengagement reinforces the pervasive culture the internally displaced persons
was the institution of youth
(OYDC) with the City Social of simplicity, not profiting from
representatives in various local community.
directly engage with. It seems to In early 2013, the group went where the passions and noise presented their respective Welfare and Development unjust structures, and changing
bodies of the city such as the
be just for the grown-ups. from one barangay to another, of election season is equally agenda to the city mayor. The (CSWD) office as secretariat. those unjust structures.
Local School Board (LSB), and
giving the usual module on the matched by the deafening silence youth agenda included the youth
The Oro Youth Development the City Disaster Risk Reduction This, I believe, is our attempt in
importance of voting and how to of our disengagement after the council as its centerpiece.
and Management Council
Youth public-private
Council (OYDC) was born out winners are proclaimed. challenging the unjust structures
of the desire to change this
use the Precinct Count Optical
The commitment signing was (CDRRMC). partnerships of exclusivity and disengagement. (Ernesto B Neri is a 4th year Law
Scan (PCOS) machines. The student at XU and presently sits as
mentality of disengagement and The youth is leaving the affairs followed by the participation of We have started to amplify This is, in its essence, our pursuit
interactions also revealed how The idea allowed a broader youth the chairperson of the Oro Youth
to make governance tangible of governance to the grown-ups the KKG Youth during the city our environment, disaster to make our public institutions
politics was viewed by the vast base to participate in governance Development Council. He also sits
especially for the young. and, maybe out of convenience, strategic planning and finally, the preparedness and transparency more inclusive by giving youth
majority of the people. and, in the process, help make as the youth representative in the
redefining activism as solely a appointment of KGG Youth as the advocacies through citywide leaders the opportunity to sit at
This body coalesced when a the local leadership account for Local School Board of Cagayan de
The view is a familiar narrative. virtual affair. lead convener of the preparatory fora, barangay-level education the table of policy-making.
group of volunteers converged promises during elections. It was Oro City. He is a resident intern of
What people want is a quality committee for the 2014 Oro campaigns and an online portal
to form the Kagayanon for Good to be a proactive form of political The unfolding story of the OYDC XU - Center for Legal Assistance
education for their children, Victory and Youth Leaders Convergence—the
engagement where the youth on the city budget.
Governance Youth (KGG Youth). initiatory summit that would hopes to serve as an alternative and the president of the Law
It was around November 2012
affordable medicine and a decent commitment were to be given the opportunity model for youth empowerment Student Council.)
house to live in, among others. form the Oro Youth Development The community-based youth have
when the group got together to directly engage the political where existing organized youth
It is generally dominated by the Taking advantage of the widening Council. been capacitating many barangay-
in preparation for the national democratic space in the city,
beneficiary-mentality—the idea
elections of 2013. The work
T
here is no daang Ruth M Solis, a farmer from crop culture, the project helps their trees individually. Although Mayor Bernardita R Bito-on awareness building, and capacity
matuwid in the remote Senator Ninoy Aquino, the people identify markets and individuals had been planting of Bagumbayan, stresses the building. It has partnered
areas of Sultan Kudarat. remembers she once had to sell encourages consolidated selling cacao and coffee before, they need for the cooperation of the with CRS in the XU-FARM
Even trucks built for off-road her coffee beans for as low as to lessen problems in hauling. lacked the technical know-how different stakeholders in the (Farmer Alliances for Resource-
traveling sway like ships P35 a kilo. “We could not haul Consolidation also increases their to produce quality products that development of their municipality. Strengthening and Marketing)
encountering big waves as it back to our barangay for our marketability as it assures buyers would allow them to fetch a As an educator – she served project in the promotion of the
they maneuver from pothole consumption because it would of a ready supply should they good price or to pass standard as school principal before she agroenterprise development
to pothole. In this part of the be more expensive,” she explains. order the product in bulk. tests imposed by companies retired and ran for mayor – she among the tri-people community
country, the faraway land where “Our coffee was condemned as such as Nestlé. This is being underscores the value of each it serves in Southwestern
knights on horseback go on backload [the term the farmers Some of the farmers’ major addressed by CRS through party, and for them to work Mindanao.
adventures continues to exist. use when buyers reject and return products, however, cannot their technical experts. CRS, together on equal footing. “The
Only, the people on horseback are their products] because it did not be collectively sold. Corn, for through Kadtuntaya Foundation farmers are co-owners, not just One of the project’s funders is the
not knights and in place of leather meet their standards.” example, is individually marketed Inc (KFI), has assisted the laborers,” she says. US Department of Agriculture.
saddles and stirrups are flattened as they have to sell them to their foundation's farmer beneficiaries Philip Shull, former Agricultural
foam covered by dilapidated Instead of paying to bring it back respective financiers. Corn also by providing technical support in The community, together Counselor of USDA-FAS, said
straw sacks. to their community, she looked cannot be stocked for long to its agroenterprise activities – from with the supporting in an interview in a separate
for buyers who were willing to buy wait for a better price because seed distribution to knowledge organizations, is grateful for this event that food security in the
Mindanao’s remote areas her produce at a very low rate. its weight decreases as it slowly transfer in coffee growing, to support. “Government support is Philippines is one of its two
still see people – and sacks dries up. the provision of equipment and really necessary because it makes missions. “We want to raise the
of goods – riding horses and From the far sitios of Tamangan the facilitation of the project local income because it means
infrastructure like the coffee huller
trekking unpaved roads, open and Malakumo of Barangay In Barangay Kabulanan, although easier,” says Aladin Guimalon people are more secure,” he said.
and the solar dryer.
and vulnerable to the elements Kuden to Kulaman, the center some families had already of KFI. “The community is easily “You do not [necessarily] grow
of nature. While commuters of Senator Ninoy Aquino, a been planting cacao and coffee, However, these initiatives gathered if barangay officials, for food in your farm but you have
in urban areas complain of the farmer usually pays P100 per most of the farmers relied on still could not fully solve example, aid in the dissemination money to buy.”
unending traffic due to perennial sack. In the neighboring town of rubber through a project of the problem of hauling. An of information. And of course,
road repairs, farmers have to Bagumbayan, Sultan Kudarat, the the Department of Agriculture important component of the roads, although we have
use paths that do not even come horse’s trail used to bring their (DA). Rubber buyers, however, solution is still the construction gotten used to the mudpaths
close to the definition of a ‘road.’ produce from the farms to the come from Makilala and the of farm-to-market roads. Here, we currently have, should be
barangay center, the farthest that farmers had to haul their produce the government plays a key improved to allow the farmers
Because of the cost of can be reached by a four-wheeled individually. Now, through the role. Fortunately, the project in easy access to the buyers, and
transporting their goods from vehicle, is very precarious. Just CRS project, the barangay has a Bagumbayan has been supported vice versa. These cannot be built
their farm to the market, the this year ,two horses had slipped communal nursery for cacao and from the start by their municipal by the project proponents – it has
farmers often find themselves and fallen to their deaths. they are allocating an area for the local government unit. While CRS to be the government.”
only just breaking even. At worst, trees. helps in the technicalities and in
they are forced to sell their The Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Kadtuntaya Foundation is a
looking for possible markets, the
produce at a loss just so they expanded its project to Senator Coffee, on the other hand, is Muslim NGO with strengths
LGU has provided the budget for
don’t have to haul these back to Ninoy Aquino in 2012. More than developed in individual nurseries in people organizing, issue
the needed infrastructure.
their homes. providing technical expertise in and farmers continue to grow
T “T
he journey that took us the past, he had also been the The Catholic Relief Services A main feature of the CRS project he ability of different enough palay because we don’t in their communities, another would give a very low price for
from the wide highways of municipal chairperson of the (CRS) started its project in is to organize the farmers into people to come together have enough seeds. Sometimes, member of the organization, who the produce from the Manobos.
Davao to a muddy horse Moro National Liberation Front 2012 in the municipality of clusters so that they are also in an organization even the grains allotted for was of Ilonggo origin, arrived and
depends on the leader,” saiys replanting are consumed when joined the discussion. The two “The indigenous here are so
path in the interiors of Sultan (MNLF). Bagumbayan. It aims to raise the able to sell their produce in bulk, humble and shy that buyers
Nemia P Marzo, the over-all we really don’t have anything visibly withdrew.
Kudarat neared its end with a community’s income through allowing them to negotiate a cluster leader of the women’s to eat anymore.” With their would take advantage of
river where a pair of bamboo Contrary to perception as a improved agricultural practices. better price and at the same time “They have characteristics that them,” Marzo says. However,
organization of Barangay Kuden, improved income from coffee,
poles served as a bridge. tumultuous community wracked The project generally introduces assure buyers of delivery of set Senator Ninoy Aquino, Sultan they do not have to worry about are very different from ours,” it is not only the Manobos who
by violence and resistance technology and offers aid for four quantities. Kudarat. “A leader has to know enough palay seeds anymore Marzo says. “Understanding are having troubles with the
Towards the center, the thinner against the government, Bapa how to adapt to the different as their purchasing power has these [things] is necessary so consolidated selling. “There
crops – palay, vegetables, cacao that the organization will attract are those who have financiers.
pole, which provides a handgrip, Jimmy thinks their village is quite In February 2014, Bapa Jimmy’s characteristics and manners, increased.
and coffee. In Sitio Dungguan, and even the values, of the more members, especially They are forced to sell to the
goes up, forcing crossers to peaceful. “Within the years that CRS has already started with cluster sold nearly P4million The center of Barangay Kuden, those who are seldom reached financiers because they have to
members,” Marzo adds. Their
precariously reach out to still I have spent here, no matter coffee and cacao. worth of grade 2 coffee beans organization is a mix of Ilocano although a mixture of different by government programs and repay their debt. So right now,
have something to hold on to. how varied our community is, to Nestlé in Tablon, Cagayan de and Ilonggo settlers, and the ethnolinguistic groups, is largely services.” we are encouraging them to split
But of course, for the families there has never been disorder,” CRS helps capacitate leaders Oro City from a consolidation original inhabitants of the area, composed of settlers. The their produce – part of it will be
the Manobos. Manobo women who come from One particular issue the consolidated and sold by the
who lived across the river, he says. “We all knew and like Bapa Jimmy through further of 40 tons from his members.
the farthest sitios of the barangay organization wished to address organization,” she says. “If we
Barangay Kuden, which boasts are able to do this, even if it takes
of a world-class cave with three days to collect and haul
unique mineral formations, the yield, we will be able to get a
encompasses 22 sitios, the good price.”
farthest of these around 20
kilometers from the center. “It Their women’s organization
is very difficult to convene all had not always run smoothly.
our members,” says Marilou “There were times when we
Fernando-Jicain, president of the didn’t know what was happening
Kuden Women’s Organization. with the funds because the
“But we have 50 active members documentation and processes
who are able to echo important were disorganized,” says Ruth
points from our meetings to their M Solis, another member. “But
sitios.” our current officers and us, the
members in general, through
balancing on this makeshift understood each other’s trainings on participatory The earnings allowed some Their organization, which has used to be shy and refused was the almost hand-to-mouth the trainings in the project we
passage is as easy as walking on characteristics so we knew technology and agricultural value members to rebuild parts of their a total of 263 members, had to mingle with the settlers, situation of the Manobo have right now, have learned
a cemented road. This bridge how to deal with each other’s chain development. houses with sturdier materials. been divided into 22 clusters. especially those with positions. families. It is difficult for them to to put things in order. Having
This approach was introduced The women’s organization tries consolidate their coffee produce a transparent and functioning
connects a cluster of houses to problems and idiosyncrasies.” One or two were even able to through the project of the for bulk selling. Because of daily organization is really crucial
“I would remember Bapa Jimmy to gradually integrate them into
the center of Sitio Dungguan. buy motorcycles that aid in the Catholic Relief Services (CRS), the barangay life, asking them to needs, they are forced to sell their for us to be able to have more
Among these houses is the At present, the community is coming to meetings with a hauling of goods from their which brought innovative coffee as soon as they are able to projects.”
join trainings and even simple
simple hut of Jimmy Escartin, facing some uncertainties. The short [gun] before,” says Alladin remote barangay which is not yet technology of coffee growing and dinners where the women harvest some. “Three days is too
new Comprehensive Agreement Guiamalon of Kadtuntaya selling to the mainly agricultural talk about organizational and long,” said Balatak whose house Asked how they differ from a
more popularly known among reached by a concrete road.
on the Bangsamoro may bring Foundation, the partner local village of Kuden. The women, personal matters. is in Sitio Tamangan. “This is why men’s organization, Solis readily
the villagers as Bapa Jimmy. answered, “Women will get
the leadership of the province organization of CRS in Sultan “There’s a big market for cacao,” grouped in their clusters, not we endure the constant hauling
only received capacity building Bidi B Balatak and Florin A expenses because a little amount together for any reason, for even
From working in Tagum City, to the Moro Islamic Liberation Kudarat, recalling former days says Bapa Jimmy. “If you know the smallest of meals, so we are
trainings. They also underwent Mungkil are both Manobos is better than having nothing at
Bapa Jimmy has spent the last Front (MILF). Additionally, an when the MNLF had been very how to process it so you get leadership formation, with but come from different sitios. all.” easily convened. The men, they
22 years in Sitio Dungguan. He energy company is eyeing the active in the province. “But good quality chocolate, a small activities that strengthen cluster They would often just smile find all the reasons not to attend
is among the respected leaders area for a megadam. Bapa now, he told me he had sold quantity can give you the profit member relationship, and inputs when they could not answer To augment their income, they a meeting.”
of the tri-people community, Jimmy’s attitude to farming is his gun because he had no of several sacks of corn, or even on values formation. questions that city dwellers may sell rattan products and other
consider as simple – their age forest products in Kulaman. In
which is composed of Manobo, similar to his social and political need for it with the community coffee.” The years he has spent “We plant coffee robusta,” the past, swiftlet’s nests had
for example. This may be strange
Maguindanawon and Ilonggo stance. He is loyal to his personal harmonized through their in the agricultural industry also Mungkil says. “We are able to to visitors but for them who been a good source of income,
residents. He previously served beliefs and original affiliations invigorated livelihood. He was helps. He understands that each sell it for P80, and the price even are not exposed to the Roman as well as gold panning. But they
as the president of the federation but is open to consider other’s very instrumental in introducing crop has its own peculiarities and went as high as P100.” Although calendar, age is a trivial matter. said these have gone down over
of sitio leaders, and continues opinions and ideas. “As long the technology we offer to the needs to be able to have a good coffee is now widely planted in They describe the year based on the years.
the barangay, they used to rely on crop cycles, on the phases of
to represent the community in as it benefits the people and farmers who, we acknowledge, yield. “CRS provided us with this “Aside from paying for each
palay ang corn. “Palay was mainly the moon, of the migration of
the “Maunlad na agricultura contributes to development, I have years of experience with the know-how. We are very grateful for consumption,” she explains. single haul, we would be
animals.
ng radyo ng bayan” and the am amenable to it,” says Bapa crops whose yields we are trying for projects like this that allow us “Corn was both consumed and unable to fetch a good price
Philippine Coffee Alliance Jimmy. to improve.” to improve our livelihoods, our sold as the palay only lasted us As Balatak and Mungkil were from the buyers,” Balatak says.
Corporation. At some point in lives,” he says. two months. We cannot plant softly sharing their experiences Sometimes, buyers in the center
NSTP
XU supports AJCU-AP 2014 Photos
barangay
leaders’ training
By Ma. Victoria Bicbic-Trinidad
X
avier University is setting Service (LTS) is a program (IPP) on Context, Experience, team leaders and flight leaders composed of mentors from
Synergeia Foundation, the Local
the world on fire and its designed to train students to Reflection, Action and Evaluation for it believes in the need for a
School Board, and RCE-ESD
National Service Training become teachers of literacy (CERAE). It has partnered with successor generation with an NorthMin student volunteers.
Program (NSTP) is keeping this and numeracy skills to school the Campus Ministries in the engaged leadership experience. The whole training concluded
fire burning within 1,860 students children, out of school youth “spirit of institutional synergy” with a presentation of action
doing community service through and other segments of society for the quarterly processing of the Recently, the Armed Forces of the plans and commitment sharing
various engagements and thrusts. in need; Civic Welfare Training students’ experiences. Philippines (AFP) awarded the facilitated by Dr Milwida “Nene”
XU-ROTC as the country’s top Guevara, president of Synergeia
Service (CWTS) programs Foundation.
The students are being spread target the general welfare and The XU-NSTP formators establish unit for 2014.
out in 20 barangays in Cagayan more contact hours with the
de Oro City. NSTP, as the
the betterment of life for the
members of the community, students for the delivery of the Its other activities include XU shares
second level in the university’s
developmental formation
especially in improving health, common and social orientation
modules, skills training and area
the yearly city-wide cleanup
in coordination with other
expertise in
framework, facilitates these
education, environment,
entrepreneurship, safety and preparations through a twice-a- NSTP implementers in the city reading to
curriculum-based community
service options to build in the
morals of the citizenry; and the week meeting. The ROTC classes
are handled by the military
and tree-planting activities in
coordination with the Department Grade 3 teachers
Reserve Officers’ Training Corps
students a solid foundation for training instructors from the of Environment and Natural By Ma. Victoria Bicbic-Trinidad
(ROTC) provides military training
higher levels of formation. Philippine Air Force (PAF). The Resources (DENR) and several
to tertiary level students in order A training for Grade 3 English
classes are implemented with the barangays for the National
to motivate, train, organize Teachers was held on July 26 at
The NSTP is a program aimed at assistance of student volunteers Greening Program (NGP). The
and mobilize them for national Paula’s Hotel, Tagoloan, Misamis
enhancing civic consciousness who serve as class facilitators. program has also earned its mark Oriental. The whole day was
defense preparedness (RA 9163,
and defense preparedness in XU-ROTC has been chosen as the in the region due to its active filled with inputs and exercises
Sec 3).
the youth by developing the Philippine Air Force Department involvement and leadership in the that strengthened the motivation
ethics of services and patriotism NSTP Educators Association in and readiness of the 50 teacher
In the last 12 years, XU-NSTP of Air Science and Tactics in 2012
while undergoing training in any Region 10 (NEAR 10). participants in the areas of
has sustained its uniqueness in and 2013 and was recognized as storytelling, reading strategies,
of its three components. XU citizenship building. It adheres the ROTC of the Year 2013 by the Through XU-NSTP, we form the and tools for comprehension.
strengthened its implementation to the provisions of the law and Armed Forces of the Philippines The trainers who mentored them
End.
of the three components of youth holistically so they may
has integrated all elements of the (AFP). NSTP also invests in the were Dr Edralin C Manla and Ma.
NSTP: the Literacy Training serve our country with genuine Flerida T Nery of XU - School of
Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm training and formation of NSTP
mind and heart. Education, and Teresa Quijano of
the Synergeia Foundation.