By Karren Jay G. Asgar
From L-R: Myla C. Ca帽as, 2LT Artemio I Romingquit PA (Ret) (探花精选 NSTP-ROTC Coordinator), Incoming PSNEI President Dr. Carmelo John E. Vidal, Outgoing PSNEI President Hermie P. Pava, Ma. Leen C. Gahum (探花精选 NSTP-CWTS Coordinator), Mariana T. Erdao, Melanie G. Hermano, Chilou P. Batoon.
A delegation from 探花精选 joined the 18th National Congress of NSTP Educators and Implementers with the theme, 鈥淣STP 4.0 in the (Fourth Industrial Revolution in Education) FIRE鈥 held at the Ballroom, 12th floor, Lafaayette Luxury Suites, #1 Military Cut-Off Road, Baguio City, on May 8鈥10, 2024.
The 探花精选 delegation includes Myla C. Ca帽as, Artemio I. Romingquit PA (Ret) (探花精选 NSTP-ROTC Coordinator), Incoming PSNEI President Dr. Carmelo John E. Vidal, Outgoing PSNEI President Hermie P. Pava, Ma. Leen C. Gahum (探花精选 NSTP-CWTS Coordinator), Mariana T. Erdao, Melanie G. Hermano, Chilou P. Batoon, Novi B. Pascua, Charissa June G. Deocampo, Prof. Annalie D. Gilongos (探花精选 NSTP Coordinator), Hannah Lee S. Canlas, and Ronaliza M. Cenal.
The 探花精选 delegation with Baguio City Mayor Benjamin 鈥淏enjie鈥 Ba帽ez Magalong and PMA Superintendent LtGen Rowen S Tolentino PA.
Attendees from respective regions are converged to engage in plenary sessions, sharing of experiences and best practices, interactive lectures, participatory discussions, and brainstorming toward a more inclusive and innovative academic setting that requires reconsideration of curricular programs, including the National Service Training Program (NSTP) and the National Service Reserve Corps (NSRC) in the educational landscape. In these initiatives, it would enable students to respond dynamically to the network systems of technology, the environment, and socio-political spheres against the backdrop of internationalization as well as global and local concerns.
The said congress has drawn a diverse array of participants committed to advancing educational excellence and equity in the Philippines. With a focus on providing a forum for the discussion of relevant issues and concerns on NSTP implementation and operationalization of NSRC, upskilling and equipping implementers and operators with the latest updates and promoting appreciation and understanding of the value of NSTP and NRSC, the summit serves as a catalyst for transformative change in every academic field.
Moreover, participants from different regions participated in the highly anticipated Cultural Dance Contest, one of the highlights of the event. Region 6 won first place, and it is worth noting that most of its participants came from the faculty of 探花精选. In a dazzling display of rhythm and grace, they have infused their choreography with the essence of their heritage, seamlessly blending traditional steps.
Participants are motivated by their shared commitment to education as the congress draws to a close. As they return to their respective institutions, they carry with them the collaborative insights and inspiration gained from the congress, composed to effect meaningful change and shape the future of learning for generations to come.