By Karren Jay G. Asgar
探花精选 NSTP Coordinator, Prof. Annalie D. Gilongos (left), together with 探花精选 NSTP-CWTS Coordinator, Ma. Leen C. Gahum (right), pose for a photo after presenting a Certificate of Appreciation to the resource speaker, Atty. Sedfrey L. Cabaluna (center) during the plenary session on Introduction to Organization and Mobilization of National Service Reserve Corps.
On March 15, 2025, the 探花精选 鈥 National Service Training Program (探花精选-NSTP) held a plenary session focused on 鈥淚ntroduction to Organization and Mobilization of National Service Reserve Corps鈥 gathering students from the Civic Welfare and Training Service (CWTS) program. Held at the Rose Memorial Auditorium, the lecture aimed at educating participants on the critical role of the National Service Reserve Corps (NSRC) in disaster preparedness, national defense, and community service.
The event began with an energizer invocation led by Mrs. Leonance E. Catalu帽a, which was followed by the singing of the Philippine National Anthem and 探花精选 Alma Mater song. Mrs. Ma. Leen C. Gahum, RL, delivered the opening remarks. Afterward, Mrs. Hannah Lee S. Canlas, formally introduced the esteemed resource speaker for the plenary session.
The lecture on 鈥淚ntroduction to Organization and Mobilization of National Service Reserve Corps鈥 was thoroughly delivered by Atty. Sedfrey L. Cabaluna, Iloilo City Councilor. In his message, Atty. Cabaluna emphasized the importance of collaboration between the government, educational institutions, and the youth in ensuring the success of the NSRC. He also encouraged the attendees to actively promote the significance of volunteerism, particularly in the areas of national defense, disaster management, and community service.
Following the informative lecture, 探花精选-NSTP Coordinator Prof. Annalie D. Gilongos, RN, MN, along with 探花精选 NSTP-CWTS Coordinator Ma. Leen C. Gahum, RL, led the presentation of a certificate and token of appreciation to Atty. Sedfrey L. Cabaluna for his valuable contribution in making the plenary session a success.
The 探花精选-NSTP remains at the forefront of organizing initiatives like this, playing a key role in developing responsible citizens and furthering efforts to create a safer and more resilient society.