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On November 18, 2025, the community of Brgy. Bayanan gathered for an insightful and empowering event titled “Edukasyong Pampinansyal Para sa Kabataan Tungo sa Magandang Kinabukasan.” Although focused on preparing the youth for a secure future, the session was attended by adults eager to strengthen their financial knowledge and become better guides for the younger generation.

Volunteers from the Bachelor of Science in Accountancy program led discussions on budgeting, saving habits, responsible spending, and the importance of financial planning. Through interactive activities and practical examples, participants learned strategies they could apply in their households and pass on to their children.

The event highlighted the vital role of adults in shaping financially literate youth and emphasized that a brighter future begins with informed decisions made today. With strengthened awareness and renewed confidence, the participants left inspired to nurture financially responsible families and communities.

On November 14, 2025, the community of Brgy. Talaba III embraced a journey toward wellness through the event “Lakbay Sigla: Pagkilos para sa Masiglang Kinabukasan.” Designed to promote active and healthy living among adults, the program featured physical wellness activities led by dedicated volunteers from the Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy.

Participants engaged in guided exercises, mobility drills, and educational sessions on proper body mechanics and everyday movement. The volunteers highlighted the importance of staying active and making conscious lifestyle choices to prevent injuries and maintain overall well-being.

The event fostered not just physical fitness but also a sense of unity and encouragement within the community. Lakbay Sigla reminded everyone that taking steps toward a healthier future no matter how small is a powerful investment in a vibrant and resilient life.

The Nurture through Nature: A Community-Based Urban Gardening Initiative for Sustainable Living initiative, held on November 14, 2025, brought adults from Brgy. Bayanan together to learn practical and sustainable approaches to urban gardening. The program focused on empowering the community to grow their own food, promote environmental stewardship, and strengthen local resilience through green living.

Volunteers from the Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management played a vital role in guiding participants throughout the activity assisting in workshop setups, demonstrating proper planting techniques, and ensuring that each session was welcoming and well-organized. Their hospitality skills enriched the learning experience, creating a supportive and engaging atmosphere.

By the end of the day, participants left with newfound knowledge, starter plants, and renewed motivation to cultivate their own home gardens proving that nurturing nature also nurtures the community.

The KwentoFest: Sining, Saya at Sorpresa was held on November 13, 2025, bringing joy and creativity to the children of Brgy. Alapan 1B, Imus, Cavite. The event was filled with storytelling sessions, art activities, and fun surprises that encouraged imagination and self-expression among the young participants.

Volunteers from the Bachelor of Multimedia Arts shared their talents through engaging visual art workshops and interactive storytelling, capturing the children’s interest and inspiring their artistic side. The atmosphere was lively and colorful, filled with laughter, learning, and creativity.

By the end of the day, KwentoFest successfully nurtured a sense of wonder and appreciation for the arts among the kids proving that learning can truly be fun when combined with sining, saya, and sorpresa.

The CaviTed Talks: Saya’t Sining sa Bayan ng Bayanan was held on November 13, 2025, bringing together the vibrant community of Brgy. Bayanan for a day filled with creativity, learning, and cultural appreciation. Adults from the barangay participated in engaging discussions and interactive activities that highlighted local artistry, tourism, and the spirit of Caviteño pride.

Volunteers from the Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management showcased their hospitality and organizational skills, ensuring that every part of the program ran smoothly from welcoming guests to facilitating group interactions. The event fostered not only enjoyment but also a deeper appreciation of art and community collaboration.

By the end of the day, participants left inspired, carrying with them new insights on how tourism, art, and local identity can work hand in hand to strengthen community spirit and sustainability.

On the morning of November  8, 2025, families arrived at Brgy. Talaba III, ready to join hands for the environment alongside the Hospitality Management students from St Dominic College of Asia. The activity, titled Sama‑samang Pagkilos para sa Kapaligiran, invited adults and children to work together in cleaning up their community.

The volunteers briefed everyone on the importance of keeping surroundings clean—not just for looks, but for health, safety, and environmental resilience. With gloves and tools in hand, teams of all ages gathered litter, swept walkways, sorted recyclables, and cleared blocked drainage. Laughter mixed with focused effort as children discovered that caring for their environment can be fun and meaningful.

Mid‑way through, a short group reflection reminded participants that when we act together, we build a stronger, healthier community. By afternoon’s end, each family made a simple green promise: one small, achievable action to keep up at home.

On November 6, 2025, the quiet community of Brgy. Talaba III was filled with laughter and excitement as the event “Little Bodies, Big Care” came to life. The program gathered both kids and adults for a day focused on health, learning, and community care.

Volunteers from the Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy program warmly welcomed the participants, offering free health check-ups, medicine guidance, and fun educational activities about proper hygiene and nutrition. The children enjoyed interactive games and storytelling sessions that taught them the importance of taking care of their growing bodies, while adults received useful tips on maintaining family wellness.

The event became more than just a health outreach it was a heartwarming day of connection, compassion, and service. Through simple acts of care, the volunteers showed that even small efforts can make a big difference in building a healthier community.

On November 5, 2025, adult residents of Brgy. Bayanan gathered in the barangay hall for the “NETWISE: Safety and Security” event. The volunteer IT students from St Dominic College of Asia greeted them with warm smiles and a clear message: just like we secure our homes, we must also protect our online lives.

The session opened with a discussion of common digital risks weak passwords, free public Wi-Fi, phishing messages and how these threats affect everyday users in the Philippines. Next, participants moved through interactive stations: spotting scam emails, learning how to enable two-factor authentication, and reviewing their own privacy settings.

An older participant admitted she used the same password for many apps; with guidance, she replaced it with a stronger pass-phrase and enabled extra security. Another asked about shopping over free Wi-Fi; a volunteer advised avoiding sensitive transactions on open networks.

In the final part of the activity, attendees wrote a personal “Digital Safety Pledge” for example: “I will update my apps monthly,” or “I will think before I click links I don’t recognise.” The volunteers handed out simple leaflets summarising core tips for staying safe online.

November 5, 2025, the event began as the morning light spread across Brgy. Talaba III. Adults from the community gathered in the barangay hall, greeted by the young volunteers from Bachelor of Science in Biology of St Dominic College of Asia who introduced the day’s theme: “Tamis na may Alaga” the sweetness of life is best when paired with care for our health.

A brief presentation opened the session. The students explained that in the Philippines roughly 7 percent of adults have diabetes. They spoke of how diabetes often develops quietly, and how simple habits checking your sugar, moving a little more, choosing your meals wisely can make a real difference.

The group engaged in an interactive activity: sorting everyday Filipino foods into “health-wise” and “risky” categories. There were light moments when someone held up a plate of rice and joked, “This one silent sugar!” But the laughter faded into thoughtful nods as the volunteers explained that refined grains and sugary drinks can elevate risk.

On October 25, 2025, the BSRT students of St. Dominic College of Asia organized a fun and educational event called I-Sight: Bone-Tastic for children aged 7 to 10 at Brgy. Bayanan, Bacoor City. The activity aimed to teach kids about the importance of bone health in an interactive and engaging way.

The children explored various stations, starting with a life-size skeleton model where they learned about different bones in the body. At the “Nutrition Nook,” they discovered the importance of calcium through a fun game with healthy snacks. The highlight was the “Bone Motion Zone,” where the kids danced to a routine mimicking bone movements, promoting exercise for strong bones.

The event wrapped up with certificates of participation and a sense of excitement as the kids left, eager to share what they’d learned about keeping their bones healthy. The BSRT volunteers were proud of the success, knowing they’d made a positive impact on the kids' understanding of bone health.

Problem Solving, Research, and Outcomes-Based Education for Resiliency and Sustainability—better known as PROBERS—is St. Dominic College of Asia’s community-engagement program for first-year students enrolled in the National Service Training Program (NSTP) under the Department of Arts and Sciences. It equips freshmen with a systematic approach to service-learning that begins with a clear understanding of real-world issues faced by local partner barangays. Guided by the Community Extension Services Office (CESO), students learn to translate classroom theories into practical interventions that promote resiliency and sustainability. The program anchors its design on global aspirations set by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically those linked to good health and well-being, quality education, decent work and livelihood, climate action for the environment, and strong community partnerships. By embedding these targets, PROBERS ensures every activity directly contributes to measurable social impact. It also cultivates a values-driven mindset, urging students to view service not as an extra-curricular add-on but as an academic responsibility. Through this lens, learners develop the confidence to propose evidence-based solutions to pressing communal challenges. Most importantly, PROBERS nurtures civic consciousness early in a student’s collegiate journey, laying a resilient foundation for lifelong leadership and advocacy.

The program unfolds across a carefully structured yearly cycle. During the first semester, CESO spearheads a comprehensive needs diagnosis, deploying tools such as focus-group discussions, and household profiling to identify partner-community priorities. Faculty then weave these insights into lesson plans, allowing students to analyze data in class, brainstorm project concepts, and formulate implementation blueprints. This seamless integration of extension work and coursework ensures that learning outcomes align with authentic community requirements. By semester’s end, each NSTP block has produced a detailed project-development plan complete with objectives, activity matrices, and preliminary budgets. These plans receive iterative feedback from community leaders, subject-area professors, and CESO specialists to ensure feasibility and cultural sensitivity. Once refined, the projects are formally endorsed, moving swiftly into the implementation phase. This hands-on immersion offers students direct exposure to SDG-related themes—whether organizing health-promotion fairs, running livelihood-skills workshops, leading ecological clean-ups, or tutoring out-of-school youth.