VSU - Civic Welfare Training Service

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT | NSTP–CWTS

CWTS students, please be informed that there will be no final assessment from BERU-CDRRMO.

Based on the guidance from BERU-CDRRMO and in accordance with Memorandum Circular No. 64, s. 2021 (VIII. Specific Guidelines, A. Accreditation, No. 4), School-based National Service Reserve Corps Units (SBNUs) under colleges/universities (CHED or TESDA) are not qualified as ACDVs.

As an alternative, a school-based approach for organizing CWTS students will be implemented, which is currently still under process. For now, the VSU Red Cross and other volunteer activities conducted last April will serve as the students’ final assessment.

In line with these updates, students will have an academic break for this week’s CWTS session May 23, 2026 to provide everyone with ample time to prepare and review for the final examinations next week.

Please be guided accordingly. Thank you, and best of luck on your exams! 💙📚

LOOK | Project Defense and Digital Story Presentation: Batch 2

The afternoon session of the CWTS Project Defense and Digital Story Presentation was successfully conducted at the VSU Gymnasium on May 16, 2026. The activity served as a platform for students to showcase the outcomes of their community immersion experiences through meaningful project presentations and engaging digital stories.

The afternoon session presenting teams were:

1. Patience
2. Justice
3. Excellence
4. Loyalty
5. Prudence
6. Sincerity
7. Punctuality
8. Integrity
9. Temperance
10. Fortitude

Through their presentations, each team demonstrated strong teamwork, leadership, creativity, and commitment in carrying out projects that aimed to address community needs and promote social responsibility. Their outputs reflected not only their ideas and initiatives but also the valuable experiences and lessons they gained throughout their CWTS journey.

We would also like to express our sincere appreciation to our esteemed Panel of Evaluators for sharing their time, expertise, and insightful feedback throughout the activity:

• Ms. Doryn Jan L. Avila
• Mr. Joy A. Bellen
• Ms. Ma. Loriemae A. Bardos
• Mr. Mark Clarence A. Gantiao

Your guidance and thoughtful evaluations greatly contributed to making this activity a meaningful learning experience for all participants.

Congratulations to all presenting teams for your hard work and dedication! 🙌🏻 Your passion, collaboration, and perseverance made this activity both inspiring and successful.

Stay tuned as the winners for Best Project Presentation and Best Digital Storytelling Presentation will be officially announced during the CWTS Graduation Ceremony.

via Juliana Marie Apa
Photos by | Francis (Arar) Calambo

LOOK | Project Defense and Digital Storytelling Presentation: Batch 1

The morning session of the CWTS Project Presentation, Defense, and Digital Storytelling Presentation was successfully conducted at the VSU Gymnasium last May 16, 2026. 💙

The participating teams showcased their dedication, teamwork, creativity, and commitment through the presentation of their community-based projects and initiatives. Each group confidently defended their projects and highlighted the impact of their activities in promoting community development and social responsibility.

Morning session presenting teams:
1. Trustworthy
2. Diligence
3. Credibility
4. Faithfulness
5. Creativity
6. Resilience
7. Harmony
8. Humility
9. Truthfulness
10. Obedience

We also extend our sincere appreciation to our esteemed Panel of Evaluators for their valuable insights and support throughout the activity:

• Mr. Alexander L. Cabral Jr.
• Ms. Anna Mor M. Ajoc
• Mr. Marlon T. Andrino
• Mr. Raymund M. Igcasama

Congratulations to all presenting teams for a job well done! 👏

Stay tuned as the winners for Best Project Presentation and Best Digital Storytelling Presentation will be officially announced during the CWTS Graduation Ceremony.

via Joelline Lahot
Photos by | Paul Tristan Pulido

📢 𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡, 𝗖𝗪𝗧𝗦 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦!

Pursuant to Memorandum Circular No. 119, classes from May 11–16, 2026 shall be conducted through face-to-face modality.

In line with this, the 𝗖𝗪𝗧𝗦 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 will be held on:

📅 May 16, 2026
📍 VSU Gymnasium

Below are the official orders of teams that will present and defend their projects during the morning and afternoon sessions.

🕖 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 | 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Order of Presentation:

1. Trustworthy
2. Diligence
3. Credibility
4. Faithfulness
5. Creativity
6. Resilience
7. Harmony
8. Humility
9. Truthfulness
10. Obedience

Panel of Evaluators:
• Alexander L. Cabral Jr.
• Anna Mor M. Ajoc
• Marlon T. Andrino
• Raymund M. Igcasama

🕐 𝗔𝗙𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗢𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Order of Presentation:

1. Patience
2. Justice
3. Excellence
4. Loyalty
5. Prudence
6. Sincerity
7. Punctuality
8. Integrity
9. Temperance
10. Fortitude

Panel of Evaluators:
• Doryn Jan L. Avila
• Joy A. Bellen
• Ma. Loriemae A. Bardos
• Mark Clarence A. Gantiao

All presenting teams are advised to arrive on time, prepare all necessary materials, and observe proper decorum throughout the activity.

Best of luck to all teams! ✨

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT | NSTP-CWTS SESSION UPDATE

Pursuant to Memorandum Circular No. 119 declaring May 4–9, 2026 as synchronous/asynchronous learning week, the scheduled CWTS session on Saturday, May 09, 2026 (7:00 AM – 12:00 PM) will be dedicated to the preparation of the following:

📝 Narrative Report on Barangay Immersion
🎥 Digital Storytelling Presentation

All students are advised to coordinate with their respective team leaders for clarifications and guidance regarding the assigned tasks.

📌 Submission of the Narrative Report and Digital Storytelling output via the VSUEE Portal is on or before May 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM.

Please be guided accordingly.

ICYMI | In the spirit of service and community betterment, Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS) students participated in various initiatives within and beyond the campus on May 2.

The University-Wide Clean-Up Drive deployed teams across different areas of the campus, where they carried out cleaning tasks in their designated zones.

Meanwhile, the Special Skills Assessment was conducted at the VSU Gymnasium for students who were unable to take the test last Saturday.

Selected teams also successfully concluded their Barangay Immersion Culmination in their assigned communities, marking the completion of their immersion.

via Charmaine Kate Caballes
Photos by | Paul Tristan Pulido

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT: NSTP-CWTS MAY 2 ACTIVITIES

In celebration of Labor Day, we recognize the value of service, dedication, and collective effort in building stronger communities.

In line with this, all CWTS students are enjoined to participate in the scheduled NSTP-CWTS activities on May 2, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM, in designated areas within and outside Visayas State University.

The activities include the University-Wide Clean-Up Drive, Barangay Immersion Culmination, and Special Skills Assessment.

Activity Details:

1. University-Wide Clean-Up Drive
🕖 Time: 7:00 AM
📌 Location: Assigned areas (see posted list below)
Participants are required to bring appropriate cleaning materials based on their assigned area.

2. Barangay Immersion Culmination
📍 Location & Time: Based on assigned barangay
Students are advised to coordinate with their respective team leaders for specific instructions.

3. Special Skills Assessment (CWTS Students)
🕖 Time: 7:00 AM
📌 Location: VSU Gymnasium
Participants are required to bring a triangular bandage.

Participants are advised to arrive on time and actively engage in their assigned tasks.

LOOK | BLS Culmination

Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS) students showcased their life-saving skills during the “Hands that Saves: NSTP-CWTS Basic Life Support Culmination” held on April 25, 2026, at the Visayas State University (VSU) Gymnasium.

As the program’s culminating activity, students demonstrated essential emergency response techniques such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), bandaging, and choking response through hands-on assessments that measured their readiness in real-life situations.

The activity was made possible through the guidance and evaluation of partner volunteer groups, including VSU-CRCY Trained Volunteers, ViSUNS, NSTP-ROTC Medics, and KABALIKAT CiviCom.

Through this initiative, CWTS students enhanced their practical skills and strengthened their role as prepared and responsive members of the community.

𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙨𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙨—𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨.

Via Joelline Lahot
Photos by | Paul Tristan Pulido and Arianne Jubac

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT: NSTP-CWTS BASIC LIFE SUPPORT CULMINATION

All CWTS students are enjoined to participate in the “Hands that Saves: NSTP-CWTS Basic Life Support Culmination” on April 25, 2026 (7:00 AM – 3:00 PM) at the VSU Gymnasium. Serving as the program’s final assessment, this activity is designed to evaluate students’ competence in essential life-saving interventions, including CPR, bandaging, and choking response, reinforcing their role as proactive and capable responders within their communities.

The activity will be facilitated by partner volunteer groups, highlighting coordinated community service: VSU-CRCY Trained Volunteers, ViSUNS, NSTP-ROTC Medics, and KABALIKAT CiviCom.

To ensure readiness and smooth facilitation of the assessment, participants are required to bring the following:

- CWTS uniform
- Closed shoes
- Triangular bandage
- Extra shirt
- Snacks and water
- Packed lunch
- Assessment form

In line with maintaining order and discipline, the following guidelines shall be strictly observed:

✅ No wearing of accessories or jewelry during the practical examination
✅ Latecomers will not be accommodated for assessment
✅ Strictly no lunch-out policy
✅ Adherence to all instructions issued by facilitators

Participants are advised to arrive on time and come fully prepared.

“𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝑺𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒅 𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒔 – 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝑺𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝑳𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔.”



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