02/09/2025
𝐀 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: 𝐒𝐋𝐃𝐏 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
On Friday, August 29, the MC Lobby of the College of Communication came alive with energy and intention. Student leaders from across organizations and academic tracks gathered for the Localized Student Leadership Development Program (SLDP) , a day dedicated to growth, connection, and the kind of leadership that builds lasting impact.
Guided by the words of Prof. Gaitan, “𝘌𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘥 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘰𝘸”, the event set a tone of collaboration and hope.
Among the attendees were four driven representatives from BAJ 4A: Mary Lynette Trio (Treasurer), Abeguil Gafate (Assistant Secretary), Dundee Balatayo (Business Manager), and Gierson Bordon, the voice behind The Mediator, the College’s official publication. Each brought their own spark, ready to learn, contribute, and represent their peers with pride.
Throughout the day, participants dove into workshops and discussions that challenged their thinking and sharpened their leadership skills. It wasn’t just about taking notes, it was about exchanging ideas, building trust, and discovering new ways to serve their communities. For many, it marked not just the end of an event, but the beginning of a renewed sense of purpose.
SLDP reminded everyone in the room that leadership isn’t defined by titles or positions. It’s about showing up, growing together, and choosing to stand beside others in pursuit of something better.
