CMC National Service Training Program

27/09/2026

𝗖-ritical Digital Thinking
𝗠-indful Online Engagement
𝗖-onnected Responsible Citizens

𝗖𝗠𝗖 𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗣 𝗜𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽

Digital literacy is more than knowing how to use technology. It is the ability to access, understand, evaluate, create, and share information responsibly in an increasingly connected world.

KIDAPAWAN CITY, Philippines | Central Mindanao Colleges (CMC), through the National Service Training Program (NSTP), conducted another session of Igniting Success on September 26, 2026, at With Love John, Kidapawan City, focusing on digital literacy, responsible technology use, information awareness, and effective participation in the digital environment.

The session featured Mr. Alfie R. Araojo, LPT, MAEd, as resource speaker, who emphasized the importance of developing digital competencies among students. His discussion positioned technology not merely as a tool for entertainment or convenience, but as a platform for learning, communication, productivity, creativity, and responsible community engagement.

Throughout the session, students were encouraged to become more critical and responsible users of digital platforms. The discussion highlighted the importance of verifying information before sharing, recognizing misleading or unreliable content, protecting personal information, practicing responsible online communication, and maintaining appropriate digital behavior.

The session also reinforced that digital literacy requires critical thinking. In an environment where information can be accessed and circulated within seconds, students need the ability to distinguish credible information from misinformation, examine sources carefully, and make informed decisions based on reliable evidence.

Beyond academic learning, the activity connected digital literacy with everyday life. Students were reminded that actions in digital spaces can have real consequences. Posts, comments, messages, and shared information contribute to a person’s digital presence and reflect one’s judgment, values, and responsibility toward others.

The discussion further encouraged students to use technology with purpose: to support their studies, improve their skills, explore opportunities, communicate effectively, collaborate with others, and contribute positively to society.

As part of the Igniting Success initiative, the activity reflected NSTP’s continuing commitment to learning beyond the classroom. Digital literacy strengthens not only technical competence, but also critical thinking, communication, problem-solving, adaptability, and responsible participation in a rapidly changing digital environment.

The session also supported the formation of responsible digital citizens who understand that technology carries both opportunity and accountability. As future professionals, leaders, and community members, NSTP students were encouraged to use digital platforms not only for personal advancement, but also for meaningful service and positive social contribution.

The activity advances SDG 4: Quality Education by strengthening digital competencies and lifelong learning; SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure by promoting productive and responsible use of technology; and SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions by encouraging informed decision-making, ethical communication, and responsible participation in digital spaces.

Through Igniting Success, CMC continues to equip students with knowledge and skills that extend beyond the traditional classroom. Digital literacy enables learners not only to navigate technology, but to use it with judgment, responsibility, creativity, and purpose.

In a world where information is only a click away, digital literacy means knowing what to access, what to question, what to trust, what to share, and how to use technology responsibly.

Choose CMC, where students are empowered to learn, connect, innovate, and become responsible digital citizens prepared to make a meaningful difference in an increasingly connected world. 🦁

Edited by Erolle Linus T. Miranda
Center for Marketing and Strategic Communications Officer

📸 Photos by CMC Lions’ Quill and ICMC

21/09/2026

𝗖-aring Through Service
𝗠-oving as One
𝗖-reating Change

𝗖𝗠𝗖 𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗣 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗠𝗖 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗦 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻-𝗨𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲

Bayanihan is more than working together. It is the spirit of unity, cooperation, volunteerism, and collective responsibility that inspires individuals to contribute their time, energy, and effort toward a common purpose.

Central Mindanao Colleges (CMC), through the Center for Social Action (CSA) in partnership with the National Service Training Program (NSTP), successfully conducted the Pag-AmUmmah Program: BAYANIHAN – Students’ Campus Clean-Up and Grounds Maintenance Activity on September 19, 2026, at the CMC Annex Campus.

The activity brought together NSTP students and CMC CARES Volunteers in a meaningful demonstration of service, volunteerism, environmental responsibility, and community participation.

NSTP students and CMC CARES Volunteers actively participated in the Bayanihan activity, working together in designated areas of the CMC Annex Campus to clean shared spaces, collect scattered waste, improve campus surroundings, and help maintain a clean, safe, and orderly school environment.

The activity provided participants with an opportunity to translate the values of service, discipline, responsibility, volunteerism, and community involvement into concrete action. Rather than simply learning about civic responsibility, NSTP students and CMC CARES Volunteers experienced it firsthand by contributing their time and effort toward the improvement of their shared learning environment.

Throughout the activity, participants worked in assigned groups and designated areas, demonstrating cooperation and mutual support as they carried out their tasks. The shared effort reflected the true essence of bayanihan, where individuals come together, support one another, and contribute their abilities toward accomplishing a common goal.

Beyond improving the physical condition of the CMC Annex Campus, the activity encouraged participants to develop a stronger sense of ownership and responsibility toward their school community. It also promoted awareness of the importance of cleanliness, proper waste management, environmental care, and maintaining a healthy and conducive environment for learning.

As an initiative of the Center for Social Action, the Pag-AmUmmah Program further reflects CMC’s continuing commitment to meaningful community engagement and service-oriented initiatives. In partnership with the National Service Training Program, the activity provided NSTP students with an avenue to apply the principles of civic welfare, volunteerism, and community involvement within an actual institutional setting.

The participation of CMC CARES Volunteers further strengthened the spirit of solidarity and collective action. Their collaboration with NSTP students demonstrated how different members of the CMC community can work together in advancing initiatives that promote service, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility.

The activity also supported the formation of students as responsible and engaged members of society. Through hands-on participation, NSTP students were encouraged to recognize that service does not always require extraordinary actions. Sometimes, meaningful change begins with simple acts such as caring for shared spaces, maintaining clean surroundings, and extending a helping hand to others.

The Pag-AmUmmah Program: BAYANIHAN is likewise aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being through the promotion of a clean, safe, and healthy school environment; SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities through environmental responsibility and care for shared spaces; SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production through proper waste management and responsible disposal practices; and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals by strengthening collaboration among the Center for Social Action, National Service Training Program, NSTP students, CMC CARES Volunteers, and the wider CMC community.

Through the Pag-AmUmmah Program, Central Mindanao Colleges continues to provide meaningful opportunities for students and volunteers to put the values of service and bayanihan into action. The participation of NSTP students and CMC CARES Volunteers demonstrates that a stronger community is built when individuals are willing to work together, take responsibility, and contribute to a shared purpose.

Every clean space reflects collective responsibility. Every helping hand strengthens bayanihan. Every act of service creates meaningful change.

Choose CMC, where students are empowered not only to learn, but also to serve, cooperate, and take meaningful action for the betterment of their community.

Edited by Erolle Linus T. Miranda
Center for Marketing and Strategic Communications Officer

📸 Photos by ICMC

19/09/2026

14/09/2026

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12/09/2026

𝗖-hampioning Courage
𝗠-oving Beyond Adversity
𝗖-reating Strength Through Action

𝗖𝗠𝗖 𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗣 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 “𝗜𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀” 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻

Resilience is not the absence of difficulty. It is the courage to face adversity, learn from every experience, and continue moving forward with strength, clarity, and purpose.

KIDAPAWAN CITY, Philippines | Central Mindanao Colleges (CMC), through the National Service Training Program (NSTP), conducted another session of “Igniting Success” on September 12, 2026, at the Barangay Hall of Lanao, Kidapawan City, bringing NSTP students together for a meaningful learning experience focused on resilience, adaptability, and constructive responses to life’s challenges.

Centered on “Resilience in Action,” the session emphasized that resilience is more than simply enduring hardship. It involves recognizing difficult circumstances, managing emotions responsibly, identifying possible solutions, seeking appropriate support, and taking purposeful action despite uncertainty, pressure, or setbacks.

The session was facilitated by Mr. King James Lacro, who guided participants in understanding how resilience can be strengthened and applied in academic responsibilities, personal experiences, relationships, and community involvement. Students were encouraged to view challenges not merely as obstacles, but as opportunities to discover strengths, improve abilities, and build confidence for future difficulties.

Throughout the discussion, the activity reinforced the importance of hope, perseverance, reflection, support systems, and responsible decision-making. It emphasized that setbacks do not determine a person’s future. With courage and purposeful action, difficult experiences can become opportunities for growth, maturity, and renewed direction.

As part of the Igniting Success learning series, the session reflected NSTP’s continuing commitment to student formation beyond the classroom. It supported the development of learners who are emotionally grounded, adaptable, responsible, service-oriented, and prepared to contribute meaningfully to their communities.

The session also connected resilience with leadership and community service. By remaining composed, responsive, and solutions-oriented in difficult situations, NSTP students strengthen their capacity to address community concerns, collaborate with others, make responsible decisions, and serve with compassion, determination, and integrity.

The activity advanced SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being through emotional resilience, healthy coping, and psychological well-being; SDG 4: Quality Education through life-skills development and meaningful learning beyond the classroom; and SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions through the formation of responsible, compassionate, and resilient citizens who can contribute to peaceful and inclusive communities.

Through Igniting Success, CMC continues to affirm that resilience is not measured by how often difficulties arise, but by how courageously students respond, how meaningfully they learn, and how determinedly they rise.

Every setback carries a lesson. Every struggle reveals strength. Every courageous action moves a student forward.

Choose CMC, where students are empowered to rise beyond adversity, transform challenges into opportunities, and become resilient citizens and compassionate leaders ready to serve. 🦁

Edited by Erolle Linus T. Miranda
Center for Marketing and Strategic Communications Officer

📸 CMC Lions’ Quill

06/09/2026

📚✨ 𝗬𝗢𝗨’𝗩𝗘 𝗣𝗨𝗧 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞. 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗜𝗧’𝗦 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪.

CMCians, the 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗘𝗫𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗠 of the First Semester, AY 2026–2027 is set on:
🗓️ 𝗦𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝟵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Prepare with purpose. Review what matters. Manage your time wisely. Take care of yourself, and enter every examination with focus, confidence, and integrity.

Remember, an examination does not simply measure what you can recall. It is an opportunity to demonstrate what you have understood, developed, and learned to apply.

💙💛 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗬 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗙𝗢𝗖𝗨𝗦. 𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗪𝗘𝗥 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗚𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗬. 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗦𝗛 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗙𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘.

🦁 𝗥𝗢𝗔𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗘𝗫𝗔𝗠𝗦, 𝗖𝗠𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗡𝗦. 𝗟𝗘𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗞 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗬𝗢𝗨.

Source: Approved Academic Calendar AY 2026–2027, Undergraduate Programs

03/04/2024

"Here's to strong women: may we know them, may we be them, may we raise them." - Unknown

The CMC ROTC pays tribute to women in uniform during Women's Month, recognizing that every day is a celebration of the contributions of women. Their unwavering dedication and commitment to service inspire us all, reinforcing the importance of recognizing and honoring their achievements continuously.




Onward CMC!
𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗦𝗘 𝗖𝗠𝗖,
𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗦𝗘 𝗘𝗫𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘!