11/06/2026
BOOKWORMS IN ACTION
Last March 23โ27, 2026, the Bookworms' Haven Club conducted a five-day seminar at Opol Community College. The seminar aimed to prepare tutors and Youth Development Workers (YDWs) for their upcoming community deployment. This initiative was made possible through the collaborative efforts of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and Opol Community College, both of which share a commitment to promoting literacy and community development.
The event was attended by the club officers and members, including the outgoing Club President, Mr. Reymond D. Paran; outgoing Club Secretary, Mr. Fritz Michael Catian; and outgoing Event Coordinators, Ms. Jovielyn Aniega and Mr. Christian Kyle Arela. Other members who actively participated in the seminar were Ms. Maria Josephine Gabe, Ms. Angel Condeza, Ms. Eith Claire Abejo, and Ms. Jovelyn Madronero.
On May 4, 2026, the tutors and YDWs were officially deployed to various barangays in Opol, Misamis Oriental. Three tutors and one Youth Development Worker were assigned to Igpit Elementary School, while the remaining volunteers were deployed to Bayugbayugan Integrated School, Malanang Integrated School, and Bara Elementary School.
The deployment lasted for twenty days, during which the volunteers dedicated their time and efforts to helping emerging readers improve their reading and writing skills. In addition to conducting literacy activities, the volunteers also worked closely with parents by providing guidance and practical strategies to help them support their children's learning, particularly in developing reading proficiency at home.
Through this collaborative literacy initiative of the Department of Social Welfare and Development and Opol Community College, the Bookworms' Haven Club demonstrated its commitment to promoting literacy, community engagement, and educational development. The successful deployment not only strengthened the volunteers' teaching and leadership skills but also made a meaningful impact on the lives of young learners and their families.