TCCD as the Extension arm of the University - Trinity University of Asia

The Trinitian Center for Community 

Development serving 

as the social development 

arm of the University, is anchored 

on 1) The Vision- 

Mission of the University– 

the driving force that gives 

the center its purpose and 

direction; 2) Program Delivery 

and Impact– the means 

to assist our partner communities 

build and realize their 

dreams and aspirations; 3) 

Strategic Relationship, Resource 

Development, Internal 

Operation and Management– 

necessary mechanisms 

to achieve the organization’s 

goals and; 4) Leadership 

and Governance– the 

fuel that keeps all the moving 

parts together through 

the different Colleges within 

the University and the par- 

All the programs that started 

by the TCCD in the different 

barangays will have to move 

towards self-reliance and sustainability. 

At the moment, 

everything that started is a 

product of consolidation 

work. This is considered as 

point of entry only. It has yet 

to walk for at least three (3) to 

five (5) years to see its impacts 

TRINITY UNIVERSITY OF ASIA 

Trinitian Center for Community Development 

Ugnayan 

Balita mula sa iba’t ibang Gawain pang komunidad 

“This is the duty of our generation as we enter the twenty-first century -- solidarity with 

the weak, the persecuted, the lonely, the sick, and those in despair. It is expressed by 

the desire to give a noble and humanizing meaning to a community in which all 

members will define themselves not by their own identity but by that of others.” —Elie 

Wiesel 

TCCD as the Extension ar m of the 

University 

ticipation of people in the 

community. 

Working closely with the 

partner communities, TCCD’s 

leadership in Extension service 

saw the need to align its 

programs and services that 

are truly development and 

sustainable through the use 

of its available resources with 

the maximum collaboration 

and participation of the different 

Colleges in the delivery 

of its programs and services. 

Year 2009 marks prolific rendering 

of services for the 

partner communities. The 

inter– disciplinary approach 

in the delivery of programs 

and services as a mechanism 

for the total development of 

the people in the community. 

The specified achievements 

on the communities. 

On May 23, 2009, TCCD conducted 

the assessment and 

planning session with the different 

Coordinators of the 

different Colleges. TCCD provided 

the development projects 

that will contribute towards 

realization of the University 

thrust. The assessment 

went productively. Each Col- 

of the extension arm of the 

University is moving for the 

continuous aim of sustainability 

and self– reliance for 

the partner communities as 

designed in the 5-year Development 

Plan. 

The Trinitian Center in the 

coming years of service 

hopes to achieve together 

with the energies of the University, 

our partner communities, 

government and other 

network agencies, the selfempowerment 

at all levels of 

engagements slowly but 

surely by utilizing and maximizing 

the use of all material 

and financial resources to its 

fullest for the greater number 

of marginalized people 

within the areas of operation. 

Char ting the 5-year Development plan 

lege identified their own 

strengths and weaknesses 

for the activities that were 

conducted in 2008. They 

recognized their limitations 

also especially their presence 

in the partner barangays 

within District IV with 

the participation of the faculty 

in community service. 

Inside this issue: 

Taking Initial Steps in Cpability 

Building 

Graduate School and Involvement 

of Other Colleges 

College of Arts and Sciences 

Nourishing minds of parents & 

children 

Project BEST providing Alternative 

Livelihood Opportunities 

College of education and Basic 

Education partnering for Education 

& Training 

Project SNACK sharing expertise 

in practical cooking 

CHK and SLCN in Health and 

Well-being 

Volunteers Reception Night 

TUA Community Rebuilding 

Lives after Ondoy 

Youth Mobilization and DAPC 

Week celebration 

Trinitians share the spirit of 

CHRISTmas 

Building Networks and Linkages 

Special points of interest: 

We need to raise the 

bar of faculty, staff 

and students’ involvement 

in Community 

Extension Service

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Taking Initial Steps in Capabi l ity Building 

In the assessment of the involvement and participation of partner communities in the programs and services of the center, 

TCCD made initial step in capability building through lectures on Community Development. Last April 18, 2009, around fifty 

(50) participants from partner communities completed the hands-on training on community organizing. 

An orientation training on community development was organized by the College of Nursing on May 11, 2009 in Pagrai, Mayamot, 

Antipolo. A core group of five (5) members was formed to assist in the social preparation stage and next steps to undertake 

in the organizing process especially when the students will have to leave the community. Another training was also conducted 

on May 16, 2009 at the CHTM Alston Hall. The training on Participatory Project Development and Management (PPDM) 

was participated by the leaders in-charge of the livelihood committee of the barangays of Tatalon and Damayang Lagi. The 

highlight of the training was to practice writing the feasibility studies for the projects they identified for the communities. The 

goal of the feasibility study is to provide indicator/s that the project identified is feasible to undertake.

The participants from Barangay Damayang L:agi 

The participants from Barangay Tatalon 

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Significant Involvements of other 

Colleges for Total Human Development 

The interdisciplinary approach of TCCD needs the involvement of different Colleges and Units 

from the University for the attainment of the total human development. In the aspect of Ecological 

Program, the NSTP classes under Reverend Pearl is helping in the cleaning and greening of 

the campus. To date, the students brought some ornamental plants that can be placed in areas 

to give an ambiance of fresh and green atmosphere. 

The College of Medical Technology also contributes to the protection of nature by cleaning the 

creeks in Barangay Damayang Lagi. Furthermore, through their Project HEALS, the College Coordinator, 

Ms. Violie Bascao, facilitated the request of our partner community for deworming in 

their area. They also collected stool for laboratory examination. They also conducted blood typing 

for children in Tatalon 

G raduat e School Providing Guidance for Effective Prog ram 

D eliver y 

Project CORE of the Graduate School continuously supports the implementation of the programs 

and services of TCCD through developing evaluation instruments that will be very helpful 

for the center. Dr. Ramon Marcelino, GS Coordinator, leads the development of evaluation instrument 

for the wellness program. This was used by the dance therapy activity, as this was 

evaluated after eight consecutive Saturdays. All the trainings conducted by TCCD and other Colleges 

were rated 4.50 with verbal interpretation of “Outstanding” and results are kept in the office. 

A performance evaluation instrument was also prepared by the Graduate School Coordinator 

for our partner Foundation to be used by the staff and the administrator. 

The Graduate School Coordinator, Dr. Marcelino, also partake in the Spiritual Nurturance Program 

of the Center by developing tool for the Spiritual Needs Inventory that was piloted already 

at Eastern College in Baguio. This was submitted as a proposal in URDC. The instrument was also 

given to our partner community to determine the spiritual needs of the constituents thereby a 

holistic program and services can be developed that will respond to the spiritual growth of the 

people. The project holder is now the Office of the University Chaplain. On the part of the community, 

TCCD is collating them to be analyzed and interpreted by the coordinator of the graduate 

school.

T h e Colleg e of Ar ts and Scien ces Nour ishing minds of 

Parents and Children 

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On July 29, 2009, the College of Arts and Sciences conducted a half-day seminar on Proper Tutoring of Preschool 

in Barangay Tatalon. The participants were the parents from COPE for them to learn to take their part 

as guardians in the education of the pupils. After the said seminar, the College Coordinator, Ms. Sharon Brila 

also initiated the conduct of tutorial services to thirty five (35) students from different public elementary 

schools of the same barangay. Below were the participants of the training with Prof. Nati and Ms Brila as facilitators. 

Ms. Sharon Brila conducting Seminar in Proper Tutoring to COPE parents 

The Mass Communication students enrolled in Communication for Development of the College of Arts and 

Sciences in consultation with TCCD organized a symposium on Children’s Rights which they conducted on 

March 5, 2009 at the Barsam Hall together with some representatives of the youths in the barangay. The 

speaker was a program specialist of the UNICEF country office, Mr. Jess Far. It was a heart warming symposium 

where the children aired their wishes for themselves especially their dreams of being in school and the 

violence and pains they received from their parents. The students who organized the event truly extended 

their time to attain their objective.

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Project BEST providing Alter n at ive Livel ihood Oppor t unities 

f or Par tner Commu n ities 

The College of Business Administration with its Project 

BEST spearheads trainings for our partner communities 

to help improve the quality of their lives. To date, the 

graduates of the Massage Therapy course last December 

2008 is now making some money from the actual 

practice of the massage. After their 60-hour training in 

TCCD, they moved to an advanced course at the City 

College of Manila and graduated last February 27, 

2009. Eleven (11) out of seventeen (17) graduates 

passed the NC2 skills requirement from the TESDA. 

They were given their international certificates of the 

accreditation that will qualify them to work abroad if 

they wish to. One of the graduates also acquired his 

license as masseur from the Department of Health last 

June 2009 and is now mentoring co-participants. 

A 60-hour basic dressmaking was also offered for our 

partner communities. Ten (10) participants graduated 

from this life skill training that is held every Tuesday 

and Thursday at TCCD office and is closely supervised 

by Ms. Rose Genorga, the College Coordinator. The 

graduation was held at the BARSAM-AVR with Dr. 

Palispis giving the inspirational message. The graduates 

sewed their graduation dresses and displayed 

their product during this occasion. 

“ Lubos ang aking pasasalamat sa Trinity sa naituro nila sa 

akin na nakakatulong na sa pang araw-araw kong pamumuhay, 

malaking tulong talaga sa akin ang ibinigay nilang 

oportunidad sa amin” , said by Regine Belo, one of the 

graduates. 

Another life skill training was also facilitated by the 

CBA focused on 90-hour Cosmetology and Hair Science 

Course for our partner communities from July- 

November 2009. Twelve (12) students graduated from 

the training held last November 17, 2009 at the TCCD 

Office. Some of the students were able to share what 

they have learned while others express their gratitude 

to the University for giving them the opportunity to 

learn. Many of them claimed that they are now working 

in Hair Salons using the knowledge they have acquired 

from the training. Dr. Palispis and Dr. Bathan 

gave inspirational messages for the graduates. The graduates of the Cosmetology Class 

From left-right: Dr. Rodel Bathan (CBA Dean), Dr. Epitacio 

Palispis (VPAA), Dr. Juliet Bucoy (TCCD Director), Mr. Antonio 

Almonte (the trainor), Ms. Rose Genorga (College Coordinator), 

Prof. Candy Concepcion, Ms. Socorro Marqueda 

with the graduates

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College of Education with the Basic Education par tnering 

for Education and Training Program 

“Education would be much more effective if its purpose was to ensure that by the time 

they leave school every boy and girl should know how much they do not know, and be imbued 

with a lifelong desire to know it.” ~William Haley 

The College of Education with its Community 

Outreach Coordinator, Ms. Juliet Tuazon, and 

the student volunteers of the College, usually 

carried out with plans for the Pre-School in 

Barangay Tatalon, one of our partner communities. 

Accomplishing their plans for the School 

Year 2008-09, they held the graduation of the 

pre-school classes on March 13, 2009 at the 

Cabanban Hall of the Basic Education Campus. 

As a preparation for the School Year 2009-2010, 

the Coordinators from the Basic Education, Ms. 

Thelma dela Cruz and Ms. Juliet Tuazon of the 

College of Education recruited new applicants 

for the pre-school classes in Barangay Tatalon 

and Damayang Lagi. Apart from the received 

applications, they also conducted home visitation 

to validate the data provided for the final 

selection. After careful assessment, the enrolment 

period began where Pre-school from Tatalon 

gained a total number of 112 pupils while 

20 pupils were also enrolled in the Trinity– 

Damayang Lagi Learning Center (TDLC). The 

election and induction Parents-Teachers Association 

officers in COPE was also achieved. 

During the Nutrition month celebration, the 

Basic Education conducted seminar to parents 

of TDLC on “Wastong Nutrisyon, Lifestyle iwasan” 

whose resource person is Mr. Ebenezer 

Beloy, Technology and Livelihood Department 

Head. 

The College of Education also 

organized the Parents-Teachers 

Association for COPE for school 

year 2009-2010. Right photo 

shows Kagawad Miles of Tatalon 

inducting the new set of officers. 

Ms. Juliet Tuazon, COPE Coordinator leads the students during the United Nations 

Day Celebration


B A L I T A M U L A SA I B A ’ T I B A N G G A W A I N P A N G 

Project SNACK of CHTM shar ing exper tise in pract i cal 

The College of Hospitality and Tourism Management with their Project SNACK and its College Coordinator, 

Mr. Dave Gallardo, sponsored a personality development training-seminar which was held on July 

31, 2009 at the Alston Hall. This was attended by fourteen (14) selected community members of Barangay 

Damayang Lagi and Tatalon. A cooking demo was also anchored on the celebration of the Nutrition 

Month for the mothers in the community. 

Ms. Lualhati with Mr. Dave Gallardo, College Coordinator of CHTM in mentoring the mothers from partner communities

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T h e Cen t er for Human Ki n et i cs and St. Luke’s College of 

N u rsing in the Promotion of Health and Wel l - B eing of our 

Par t n er Commu n ities 

Ms. Emmely Arboleda, CHK Coordinator, leads the youth in 

Calvary Hills, Barangay Damayang Lagi in the Dance Therapy 

The St. Luke’s College of Nursing student-volunteers assisted 

in getting the blood pressure of the participants to determine 

whether they are fit for the activity with the supervision of 

Mr. Michael Osea, SLCN Coordinator with other faculty. 

The Center for Human Kinetics through Project LEAD and St. Luke’s College of Nursing with their Project 

CHANGE spearheaded a Dance Therapy opened to all barangay residents in the four barangays in response 

to the request from the barangay representatives. The dance therapy has its objective of putting premium on 

dance for mental fitness and healing. Over thirty (30) barangay residents attended this. It was held at the 

court of the Basic Education in a month and after evaluating the program, TCCD found out that this can be 

continued at a specific Barangay since many of them are coming from Damayang Lagi. This brought savings 

to the University by not paying overtime pay for the technician and electricity for the use of the Basic Education 

facility. It is held every Saturday from 6:00 to 8:00 o’clock in the morning. The trainor is Ms. Emmely Arboleda, 

College Coordinator of CHK . A long term program is possible with the involvement of other Colleges. 

The St. Luke’s College of Nursing student-volunteers assisted in getting the blood pressure of the participants 

to determine whether they are fit for the activity with the supervision of Mr. Michael Osea, SLCN Coordinator 

with other faculty. 

Project LEAD extends their Dance Therapy in Calvary Hills, one of the area of Barangay Damayang Lagi. This 

also gives opportunity to the existing youth organization members to join in the said activity every morning to 

stay fit. Aerobics class was also scheduled every Wednesday in the Gymnasium which opened the participation 

of people from partner communities sharing same experience of a wellness activity with TUA’s employees 

and students.

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UGNAYAN 

Volunteers Reception Night 

One of the gray areas recognized by the TCCD Coordinators during the planning and evaluation session held last 

May 26, 2009 at the TCCD Office was the minimal participation of Volunteers amongst students, faculty, Non- 

Teaching Personnel and Administrators in their involvement in community extension services. 

To address the need to increase consciousness related to community services among different stakeholders, 

TCCD realized the need to start a segment for the students and faculty population through a gathering held on 

July 16, 2009 at the Alston Hall .This was called “Volunteers Reception Night”, where all Colleges were represented 

to serve as a springboard for acquaintance and collaboration among different Colleges. The theme of the 

event was, “Improving lives through Volunteerism” in which Dr. Epitacio Palispis, VPAA, gave an inspirational 

message. Below is the complete detail of his speech: 

His Introduction 

In the evaluation of colleges and universities, one of the striking dimensions that receive the scrutiny of 

evaluators in the aspect of social responsibility of the institution. More specifically, this is referred to as 

social orientation and community involvement in the area of voluntary accreditation, service component 

program for university status, and social responsibility or corporate social responsibility in the evaluation 

of educational institution as a corporate organization. 

It always appears in many institutions that the community program may be in order and its proper place 

and perspective. However, evaluation usually shows that although the program is successfully implemented, 

simply because the same is funded by donor institution, in many schools the voluntary participation 

of the various sectors such as faculty and non-teaching personnel, students and administrators is 

found wanting. It is expected that the various sectors of the academic community have to render voluntary 

services for the success of the program. This voluntary participation is expected to start in the planning 

stage, to cascade throughout the implementation and evaluation of such program. 

His Experience in Volunteerism 

I was unlucky enough that during my student days, the idea of volunteerism was not yet very much emphasized. 

My only voluntary activities included my being officer in the Student Catholic action, and the 

Legion of Mary, which was to be expected because I studied in a Catholic school. This was highlighted by 

my active participation as officer of the Supreme Student Council of my schools from secondary to the 

collegiate level. My volunteerism work that day was limited to the activities of the organizations I joined. 

That was no community programs officially adopted by colleges and universities then. 

I was only 19 yrs. Old when I started to teach in a catholic high school. Armed with my baccalaureate and 

master’s degree, I was made college dean at the age 26. I was already 34 when I became the president of 

a catholic college. Then, I was initiated to the world of graduate education when I became graduate 

school dean at the age of 36. 

There was not so much of volunteerism I experienced during the early years of my career life. Actual volunteerism 

in my career started right after I finished my masteral course in sociology where I claimed that 

students, while still in their years of study, must be exposed to actual life realities to better prepare them 

for their life as professionals. In this way, they would be able to find deeper meanings in every activity 

they were undertaking. As Froebel aptly says, “learning by doing,” or simply, “learning by actually experiencing.” 

At the time I started teaching in college, there was no community program in the institution, except for 

some undertakings where the college undertook activities in partnership with some community organizations. 

There was no real community program designed by the college for the community. I started a 

movement in the college participated in by both students and student leaders, who formed core group 

working directly with the out-of-school youths in various communities. We started initially by implementing 

leadership formation program for both students and the out-of-school youths, first, to bridge the gap 

between these two sectors of society. This later became a coordinating program for all youth organizations, 

in the entire town, and later, the entire province. The college became the seat of the youth organizations 

in the province.

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This movement became to be one of the most successful community programs in the entire province. This 

motivated me to get involved in the enhancement of the community programs of colleges and universities. 

His Insights Learned from Experiences 

In the first place, all colleges and universities, or simply higher education institutions, are expected to 

have community programs. This is a mandate found in the third function of higher education. This is 

called extension. Extension is simply defined as the process of applying or testing knowledge. This is 

based on the premise that if some sectors of the society, described to be the poor and the marginalized, 

do not have the means to come to the college or universities, and avail of the various program offerings 

due to poverty, let the school reach out to these people. 

Volunteerism work is not seen in the job description of any employee. If it does appear as part of the job 

description, then, it is no longer work of volunteerism. It becomes a part of the mandated job of the individual. 

This is usually the problem in the evaluation of community programs of many colleges and universities. 

People get involved because they get paid for it. Some employees directly become part of the community 

program because they receive honorarium, or simply because there is a budgetary allocation for such activities. 

We might be asking, “What comprise the voluntary participation of the various sectors in the colleges 

and universities?” 

Time. Time will always be available for people who are willing to share. One voluntary work rendered by 

some professors is to tutor their students who are not able to catch up with the pace of the lesson in 

class. They render extra time for the benefit of their students. In some classes, time is extended even 

outside of class hours. These professors extend hours even without remuneration. Usually, the reward 

is even more satisfying: self-fulfillment and self-realization. A consolidated timeframe for volunteerism 

work will surely lead to success of community work. 

Expertise. The University is very much rich in terms of expertise possessed by various individuals representing 

the different professions. Each college has its own peculiar specialization. Because of this, 

people possess different expertise. These variations in terms of expertise will have to comprise good 

ingredients in team work. As I always quote Shakespeare, “The world is just like a very big stage 

where everyone has his or her appropriate role to play.” In this regard, the TCCD can be made up of 

volunteers with varied expertise, hence, various roles in what we call “University Integrated Community 

Program.” Each unit should know its focus of participation and involvement. One unit has to focus 

along its own expertise. This is in connection with the saying, “No one has the monopoly of expertise.” 

Material resources. In my experience working with volunteers, there were some people who would like to 

volunteer through direct participation and involvement, but they cannot due to many other involvements. 

Usually, these people give material support. As experienced by my youth leaders whenever 

they had activities related to their leadership formation program, they go around some possible supporters 

who might be willing to participate actively but just cannot do it physically. They just support 

through their donation in kind. 

Commitment and dedication. The commitment to serve on the part of any individual is very necessary. 

One’s commitment to serve the least of his brethren will surely develop his or her dedication to participate 

and get involved. Many project become sporadic, such as distribution of gifts and foodstuffs 

during Christmas time, and simply ending at the end of the Christmas season. Usually, there is no continuity 

in the program simply due to the absence of commitment among the implementers. It is in 

this light that the commitment and dedication to the program will be necessary in order that the program 

will be sustainable. 

Your whole self. Voluntary work and participation like the TCCD will depend, first on our intention to 

serve. Perhaps everyone will be asking, “How can I contribute to social responsibility, one of the core 

values the University is adhering to?” I believe every person has his or her own gift to share to others. 

What is needed is one’s intention to offer that gift to others.

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The meaning of Volunteerism to him: 

One beautiful story in the Scripture relevant to the practice of volunteerism is the parable of the Good 

Samaritan. There was a man who was slain along the highway. Hw was found lying on the side of the 

highway. Two passers by came. First, the levy or a priest passes by. Hurrying for fear that he might be 

late for his appointment, he just ignores the man. Later, the scribe passes by. For fear that something 

happened and he might be suspected of the crime later, he rushed away from the man. Then came a 

Samaritan, a stranger, who does not even know the man. He came to rescue the victim, cured his 

wounds, and brought him to the nearby inn. Before leaving, he left some money to the inn keeper 

and left a word that he would be willing to send some more help if needed. 

I see the spirit of volunteerism in the person of the Good Samaritan. He spends his time to rescue the 

victim. Without any hesitation, he gave his full support to the person in need. He does not know the 

victim, but he decided to help even to the extent of bringing the man to an inn for his comfort, at his 

expense. 

Our focus, improved quality of life, may be realized through effective partnership among the various 

colleges. Improved quality of life may be realized through the effective involvement of our faculty, 

non-teaching personnel, administrators, students, and alumni in volunteerism. 

The Scripture once more reminds us, “Whatever little thing you do to the least of your brethren in my 

name, you have done it unto Me”. May each one experience joy and satisfaction in participating in 

volunteerism work in the University. 

The alumni who were volunteers during their time of stay in the University came and shared their experiences to 

the students who were currently involving their selves in volunteer works of their respective colleges. According 

to them, it was a heartfelt experience to help others, extending time and effort to those people that really need 

help. 

This gathering was also attended by the Management Committee including Fr. Carlos Mendez (University Chaplain), 

Dr. Rodelio Bathan (CBA Dean), Prof. Gisela Da-Luna (SLCN Dean) , Ms. Matilde Asuncion (Finance Director), 

Dr. Angelita Bugnalen (URDC Director), Dr. Elena Catalo (Alumni Affairs Director), Dr. Gloria Baken Wong-Sy 

(CHTM Dean), Prof. Milagros Gutierrez (CHK Dean), Dr. Stephen Baldo (CMT Dean) and the TCCD Director, Dr. 

Juliet K. Bucoy who identified the Rationale of the Evening Activity. 

College Coordinators: Ms. Sharon Brila of CAS, Ms. Rose Genorga of CBA, Ms. Violie Bascao of CMT, Mr. Michael 

Osea of SLCN, Ms. Emmely Noemi Arboleda of CHK, Ms. Juliet Tuazon of CE, Ms. Thelma dela Cruz of Basic Education 

and Mr. Dave Gallardo of CHTM leads the event as they are assigned to spearhead the event. Members of 

the faculty from different colleges also joined the evening activity. 

Dr. Josefina S. Sumaya, University President, made the event remarkable by giving message that made the participants 

reflect on their inner intentions in life. Below is the content of the President’s message: 

When Dr. Bucoy asked me to give a message, I asked myself: what message? Then I remembered 

our new vision statement: “ A premier Christian University in Asia and the Pacific, transforming a 

community of learners towards a humane society.” All of a sudde, I thought of the leaders in the 

Bible and their prayer requests as leaders. Many of them had the opportunity to amass wealth, to 

be powerful, to be popular, to be beautiful, when God said, “I will give you whatever you ask for. 

And how did these people cash in on their heavenly lotto?” 

Abraham prayed: “Help me follow you.” 

Moses requested: “Help me free your people” 

David asked: “Help me slay the giant threatening our people” 

Esther prayed: “Help me save these people” 

Solomon requested: “Give me wisdom to rule your people” 

Isaiah requested: “Give lips to speak you word” 

Peter requested: “Help me feed you sheep” 

Jesus prayed: “Help me show them you love” 

These leaders did not ask anything for themselves. In their minds, they only wanted to 

serve God and show their love for Him. Indeed, very noble intentions. I also remember that there

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is one verse in the Bible which says a noble person plans only noble things. Noble is such a beautiful 

word but one does not hear it mentioned very much anymore. We have Ten Outstanding 

Young Men but not Ten Noble Young Men of the Philippines. Outstanding Alumna/Alumnus but 

do we have Noble Alumna/Alumnus, it does not sound good. Perhaps it is because we don’t feel 

it. It does not sink in. We don’t internalize it. 

But I believe our people are basically noble at the core. When ABS-CBN or GMA announces that 

some tragedy hits a poor family, donations pour in by the thousands, sometimes millions. 

Why am I talking to you about noble leaders? It is because you have the best opportunity to develop 

among our students the nobility of purpose in life. 

Together, let us think of producing noble Christian leaders. Let us have another Camelot, a group 

of leaders fully dedicated to nobility and its pursuits. 

In my prayer tonight, I am going to think of noble things, like how to shine more in the world of 

darkness and temptations, how to contribute to the noble causes in the world, one of which is 

turning our students into noble Christian leaders. 

To all here in this room, may I ask you 2 questions: 

What noble things are you praying for? 

Who among you plan to do noble things?

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Some members of the Management Committee during the Volunteers 

Reception Night 

From Left-right: Dr. Epitacio Palispis (VPAA), Dr. Angelita Bugnalen (URDC Director), Dr. Milagros 

Gutierrez (CHK Director), Dr. Gloria Baken Wong-Siy and Prof. Giselle DA Luna (SLCN Dean) 

Dr. Stephen Francis Baldo and Dr. Rodelio Bathan

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Group Picture with the Volunteers and the Management Committee 

Dr. Juliet K. Bucoy, Dr. Rodelio Bathan, Ms. Matilde Asuncion, Prof. Gisella DA Luna, 

Dr. Gloria Baken Wong-Siy with the volunteers from CHTM, SLCN, CAS, Basic Education, 

CBA, CMT, CE and CHK

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Student Volunteers doing the initial phase of building the tower 

What’s the strongest tower?

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Alumni volunteers sharing their experiences to the participants 

“ Being a volunteer is not because you like it or you wanted 

some adventure, rather a true volunteer is having a sense of 

helping to those who are in need just like how Jesus extended 

His arms through his apostles” - Ms. Lalyn Velasquez 

The Ceremonial Pinning 

“ I became a volunteer Nursing student during my time 

where I was able to share my skills to others. It’ s a very nice 

experience for me so I encouraged all of you to continuously 

render service for others” - Mr. Dave Clarke Estrera

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Engagement of NSTP and Partner Organizations 

TCCD’s role in NSTP is only to facilitate deployment of students since many of these local organizations 

are partners of TCCD’s long term programs. To assess that both the efforts made by the students 

and the local partners are complementary, TCCD invited the non-government organizations 

head where the NSTP students were deployed. This gave them the opportunity to share 

how the students contributed to their organizations and the clientele that they serve. So far all of 

them were appreciative about the involvement of our students in their organizations. The conference 

also ended with some recommendations on how the partnership with the NSTP classes can 

be strengthened.The local NGO’s who participated were Silong Tanglaw, Foundation, Inc. with 

Rev.Fr. Gerardo Yabyabin, OSJ,Program Director; Kuya Center for Street Children, with Bro. Rey 

Acabado, SSS, Program Director; and KKPC in Tatalon, with Ms. Evelyn Galang, Program Coordinator. 

The other communities where NSTP students are deployed were: Barangay Damayang 

Lagi; Barangay Tatalon; Barangay Kalusugan; and Barangay Kristong Hari. TCCD also assisted in 

the evaluation of these NSTP efforts through the able assistance of Dr. Marcelino, GS TCCD Coordinator. 

Dr. Cesar Orsal, Dean of Arts and Sciences, and Dr. Adela Gillette , Dean of the College of 

Education represented by Prof. Juliet Tuazon was also invited during the assessment meeting. 

From left-right: Dr. Cesar Orsal (CAS Dean), Ms. Evelyn Galang (Kapatiran People’s Coalition), Ms. Mila Baluyot and Bro. Rey 

Acabadao (Kuya Center), Ms. Mary Jane Bo (Silong Tanglaw Foundation), Ms. Rose Mompas (Bgy. Damayang Lagi), Ms. Chit 

Fabros (ERDA Foundation)), Ms. Estrella Merene (KKPC), Ms Beverly Mina (Bgy. Tatalon), Ms. Nita Palomata (Bgy. Kalusugan) 

and Dr. Juliet K. Bucoy (TCCD Director)

P A G E 1 9 

TUA Community, Rebuilding Lives after Typhoon 

Ondoy 

“The challenge of social justice is to evoke a sense of 

community that we need to make our nation a better 

place, just as we make it a safer place.”- Marian Wright 

Edelman 

The Trinitian Center for Community Development, facilitated the 

generation of relief goods that were given to the affected areas . 

Immediate response of the Management Committee, staff and students 

from different departments and colleges was remarkable despite 

one week suspension of classes. The Episcopal Church also 

coordinated with TCCD on the distribution of relief goods they gathered 

from their donors. 

A total of 1,188 packed goods were distributed to the partner communities 

of TUA. 469 came from the Episcopal Church while 719 

came from the contribution of the different colleges and departments 

of the University. 100 gallons of water came from the Graduate 

School and medicines from College of Medical Technology were 

also given to the residents of Barangay Damayang Lagi to address 

their immediate need for potable water and existing illness due to 

the dumped garbage on the area. One bundle of blankets, jackets 

and towels with two bundles of children’s clothes were donated to 

Barangay Tatalon as these were their stated needs for the residents 

who were relocated in the evacuation areas. 

After the distribution of goods, the TCCD Director initiated the conduct 

of Psychosocial Debriefing to COPE parents as the office realized 

the need to help the people manage their own emotions and 

traumatic experiences after the typhoon. The participants were able 

to share their personal experiences during the height of typhoon 

and were very thankful that they were saved. From that incident, 

they became aware on the need to establish a Disaster Management 

Team that will help them become prepared and alert for future 

disasters since they confessed that they were all caught unprepared 

during the typhoon 

In the Calvary Hills, one of the community of Barangay Damayang 

Lagi, experienced total devastation as their bridge that connects 

them to economic hub. It was really hard for them to cross the river 

using the alternative bridge they built. With this, the TCCD Director 

sought help from its networks and generous donor in the person of 

Ms. Margrit Messmer of the Alban Memorial Foundation Inc. gave 

monetary amount enough to build the bridge for the people of Calvary. 

The local officials and the people’s organization in the community 

did the re-building of the bridge and its maintenance until now. 

The Trinity University of Asia made it possible to help its own communities 

through its own resources with the generosity felt in the 

hearts of people who rendered services to God. The calamity that 

destroyed properties and lost many lives of people eventually became 

a way to show that Christians will always extend help to 

his/her neighbor especially in times of calamity. 

Students and Faculty extend their time from Re– Packing to 

Distribution of goods to the community 

Dr. Juliet Bucoy, TCCD Director, conducts Psychosocial Debriefing 

to COPE Parents after the typhoon 

The Bridge devastated by 

Typhoon Ondoy 

The newly constructed 

bridge

P A G E 20 2 0 

U G N A Y A N 

Youth Mobilization in partner communities 

Registration of youth during the General Assembly Joey Garbin in sharing his experiences as an officer 

The Community Development Worker of TCCD started to involve the youth in the community for organizational 

development. She assisted in organizing the youth in Calvary Hills, Barangay Damayang Lagi and patch 

up some internal differences that they have contend with as residents of the community. As the youth organization 

moves on the direction of strengthening its leaders and members, TCCD will have to sustain its support 

for its total organizational development. The youth sector in Barangay Tatalon shall also be included in the 

quest for generation change for they are one of the main problems in the community. Increasing number of 

Out-of-School Youth is evident in Barangay Tatalon and Damayang Lagi as a number of fraternities are increasing. 

Both needs to be properly guided to slowly diminish the gap between the existing youth groups 

from the two barangay. 

Jabawokeez from the partner community

TUA joins the DAPC Week Celebration 

Life Skills Training facilitated by Ms. Shella 

Marquez of OSA to Fourth High School 

students of TUA 

Calvary Youth Organization of Barangay Damayang 

Lagi participated in the Interpretative 

Dance Contest 

P A G E 21 

Life Skills Training conducted to the 

youth of Barangay Damayang Lagi by 

Ms. Shella Marquez of OSA 

Trinity University of Asia with its partnership with the Dangerous Drugs Board in collaborative efforts of Trinitian Center for 

Community Development (TCCD), Office of Student Affairs (OSA) and Center for Human Kinetics with its College Coordinator, 

Ms. Emmely Noemi Arboleda, who seats in the Board this year upon her representation of TCCD in the Inter-Agency Council– 

Drug Abuse Prevention Education (DDB– IAC– DAPE) spearheaded the celebration of the Drug Abuse and Prevention Control 

Week on November 16-21, 2009. Activities were planned and implemented according to the theme, “ Kilos Pamayanan! Droga’y 

Patuloy Labanan!” 

As a start of the DAPC Week Celebration, a Kick-off ceremony was held at the Quezon City Circle where students from different 

municipalities joined the event. The Office of Student Affairs took charge of the participation of the students for the parade 

wherein a number of NSTP students came in to take their part as concern and responsible citizen of nation. Moreover, the 

youth organization from Calvary Hills, Barangay Damayang Lagi, one of our partner community, joined the Interpretative 

Dance Contest and won as second place. 

In the coming days of the week-long celebration, the College Coordinator of the Center for Human Kinetics with TCCD and 

OSA facilitated a life skills seminar workshop for Fourth Year students of the University and to Out-of-School Youth from Barangay 

Damayang Lagi. The resource person is Ms. Shella Marquez from the Office of Student Affairs and she focused her discussion 

on Self-Esteem, Communication, Building Relationship and Decision-Making in relation to the current situation of a number 

of children and youth involved in cases of Prohibited Drugs. The participants were able to identify the reasons why their generation 

take prohibited drugs as an option to solve their problems. They also came up with the realization that substance abuse 

can only make their lives miserable and that they can do something to help others.


Trinitians Share the Spirit of CHRISTmas 

Prof. Gisela Da Luna leads the Gift Giving 

Ms. Lucila Baricua, Administrator of the Alban 

Memorial Foundation Inc., with Dr. Bucoy 

giving the Multimedia Equipment for SPED 

Program to its teacher-in-charge 

SLCN invited Jollibee to entertain the 

Children 

The Trinitian Center for Community Development with the leadership of Dr. Juliet K. Bucoy anchored the programs and services offered 

by the center to the vision of the Villaverde Court No.47, Order of the Amaranth in Nueva Vizcaya towards its quest in achieving 

a standard education for the students of Gov. Juan Manzano Elementary School in Omoc as they have chosen the school for their 

“Adopt a School Program”. The said school is situated in the poorest community of Villaverde where students usually walk at a distance 

of one kilometer having no school shoes to protect their feet from the rocky roads. The school educates the elementary students 

from Grade One-Six with Special Education classes reaching a total number of One Hundred Six enrolled pupils for the School Year 

2009-2010. There are only two big classrooms to accommodate all the students inclusive of their mini library and one administration 

office for the principal and teachers. 

December 2009 is another memorable Christmas experience for the pupils of Gov. Juan Manzano Elementary School since TCCD 

made full efforts to mobilize its internal and external resources to achieve its objective of sharing its blessings. For two (2) consecutive 

years, The St. Luke’s College of Nursing is sponsoring the Grand Gift Giving in the said school. They provided the gifts for the children 

who were very happy to receive school supplies and toys. They also invited Jollibee to entertain the children. The most highlighted 

part of the program is the unexpected donation of multimedia equipment for the disabled children received by the teacher-in-charge 

of the program. The school administrator, teachers and students were very grateful to Ms. Margrit Messmer of Alban Memorial Foundation 

Inc., who granted their wish to have the said equipment for a better learning experience of Children with disabilities in Vil- 

laverde Elementary School. 

The Calvary Youth Organization with the UNACHI President 

on the left and Dr. Bucoy with Ms. Sharon Brila, 

CAS Coordinator and Mr. Dave Gallardo, CHTM Coordinator 

on the right 

“In every community there is work to be done. In every nation, 

there are wounds to heal. In every heart there is the power to do 

it.”- Marianne Williamson 

Last December 31, 2009, before the year ends, a post Christmas Party celebration 

was facilitated by TCCD through the sponsorship of Ms. Margrit 

Messmer of Alban Memorial Foundation Inc. The monetary amount given 

by the generous donor provided shirts that served as the uniform of the 

organization for the members that actively participates in their activities 

within the year. 45 youth members were given uniforms and the design 

will be created by the youth. Additional food allowance was provided by 

the Community Service of the Alumni Office of the University. 

The youth leaders and the members were blessed with the generosity of 

the sponsors. According to them, they are more inspired to do a lot for the 

year 2010 specially now that there are people who are willing to give them 

support and assistance in their endeavor. Moreover, Dr. Bucoy brought 

hope to them when she announced that she is looking for sponsors for 

poor but deserving out-of-school youth to send them to school preferably 

in a public state university within the vicinity of the community for next 

school year for as long as they meet the criteria set by the sponsors. They 

are looking forward to this opportunity as there were candidates chosen by 

the youth leaders with the approval of the UNACHI (United Neighborhood 

Association of Calvary Hills Incorporated) President.

P A G E 23 

B u ilding Networks and Linkages for more effective deliver y 

of ser v i ce 

TCCD continuously builds its network and linkages with like-minded institutions. We have started to invite 

an NGO whose network is in sourcing out microfinance for poor communities but on holistic paradigm. 

On March 14, 2009, Mr. Edwin Perez, of the Space, Inc joined in the monthly meeting and gave an orientation 

on their organization’s programs and services. This was just an initial meeting with the community 

representatives and the Coordinators to see how a partnership could be developed towards building sustainable 

communities and linkages with proper consideration of the vision and mission of other organizations 

that are aligned to our own vision. 

The centers where the NSTP students were deployed during the second semester for SY 2009-2010 were: 

Kuya Center, Silong Tanglaw, ROTCHNA in Tatalon and our partner barangays of Damayang Lagi, Tatalon, 

and Kalusugan. We invited representatives from these NGO’s in TCCD for an orientation in the community 

immersion of the NSTP students. We are also planning to see possible long term engagements for 

sustainable initiatives together with the College of Education and the office of Service Learning under the 

leadership of Dr. Orsal to systematize long term sustainable programs using the resources from the students. 

As a member of the Metro Quezon Network of Children in Need of Special Protection, TCCD is working 

closely with other members in support of its thrust in the protection of families within the community. In 

fact, last June 18, 2009, TCCD hosted the MQN meeting with the agenda of revisiting the vision and mission 

of the network. 

Being an active member of the National Council for Social Development (NCSD), TCCD was able to attend 

seminars free of registration. Two (2) Coordinators (CHTM) and (CAS) attended a forum on the law on 

Child Sexual Abuse on May 29, 2009 at Taft Avenue Manila. This was an opportunity for them to be aware 

of the laws affecting women and children since they will be working with the communities in the long 

run. Another forum on Spirituality: A vital component of healing sexually abused children and on RA 

9523– An act requiring the Certification on adoption by the DSWD was also attended by TCCD staff. 

Moreover, last December 6-9, 2009, the Community Development Worker of the said office attended the 

Seminar Workshop of NCR Service Providers for Children’s Rights and Protection in Baguio City. With this, 

a formulated action plan on children protection issues within six months and rights-based strategies for 

partner communities was realized. 

Open engagement with the Alban Memorial Foundation Inc. is indeed a good partnership for it supports 

the office of its development thrust for the community. Through them, A Swiss friend sponsored a Feeding 

Activity for children in Calvary Hills, Barangay Damayang Lagi in celebration of the Children’s Month on 

October 14, 2009. 

Last August, the TCCD Director, Dr. Juliet K. Bucoy with Ms. Sharon Brila, CAS Coordinator and Bishop 

Dixie Taclobao through the College of Business Administration visited Barangay Dalig, Antipolo City for 

possible partnership.

Other Involvements of TCCD Partners Participation in 

Seminars and Conferences 

The TCCD Director was involved with the Project ISO of the 

University. As a member of the Steering Committee and as Chair 

of the Internal Audit several organizational meetings were held 

in the month of April and half month of May 2009. it was hard 

work towards coming up with full documentation and finalization 

of the process manuals and operational manual of the department 

Participated in the Strategic Planning Workshop held on 14th 

and 15th of April at Meralco, Antipolo City 

Seats as a member of the Quality Assurance Team organized by 

the VPAA for Accreditation, Autonomous Status of the University 

Attended the course on Internal Audit organized by Rosehall on 

August 15-17, 2009 at Diamond Hotel, Manila and successfully 

passed the course. This was re-echoed to TUA Internal Auditors 

on September 10 and 11, 2009. 

Resource person for the orientation program for CAS student 

leaders with the topic: “Rev-up your Community Service” on 

August 29, 2009 at the Mandell Hall 

Speaker during the new employees orientation on the topic: “ 

Awakening your life’s purpose” on September 15, 2009 

Facilitated meetings as Chair of the Christmas Party Celebration 

2009 

Presented papers on the ASEAN Conference on Modules and 

Best Practices in Preventive Education at UP NISMED last July 

15-17, 2009 with the title “ Learn, Unlearn and Relearn: Organizing 

Community for Drug Free and Sustainable Future” 

Invited by San Sebastian College in Manila to share best practice 

in Community Development based from the experience of disaster 

management as TCCD Director of TUA on October 9, 2009 

The Audio Visual Presentation of the TCCD was successfully 

produced in coordination with Dr. Orsal. Two videos were produced: 

one for the program and services of the Center and one 

for matching donors for future projects. 

The TCCD Director attended the National Assembly of ACSCU- 

AAI in Tagbilaran City, Bohol Province on May 12-15, 2009, with 

Dr. Palispis, Dr. Bugnalen, Ms Credo, Mr. Magculang and three 

deans, Dr. Bathan, Dr. Dayrit and Dr. Gillette who have received 

theirs plaques of level 3 accreditation status for five years for the 

course offerings under their Colleges. 

The TCCD Director participated in the International Conference 

on Service Learning in Hongkong from May 31- June 6, 2009 . 

This was sponsored by UBCHEA and the Lingnan University as 

organizer. Our participation with Dr. Orsal and Mr. Barte 

brought us to a level of organizing the NSTP classes for service 

learning, while the students gets grade credits they will also be 

contributing in the thrusts of the Community Extension service. 

Thank you to the President, VPAA and VPAF for all your support. 

Three (3) residents of Damayang Lagi participated in 

the National Youth Congress in Marikina sponsored 

by the National Youth Commission. The youths 

were Arjay Garbin and Joey Garbin all out of school 

youths residing in Calvary Hills on May 19-22, 2009. 

Since they were also trained already in CO they will 

be able to do activities that are related to drug abuse 

and prevention activities for their group. On the 

other hand, Leomar Gomez, also from Damayang 

lagi, 4 th year incoming BS Education at TUA and a 

volunteer in TCCD, attended the youth leadership 

training in Cabangan, Zambales also on May 19-22, 

2009. 

Essential Roles of 

TCCD Director and 

Staff 

With its active membership of the National 

Council for Social Development (NCSD), TCCD 

Director, Dr. Juliet K. Bucoy, was elected as one 

of the Board of Director for two-year term. 

Ms. Rosita V. Rapanot was elected as Public 

Relation Officer for the year 2010-2012 in the 

Metro Quezon Network for the Protection of 

Children with Special Need 

TCCD Director elected as Board member of the 

National Association for Social Work Education 

(NASWEI),

TCCD as the Extension arm of the University - Trinity University of Asia

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