07/06/2026
๐ฆ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฆ๐จ ๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ถ๐น๐น๐ฎ ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ฒ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ก๐ฆ๐ง๐ฃ ๐๐ฎ๐ 2026 ๐ง๐ต๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ด๐ต ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ, ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฝ, ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐๐ป๐ถ๐๐ ๐๐ป๐ด๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐
๐ก๐๐ช๐ฆ | Sorsogon State University โ Castilla Campus, through the National Service Training Program Office, successfully celebrated NSTP Day 2026 on June 2, 2026, carrying the theme โLingkod-SorSU: Kabataang Iskolar ng Bayan para sa Serbisyo, Pagkakaisa, at Kaunlaran.โ The event was organized in collaboration with the School-Based National Service Reserve Corps (SB-NSRC), NSTP-Kaagapay, and the Reserve Officersโ Training Corps (ROTC). Faculty members, NSTP students, and partner organizations across the campus took part in the celebration.
The program featured three major activities: a morning team-building session, an afternoon outreach and gift-giving activity for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), and an evening pageant and social gathering for NSTP students.
The morning session highlighted interactive team-building activities facilitated by NSTP in partnership with SB-NSRC and ROTC. Students participated in ten activity stations under the theme โDUYOG 2026: Isang Bigkis, Isang Yugto, Isang Puso,โ which aimed to strengthen teamwork, leadership, communication, and cooperation while reinforcing the values of unity, discipline, and service.
In the afternoon, the outreach activity titled โKaagapay: An Outreach Program for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)โ gathered the Campus Director, faculty members, representatives from the Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO), PWDs, and NSTP students. During the program, PDAO representative Mr. Charlie Lasalita discussed the rights and privileges of PWDs and encouraged them to continue recognizing their worth and contributions to society.
NSTP students also demonstrated the process of making dishwashing liquid by presenting the materials, sources of ingredients, and estimated costs as a possible livelihood opportunity for PWDs and their families. Selected PWDs and parents shared inspiring stories of resilience, while participants received grocery packages as part of the outreach initiative.
The celebration culminated in the evening with the highly anticipated Mr., Ms., and Mx. Kaagapay 2026 pageant. Candidates showcased their confidence, talents, and advocacies through various segments, including the School Uniform and Creative Attire competitions, followed by the final question-and-answer portion. Intermission performances and the recognition of outstanding participants added excitement to the program.
NSTP-Kaagapay President Jesus Francisco Enteria welcomed the students and encouraged them to enjoy the evening while promoting unity, camaraderie, and meaningful memories.
Meanwhile, NSTP Director Mr. Al Alcantara emphasized leadership, service, and civic responsibility in his message, urging students to apply their NSTP learnings in empowering communities and contributing to nation-building.
Crowned as the new ambassadors of service were Ivan Ocampo from the BSABE Department as Mr. Kaagapay 2026, Maricar Caรฑeta from the BTVTED Department as Ms. Kaagapay 2026, and Joshua Laguerta from the BSACS Department as Mx. Kaagapay 2026.
The program concluded with a candle-lighting ceremony symbolizing commitment to service and nation-building, followed by a social night that fostered friendship and unity among NSTP students.
In the closing segment, Ms. Ghenly Gonzales, NSTP Adviser and Coordinator, expressed her gratitude to the faculty members, NSTP implementers, organizations, NSTP students, and student publication staff who contributed to the success of NSTP Day 2026. She recognized their dedication, cooperation, and collective efforts in making the activity meaningful and successful.
NSTP Day 2026 ended with a stronger sense of unity and purpose among students, reminding everyone that genuine service is reflected through collective action and compassion for the community. The event also reaffirmed the vital role of the youth in building a more empowered and socially responsible society.
โ๏ธ: Nicole B. Suarez | News Writer, Sarah Jean M. Lovendino | Feature Editor
๐ท: Neil Johnson Dellosa, Joshua Ferreras | Junior photojournalist
