09/02/2026
S.U.L.Ó. 2026: Same Time Next Year, Campers?
Leaders, they say, are made—shaped and molded through experience. Yet behind every well-established leader are also those who are naturally born with the heart to lead. In line with this, a two-day leadership camp, the S.U.L.O. Camp (Sarili, Ugnay, Likas, Obligasyon), was held on January 30–31, 2026, at Col. Lauro D. Dizon Memorial Integrated High School. The camp featured various activities, speakerships, and lessons anchored on the Department of Education’s core values: maka-Diyos, maka-tao, makakalikasan, and maka-bansa.
Day 1, January 30, was filled with speakerships and activities led by three student organizations: the Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and the Supreme Secondary Learners’ Government (SSLG). Each organization was assigned a designated area for its participants. The Girl Scouts formally opened their program with an investiture ceremony at the school grandstand, followed by the Boy Scouts. Meanwhile, the SSLG conducted its sessions at the Conference Hall on the fourth floor of the Rizal Building.
The programs of the three organizations took place simultaneously, keeping student leaders packed and engaged throughout the day. As evening approached, the Scouts set up their tents at the oval, while the SSLG concluded its final speakership for the day. When night fell, excitement filled the school grounds as participants took part in yell-making activities and team-building exercises. Bonfire activities followed, with advisers and officers ensuring that safety protocols were strictly observed.
As midnight approached, teacher-facilitators conducted rounds to ensure that all areas were secure and that students were safe, including campers resting in the Aguinaldo Building—the only building designated for student use overnight. Organization officers also took part in monitoring, checking rooms and tents regularly. Members of the Red Cross Youth were likewise on standby throughout the camp to respond to any possible emergencies.
The second day began early, around 6:00 to 7:00 a.m., as participants proceeded to their respective venues for morning opening programs. The Scouts engaged in physical and group activities, while student leaders gathered on the fourth floor for their morning session with a speaker. By around 10:00 a.m., participants prepared for dismissal. Facilitators and teachers ensured that students exited the school in an orderly, single-file line in accordance with school policy. After the homebound process, organizers made sure that all venues were cleaned and prepared for future events.
The S.U.L.O. Camp proved to be a meaningful and memorable experience that brought students’ compassion and leadership into action. The event was made even more special through the generosity and support of sponsors, including Governor Sol Aragones, Mayor Najie Gapangada, Ramos and Golden Wheat Bakery, and the Grade 10 Sports Section, who not only donated food supplies but also shared their genuine care and support—truly warming the hearts of everyone involved.
Article by: Samantha Claire R. Gonzales - 11 Beta
