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

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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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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
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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.
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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
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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)

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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

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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
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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.

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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.

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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),