CEO’S CORNER

of the students.

On the other hand, there are numerous benefits to online classes. It will allow us to make full use of technology in learning and teaching. We hope that the hybrid mode will usher our institution into the 21st century.

I hope that whatever form your classes take, whether faceto-face or online, you will be inspired to work hard to pass your courses. I call on all of you Perpetualites to do your best in your studies. Always remember our Perpetualiate motto “character building is nation building.” Always remember our core Perpetualite value of service to fellowmen and to nation.

When things get tough, when you think you need an extra push in your studies, or when you think you need inspiration, always remember to pray and seek the help of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Your generation is sure to lead the way for our country in the new normal. Your generation will lead the way for our country into the bright future we all yearn for. Good luck Perpetualites!

The aftermath of Typhoon Paeng led the Community Extension Services (CES) and Supreme Student Council (SSC) to join forces in a donation drive called Undas Ayuda: Perpetualites for Typhoon Paeng Affected Communities last October 28, 2022.

After the peak of the typhoon, the SSC released an online survey to identify students who were most in need. Other councils and organizations such as Criminology Student Council (CrimSC), Community Extension Services Coordinating Council (CCC), and Nursing Student Council (NSC) immediately provided assistance to Perpetualites devastated by typhoon Paeng.

Led by Dr. Josephine P. Dasig, Director of CES, the project raised monetary donations amounting to PHP 11,707.00 via G-Cash, as well as donations in kind assistance such as toiletries and canned goods.

Janella Therese Orcine, President of the CCC, said that the drive was initially proposed by their vice president, Fea B. Jungco to Dr. Dasig, who is also their council’s moderator.

“It was more than enough,” the CES Director stated when asked if the amassed donations were sufficient to aid Perpetualites affected by the typhoon. She also expressed that the money they have raised will be used for their other activities such as the Community Outreach Program in Mindoro, which helps Mangyan students and indigenous people in the area.

According to Dr. Dasig and the SSC, they have aided a total of 115 employees and 4 students from Maritime Transportation, Education, and Communication.

“As Perpetualites, we should work [together] in one common purpose — and that is to extend the helping hands of God on Earth,” remarked Jay Wesley Decipeda, the President of the SSC in an interview. He also expressed his gratitude to those who extended their help even in repacking and distribution of goods last November 10, 2022, at the NCB lobby and Student Affairs and Services (SAS) office.

Due to the difficulty of acquiring blood during the post-pandemic, the DALTA Group of Companies spearheaded a bloodletting project called “Dugo Ko, Buhay Mo, part 9,” which was held at four different venues: Perpetual Help Medical Center and the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA Las Piñas, Molino, and Calamba campuses, last November 18, 2022.

Bannering the theme, “Give Blood on Christmas Day,” the project aimed to safely give blood to and for the entire Perpetual community, as well as ensure its sufficiency and effectiveness. In addition, one of the primary objectives of the event is to raise community awareness on the importance of donating blood. The program’s target donors were the local and foreign students along with their parents, alumni, reservists, ROTC cadets, and the DALTA employees and their families.

The DALTA Group of Companies organized the event as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility, headed by Dr. Ma. Consuelo Reyes, DALTA-JONELTA Foundation Inc. (DJFI) Director and the overall chair of the project, together with Ms. Bona Mae Tiongson, Executive Director of Student

Affairs and Services, serving as co-chair, in cooperation with the UPHSD - Alumni Association, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC), and the JCI Las Piñas Water Lily.

The project had successfully accumulated a total of 217 bags of blood (PHMC-LP - 37, UPHSD-LP - 83, UPHSD - Calamba 42, and UPHSD Molino - 55), led by Ms. Vrooxel Estiva, DJFI Administration Head; Ms. Liwanag Elizares, Alumni Affairs Coordinator of the UPHSD Las Piñas; Ms. Amelita Garcia, Community Extension and Services (CES) Head of UPHSD Calamba, and Mr. Benny Ramos, CES Head of UPHSD Molino, respectively. Meanwhile, a total of 34 allotted vouchers/ BAP cards were distributed to partner blood centers namely, PHMC-LP blood bank and PRC Calamba, Muntinlupa, and Cavite.

According to Ms. Vrooxel Estiva, the foundation intends to unite all the business units, such as the Perpetual community and other stakeholders, in order to gather help that they may contribute to the community. The accumulated blood bags will be given to the partners of DALTA Group of Companies, Perpetual Help Medical Center, DALTA-JONELTA Foundation patients, along with the Perpet- ual Community, Red Cross, and the outside communities.

“Honestly, donating blood is really a great opportunity for everybody to help others. It's a selfless act but at the same time you do get health benefits for it,” said Ms. Zahra Bianca Saldua, the president of JCI Las Piñas Water Lily and an alumna of the UPHSD. Saldua also said that she likes the idea that you can either be rich, poor, or anyone in the world, yet you can still save a life by donating blood.

She added, “I've always been an advocate of blood donation, and if you want to be a modern-day superhero, this is your chance to donate blood.”

Another Perpetualite who donated blood and volunteered to assist in the event was Rusthom Sicat I, a 4th year nursing student and president of the Nursing Student Council. He explained that it’s very important for everyone to donate blood because it’s very healthy for the body, as it regenerates and gets replaced immediately.

“I encourage everyone to really participate in this kind of event because it’s for themselves, and not just for those people who need it,” Sicat I said.