The Student Leaders Conference is an event being organized yearly by the Student Council Federation of Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges (CSPC). The said Federation is composed of elected officers from CSPC Nabua, Naga and Buhi campuses. The purpose of the event is to build unity and camaraderie between the three campuses of CSPC and instill new ideas and approaches concerning Leadership to student leaders of CSPC. One of the qualifications in attending the said conference is that the aspirant shall be holding a position in any class or organization.


The Federation started inviting delegates from other schools last 2009 Student Leaders Conference (SLC) and it was adopted for the 2012 SLC. Delegates from other schools namely University of Northeastern Philippines (UNEP), University of Saint Anthony (USANT), Central Bicol State University of Agriculture (CBSUA), and La Consolacion College also attended the said Conference.

This year’s Student Leaders Conference was realized last January 13-15, 2012 at Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges Nabua Campus Amphitheater and Multipurpose Building. The Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges – Red Cross Youth Council (CSPC-RCYC), as one of the organizations of the college, was invited by the Central Student Council of CSPC to attend the said Conference. The organization gratefully sent two representatives namely Ms. Princess Mae L. Follosco, the organization’s Secretary, and Mr. Bryan Deo A. Tataro, the organization’s Nursing Representative and at the same time the Director of the Council Development Committee, to attend the event.

The Registration, billeting and distributing of Conference kits were done during the morning half of the first day, January 13, 2012. To formally welcome and open the Conference, an opening program was held from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. It was graced with the presence of the College President, Dr. Dulce F. Atian, who inspired the audience on how to become a dynamic leader and generously shared several pieces of advice to the attendees on how to improve the performance of their respective organizations.

It was then followed by the First Plenary Session, wherein Mr. Angel Garchitorena Naval was the keynote speaker.  He was shared inputs about the topic “Environmental Protection for Sustainable Development”.

After the First Plenary Session, the student leaders were divided into groups, which will remain as their respective groupings for the rest of the Conference. After which, they busied themselves in preparing for the Search for Mr. and Ms. SLC 2012. The dinner was then served in the midst of the preparation.

At around 9:30 in the evening, the Search for Mr. and Ms. SLC 2012 was started. It concluded to the crowning of Mr. Philip Dimaiwat, a delegate from La Consolacion College, and Ms. Alice Valiente, a delegate from CSPC Nabua, as Mr. and Ms. SLC 2012 respectively. The event also marked the end of the activities for the first day of the Conference.




The Second Day was started through a Fitness Exercise, followed by a Team Building Activity. An effective leader knows how to gain trust and give trust. There shall be unity and teamwork between each members of a team to pull a good output out of every task they are given. After all, leadership is not all in papers and words. It’s also about action.

After the activity drove away the sleep from the participants’ body, they proceeded to the hall to take their breakfast.

Shortly after the breakfast was served, the Second Plenary Session was held, wherein Mr. Elvis J. Lumame was the resource speaker. He talked about Community-based Leadership with Seven Dynamic Principles enumerated as follows:

1. Ask God to be with you
2. Know where you are headed
3. Blood where you are planted
4. Master new skills
5. Earn your Master’s trust
6. Keep your nose clean
7. Help people along the way

The speaker also entertained questions from the crowd, which earned each of them a book from him. The same generous treatment was given to those who answered his questions and to those who voiced out their opinions.

Lunch followed the Second Plenary Session. After which, the Third Plenary Session was held, wherein the speaker was a photographer from CS Photography, who was at the same time covering the three-day Conference. He discussed about photography and several techniques on how to create a good shot. He also shared few trivia about photography.


The Fourth Plenary Session followed, wherein Mr. Kurt P. Silvano was the keynote speaker. He discussed about social Media and Netiquette. He tackled about the social networks and proper etiquettes when performing activities in the internet.

After the Fourth Plenary Session, the student leaders were asked to prepare for the Talent Night, which will mimic the TV Program Showtime. While preparing for the Talent Night, Dinner was then served. During the talent night, each groups had their presentation and the audience were asked to show their scores using their scoreboard.

The third and last day of the Conference was also started with Fitness Exercise and Team building Activity. After which, breakfast was served. The fifth Plenary Session followed, wherein Dr. Jose Ariel R. Ibarrientos, the CSPC Student Affairs Moderator, was the keynote speaker. He tackled about Servant Leadership and its difference from other types of Leadership. Two more Plenary Sessions followed before the closing program was held, as well as the distribution of T-shirts, answering of the Evaluation Forms and picture-taking.

All photos courtesy of Mr. Meneses.

In accordance with the annual celebration of Christmas, the Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges- Red Cross Youth Council (CSPC-RCYC) celebrated and savored the merrymaking activity at the RCYC office last December 16, 2011.

The Christmas party was attended by the CSPC-RCYC Officers and other Committee members, Directors and also the Council Advisers.




The merrymaking started at 8:00 P.M.. The venue was enlighten by the presentation of gifts and foods. The program started with a  prayer led by Louella Mae Coralde, Auditor and was followed by the recital of the Red Cross Youth Pledge and the Seven Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross and the Red Crescent Movement. It was opened formally by the CSPC-RCYC President, Rodel N. Notorio and the Council advisers, Mr. Alvin Franco A. Agtarap and Mrs. Maria Visitacion M. Taburnal delivered their short and inspiring messages. After the delivery of the different Christmas messages was the feast and dinnertime.

The Christmas party was made possible by the efforts of the officers and the council advisers.  The officers and advisers contributed and shared foods for the party and in the later part was the exchange of gifts and messages ending the party at 10:00 P.M.

It is a tradition of the Philippine Red Cross to conduct a biennial convention every two years to gather its volunteers and resolve issues concerning every Red Cross chapters throughout the Philippines.  It is being attendd by every chapter’s board of directors, chapter administrators, youth delegates, board of governors, and PRC national officers for the election of the Board of Governors.

In this years’ biennial convention, it was a pride of CSPC and the Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges-Red Cross Youth Council to send a delegate to attend the convention.  Mr. Karl Chester E. Intia, who is elected as the National Youth Council Auditor and Area 3 Coordinator, has been invited by the National Youth Department to attend and at the same time be the youth delegate to represent the Camarines Sur Chapter.  The two-day convention has officially started with an opening program in which all the Philippine Red Cross Chapters’ delegates paraded entering the centennial hall of the Manila Hotel.


The opening program started with religious prayers that were led by a Christian, a Muslim and a representative for other religious organization.  After which is the singing of the Philippine National Anthem and welcome remarks from the Chairman of the Philippine Red Cross, Richard Gordon.  The whole day of the first day tackled the first-half of the plenary sessions, including the environmental concerns that the Philippines is facing at the present, the PRC strategic plans for 2012-2015, and others.  At 7:30 PM, the welcome reception started with the participants wearing their formal dresses.  Buffet was served and for the entertainment, some actors and actress were invited like Jay-Ar, Angel Locsin, and Anne Curtis.  At the same time, Angel Locsin and Anne Curtis were also awarded being a dedicated star volunteer of the Philippine Red Cross.  The night has ended at around 10:00 PM and the participants seemed to enjoy the welcome reception.



During the second day of the biennial, the remaining plenary sessions were discussed and simultaneous seminars were also done.




The topics were: (1) Impact of Disasters, Climate Change, Public Health Emergencies, Illnesses and other situations of violence is  significantly reduced for affected families and communities; (2) Individual, Family, and Community Health and Well-Being are improve;  (3) Sufferings from armed conflicts and from other situations of violence are reduced;  (4) Strong and well-functioning Philippine Red Cross.

In the afternoon, the election of the new members of the board of governors were realized.  At around 4:00 PM, the new elected board of governors was announced.  In the evening, the participants changed their clothes for their Filipiniana attires as preparation for the convention dinner which started at around 8:00 in the evening.  The convention dinner was a night of merriment as the participants conquer the dance floor and dance until midnight.

The 29th Biennial convention was a success and hopefully the Strategic Plan for 2012-2015 will be realized.

Launching 2011 as the International Year of Volunteers by the United Nations, the Philippine Red Cross marked its first ever Volunteer Run as a highlight of the celebration. The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) served as a driving force in advancing the spirit of volunteerism to address today’s humanitarian challenges and organized the Million Volunteer Run which was a record breaking run for humanity and was held on the 4th of December simultaneously in key cities and municipalities of the Philippines.

Here in Camarines Sur, the event was organized by the Philippine Red Cross, Officer-in-Charge, Ms. Clamrence Raquel  Abada who also acted as the event chair. Different College Red Cross Youth Councils were invited and one of these is the the Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges- Red Cross Youth Council (CSPC-RCYC) of Nabua  who successfully participated the Million Volunteer Run on December 4, 2011 held  at SM Naga City.

To join the volunteer run, participants were asked to pay a registration fee of  Php 100, inclusive of insurance and RC 143 scarf; Php 200 and Php 500 inclusive of shirt, race bib, RC 143 ID card, disaster preparedness guide, and whistle. 

The activity was attended by most academic institutions, business establishments and the private sector as well.  The public’s support for humanity is heartwarming. Runners registered composed mainly of students from the vicinity of Naga, Red Cross Volunteers, and the Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges-Red Cross Youth Council and marathon enthusiasts. All registered participants for the Red Cross Million Volunteer Run will become official Red Cross 143 volunteers and the first responders and blood donors in any catastrophic event in the Philippines.

The start of the assembly time was 5:00 in the morning with the number of volunteer runners increasing. The registration and release of running kits were also continued. The CSPC-RCYC arrived 15 minutes before the race and attended to their personal needs before gathering at the area.

The countdown started 10 seconds before the scheduled time of the race. The race started exactly at 6:00 am as the organizers signaled for the start of the activity at the SM Naga. The streets of Naga were covered by a large crowd of red, making the Red Cross’ desire to bring awareness to the public about the importance of volunteers in humanitarian work and the race ended at the finish line in SM where a program was held until 8:00 am.

The program highlighted with the awarding of tokens of appreciation to the  runners who  finished first  the race. One of the Philippine Red Cross, Camarines Sur Chapter Board of Director said the five-kilometer run was intended to raise awareness on disaster risk reduction and to raise funds to train 143 volunteers in the country.

True to its title, the marathon hopes to gather a million participants in celebration of the International Volunteers Day. Aside from aiming to heighten public awareness in reducing disaster risks and vulnerability of the community and raising money to fund the humanitarian activities of the Philippine Red Cross, another aim of the nationwide event is to make history by breaking the Guiness World Book of Records.

Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges- Red Cross Youth Council (CSPC-RCYC) renders First Aid Service to this year’s College Intramurals held last September 5-8, 2011.

As an annual activity of the institution, it aims for the selection of the best athletes, the CSPC-RCYC found its way of serving the college through activating the Safety Services Committee.  This is an activity allowed by the college primarily aiming at the safety of the individuals who are mainly involved in games, literary, musical event and the cheer dancing competition. Basically, the First Aid Services are for everyone.




Mr. Karl Chester Intia, the Committee Director of the Safety Services organized the set of First Aiders who will volunteer and render their time during the intramurals. The First Aid station was built near the Villafuerte Hall, a location where in immediate health care may be given.

On the First day, September 5, there were only 2 volunteers and those volunteers stayed at the station waiting for any urgent emergency situation and fortunately no cases of injury were reported.

The following day, September 6, heavy rains poured down resulting to the collapse of the First Aid Station. The collapse of the station created a major problem since the First Aiders had no stable location to perform first aid measures. One of the major injuries reported on that day is the suspected right rib fracture of a soccer player. The first aiders responded to that situation and transported the patient to the temporary first aid station. Interventions were given to relieve the pain suffered by the athlete and the first aiders decided to refer the case to the school clinic which was in turn referred to Rinconada Medical Center (RMC). Other injuries reported were bruises, cuts, wounds and abrasions. On September 7, the first aid station was rebuilt and documented case includes the patient who reported vomiting and loose bowel movement.

Another patient was admitted at the station who was suffering an asthma attack. The usual intervention was rendered and was referred to the school clinic for further assessment. On the last day, September 8, that was the last day of the intramurals and the championship games were being held and cases of bruises, cuts and wound are again reported.



Part of the last day program was the announcement of the organizations that topped on the accreditation of the Central Student Council (CSC). Garnering an average score of 94% during the accreditation, the Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges-Red Cross Youth Council ranked 1 among the organizations that submitted their accreditation papers on August 15, 2011.

Generally, the First Aid Service was a success despite the weather. Trauma and medical cases were reported and first aid volunteers successfully rendered their services to injured victims.

Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges- Red Cross Youth Council (CSPC-RCYC) with the collaboration of University of Saint Anthony- Red Cross Youth Council (USANT-RCYC) and University of Northern Philippines- Red Cross Youth Council (UNEP-RCYC) conducted its 1st ever International Humanitarian Law Celebration at the CSPC Freedom Park.

Thirty (30) participants from University of Saint Anthony (USANT), 19 from University of Northeastern Philippines (UNEP) and 76 from Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges (CSPC) gathered at the CSPC Freedom Park to celebrate the said event.  Atty. Carlos Villanueva Jr., the invited speaker, shared his knowledge and expertise on International Humanitarian Law.

Hearing the concepts laid about International Humanitarian Law (IHL) by Atty. Villanueva. The International Humanitarian Law Celebration held at CSPC aimed at presenting to the public the ultimate Humanitarian reason to limit the effects of armed conflict. It protects persons who are not or are no longer participating in the hostilities and restricts the means and methods of warfare. The law applies only once a conflict has begun, and then equally to all sides regardless of who started the fighting. With the Red Cross and the Red Crescent Movement, IHL Office is mainly responsible also for the promotion of the seven fundamental principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality), the basics of IHL, and the advocacy of domestic legislation and measures to implement provisions of the Geneva Conventions. Sadly, there are countless examples of violation of international humanitarian law. Increasingly, the victims of war are civilians and the Red Cross with IHL is preventing civilians to be included in the raging wars. However, there are important cases where international humanitarian law has made a difference in protecting civilians, prisoners, the sick and the wounded, and in restricting the use of barbaric weapons. Basically, this body of law applies during times of extreme violence.  And Implementation of the law will always be a matter of great difficulty.

The speaker ended his informative talk by throwing up questions to the audience. Assessing also what they have learned on IHL, the masters of ceremony raised questions derived from the discussion of the speaker which was successfully answered by the audience coming from the different College Red Cross Youth Councils (CRCY).

Games were facilitated smoothly afterwards and in the later part of the event, the International Humanitarian Law (IHL) human formation was presented to the public each one handling a small-size candle lit.

As an annual activity of the College of Health Care Technology, the WHITES organized an activity displaying the beauty and wits of the students involved in the Search for Ambassador and Ambassadress of Goodwill 2011.

The Search for Ambassador and Ambassadress of Goodwill 2011 was held at the CSPC Auditorium last July 25, 2011 participated by 22 candidates, each student representing a class.

The event was planned and organized by the College of Health Care Technology with the following sponsors: Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges-Red Cross Youth Council (CSPC-RCYC), Philippine Nursing Students Association (PNSA), CSPC-Integrated Midwives Association of the Philippines  (CSPC-IMAP), Tau Gamma Phi (TGP), Alpha Pi Omega (APO), and Caduceus Review Center.

The CSPC-RCYC, as requested by the CHCT department was entrusted with the hall preparation as well as the stage decoration. The RCYC, along with the Tau Gamma Phi, Alpha Pi Omega and IMAP, successfully constructed the stage in accord with the environmental theme planned by the CHCT.

Other events prior to the search were prepared such as the Literary, Music and Dance Competition. Audiences of the Musical competition were the faculty and students.  Dr. Teresita M. Salazar, Vice President for Academic Affairs, was also invited in the said event. By the competition, faculty and student were able to relax and unwind as they were entertained by singers and dancers. Vocal Solo and Vocal Duet were the main event for the singing competition and Modern dancing for the Dance Competition.

After the LitMusDa (Literary, Music and Dance) was the Search for Ambassador and Ambassadress of Goodwill 2011. The pageant started at 5:00 in the afternoon with the entrance of the candidates on their production number. This was followed by the fashion attire wherein the candidates displayed their tastes in conventionalism. The candidates also exhibit their character as student nurses as they walk through the stage in their clinical uniforms. The Question and Answer portion took place wherein the candidates wore their proper uniforms and answered the questions formulated by the judges. After which, the candidates flaunted their long gowns and barong tagalong as they carried it with beauty and grace.

Winners were announced after the grades of the candidates were computed. Crowned Mr. and Ms. PHCP, Jons Jacob Turiano and Jo Darlene Bautista; Mr. and Ms. RCYC, by the judges. After which, the candidates flaunted their long gowns and barong tagalong as they carried it with beauty and grace. Adrian Paul G. Filio VII and Moneck S. Cortez; Mr and Ms. PNSA, Ryan Roldan and Kim Caceres; and hailed Ambassador and Ambassadress  of Goodwill 2011 were Kristoffer P. Obogne and Arriane Blanco.

The event ended with the picture taking together with the candidates and aftercare of the said event.

Ninety four (94) level 3 students of Bachelor of Science in Nursing, along with the CSPC-RCYC Second year officers and committee, participated the 5 days training seminar entitled “First Aid in the Campus with Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)” on July 20-24, 2011, from 8 AM to 5 PM.


The training was sponsored by Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges - Red Cross Youth Council (CSPC-RCYC) under the supervision of Mr. Alvin Franco A. Agtarap and Mrs. Maria Visitacion M. Taburnal, both advisers of the council, in coordination with the Philippine Red Cross, Camarines Sur chapter.

The participants were divided into 5 groups, each group were assigned a pair of trainers for the lecture and discussion proper from days 1, 2 and 3 of the said training. During the fourth day, the trainers conducted a 100 item evaluation which was followed by the practical application of skills, knowledge and graded return demonstrations. The practical examinations were all about Emergency Transfer, Immobilization, Obstruction Management, Artificial Respiration and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, considering these as important measures in giving first aid.  On the fifth day, which was the final training, a fake vehicular accident was set by the trainers and re-enacted by the CSPC-RCYC officers and was responded successfully by the trained participants. The purpose of the simulation was to further assess and evaluate the participants as trained first aiders who have knowledge and skills and let the participants experience situational cases that First Aiders encounter in reality.







The results of the evaluation exam and return demonstrations were recorded as part of identifying participants who successfully passed the training and can be addressed as licensed First Aiders.

According to Mr. Notorio, CSPC-RCYC president, the mandate of the activity is to educate and train the student members with the skills and techniques in Standard First Aid and Basic Life Support with Adult CPR. This also served as foundation of the students as they practice their profession and can effectively be used during emergency cases.

Lecturers and trainers were: Mr. Leonil A Quiňones, Ms. Maria S. Atanacio, Ms. Monica L. Seňar, Ms. Maria Hajie A. Tugas, Ms. Liza Marie P. Mancera, Mr. Michael John B. Holloway, Mr. Benjamin Benedict A. Asence, Ms. Adeline P. Vargas, Ms. Jaymae Marie P. Jesalva, Ms. Christine D. Ramos, Mr. Eliseo F. Pangindian III, Mr. Rubenelle DLS. Panganiban and Mr. Willy Z. Santos.





At the end of the day, concepts learned by the participants during the discussion proper and the simulation were recapitulated which was followed by the closing program prepared by the CSPC-RCYC officers.

Villafuerte Hall, CSPC Multi-Purpose Building and the CSPC grounds served as the venues for the lectures and actual training.

One hundred eight new midwives celebrated the 3rd oath taking and induction ceremony conducted by the Integrated Midwives Association of the Philippines (IMAP) - CSPC chapter and the faculty of College of Health Care Technology (CHCT) last June 28, 2011 at the CSPC- College Auditorium, Nabua, Camarines Sur.

The guest speaker was Dr. Alejandro R. San Pedro, Chairman of the Board of Midwifery who imparted his precious experience towards becoming a successful medical birth attendant on his message during the event.


Dr. Elenita L. Tan, Region V Director of the Profession and Regulation Commission and Dr. San Pedro as part of the program awarded the Certificates of Recognition to the Midwifery Licensure Examinations 2011 Topnotchers; Glaiza Mae Dagarat, 10th placer; Sarah T. Parais and Louella Mae T. Coralde, 6th placers; Benjoe N. Agbay, 5th placer; Luzviminda Q. Tiaba, 2nd placer and Saniyah S. Hakeem Shaikh Rasool, 1st placer who also lead the Midwife’s pledge during the said event.

Followed by the awarding rites are the Induction of IMAP officers and members of the CSPC and USANT (University of Saint Anthony) chapter.  They were presented by the Principal of the University of Saint Anthony.


The ceremony was participated by invited midwifery board passers from USANT, NCF (Naga College Foundation), CSSC (Camarines Sur State College) and 78 midwifery graduates and passers of the CSPC having the purpose of adhering on the ethical and moral obligations and responsibilities a professional midwife must meet.

Together with the other organizations, RCYC as requested, extended their assistance in the preparation of the event. The RCY council was in-charged in the Hall Preparation and the aftercare of the event. Prior to the event, RCYC also helped in organizing and sorting the invitations which was distributed upon the entrance of the participants.