THE PEACE CAFETERIA: Volunteerism

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Monday, February 23, 2009

BAPS Volunteerism in Action February 2009

February 14-15, 2009, the Students of the Department of Peace Studies upon the invitation of Habitat Bicol joined the Global Village Volunteers from Kyoto University of Foreign Studies for a volunteer work in the relocation settlement at Tagaytay, Camalig, Albay.

Welcome Streamer at the Municipal Hall

The BAPS Students with the Japanese Volunteers

The BAPS Students with their chaperon, Mr. Engelbert Reolo (3rd from left at back row)

Monday, June 23, 2008

BAPS Volunteers for Bicol Habitat

The Officers of the Junior Peace Advocates and some students enrolled in the Field Research Class of Dr. Rosana volunteered to the project of Bicol Habitat for Humanity on April 27, 2008. They joined the throng of international volunteers in helping build resettlement homes for people severely afected by typhoon Reming. The venue of the volunteer work was in Tagaytay, Camalig, Albay.

The Bicol Habitat Volunteers at the Opening Ceremonies. Braving the rains and cold weather.

The Resettlement Site in Barangay Tagaytay, Camalig, Albay

The Members of the BAPS group. Seated from left: Abraham Villanueva, Salvador millena, Jade Barbudo, Morris, Dixon Duran. Standing from left: A Japanese Volunteer, Jay Nuarin, (partly Hidden) Ryan Rovelo, Andrei balde, Jefferson Carrasco, Mrs. Gina Oropesa, our Instructor, and the rest....

BAPS Volunteerism in Action

The members of the Junior Peace Advocates at their own initiative volunteered to hold a project on June 9, 2008 Monday dubed as "Clean and Green". The objective of which was to prepare and clean the classrooms in preparation of the opening of classes. The new set of officers displayed their enthusiasm to serve the School and their fellow students.

(Video by Dr. Herbert)

Monday, June 16, 2008

Volunteerism: A Component of Peace Education

On June 9, 2008, the Leaders and some members of the Junior Peace Advocates held their first activity, the Clean and Green. They cleaned the classrooms and the office of the Department. This form of activity not only enhances the cleanliness of the surroundings but also develops the spirit of Volunteerism.

WHAT WE WANT TO ACHIEVE WITH OUR CURRICULUM IN PEACE STUDIES

What is a Bicolano?

The Bicolano is the term use to describe the Philippine's 5th largest ethno-linguistic group. They speak a language known as Bikol, a Malayo-Polynesian language. They inhabit the Southeastern portion of Luzon spread over five civil provinces namely; Albay, Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte, Catanduanes, Sorsogon, and Masbate. There are five chartered cities – Naga, Iriga, Legazpi, Ligao, Sorsogon City , Tabaco and Masbate City. The Southeastern Portion of Luzon is also called Bicol Region or simply Bicolandia. The Bicolanos are not so different from other ethno-linguistic groups in the Philippines. What distinguishes the Bicolanos are the following: their love for spicy foods, their ardent devotion to Our Lady of Penafrancia [Bicolanos are devout Roman Catholics], and their affinity with Mt. Mayon Volcano, a natural landmark. These three are iconic of the Bicolano people. Bicol, was in ancient times called Tierra de Ibalon a land of rolling hills, valleys, and coasts. The region has no pronounced division of climate. Rain is plentiful and spread over year-round. The valleys are fertile and the climate friendly, but vulnerable to typhoons and tropical storms. Bicolanos are known for their friendliness, religiosity and hard work.

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