By Karren Jay G. Asgar

CPU NSTP students, faculty, staff, partner units, and volunteer donors participate in the Bloodletting Activity held at the Rose Memorial Auditorium on March 7, 2026, promoting the spirit of volunteerism and the life-saving value of blood donation.

The Central Philippine University National Service Training Program (CPU NSTP) spearheaded a bloodletting activity on March 7, 2026, at the Rose Memorial Auditorium. The event was themed, “Give blood, save lives – your small act of kindness can be someone’s second chance at life.”

The program began with the singing of the Philippine National Anthem, followed by a prayer led by Mrs. Leonance E. Cataluña, NSTP-CWTS faculty. Welcome remarks were delivered by Assoc. Prof. Annalie D. Gilongos, Director of CPU NSTP, who warmly welcomed the participating units, partners, and donors, expressing gratitude for their support.

Messages were subsequently shared by COL Michael N. Asuncion CE (GSC) PA, Director of the 604th Civil-Military Operations Center (CDC); COL Edralin L. Poblete ART (GSC) PA, Group Commander of the 6th Regional Community Defense Group (6RCDG); and a representative from the Western Visayas Medical Center Blood Bank.

Certificates of appreciation were awarded to participating units and partners for their support and collaboration. The activity concluded with the singing of Pilipinas Kong Mahal.

CPU NSTP’s bloodletting initiative underscores the university’s commitment to community service and social responsibility, promoting volunteerism as a vital component of student development.