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CPU NSTP delegation joins 20th National Congress of NSTP Educators and Implementers in Zamboanga City

by | May 29, 2026 | The Centralian Link | 0 comments

By Karren Jay G. Asgar


Central Philippine University NSTP delegation participates in the 20th National Congress of NSTP Educators and Implementers held on May 13–15, 2026 at the Grand Astoria Hotel, Royce Convention Hall in Zamboanga City.

The Central Philippine University (CPU) National Service Training Program (NSTP) delegation joined the 20th National Congress of NSTP Educators and Implementers held at the Grand Astoria Hotel, Royce Convention Hall in Zamboanga City.

The delegation was led by NSTP Coordinator Assoc. Prof. Annalie D. Gilongos, together with Ma. Leen Gahum, Hannah Lee Canlas, Shirley Dario, Charissa June Deocampo, Melanie Hermano, and Novi Pascua.

With the theme “Championing NSTP through a Whole-of-Community Approach: Shaping Youth as Nation-Building,” the three-day national gathering brought together NSTP educators, implementers, and stakeholders nationwide to strengthen collaboration and advance the implementation of the National Service Training Program (NSTP) and the National Service Reserve Corps (NSRC).

Throughout the congress, discussions centered on key plenary sessions including “Strengthening NSTP Implementation and NSRC Operationalization via the CHED’s A.C.H.I.E.V.E. Agenda for Inclusive and Sustainable Development,” “NSTP and National Resilience: Youth Engagement in Disaster Risk Reduction and Community Preparedness,” “Reimagining NSTP in the 21st Century: Innovation, Digital Engagement and Youth Empowerment,” and “From Milestone to Momentum: Assessing NSTP and NSRC Through PSNEI Research Outputs and Shaping Policy Directions for the Next 20 Years Under RA 9163,” alongside other collaborative exchanges and best practices shared by various institutions and agencies.

Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Chairperson Dr. Shirley C. Agrupis served as keynote speaker during the opening program on May 13, 2026, emphasizing the role of higher education institutions in advancing civic engagement and nation-building.

The delegation from CPU actively took part in plenary sessions, discussions, and collaborative exchanges throughout the event, gaining insights on current strategies and emerging directions in NSTP implementation and civic engagement.

CPU’s participation in the three-day national congress reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening NSTP and NSRC implementation through continued engagement in national dialogues and capacity-building initiatives. The delegation likewise gained valuable insights on best practices and innovations in civic engagement, further strengthening its role in advancing youth development and nation-building.