𝐒𝐏𝐂 𝐎𝐒𝐀 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬

To guide and orient the incoming student officers in their plans for the academic year, the San Pedro College (SPC) Office of Student Affairs (OSA) held its onboarding and orientation for the different senior high school (SHS) and college clubs and organizations at the Saint Therese (ST) auditorium on Aug. 7.

OSA Assistant Head for SHS Jose Mari Logroño welcomed the participants in his opening remarks, emphasizing the significance of student leadership in forming spaces for positive and holistic development within the campus.

“You will learn about the protocols, guidelines, and responsibilities that come with your position, but most importantly, you will discover the power of collaboration, empathy, and effective leadership,” Logroño stated.

𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬

To begin the orientation proper, Safety and Security Office (SSO) Head Patrick Lentejas discussed general security matters for on- and off-campus activities, including the writing of letters of entry for project proposals.

James Remonde from the Health and Wellness Center (HWC) followed with a briefing on medical requirements for strenuous or sports-related activities, along with food safety guidelines, food waiver protocols, and the prohibition of single-use plastics.

Meanwhile, Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) committee member and Community Engagement and Extension Services (CEES) Head Remark Mortalla emphasized preparedness through active participation in safety training and evacuation drills.

𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐂𝐄𝐄𝐒

In the next session, Mortalla also introduced the CEES office and detailed its four major programs, which include initiatives that support women and their families as well as environmental projects exclusive to departments.

Student organizations were also reminded to align their proposals with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Ambisyon Natin 2040, with new limitations on cross-organization collaboration based on previous project outcomes.

𝐃𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭

OSA Assistant Head for College Rosa Medel Libot led the third session, which covered the Student Discipline Program and related policies.

After presenting the OSA personnel and organizational structure, Libot elaborated on behavioral guidelines for both on- and off-campus activities.

Policies on student conduct, proper use of social media, and classifications of minor and major offenses were also discussed to promote responsible leadership.

𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Afterwards, Facilities and Management Office (FMO) Head Marivic Plasencia guided officers through the process of reserving campus facilities for events and reiterated SPC’s waste reduction policy, including the strict ban on single-use plastics.

In the final talk, Student Activity Coordinator Ariel Pescones explained the updated flow of submitting letters and documentation for student-led activities and encouraged compliance with guidelines to ensure smooth coordination with OSA and other administrative offices.

Open forums followed each session, allowing student leaders to raise questions and clarify details regarding planning and implementation.

𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞

In his closing remarks, OSA Head Marlou Jade Eliab encouraged the student leaders to strive for balance between academic responsibilities and extracurricular commitments.

“Do not treat the organization or your leadership as the center of your life; it is part of the holistic formation that the school and institution would like you to hone as part of your college journey,” Eliab expressed.

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