Community Extension
About Us
The Community Extension Office is responsible for the development and implementation of sustainable community projects, social responsibility, and long-term learning programs on behalf of National University.
Mission
Guided by the core values and characterized by our cultural heritage of Dynamic Filipinism, National University is committed to provide relevant, innovative, and accessible quality education and other development programs to its students, associates, faculty, alumni and other stakeholders to be pro-active in socio-economic-environmental problems both local and national through the Community Extension Office program and services addressing local and international concerns as well as contributing to global priorities.
Vision
The Community Extension Unit of National University will be the primary facilitator and provider of effective programs and projects to help empower communities and sectors in addressing socio-economic-environmental problems as well as promoting volunteerism by using dynamic, science-based educational resources.
Nagkakaisang Ugnayan Volunteerism Program
The Nagkakaisang Ugnayan Volunteerism Program is committed to making a positive impact on the community and to helping to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. The program believes that volunteerism is a powerful tool for social change and that everyone has something to offer.
The NUVP has 5 program components namely, DRRM-Resiliency, Education Enhancement, Academic Social Responsibility, Environmental Sustainability, and Community Health and Well-being.
Usaping Seguridad at Kaligtasan (DRRM-Resiliency)
The program will equip volunteers with the skills and knowledge needed to respond to and recover from natural disasters. This could involve training volunteers on first aid, search and rescue, and disaster preparedness. Volunteers could also be deployed to help with disaster relief efforts, such as clearing debris, distributing food and water, and providing emotional support to survivors.
Gintong Kaalaman (Educational Enhancement)
The program will provide volunteers with opportunities to support educational programs in the community. This could involve tutoring students, assisting teachers in the classroom, or leading extracurricular activities. Volunteers could also help to develop and implement educational materials and resources.
Natatanging Paglilingkod (Academic Social Responsibility)
The program will provide NU students with opportunities to fulfill their ASR requirements through volunteerism. The program will work with community partners to develop and implement volunteer projects that address these areas of need. The program will also provide volunteers with training and support to help them be successful in their volunteer roles.
Aksyon para sa Kalikasan (Environmental Sustainability)
The program will provide volunteers with opportunities to support programs that protect the environment. The program will provide volunteers with opportunities to support programs that protect the environment. This could involve tree planting, coastal cleanups, or educating the public about environmental issues. Volunteers could also help to develop and implement sustainable practices in the community.
Yamang Pangkalusugan at Kapakanan (Community Health and Well-being)
The program will provide volunteers with opportunities to promote good health and well-being through medical missions, seminars, awareness campaigns, and information advocacies.
Latest News
National University joins the Angel’s Walk for Autism 2024 by the Autism Society of the Philippines in partnership with SM Cares last April 21, 2024, to celebrate its commitment to building an Autism-OK Philippines and advocate for acceptance. NU Manila volunteers were headed by Ms. Salimbagat, Director of the Community Extension Office. #aNdyoUvolunteer #AngelsWalk2024 #AutismOKPH #SupportingCommunities
Read on and see the 7th issue of the ComEx Collab Newsletter 3rd Volume. Check out what happened for the past month in this newsletter as we highlight new collaborations, projects, community partners and outreach activities facilitated during the whole month of February. For the seventh issue featuring this month’s Human of ComEx and to celebrate the Love Month, we highlighted the efforts of our very own NU Alumni and former President of ComEx Brigade, Ms. Kamille Grace Pantua.
Read on and see the 6th issue of the ComEx Collab Newsletter 3rd Volume. Check out what happened for the past month in this newsletter as we highlight new collaborations, projects, community partners and outreach activities facilitated during the whole month of January. For the sixth issue featuring this month’s Human of ComEx and to celebrate the New Year, we highlighted the efforts of our very own ComEx Brigade and NUVP student volunteer, Jom!
The ComEx Office facilitated a bloodletting activity last 21 February 2024 at the NU Manila, Main Bldg. in partnership with the Dr. Jose N. Rodriguez Memorial Hospital and Sanitarium and the assistance of the NUVP student volunteers and ComEx Brigade Volunteers. The Dugong Dugtong Nationalian – Batch 3 for AY 2023-2024 was a success with 58 blood donors. Students, faculty, and administrative personnel from various offices/departments supported and participated in the event.
Today, February 16, 2024, the NU ComEx proudly presented a fully equipped food cart courtesy of the College of Engineering to one of its YCARES Project scholars, Jude Alayon and his mother in Sta. Maria, Bulacan. This was made possible through the unit’s Christmasayahan: Pangkabuhayan Project. They say, better late than never! Initially planned to turnover during the ComEx Volunteer Month last December, the ComEx Office finally found the right partner to help in transporting the cart from Manila to […]
NU ComEx and NUVP volunteers kicked off the new year with a bang (and a garbage bag) at Barangay 434’s Saturday morning cleanup drive! Led by the indefatigable Chairman Mark Santos and Kagawad Homer Chiz Dugenia, our team tackled trash with the same enthusiasm we brought to tackling textbooks. This isn’t just about picking up litter, folks. It’s about NU Manila uniting under the Nationalian Environmental Actions for Tomorrow (NEAT): Street Project, a testament to our commitment to local and […]
Read on and see the 5th issue of the ComEx Collab Newsletter 3rd Volume. Check out what happened for the past month in this newsletter as we highlight new collaborations, projects, community partners and outreach activities facilitated during the whole month of December. For the fifth issue featuring this month’s Human of ComEx and to celebrate the National Volunteer Month, we highlighted the efforts of our very own ComEx Director, Ms. Jenelyn Joseph-Salimbagat.
Volunteering: the gift that keeps on giving! As National Volunteer Month ends, we celebrate the countless ways we touched our communities’ hearts. Now, let’s open our own hearts to the joy of the holidays. From #NatVolMonth to #PaskoNa, the spirit of giving continues! We raised our voices and hands together, making a difference in people’s lives. Thank you, Nationalians, for supporting the activities during the ComEx Volunteer Month 2023. Now, it’s time to recharge and reconnect with loved ones. High […]
Read on and see the 4th issue of the ComEx Collab Newsletter 3rd Volume. Check out what happened for the past month in this newsletter as we highlight new collaborations, projects, community partners and outreach activities facilitated during the whole month of November. For our fourth issue, we featured our NU CEAS Dean, Dr. Leo S. Del Rosario.
Greetings of Gold and Blue! 💙💛 Read on and see the 3rd issue of the ComEx Collab Newsletter 3rd Volume. Check out what happened for the past month in this newsletter as we highlight new collaborations, projects, community partners and outreach activities facilitated during the whole month of October. For our third issue, we featured our VP for Operations, Dr. Arlene O. Trillanes.
The National University community specifically the NSTP students raised a total of 3,251 body soaps and 10 relief ointments/oils for the benefit of the PDLs under the SOAP (Simple Offering of Affection for PDLs) Project for the Prison Awareness Week (PAW) of the Philippine Jesuit Prison Service Foundation, Inc. (PJPSFI). The in-kind donation was turned over last October 27, 2023 by ComEx/NSTP Director, Ms. Jenelyn Salimbagat, and ComEx Coordinator for Student Organizations, Ms. Steffi Gabrielle Dillague to Mr. Matthew Delgado, […]
Citizenship and Patriotism: A Strong Moral Code of Love and Loyalty – A Learning Session with Mr. Alexander “Alex” Lacson Date: October 18, 2023 Location: National University- Manila, 12th floor, Annex Building On October 18, 2023, an exceptional learning session with the theme “Citizenship and Patriotism: A Strong Moral Code of Love and Loyalty” was held on the 12th floor of the Annex building at National University- Manila. This special learning session featured distinguished lawyer and writer, Mr. Alexander “Alex” […]
Hi there, Nationalians! As we proudly welcome our ComEx COLLAB Newsletter on its third volume, we are excited to share our latest section entitled, HUMAN of ComEx where we will feature the individuals and/or communities who made a life-changing impact to others especially through their advocacies and communities. For our first issue on our third volume, we featured our dearest President, Dr. RJ Ermita.
Greetings of Gold and Blue! 💙💛 Read on and see the 2nd issue of the ComEx Collab Newsletter 3rd Volume. Check out what happened for the past month in this newsletter as we highlight new collaborations, projects, community partners and outreach activities facilitated during the whole month of September. For our second issue, we featured our Executive Vice President, Dr. Rosauro E. Manuel.
The 10th Top Leaders Forum, with the theme “Transforming Victims to Victors: A Multi-sectoral Approach to Inclusive Resilience,” was jointly organized by the ARISE Private Sector Alliance for Disaster Resilience Societies, ARISE Philippines, the National Resilience Council, and SM Prime Holdings Inc. The function occurred on October 13, 2023, in Function Rooms 1 and 2 of the SMX Convention Center Manila, located inside the Mall of Asia in Pasay City, Philippines. Under the leadership of its founder, Dr. Hans T. […]
Title: Youth Inspiring Change: A Webinar on Climate Action On October 11, 2023, a special online event took place, encouraging youth to take action on climate change. The webinar, titled “Youth Leadership in Climate Action: Inspiring the Next Generation,” was organized by the National Service Training Program (NSTP) in collaboration with NUM-SBNU and Community Extension. The urgency of climate change requires immediate action. Engaging them now in climate change discussions and solutions ensures they are equipped to make informed […]
The National University Manila volunteers spearheaded by the Assistant Vice President for Academic Services, Dr. Arlene Trillanes, spent their early Saturday morning (16 September 2023) picking up trash and debris from the coastlines of SM by the Bay. 52 Nationalian volunteers joined forces to be part of the 38th International Coastal Cleanup in partnership with SM Cares. This initiative also served as the first official activity under the newly launched NEAT (Nationalian Environmental Actions for Tomorrow): Coast Project by the […]
Read on and see the 12th issue of the ComEx Collab Newsletter 2nd Volume. Check out what happened for the past month in this newsletter as we highlight new collaborations, projects, community partners and outreach activities facilitated during the whole month of July.
The quarterly blood letting activity “Dugong Dugtong Nationalian” of the NU ComEx has officially opened last August 8, 2023. This activity sparks the Nationalian spirit as it celebrates its 123rd anniversary. The Dugong Dugtong Nationalian: 123 Bags for 123 Years mass blood donation campaign is in partnership with the Philippine Blood Center – Department of Health. A total of 39 units of blood were collected from NU faculty, officials, and ASP. #nucomexpbc #dugongdugtongnationalian
Read on and see the 11th issue of the ComEx Collab Newsletter 2nd Volume. Check out what happened for the past month in this newsletter as we highlight new collaborations, projects, community partners and outreach activities facilitated during the whole month of June.
The National University Philippines Administrators and Officials joined the first tree-planting activity under the NEAT: Green Project of the NU Community Extension Office last July 7, 2023 at Barangay Calumpang, Mabalacat City, Pampanga assisted by the Mabalacat City Agriculture Office, City Environmental and Natural Resources Office, and Barangay Calumpang officials.
Greetings of Gold and Blue! 💙💛 Read on and see the 10th issue of the ComEx Collab Newsletter 2nd Volume. Check out what happened for the past month in this newsletter as we highlight new collaborations, projects, community partners and outreach activities facilitated during the whole month of May.
Last June 1-2, 2023, the ComEx Office in collaboration with the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office facilitated a 2-day 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐢𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬e to students, nstp faculty, security personnel, and Brgy. 435 officials at the Annex Bldg., LRC NU-Manila.
Last May 31, 2023, the ComEx Office in collaboration with the College of Computing and Information Technologies facilitated the DRIMS (Del Rosario Information Management System) Project turnover to Del Rosario Compound Neighborhood Association Inc. led by Project Lead, Prof. Emily Yabut and ComEx Coordinator, Dr. Roben Juanatas along with CCIT senior students, Aiken Joaquin Gunay, John Carlo Jimenez, Joshua Timothy Melchor, and Arian Vince Atienza. The team was welcomed by the DRCNAI President, Mr. Rommel Laxamana and the rest of […]
A successful ceremonial MOU signing between National University and Manila DRRM Office was facilitated today by NU ComEx spearheaded by NU Manila EVP Dr. Rosauro Manuel, AVP for Academic Services, Ms. Arlene Trillanes, and ComEx/NSTP Ms. Jenelyn Salimbagat together with Manila DRRMO Director, Mr. Arnel Angeles, and Training Section Chief Mr. Michael Joseph Manuel. A series of DRRM training is already set for the initial batch of NU Manila Faculty and students.
Greetings of Gold and Blue! 💙💛 Read on and see the 9th issue of the ComEx Collab Newsletter 2nd Volume. Check out what happened for the past month in this newsletter as we highlight new collaborations, projects, community partners and outreach activities facilitated during the whole month of April.
On April 19, 2023, in Brgy. Molinete, Laurel, Batangas., the NU ComEx, working continuously with the College of Engineering (COE), and its newest partner, the College of Computing and Information Technologies (CCIT), organized focus group discussions on a basic computer literacy program for women and youth as well as basic computer troubleshooting and maintenance. The team was led by Mr. Avonn Nova, Dean of CCIT, and Ms. Jenelyn Salimbagat, Director of NU Manila ComEx. College ComEx Coordinators Engr. Dr. […]
The NU ComEx initiated an exploratory meeting, project presentation, and ceremonial MOU signing with the Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency (PNVSCA) on April 17, 2023 at NU Manila Main Building. The government agency lauded NU Manila’s efforts in promoting volunteerism among its employees, students, and community partners. Moving forward, this momentous beginning of partnership will eventually produce action plans, volunteering opportunities and collaborations which primarily aim to increase the institution’s already active volunteering participation, and to reinforce the […]
Greetings of Gold and Blue! 💙💛 Read on and see the 8th issue of the ComEx Collab Newsletter 2nd Volume. Check out what happened for the past month in this newsletter as we highlight new collaborations, projects, community partners and outreach activities facilitated during the whole month of March. Answer the brain teaser and get a chance to win an SM gift-certificate.
The National University Community Extension Office attended one of its barangay partners’ Barangay Assembly Day last March 30, 2023 facilitated by the Brgy 435 Barangay Council led by Hon. Leninsky Bacud. Other guests invited were from the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), the City of Manila Department of Public Services, the Barangay Health Center, District 4 Philippine National Police, the PNP Community Relations Unit, and most importantly, the barangay 435 constituents. The abovementioned activity even solidified the partnership […]
Greetings of Gold and Blue! 💙💛 Introducing the 7th Issue of the ComEx Collab 2nd Volume. As much as the season of hearts has just ended, a lot of our initiatives circle back to love. Kindly see, read, and enjoy this newsletter highlighting the collaborations, and activities for the month of February. Read on and share your thoughts with us.
We are starting the year with prosperous and fruitful collaborations with our community partners and colleges. Kindly see, read, and enjoy the 6th Issue of ComEx COLLAB 2nd Volume highlighting the unit’s activities for the month of January. Exciting activities, partnerships, new collaborations, college-driven projects, and student-led outreach initiatives are currently underway. Definitely an exciting year ahead! 💙💛
History in the making The National University Manila is officially part of the leading institutions supporting the Philippine Society of NSTP Educators and Implementers, Inc. (PSNEI) through the National University – NSTP participation in the recently concluded Seminar-Workshop on the Integration of Peace Building Efforts for the Successful Implementation of NSTP held last February 15, 2023 in Manila. Prof. Alex Mendoza, NU Manila NSTP Coordinator has been inducted as one of the new officers of PSNEI-NCR and Peace Building Society. […]
A promising collaboration, indeed! The NU Manila Community Extension Office and National Service Training Program Department facilitated an initial collaborative meeting with the Catholic Relief Services Philippines and Caritas Pasig Incorporated represented by Mr. Anton Orozco and Ms. Ma. Roxanne Feliciano, project officers of Project SHAKE (Supporting Households and LGUs’ Awareness and Knowledge for Earthquake Preparedness) yesterday, January 30, 2023, via MS Teams. The initial meeting hoped to build resilient communities and individuals prepared for disaster response through mobile applications […]
The ComEx Office and the NCIP CALABARZON held a collaborative meeting to discuss the plans and projects for year 2023. Among those who attended include NCIP CALABARZON Regional Director, Dr. Carlos P. Buasen Jr., College of Education, Arts, and Science Dean Leo S. Del Rosario, RHO Atty. Josefina S. Rodriguez-Agusti, AFSD Acting Chief, Ms. Joylyn F. Buhong, Ms. Zeny-Ann B. Pinkihan, Planning Officer of NCIP CALABARZON, ComEx Coordinator from NU Laguna, […]
The NU ComEx Team would like to extend its warmest gratitude to all in-kind and cash donors for the ongoing donation campaign which will benefit the affected families of Super Typhoon Karding (Noru). Special thanks to the CEAS-Social Science Department, Political Science Student Council, Prof. Rc Argonza, National University ComEx Brigade, ComEx Nationalian Volunteers – Student Formation, and National University – NSTP faculty for your generous hearts. The Tugon Tulong Nationalian donation campaign continues, this time for the affected NU […]
Dropping off the 2nd Issue of ComEx COLLAB 2nd Volume highlighting the unit’s activities for the month of September. Also, a big CONGRATULATIONS to the first winner of our COLLAB brain teaser game: JULIANA FRANCESCA BRINGAS ??? from the College of Tourism and Hospitality Management Kindly wait for an email with instructions on how to claim your prize. Thank you and enjoy reading! #September2022COLLAB
The ComEx Brigade organized a webinar entitled “Media Democracy: Prevalence ofInfodemic and Misinformation”, under their Inform-U Project, last September 22, 3pm viaZoom and Facebook Live. Their guest speakers include Ms. Maria Carmel Rimpos (part-time lecturer of NU-NSTP), Mr. Cris Vilchez (MovePH Correspondent) and Ms. Ann Gabrielle Ongjoco (Editor-in Chief ofThe National). The webinaraimed to enlighten thecommunity regarding theimportance of fact-checking and to provide avenue for engagement inpreventing the spread offake news in social media.
by: Prince Enriquez (MAR216) The world is plagued by a plethora of issues and difficulties. These range from the presence of inaccessibility to food, education, health, justice, and security. As far back as human civilization was founded, inequalities such as these have long existed and have endured up to the present day More importantly, these issues are amplified for those who are situated at the taiLend of the socioeconomic bracket (i.e., the poor). The poor have the least access to […]
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