In celebration of National Children’s Month 2026, members and esteemed student leaders from the University of Baguio‘s BA Political Science program conducted an outreach activity to encourage interactive activities that bring out sheltered children’s self-expression and community engagement.
The outreach activity is in coordination with the Children and Family Services Philippines, Incorporated (CFSPI) shelters catering to abused female children. Guided by this year’s theme,
“Manindigan, Tumugon at Kumalinga: Sa Batang Handa, Mas Ligtas ang Bansa,”
The initiative was led by the 4th Year Political Science Officers, together with Program Chair Ms. Marianne Basoyang, STELA Dean Dr. Antonio Mangaliag, and STELA Review Coordinator Mr. Norman Patiang.
Spreading Love and Support for Children’s Month 2026
The collaboration between the institution and the academic organization has been supported by the BAPS program for 8 years; the heartfelt program featured interactive activities designed to encourage teamwork, coordination, and self-expression among the children. It opened with a warm-up dance, followed by games that allowed participants to interact and engage with one another.
The student organization also upheld one of its cherished outreach traditions with the Tree of Affirmation. During this activity, children wrote empowering messages and positive affirmations on paper leaves to decorate the tree. This provided them with a meaningful space for self-expression, helping them uncover their personal strengths while exchanging words of kindness and encouragement. Every initiative undertaken directly advances CFSPI’s advocacy for child protection and recovery through holistic care, healing, and education.
Alt Text: Members and student leaders of the UB STELA Politis conducting the tree of affirmation activity in collaboration with the CFSPI
The successful implementation of the outreach was made possible through the generosity of the BA Political Science students, under the project POLITIS G.I.V.E.S (Great Impact through Volunteerism, Education, and Service), the outreach program whose donations of hygiene supplies were turned over to support the children’s daily personal care needs and promote the importance of maintaining proper hygiene. Their collective support demonstrated how student involvement can extend beyond academic responsibilities and make a meaningful contribution to the community.
Contributing toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN-SDGs), the endeavor puts the following services into action:
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
- SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Through the official student organization POLITIS, the student leaders from the department under the School of Teacher Education and Liberal Arts (STELA) continue to put volunteerism into practice by bringing students together in initiatives that promote service, compassion, and social responsibility, serving as a reminder that supporting children also means taking part in efforts that help create safer and more nurturing communities for them.
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Written by: Rebekah A. Delgado
Article enhancement by Gabriel Madriaga
