UMak Institute for Social Development and Nation Building

25/05/2026

"𝑷𝑨𝑮𝑳𝑰𝑳𝑰𝑵𝑮𝑲𝑶𝑫 𝑺𝑨 𝑩𝑨𝒀𝑨𝑵 𝑷𝑨𝑵𝑮𝑨𝑵𝑮𝑨𝑳𝑨𝑮𝑨 𝑺𝑨 𝑺𝑨𝑵𝑮𝑵𝑰𝑳𝑰𝑲𝑯𝑨 𝑨𝑵𝑮 𝑴𝑮𝑨 𝑵𝑨𝑮𝑻𝑨𝑷𝑶𝑺 𝑵𝑮 𝑵𝑺𝑻𝑷 𝑩𝑰𝑳𝑨𝑵𝑮 𝑻𝑨𝑮𝑨𝑷𝑨𝑵𝑮𝑨𝑺𝑰𝑾𝑨 𝑵𝑮 𝑴𝑨𝑩𝑼𝑻𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑷𝑨𝑮𝑲𝑨𝑴𝑨𝑴𝑨𝑴𝑨𝒀𝑨𝑵"

Isang makabuluhan at makasaysayang pagdiriwang ang matagumpay na naisakatuparan sa katatapos lamang na NSTP Commitment Rites, na may temang “Paglilingkod sa Bayan, Pangangalaga sa Sangkilikha: Ang mga Nagtapos ng NSTP Bilang Tagapangasiwa ng Mabuting Pagkamamamayan.”

Pinatunayan ng okasyong ito na ang pagtatapos sa National Service Training Program (NSTP) ay hindi lamang simpleng pagtupad sa akademikong rekisito, kundi isang panata ng responsibilidad, malasakit, at aktibong pakikilahok sa paghubog ng mas makatao, makakalikasan, at makabayang lipunan.

Nagbigay inspirasyon sa mga mag-aaral ang mga natatanging panauhing tagapagsalita na sina 𝘈𝘵𝘵𝘺. 𝘈𝘭𝘦𝘹𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘓 𝘓𝘢𝘤𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘵 𝘋𝘳. 𝘛𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘦 𝘛𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘳 𝘚𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘥𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘢. Sa kanilang mga mensahe, kanilang binigyang-diin na ang tunay na diwa ng NSTP ay makikita sa patuloy na paglilingkod sa kapwa at pangangalaga sa ating iisang tahanan—ang kalikasan at sambayanan. Ipinahayag nila na ang bawat nagtapos ng CWTS at LTS ay inaasahang maging mga ahente ng pagbabago na may malasakit sa komunidad at may pananagutang panlipunan.

Bukod sa seremonya ng panunumpa at pagkilala, tampok din sa programa ang pagbibigay-parangal sa mga mag-aaral na nagpakita ng kahusayan at inobasyon sa kanilang Green Innovation Projects at mga pananaliksik. Ang mga proyektong ito ay sumasalamin sa pagkamalikhain, kamalayang pangkalikasan, at dedikasyon ng mga mag-aaral sa pagsusulong ng sustainable at makakalikasang mga solusyon para sa komunidad.

Binigyang-pugay rin sa nasabing programa ang ROTC sa kanilang natamong LAGTI Award bilang pagkilala sa kanilang natatanging dedikasyon, disiplina, at makabayang paglilingkod. Ang pagkilalang ito ay sumasalamin sa kanilang mahalagang ambag sa pagpapaunlad ng liderato, kahandaan, at pagmamahal sa bayan bilang mga kabataang handang maglingkod sa sambayanan.

Isa sa pinakamahalagang bahagi ng programa ay ang panunumpa sa ilalim ng National Service Reserve Corps (NSRC), na nagsilbing paalala sa lahat ng nagtapos na ang serbisyo sa bayan ay hindi nagtatapos sa loob ng silid-aralan. Ang NSRC Oath ay nagsisilbing buhay na pangako ng bawat CWTS at LTS graduate na magiging handa silang tumugon, maglingkod, at manguna sa panahon ng pangangailangan ng sambayanan.

Sa pagtatapos ng seremonya, baon ng bawat mag-aaral hindi lamang ang sertipiko ng pagkumpleto, kundi ang mas malalim na paninindigan bilang tagapagtaguyod ng mabuting pagkamamamayan, pagkakaisa, at pangangalaga sa sangnilikha.

Mabuhay ang mga bagong tagapaglingkod ng bayan!
Mabuhay ang diwa ng NSTP!

20/05/2026

Narito ang mahahalagang paalala sa Rito ng Pagtatalaga 2026 para sa mga estudyante ng NSTP-CWTS/LTS sa darating na Mayo 23, 2026 sa UMak Performing Arts Theater. Pakibasa ang schedule, attendance requirements, dress code, at seating arrangement upang maging maayos at organisado ang programa.

⏰ Dumating nang mas maaga sa itinakdang assembly time.
👕 Magsuot ng kumpletong NSTP uniform o kaukulang attire.
🪑 Sundin ang assigned seating arrangement at mga tagubilin ng marshals.

Makilahok nang may disiplina, pagkakaisa, at pagmamalaki bilang mga mag-aaral ng UMak! 🇵🇭✨

21/04/2026

🌱 Call for Entries: 2026 Research and Green Innovation Contest!

Unleash your ideas and be part of a movement for sustainability! The ISDNB invites student project and research teams to showcase innovative solutions that promote environmental care and responsible development.

📌 Submit your entries on May 2, 2026 and take part in shaping a greener future.

26/03/2026

26/03/2026

🏛️ 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗮𝘁𝗶 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆’𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻.

The 𝑴𝒂𝒌𝒂𝒕𝒊 𝑯𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝑺𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝑫𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 of the 𝑰𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒖𝒕𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑺𝒐𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝑫𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑩𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈, in collaboration with the 𝑴𝒖𝒔𝒆𝒖𝒎 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑪𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝑨𝒇𝒇𝒂𝒊𝒓𝒔 𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆 (MCAO) of the 𝑪𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑮𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝑴𝒂𝒌𝒂𝒕𝒊, successfully mounted the 6𝗍𝗁 𝗟𝖾𝖼𝗍𝗎𝗋𝖾 𝗦𝖾𝗋𝗂𝖾𝗌 on 𝑴𝒂𝒌𝒂𝒕𝒊 𝑯𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑯𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒈𝒆 earlier today at the 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐢 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫.

Carrying the theme “𝑲𝒂𝒔𝒂𝒚𝒔𝒂𝒚𝒂𝒏 𝒏𝒈 𝑴𝒂𝒌𝒂𝒕𝒊: 𝑩𝒊𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝑬𝒔𝒑𝒂𝒔𝒚𝒐 𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒂𝒎𝒃𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝑬𝒌𝒔𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒚𝒐𝒏,” the event gathered students, faculty members, cultural advocates, and heritage enthusiasts for a deeper exploration of 𝑴𝒂𝒌𝒂𝒕𝒊’𝒔 historical and cultural significance.

The lecture was delivered by renowned historian 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒇. 𝑴𝒊𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒆𝒍 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒏 “𝑿𝒊𝒂𝒐” 𝑩. 𝑪𝒉𝒖𝒂, 𝑷𝒉𝑫, who provided a compelling and insightful narrative of 𝑴𝒂𝒌𝒂𝒕𝒊’𝒔 transformation—from its early beginnings to its emergence as a vital hub of national identity and expression.

In his discourse, 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒇. 𝑪𝒉𝒖𝒂 revisited lesser-known yet pivotal episodes in the city’s history, shedding light on stories often absent from mainstream historical accounts. Through a rich presentation of rare archival photographs and documentary materials seldom seen in public collections, he vividly illustrated the evolution of 𝑴𝒂𝒌𝒂𝒕𝒊 across generations.

More importantly, he traced the continuity between the city’s founding figures and its present leadership, underscoring how historical legacies continue to shape 𝑴𝒂𝒌𝒂𝒕𝒊’𝒔 role in the broader national narrative.

The two-hour lecture, held from 10:00 𝗔𝗠 to 12:00 𝗣𝗠, was met with strong engagement from participants, reflecting a growing interest in heritage preservation and historical awareness among the academic community and the youth.

The success of the event was made possible through the active support and coordination of the 𝑴𝒂𝒌𝒂𝒕𝒊 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒉 𝑨𝒅𝒗𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑯𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑺𝒐𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒕𝒚 (MYAHCS), whose commitment to promoting cultural heritage remains instrumental in sustaining initiatives of this nature.

As 𝑴𝒂𝒌𝒂𝒕𝒊 continues to evolve as a premier urban center, initiatives such as the 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 reaffirm the importance of grounding development in historical consciousness—ensuring that progress remains anchored in identity, memory, and shared cultural pride.

16/03/2026

11/03/2026

Handa na ba kayo Herons sa 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗴-𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗺 na 𝗟𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 ng Makati Heritage Studies? 🎓✨

Isang paanyaya mula sa ISDNB, para sa mga piling mag-aaral mula sa bawat klase ng Makati Heritage Studies samahan nyo kami at si 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 “𝗫𝗶𝗮𝗼” 𝗕. 𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗮, 𝗣𝗵.𝗗., upang talakayin ang 𝘒𝘢𝘴𝘢𝘺𝘴𝘢𝘺𝘢𝘯 𝘯𝘨 𝘔𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘵𝘪 𝘊𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘌𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘺𝘰 𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘢𝘮𝘣𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘌𝘬𝘴𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘺𝘰𝘯 sa University of Makati Performing Arts Theater 📍 sa ganap na March 25, mula 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 🕙.

13/01/2026

The Institute for Social Development and Nation Building (ISDNB) conducted the Faculty Advancement and Core Training (FACT) on January 10, 2026, at HPSB Room 701, bringing together NSTP–CWTS/LTS faculty for the Second Semester. The training strengthened faculty readiness in delivering the Integral Ecology Modules, aligned instructional strategies, and clarified project-based and research-based student outputs. Through collaborative workshops and peer critique, the program reinforced academic rigor, instructional coherence, and ISDNB’s commitment to values-driven and transformative education.

26/12/2025

HAPPY HOLIDAYS, RISE CITIZENS!

Here's to love, laughter, and holiday cheer this season!