BCU Strengthens Community Engagement Through Outreach Program Benefiting 122 Learners at Gaswiling Integrated School, Kapangan, Benguet

The outreach activities addressed several community needs through the distribution of school supplies, health education, teaching on basic life support during the morning sessions, and recreational activities designed to encourage participation and interaction among beneficiaries in the afternoon. Additional donations supplemented the assistance provided during the program. By combining educational support with health awareness and community engagement, the initiative created opportunities for learners and parents to access useful resources while participating in activities that promoted well-being and social connection.

The program was made possible through the collaboration of the Philippine Science High School–CAR Campus, BCU administrators, university personnel, student volunteers, community partners, and individual donors. Special recognition was extended to Sir Ryan Sibayan and Sir Ramil Sibayan, along with the personnel of the Regional Mobile Force Battalion 15 (RMFB-15) Technical Support Company: PSMS Noli Nehyeban, PCpl Elmer Batani, PCpl Rolando Mores, Pat. Hex Duma-ang, Pat. Romnick Sacla, and Pat. Nica Narcizo, for their support. BCU also acknowledged the contributions of its University Community Extension Coordinator, Ms. Arlene Mintas; CNSM Dean Dr. Gina L. Casi; SGO adviser Mr. Allan P. Guinanghan and faculty members Ms. Imelda Manuel, Ms. Eleanor B. Pablo, and Ms. Arlene B. Pal-a; student government officers led by Ms. Angelica N. Samson; fourth-year student volunteers; and BSN 2A–Group 2. Individual sponsors provided additional donations, while Mr. Castro and Mrs. Flordeliza Cosisi accommodated the participating group.

The outreach program documented direct assistance to 122 learners and parents through educational supplies, health education, donations, and recreational engagement. The active participation of the Gaswiling community and the contributions of partner institutions, volunteers, and sponsors demonstrated the value of coordinated community extension efforts. While further long-term outcomes, such as improvements in educational performance or health indicators, were not reported, the completed activities provided immediate support to beneficiaries and strengthened cooperation between BCU and its community partners.