Written by: Pia P. Castillo In recognition of the dedicated service of Filipino volunteers, the month of December was declared as the National Volunteer Month (NVM) under Presidential Proclamation No. 55, series of 1998. To mark the start of a nationwide celebration under the theme “Igniting Volunteer-Led Innovation for Future Growth and Social Transformation: Bolunterismo Tungo sa Bagong Pilipinas,” continue reading : National Volunteer Month Kicks Off in Cagayan de Oro, the City of Golden Friendship

Written by: Arianne P. Jardio On December 27, 2024, the National Volunteer Month (NVM) celebration ended with a meaningful Online Partnership Appreciation Ceremony. The event brought together hundreds of participants who joined via Zoom and Facebook Live to recognize and honor the vital partnerships that have driven the success of various volunteer-led initiatives throughout the continue reading : Online Partnership Ceremony Closes National Volunteer Month Celebration Via Online Platform

Written by: Alyssa Marie Villa International Volunteer Day (IVD), established by the United Nations in 1985, is celebrated worldwide every December 5 to honor the transformative contributions of volunteers in promoting peace, development, and community resilience. This global observance highlights the collective power of voluntary action in addressing pressing challenges and advancing the Sustainable Development continue reading : IVD Celebrations held Nationwide

Written by: Anthony K. Bagano Jr. The Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency (PNVSCA) honored the remarkable contributions of individuals, organizations, and media practitioners at the 2024 Search for Outstanding Volunteers (SOV) and Bayanihan Media Awards (BMA) ceremony, held on December 12, 2024, at the Metropolitan Theater in Manila. Established in 2021, the SOV is continue reading : Celebrating Excellence in Volunteerism: PNVSCA Hosts the Search for Outstanding Volunteers and Bayanihan Media Awards Awarding Ceremony

Written by: Pia P. Castillo On Monday, November 18th, a distinguished delegation from Cambodia, led by His Excellency Chek Lim, Deputy Director General of the General Department of Youth at the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports (MoEYS), visited the Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency (PNVSCA). This visit was part of a mission focused continue reading : Cambodians Benchmark on Volunteer Practices in the Philippines

Written by: Lynne Velacruz The Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency (PNVSCA) and Caraga State University (CarSU) have formalized their commitment to mainstreaming volunteerism in the academe through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed as part of the culmination of CSU’s 1st Regional Climate Change Action and Innovation Forum on 29 October 2024 at the continue reading : PNVSCA and CSU Partnership “Signing of the 1st Memorandum of Agreement to Mainstream Volunteerism in Caraga’s Academe!”

Written by: Claire S. Pantoja Leaders, educators, civil society representatives, and community advocates convened recently at the 2nd National Volunteerism Focal Persons (VFPs) Convention, organized by the Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency (PNVSCA). This gathering brought together representatives across sectors to explore and strengthen volunteerism as a tool for addressing national challenges and fostering continue reading : Collaborative Efforts in Volunteerism Take Center Stage atthe 2nd National Volunteerism Focal Persons Convention

Written by: Maribel F. Larracochea On Wednesday, October 9, 2024, the Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency (PNVSCA), represented by Executive Director Mr. Donald James D. Gawe, CESO III, and the City Government of Muntinlupa, represented by Hon. Mayor Ruffy B. Biazon, unveiled the Volunteerism Local Learning Hub (VLLH) marker in the presence of city continue reading : PNVSCA declares Muntinlupa City as the First Volunteerism Local Learning Hub in the Country

Written by: Raymart V. Maruquez In pursuit of their common vision to promote volunteerism as a tool for nation building, the Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency (PNVSCA) and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) conducted on-site monitoring and stakeholder engagement activities in Davao region from September 10 to 12, 2024. No less than the continue reading : KOICA Boosts PNVSCA’s Efforts to Institutionalize Volunteerism as a Strategy of Development