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Goducate Training Center in Iloilo is a regional winner in 2019 Search for Outstanding Volunteers

Camp Goducate Phils., Inc. (also known as Goducate Training Center Iloilo) has been named one of the regional winners in the 2019 Search for Outstanding Volunteers (SOV). The selection was made on Nov 22, 2019, during the 4th Quarter Meeting of the Regional Development Council (RDC), at The Venue, San Jose, Antique.

The Search for Outstanding Volunteers Regional Search Committee (SOV-RSC) is headed by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Region VI, together with the Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordination Agency (PNVSCA). The search is done every December by the PNVSCA, together with the National Volunteer Month Steering Committee and the SOV-RSCs, in line with the celebration of National Volunteer Month. It aims to promote volunteerism as a tool for development by virtue of Republic Act No. 9418 or the Volunteer Act of 2007.

Antique Governor and RDC-VI Chairperson Rhodora J. Cadiao, together with NEDA-VI Regional Director and RDC-VI Vice Chairperson, Ro-Ann A. Bacal, awarded plaques of recognition to Goducate, as well as to two other organizations and three individuals for their exemplary performance and achievements in empowering communities and promoting volunteerism as a way of life, thus contributing to nation-building.

Since 2012, Goducate Training Center Iloilo has trained and housed over 300 volunteers who now serve all over the Philippines and Asia. The proceeds of its 11.2 hectare resort located in Barangay Sto. Angel, San Miguel, Iloilo go to community-development projects in poor villages in the country. Thus, it has recently been dubbed “Resort with a Heart”.

True to its tagline “Go and Educate”, Goducate Training Center will continue its pursuit as a non-government organization in Iloilo that provides training and community-development programs and projects for the youth and various sectors to develop group after group of Asian leaders in the 21st century. In the coming years, it aims to help and empower people in all of the barangays (villages) of the Philippines.

Goducate representatives receiving the award
*Our guest writer is a community-development trainer.
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Goducate Workers Train to be Peace Ambassadors

Philippines as an archipelago is very diverse in terms of its culture, tradition, dialects, and religion. In order to understand and efficiently help the people in all of the country’s 42,036 barangays (villages), Goducate held a Peace Ambassadors Workshop for its staff, trainees, and community development trainers at the Goducate Training Center in Iloilo on August 18-19.

Address by the founder of The Blue Ribbon Global

The workshop was conducted by The Blue Ribbon Global. The Blue Ribbon is initiated by DL-2GO Global (M) Pte Ltd, a young social enterprise that is committed to support community building based on character values.

Understanding diversity through creative designs of traditional attire

40 participants were trained in peaceful values through engaging games, activities, and interactions. The workshop consisted of three progressive sessions that prepared participants to live peacefully in a diversified community and to lead peace projects. Equipped by the fresh and relevant knowledge gained from the workshop, participants left determined to be involved in nation building for the whole of the Philippines by organizing community activities that foster harmony and inclusivity.

An interactive session
*Our guest writer is Joanna De Leon, a 
community development worker
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Goducate Appreciates Barangay Health Workers in San Miguel, Philippines

A Barangay Health Workers Appreciation Day for the Municipality of San Miguel’s Rural Health Unit and the health workers of all the 24 barangays (villages) of the municipality was held on August 11, 2018, at Goducate Training Center, Iloilo. The theme of the event was “In Unity We Could Serve Better“.

Goducate’s Community Health Program is working towards strengthening its relationship with its partners and allies. Goducate is thankful for the steadfast partnership of the municipality in helping and empowering the people of San Miguel. This appreciation day was held to recognize the valuable efforts and sacrifices of barangay health workers all over the municipality to proactively combat malnutrition, hypertension, diabetes, and other health-related concerns.

Address by Dr Gimeno

60 participants headed by Dr. Mary Jane Gimeno, the rural health physician, enjoyed team-building activities and socializing with their fellow health workers through interactive discussions and fellowshipping over food. They also participated in a forum during which they discussed and shared with each other their best practices, common problems, and solutions.

Discussing challenges and solutions during forum

Everyone went home with not just full stomachs but also with joyful hearts knowing that all are supportive of each other in helping the municipality. They also received certificate of appreciation and a simple token.

Team-building activity
*Our guest writer is Joanna de Leon, a
Goducate community development worker.