Lasallian Mission in Action for Pearl S. Buck Foundation

A group of RVRCOB students completed the “Taya-Kilos” or Commitment-Action phase of their Service-Learning (SL) engagement last August 2. 

They engaged 50 participants from their partner community Pearl S. Buck Foundation Philippines (PSBFP) in Olongapo, Zambales.

Faculty member Angelique Blasa-Cheng guided the students as they conducted these projects for Corporate Social Responsibility and Governance, a foundational and SL course designed to equip students in planning and implementing socially responsible, business-oriented, and SDG-responsive projects. 

The first activity, “Project EVE: Empower, Value, Earth,” was aimed at empowering teenagers and parents by providing workshops on LinkedIn, fostering entrepreneurial skills, and promoting environmental awareness through a hands-on planting activity. Project EVE supports SDG 4, 8, and 13.

The second, “Project Sinag,” focused on holistic education for PSBFP students. The group facilitated vision board creation to encourage goal setting, conducted environmental workshops emphasizing waste segregation, recycling, and water conservation, and delivered practical business lessons on budgeting, pricing, and marketing for small enterprises. Project Sinag is aligned with SDG 4, 8, and 12.  

Through partnerships with non-government organizations and community-based organizations, students gain hands-on experience applying their knowledge to real-world challenges and driving positive change within communities.