Junior Social Workers' Association of the Philippines - ESSU Main Chapter

04/05/2026

𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 | In line with the celebration of Pasidungog 2026, the BSSW faculty honored its 4th year graduating students with a surprise performance held on the ICTC, Thursday, April 29.

02/05/2026

𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘀 𝗢𝗳𝗳, 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗢𝗻

Pasidungog 2026 shines as a proud send-off filled with gratitude and pride, honoring our fourth-year Social Work seniors on April 29, 2026. The event stands as a tribute to the journeys completed, friendships created, and futures waiting to be bred.

Batch Enabler, the profession awaits you.

27/04/2026

𝗝𝗦𝗪𝗔𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘆 𝗪𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘀 𝗨𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀

JSWAPaglipay 2026, held on March 3 and April 8, brought together meaningful activities that strengthened knowledge, creativity, and camaraderie. The seminar on protection policies for women and children set the foundation for advocacy and awareness, followed by the Quiz Bee that tested knowledge and teamwork. Creativity shone through the poster making and chant making activities, while JSWAP Got Talent showcased diverse skills and artistry. Concluding the series of activities, the team building games stood out as a joyful reminder of collaboration and resilience, followed by the awarding and closing of the event.

Step back into JSWAPaglipay 2026 with these frames and stills.

Photos taken by | Justin Daiz

18/04/2026

Anong linyahan ang di mo makakalimutan mula kay ma'am Thelma?😊😍

Today, we celebrate not just your special day, but also the passion, wisdom, and dedication you continuously share with us. Your guidance has shaped our understanding of service, compassion, and social justice, inspiring us to become agents of change in our own communities.

Thank you for being a mentor, a role model, and a source of motivation to all of us. May your birthday be filled with joy, appreciation, and the same kindness you generously give to others every day.

Wishing you good health, happiness, and many more years of empowering future social workers. 💙

Happy Birthday, Ma'am Thelma! 🎂🎂🎈

02/04/2026

🎉Congratulations to our former JSWAPtionista who served as guest speaker during the 9th graduation ceremony of Maydolong National High School.

📸Edlyn Caporte Garayan

28/03/2026

𝐉𝐒𝐖𝐀𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐲 ’𝟐𝟔 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐮𝐭—𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝!🟩🟡

WHAT'S UP EVERYONE! We are proud to launch the DP Blast for the different teams of 𝐉𝐒𝐖𝐀𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: 𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐔 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬! 🙌❤️‍🔥 This year’s celebration, guided by the theme 𝐂𝐨-𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲” will take place on 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟑𝟎–𝟑𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 at 𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐔 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬, 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐫. ✨✔️

Joining the DP Blast is simple—just follow the step-by-step process and you’re all set! 💥🪴 Choose your best photo, apply your team’s frame using the provided link, and share it as we come together for one meaningful goal. 🌞

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Caption to Use (for all teams):

𝐈𝐓’𝐒 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋—𝐒𝐎𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐇 𝐈𝐒 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄!! 💖✨☝️

𝐉𝐒𝐖𝐀𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔!🏛️❤️‍🔥

Hi! I’m (Name) from Batch (Your Batch Name), Team (Team Name / SWD Faculty / JSWAP-ESSU Officers) 🥳💕, and I’m beyond excited to celebrate this special event with my fellow ESSU social work students. We are finally stepping out of our classrooms and into a realm of excitement! 😍💥❤️

Calling the attention of all members of the Junior Social Workers Association of the Philippines – ESSU Chapter.❣️🎉 Let’s give it our all and stand out as we express our passion, creativity, and compassion.

Together, as one united batch community, we’ll make this celebration unforgettable and full of purpose! 😀🌟

Layout | Biejay Oculam
Caption | Dan Lazarda





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𝐃𝐏 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩:

Team Dignity Link: https://twb.nz/jswapaglipay2

Team Social Justice Link:
https://twb.nz/jswapaglipay3

Team Service Link:
https://twb.nz/jswapaglipay4

Team Competence Link:
https://twb.nz/jswapaglipay5

Team Integrity Link:
https://twb.nz/jswapaglipay6

Team Faculty/Officers Link:
https://twb.nz/jswapaglipay7

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𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫’𝐬 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜! 😇🎉👋

28/03/2026

𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐲 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐦𝐠𝐚 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐧—𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐔𝐝𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐤𝐚𝐝𝐚 𝐧𝐚! 💛💚

March shines as a time to look back and honor the achievements of our department and everyone who has been part of its journey.❤️‍🔥

As we mark Social Work Month, the unity of faculty and students brings us together to proudly present 𝐉𝐒𝐖𝐀𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: 𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐔 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 ❣️😀. This year's celebration highlights the theme “𝐂𝐨-𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲,”emphasizing connection, collaboration, and lasting impact across generations 🎉🌞👋.

Alongside this celebration, we are excited to introduce the official teams for this year! 🎊 Please check your assigned group through your class list and coordinate with your teammates as we prepare for an energetic and fun-filled event 🥳💖

𝐉𝐒𝐖𝐀𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬

Team Service- Green
Team Competence- Orange
Team Integrity- Red
Team Social Justice- Blue
Team Dignity- Yellow

Be part of the excitement as we celebrate on 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟑𝟎–𝟑𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, at 𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐔 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬, 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐫 🎉😁. Let’s come together, enjoy every moment, and make this Social Work Month truly unforgettable!✔️

14/02/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day❤️❤️

07/02/2026

𝗔 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗔𝗣 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

“I disagree and cannot accept the statement that ETEEAP ‘enables social workers to work toward earning a college degree through the ETEEAP Program.’

Under R.A. 4373, one becomes a Social Worker only after earning a BSSW degree and passing the Licensure Examinations for Social Workers.

Unless the provisions of ETEEAP have been changed, what it provides is for training courses and work experiences in social work/social welfare agencies to be assessed and given appropriate equivalency to social work subjects for persons wanting to become Social Workers. It does not mean that certificates of attendance in trainings, seminars, etc., and paid or volunteer work in social work/social welfare agencies will be given equivalency to a BSSW degree — as what happened in the case of Zaldy Abainza, when he was awarded a BSSW degree in the early 1960s without actually attending classes (we had PRC Administrative hearings on the case; I have all the records on it).

I wish there would be public hearings and consultations on this matter. You may quote my statement here. I also wish I could share my experience on how ETEEAP in the past was misused, so all professional courses can be properly guided.”

—𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗺𝗮 𝗟𝗲𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘇𝗮
Former Chairperson and Professor of Social Work, University of the Philippines (37 years), Former Chairperson PRC Regulatory Board for Social Work

𝗔 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗔𝗣 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

“I disagree and cannot accept the statement that ETEEAP ‘enables social workers to work toward earning a college degree through the ETEEAP Program.’

Under R.A. 4373, one becomes a Social Worker only after earning a BSSW degree and passing the Licensure Examinations for Social Workers.

Unless the provisions of ETEEAP have been changed, what it provides is for training courses and work experiences in social work/social welfare agencies to be assessed and given appropriate equivalency to social work subjects for persons wanting to become Social Workers. It does not mean that certificates of attendance in trainings, seminars, etc., and paid or volunteer work in social work/social welfare agencies will be given equivalency to a BSSW degree — as what happened in the case of Zaldy Abainza, when he was awarded a BSSW degree in the early 2000s without actually attending classes (we had PRC Administrative hearings on the case; I have all the records on it).

I wish there would be public hearings and consultations on this matter. You may quote my statement here. I also wish I could share my experience on how ETEEAP in the past was misused, so all professional courses can be properly guided.”

—𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗺𝗮 𝗟𝗲𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘇𝗮
Former Chairperson and Professor of Social Work, University of the Philippines (37 years), Former Chairperson PRC Regulatory Board for Social Work

Note: The statement above was personally made by Ma’am and is shared here with her full knowledge, permission, and consent for posting.

29/12/2025

Happy birthday, Ma’am. Thank you for the discipline, structure, and clarity you bring into our learning. You challenge us to rise to the standards of our profession and to carry ourselves with purpose. We appreciate the strength and dedication you show every day. Wishing you continued success and a well-deserved celebration. 🎉

11/12/2025

Happy birthday, Sir! We are deeply grateful for your passion, guidance, and unwavering dedication to shaping future social workers. You teach not only with knowledge but with sincerity and purpose. May this day bring you the happiness and appreciation you truly deserve. 🎂


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