03/08/2026
๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฎ ๐๐ข๐ฆ๐ง ๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ต๐ผ๐น๐ฎ๐ฟ ๐ฉต๐ค
๐๐ฉ๐ข๐ต ๐ฅ๐ฐ๐ฆ๐ด ๐ช๐ต ๐ต๐ณ๐ถ๐ญ๐บ ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ข๐ฏ ๐ต๐ฐ ๐ด๐ฆ๐ณ๐ท๐ฆ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐ฏ๐ข๐ต๐ช๐ฐ๐ฏ?
While DOST scholars are widely recognized for their rigorous academic endeavors, true nation-building requires more than just technical expertise. It demands a growth mindset and a commitment to learning, ensuring that their future contributions are deeply rooted in empathy and a genuine understanding of the communities they aim to uplift.
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๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ป๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐: ๐ช๐จ๐ป๐จ๐ณ๐๐บ๐ป, the attendees explored their profound realizations on the core values of ๐๐ฌ๐ฐ (Professional Excellence), ๐๐ข๐ฑ๐ธ๐ข (Social Responsibility), and ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ช๐ฌ๐ช๐ต๐ถ๐ฏ๐จ๐ฐ ๐ด๐ข ๐๐ข๐ฑ๐ธ๐ข (Servant Leadership).
Joseph Neil U. Cajote, a BS Environmental Science student from BISU Bilar, recognizes that while leadership is a challenging path, it is absolutely necessary for driving meaningful change. He plans to embrace this responsibility to create a positive impact on both his own life and his community.
For Angel Lou A. Butlig, a BS Math student from BISU Main Campus, she commits to combining personal competence with public service. She plans to continuously strive for self-improvement so she can effectively support those in need and help guide her community toward a better future.
While for Maeve Angela G. Sarahina, a BS Biology student from Holy Name University, she centers her approach on proactive initiative. She vows to extend her service beyond her immediate family to the wider Filipino community, acting with consistent humility, kindness, and patience in all areas of her life.
On the other hand, Dara Jane Pintac, a BS Psychology student from BISU Main Campus, aims to redefine leadership through active listening and empathy. She plans to look at the bigger picture, prioritizing the collective needs of her community over her own desires and always providing a willing ear to her peers.
Lastly, John Glenie Vee R. Bonhayag, a BS Mechanical Engineering student from BISU Main Campus, resolves to lead by example. He plans to embody the true essence of leadership by ensuring his actions are constantly guided by strong moral virtues and a genuine commitment to serve.
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While each scholar highlights a different aspect of leadership, they all share a common goal: ๐จ๐๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ฌ๐๐ฎ ๐๐ง๐ค๐ข ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐จ๐ค๐ฃ๐๐ก ๐๐ข๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐ฉ๐ง๐ช๐ก๐ฎ ๐จ๐๐ง๐ซ๐ ๐ค๐ฉ๐๐๐ง๐จ. Joseph focuses on the courage to lead, Angel values building competence, Maeve prioritizes taking the initiative, Dara highlights the power of listening, and John emphasizes moral virtue.
Although their focuses differ, these distinct qualities complement one another perfectly. When combined, they form a complete and powerful approach to nation-building. The courage to step forward, paired with the skills to act, the empathy to listen, the drive to take initiative, and the guidance of strong morals, will ensure their plans will work effectively to uplift the nation as one united force.
