The Community Extension and Outreach Program–La Salette Pananagutan Center (CEOP-LSPC) of the University of La Salette, Inc. (ULS) welcomed officials of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC)–Santiago City Chapter on November 10, 2026, at the LSPC office for a partnership and coordination meeting aimed at strengthening volunteerism and humanitarian service initiatives within the University.
The meeting focused on enhancing institutional collaboration, clarifying protocols for campus-based Red Cross activities, and reorganizing the ULS Red Cross Youth (ULS-RCY) Unit. Participants also discussed organizational roles and responsibilities, coordination mechanisms, a volunteer code of conduct, and potential collaborative programs on youth leadership, health awareness, disaster preparedness, and humanitarian service.
Representing the Philippine Red Cross were Dessah Mae M. Manaois, CSR–Blood Services; Joanna Hazel M. Palada, RN, Bookkeeper; Jhun Pablo Durias, RN, Officer-in-Charge; Renren A. Basilio, CSR–Safety Services; and Gilbert C. Palma, RN, Chapter Service Representative.
Bernard Joseph L. Ariola, LPT, CHRA, Director of CEOP-LSPC; Dean Limuel Arjay Esteban, MA, CSAS, Director of Student Services and Affairs; Dominick Domingo, LPT, NSTP and SDG Coordinator; Romelli Andrea D. Danao, RMT, ULS RCY Moderator; and Student Volunteer Association members Edna Dulen, Precious Rovel Dela Cruz, and Christian Diola welcomed the delegation on behalf of the University.
The initiative also supports the University's partnership with the Philippine Red Cross in promoting Red Cross Youth Month, celebrated every October under the theme “Red Cross Youth in Action: Ready to LEAD, Ready to SERVE, Ready to RESPOND.” Through the collaboration, ULS seeks to encourage greater student participation in volunteerism, humanitarian action, and community resilience initiatives.
The partnership reflects the shared commitment of ULS and the Philippine Red Cross to developing responsible, compassionate, and service-oriented volunteers through programs that strengthen civic engagement, emergency preparedness, and community service.
Future initiatives are expected to expand beyond the Red Cross Youth Unit and involve student organizations, the National Service Training Program (NSTP), and employee development activities, further promoting a culture of volunteerism throughout the Salettinian community.
