Admission Ongoing!
Posted on May 1, 2025 at 4:09 p.m.
The 29th series of Makipamuhay was successfully conducted in three rural barangays of Mabitac, Laguna on April 4 to 6, 2025. A total of 117 volunteer college students, along with 19 personnel and alumni facilitators, participated in the three-day community immersion project. The participants were warmly welcomed and accommodated by the barangay officials and 58 host families, reflecting the strong community spirit of the town.
Makipamuhay is a flagship service-learning project of Colegio de San Juan de Letran Calamba, which has been transforming lives since its inception in 2000. The project is designed to increase social awareness, deliver relevant community services, and strengthen the faith of the immersionists.
The first day focused on building connections, allowing immersionists and host families to get acquainted and establish rapport. The second day was dedicated to hands-on community service and a solidarity activity that brought everyone together. Among the key services rendered were the installation of 25 solar-powered lights, hygiene seminar, community gardening, clean-up drive, and art workshop for children. These activities aimed to address immediate community needs while nurturing a sense of shared responsibility.
To conclude the immersion, a Eucharistic celebration was held on the third day in each of the three barangays. The Masses were presided over by the town’s parish priest, with two Dominican priests from the Convent of Saint Albert the Great in Calamba City concelebrating, deepening the spiritual experience for both participants and residents.
A project evaluation was conducted with 138 respondents, consisting of immersionist students, facilitators, and host families. The results showed a grand mean of 4.61, indicating a Very High Level of Success.
The success of the 29th Makipamuhay underscores Letran Calamba’s steadfast commitment to community engagement with the Municipality of Mabitac, Laguna and transformative education. The Colegio remains dedicated to fostering social responsibility and faith-driven service, with the aim of continuously reaching and uplifting more communities in the years to come.
