𝗖𝗦𝗣𝗖 𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗧𝗦 𝗞𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲: 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥-𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗛𝗨𝗠𝗔𝗡 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗢𝗡 𝗣𝗦𝗬𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗚𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗔𝗜𝗗

Bringing together students from various higher education institutions across the Bicol Region, Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges (CSPC), through the United Student Association of Human Services and the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), hosted KALINGA 2026: An Inter-School Human Services Students Congress on Psychological First Aid, anchored on the theme “Care. Connect. Respond.”

The congress served as a platform for Human Services students from different schools across the region to strengthen their understanding of Psychological First Aid and recognize the importance of providing compassionate, timely, and appropriate support to individuals experiencing distress and crisis.

During the event, SUC President III Dr. Amado A. Oliva, Jr. delivered a message highlighting the significance of the initiative and expressing support for programs that develop socially responsive and compassionate future professionals.

Meanwhile, VPAA Dr. Jocelyn O. Jintalan delivered the welcome message, formally welcoming the participating schools, delegates, and guests to CSPC and emphasizing the value of collaboration and shared learning among Human Services students.

Also present during the event were CAS Dean Dr. Marlon S. Pontillas and Director of the Student Affairs and Services Office (SASO) Dr. Jay L. Luzon, who joined the CSPC community and participating delegates in this meaningful gathering.

Through KALINGA 2026, CSPC continues to foster awareness, collaboration, and a culture of care among future Human Services practitioners, reinforcing the importance of knowing how to care, connect, and respond when it matters most.