Boac, Marinduque, Philippines — In the spirit of the joyous Christmas season, Graduate Students from Marinduque State University’s (MarSU) Graduate School prepared and distributed gift packs to 19 Special Education (SPED) students at Marinduque National High School (MNHS). This annual gift-giving event is a cherished community outreach initiative led by Dr. Leodegario M. Jalos, Jr., together with his class in the Psycho-Philosophical Foundation in Education. Over the years, this modest tradition has benefited various groups, including pre-school learners, learners’ parents, selected senior citizens, and the Muslim community.

The symbolic turnover ceremony commenced with heartfelt remarks from Dr. Jalos and Grad School Dean, Dr. Julieta Q. Nabos, who both underscored the virtues of gift-giving, highlighting its mutual blessings for both the giver and the receiver. Representing MarSU President Prof. Diosdado P. Zulueta, Associate Prof. Marvin P. Plata, VP for Student Affairs and Services and Dean of the College of Allied Health Sciences, reaffirmed the university’s dedication to community service, guided by MarSU’s core values.

In a touching response, MNHS SPED Teacher Ms. Judith C. Tabil expressed her deepest gratitude on behalf of her 19 students for the unexpected but deeply appreciated gifts.

(RO Mandia/Communication Media Unit)

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