The UP Sigma Beta Sorority Diliman recently participated in the Department of Education’s ARAL (Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning) Reading Program at Gulod Integrated School in Batangas City, reaffirming the sorority’s commitment to literacy promotion, youth empowerment, and community service.
The sorority’s resident sisters and alumnae were warmly welcomed by Principal Nilo Alo of Gulod Integrated School and Mr. Jun Caig, a Sangguniang Barangay member of Gulod Itaas, whose support was instrumental in the success of the event.
As part of the program, the UP Sigma Beta sisters conducted reading sessions for fifty ninth-grade students, aiming to nurture a love for reading and improve literacy skills. In addition, the sorority donated books to the school, further contributing to the students’ educational journey and helping foster a lasting culture of reading within the community.
The reading sessions were conducted and participated by resident ΣΒ sisters Eli Llaneta and Jannel Nabong as well as ΣΒ alumnae Joan Junca, Mae Bumanlag Del Rosario, Nitz Arias, and Noemie Cabaies.
The event happened through generous sponsorship of ΣΒ alumnae Sandra Belgica, Mae Bumanlag Del Rosario, Nitz Arias, Michelle Dane Dueñas, Vangie Aguirre, Malu Co, Joylynn Bautista, Rhona Agtay and Congresswoman Beverly Dimacuha of Batangas City.
This initiative reflects the UP Sigma Beta Sorority’s enduring dedication to meaningful engagement with local communities and to bridging educational gaps through volunteerism and collaboration.