HAPAG SA BAHAY KUBO NI BULSU: “DAMAYAN PARA SA IYO AT SA KANILA”

Bulacan State University established its own version of a community pantry for all Bulakenyos. Dubbed Hapag sa Bahay Kubo ni BulSU, it mainly offers various kinds of vegetables rich in vitamins and minerals promoting a healthy lifestyle for all. The pantry opened its doors to the public on April 26, 2021. Initially, the pantry is a week-long activity but eventually, its operation has been extended for the purpose of making it a sustainable action.

At present, this endeavor has served a total of 3, 982 beneficiaries. 3, 344 or 83% of the total number of beneficiaries came from the LGUs while 619 or the remaining 17% came from the BulSU Community. Out of 51 Barangays in Malolos, hapag has already catered to 26 of them. This extension project gathered a total of P116, 180.00 in monetary donations from BulSU Community and other connections outside our Institution. Aside from cash, other commodities were also shared. These in-kind donations have an estimated amount of P318, 832.70.

Its operation was made possible through the efforts of the whole BulSU Community starting from its program proponent, our University President, Dr. Cecilia N. Gascon; the Vice President for Research Development and Extension, Engr. Erwin DR. Magsakay as the Assistant Program Proponent; Director for Extension Services Dr. Elizabeth A. Chua who act as the overall supervisor and organizer of the program; also through its assisting colleges, the College of Science and College of Business Administration under the supervision of their Deans, Dr. Thelma V. Pagtalunan and Dr. Emerlita S. Naguiat respectively as well as its cooperating colleges and campuses namely, The College of Industrial Technology; the College of Information and Communications Technology; the College of Nursing; the College of Engineering, the College of Social Science and Philosophy; the College of Hospitality and Tourism Management; the College of Architecture and Fine Arts; the College of Arts and Letters; the College of Criminal Justice Education; the College of Education; the College of Sports Exercise and Recreation; the BulSU Graduate School; BulSU Hagonoy Campus; BulSU Bustos Campus; BulSU Sarmiento Campus; and BulSU Meneses Campus under the supervision of their Deans correspondingly specifically, Dr. Warlito M. Galita; Dr. Keno C. Piad; Dr. Gina D. Panganiban; Dr. Ma. Magdalena V. Gatdula; Dean Sherwin M. Pariñas; Dr. Aimee Grace M. Madlangbayan; Ar. Godesil G. Lejarde; Dean Maria S. Bulaong; Atty. Joseph M. Inocencio; Dr. Emelita G. Laganao; Dean Resurreccion M. Marcelo; Dr. Felicidad A. Eleogo; Dr. Ciriaco M. Garcia; Dr. Lorelei DG. Consuelo; and Dr. Alberto J. Valenzuela. The team also includes Assistant Directors, Program Heads, and staff members under the Extension Services Office namely, Assistant Director for Extension Support Services Noemi F. Gatchalian, MAT, and Bernadette P. Yalong, JD who both facilitated and assisted through the whole event; Program Head for Alagang Bayani, Dr. Remigio R. Musca who is in charge of the promotion; the Program Head for Daloy ng Kalikasan, Ms. Debbie Ann S. Tuazon who helped in the repacking and donation; Program Heads for Sambalaran and Daupan, Ms. Ma. Antonina DC. Santiago and Mr. Fernando P. Dela Cruz who are both in-charged in repacking and donation; Head for Moog, Ms. Jennifer C. Iganacio for promotion; the following ESO Staff members namely, Ms. Nanette M. Caspe, for Documentation and Registration, and Mr. Allen Levin DC. Bautista who assisted in the repacking and donation as well as Ms. Krizzia Franz

V. Gonzales, staff under the Institute of Environmental Governance who’s in charge for the video and photo documentation together with Mr. Daniel A. Chua, project-based staff member under FROAST. And also the assistance of other Project-Based Staff Members under FROAST namely, Ms. Mialyn A. Cadiente and Ms. Rose Ann G. Buenaventura for Administrative/Financial Reports and for Documentation and Donation respectively. Moreover, to the hard work of other Bahay Kubo Pantry Committee members which includes the National Service Training Program faculty members under the supervision of Dr. Marvin R. Tullao; the BulSU Infirmary under Dr. Joselito Alday; the College/Campus Extension Service Unit (CESU) Heads; BulSU Non-Academic Personnel Association through its President, Ms. Melinda Navarro; and the BulSU Security Officers under their Executive Director, Col. Manuel B. Delgado.

Mutual aids were extended by the whole BulSU community – from the faculty members and non-academic personnel of Main and External Campuses. Other help was given by private companies, anonymous donors, and private individuals.

The pantry is a way to help the underprivileged to put decent and healthy food in their tables despite this time of crisis. It is also a symbol of “Bayanihan” because of sharing what we have no matter how small or big it is which is reflected in its theme, “Damayan para sa Iyo at sa Kanila.”

Hapag sa Bahay Kubo ni BulSU is also a collaboration with the Rotary Club of Malolos Republic through its President, Mr. Jonathan Gabinera; its members and organizer, CBA faculty Member, and CESU Head, Ms. Crystalyn R. Lumague.

Hapag sa Bahay Kubo ni BulSU Summary of Beneficiaries

Date	College/Office Involved	Total No. of     Beneficiari es	LGU Involved	Composition of       Beneficiaries	LGU	BulSU
April 26, 2021	CBA;CS;ESO; NSTP;Clinic	244	Various Barangays in Malolos and other nearby municipalities	Residents of Barangays and BulSU Community	170	74
April 27, 2021	CBA;CS;ESO; NSTP;clinic, CIT and CICT	280	Santisima Trinidad and Sumapang Matanda, City of Malolos, Bulacan	Residents of Barangays and BulSU Community	220	60
April 28, 2021	CBA;CS;ESO; NSTP;Clinic, CSER; CSSP;CON	380	Catmon and  San Gabriel, City of Malolos, Bulacan	Residents of Barangays and BulSU Community	260	120
April 29, 2021	CBA;CS;ESO; NSTP;Clinic;C AFA;NAPA	339	Sumapang Bata and     Pinagbakahan, City of Malolos, Bulacan	Residents of Barangays and BulSU Community	250	89
April 30, 2021	CBA;CS;ESO; NSTP;Clinic;C SSP;COE;CHT M	499	Brgy. Mojon, City of Malolos, Bulacan	Residents of Barangays and BulSU Community	372	127
May 5, 2021	CBA; CS; ESO; Meneses Campus; Clinic;	273	Brgy. Bulihan and Longos, City of Malolos, Bulacan	Residents of Barangays and BulSU Community	239	34
May 12, 2021	CBA;CS;ESO; Hagonoy Campus;Clinic ;	226	Brgy. San Agustin and Guinhawa, City of Malolos, Bulacan	Residents of Barangays and BulSU Community	186	40
May 19, 2021	CBA;CS;ESO; Sarmiento Campus;Clinic ;	249	Brgy. Liang and Caingin, City of Malolos, Bulacan	Residents of Barangays and BulSU Community	240	9
May 26, 2021	CBA;CS;ESO; Bustos Campus;Clinic ;	211	Brgy. San Vicente and Caniogan, City of Malolos, Bulacan	Residents of Barangays and BulSU Community	198	13
June 3, 2021	ESO, CBA, CS	100	Brgy. Sto. Nino, City of Malolos, Bulacan	Residents of Barangay	100	0
June 9, 2021	ESO, CBA, CS	178	Brgy. San Juan and Sto. Rosario, City of Malolos, Bulacan	Residents of Barangays and BulSU Community	170	8
June 16, 2021	ESO, CBA, CS	176	Brgy.  Mabolo and Cofradia, City of Malolos, Bulacan	Residents of Barangays and BulSU Community	143	33
June 23, 2021	ESO, CBA, CSER	165	Brgy. Canalate, City of Malolos, Bulacan	Residents of Barangays and BulSU Community	153	12
June 25, 2021	ESO, CBA, CIT, IEG, CS	120	Brgy. Pamarawan City of Malolos, Bulacan	Residents of Barangays	120	0
June 30, 2021	COE- CBA; CS; ESO-IEG	156	Brgy. Santiago, City of Malolos, Bulacan	Residents of Barangays	156	0
July 7, 2021	CHTM – CBA-CS-ESO – IEG	150	Brgy. Atlag, City of Malolos, Bulacan	Residents of Barangays	150	0
July 14, 2021	CON – CBA – CS – ESO – IEG	100	Brgy. Sto. Cristo, City of Malolos, Bulacan	Residents of Barangays and BulSU Community	94	6
July 21, 2021	CICT – CBA – CS – ESO – IEG	136	Brgy. Bagna, City of Malolos, Bulacan	Residents of Barangays and BulSU Community	123	13
Total:		3, 982	26 Barangays		3344	638