Lihuk Bulua

𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝, 𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲. ❤️

We are incredibly honored to announce that 𝗟𝗶𝗵𝘂𝗸 𝗕𝘂𝗹𝘂𝗮 has been recognized and awarded as one of the Outstanding Community Extension Projects under Socio-Economic Category in this year’s 25th National Service Training Program Commencement Exercises!

This journey wasn't just about finishing a syllabus; it was about making a tangible difference through reviving the art of Pottery Culture in Barangay Bulua.

Huge congratulations to our guiding lights:

🏆Student Leader of the Year: Mr. John Timothy Bernido — Thank you for leading with vision and grit.

🌟Student Volunteer of the Year: Ms. Daniela Jasmin Adriatico — Your hardwork is an inspiration to us all.

To the team, MLS 1E and the community we served: this award belongs to all of us.

Thank you, and God Bless us all.

We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the dedicated individuals who made the Lihuk Bulua project a reality. From the guidance of our mentors to the unwavering support of our local leaders, your contribution has been the cornerstone of this initiative.

Jeanette Noynay
John Timothy Bernido
Daniela Jasmin Adriatico
Barangay Bulua- Kap Legaspi
Jannine Aguillon Jannine ‘Janka’ Aguillon
𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐮𝐚 𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐲 & 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬
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‎𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆’𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲!🏺✨

𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗵𝘂𝗸 𝗕𝘂𝗹𝘂𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀! 🧡
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‎We are so proud to have a group of students who are dedicated to the progress of our barangay. Check the slides to see our donor list!
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‎📢 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐮𝐩, 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬: Your Return Service softcopies have been submitted and are being credited. Stay tuned for more updates!

𝘽𝙚𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙨𝙪𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙖 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙞𝙩!🌟
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‎We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the partners, sponsors, and individuals who poured their support into Lihuk Bulua. Your contributions—whether big or small, named or anonymous—have been the heartbeat of this project.
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‎Special thanks to:
Barangay Bulua- Kap Legaspi
SK BULUA Jannine ‘Janka’ Aguillon Jannine Aguillon
‎CDO City Scholarships Office
𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐮𝐚 𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐲 & 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬
‎Our dedicated individual sponsors
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‎Thank you for being part of this milestone!

That's a wrap for our Pottery Workshop Program, and we are still buzzing from the creativity that filled the room! From claymud to unique, handcrafted pieces. It’s been incredible watching our participants find their flow and embrace the culture of Pottery.

There’s something so grounding about slowing down and creating something with your own two hands. Huge shoutout to all our participants for their patience, laughter, and amazing talent! 🏺🙌

Check out the highlights from the wheel and the workbench!

Words by: Kurtney Bless Sanico
Photos by: Kurtney Bless Sanico, Earl Mackenzie Atlao, Kate Fajutagana, Daniela Jasmin Adriatico, and Jelian Gimo
Graphics by: John Timothy Bernido

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𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

Transportation, though often overlooked, plays a vital role in ensuring that every aspect of this program runs smoothly and efficiently. It allows volunteers to arrive prepared, materials to be delivered on time, and activities to unfold as intended.
More than logistics, it represents our commitment to organization, responsibility, and readiness—proving that even the smallest details contribute to the greater success of community service.🏺✨



Words | Earl Mackenzie Atlao
Photos | Daniela Jasmin Adriatico

𝐍𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫.
As we take a pause to share a meal, this moment becomes more than just a break from the program—it becomes a space where conversations flow freely, where laughter is shared, and where relationships are strengthened.

Through this simple act of gathering, we build a deeper sense of community—bridging gaps, fostering understanding, and reinforcing the idea that service is not only about what we give, but also about the connections we form along the way. We also would like to thank Hon. Al P. Legaspi Jr., The Barangay Bulua Captain, along with Hon. Jannine Aguillon, SK Chairperson, for this unwavering support.🏺✨



Words | Earl Mackenzie Atlao
Photos | Earl Mackenzie Atlao
Graphics | Kurtney Bless SanicO

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞, 𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧—𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩, 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

As we formally open this program, we are honored to hear the words of Mr. Michael G. Corre, Barangay Admin, whose message serves not only as a welcome, but as a reminder of the deeper purpose behind this initiative. His guidance emphasizes the importance of unity between students and the community—working hand in hand to create opportunities, share knowledge, and build meaningful connections.
In this moment, we are reminded that this program is not simply an event—it is a reflection of our shared responsibility to contribute, to serve, and to make a difference that extends beyond today.🏺✨

Photos | Kurtney Bless Sanico
Graphics | Kurtney Bless Sanico
Words | Earl Mackenzie Atlao