- Student Services
- OSAM Account Creation
- Financial Assistance▸
- Guidance Services▸
- Student Housing▸
- Student Organizations▸
- University Clearance
- About OVCSA
- What Is OVCSA?
- What Is OSAM?
- News
- OVCSA Vice Chancellor
- OVCSA Executive Committee
- OVCSA Offices/Units
- Contact Us
- Downloads
- SAGA Files▸
- OSG Brochures And Reports
- Academic Calendar
- Telephone Directory
- OVCSA Transaction Booklet
- OVCSA Accomplishment Report
- UPLB Student Handbook 2023
- Registered Organizations
- Apply For Registration
- Registration Guidelines
- UNO Form 1
- UNIK Form 1
- UNO-UNIK Guidelines
- Scholarships
- Iskolar ng Bayan Program
- SAGA Program
- SAGA/SUPSA Vacancies
- Student Learning Assistance System (SLAS)
- Tuition Loan/SLB Program
- Cash Loan Assistance Program (CLAP)
- UP Student Insurance Policy
- Dormitories
- Dorm Fees
- Residence Hall Agreement
- Dorm Application Guidelines
- Dorm Midyear Application Guidelines
- Transient Accommodation Guidelines
- SAGA Application Checklist
- SAGA Separation form
- SAGA Unit Application Form
- SAGA Change Unit Coordinator Form
- Data Privacy Consent Form
UPLB-ISR holds the first “KATIG” for international students
29 December 2023 | Kathleen Marie V. Paguio, Benzon D. Subijano |
In celebration of International Students’ Day, the UPLB International Student Relations (ISR) under the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs (OVCSA) held “KATIG—Supporting International Students’ Journey” last 18 November 2023.
“KATIG,” a direct Tagalog translation meaning support, and inspired by the Filipino term for boat outriggers, aims to create a supportive space for international students to connect and have fun amidst their busy academic schedules.
The ISR team curated a lineup of entertaining Palarong Pinoy or Filipino traditional games, starting with “Patintero” at the SU Amphitheater, “Ubusan Lahi” (a Filipino version of dodgeball), Tug of War, and Sack Race Relay at the Freedom Park, and a mind game “Pinoy Henyo” at the SU Molawin Hall. Adding a surprise twist, an extra game called “Hephep Hooray!”, a combination of physical and mental activity, which the international students played and enjoyed.
International students were organized into two teams – the Yellow team, creatively named “Kiiro” (Japanese for yellow), and the Green team, aptly named “Tapioca.” Each team had two UPLB student volunteers to guide them with the mechanics of the Filipino games.
Overall, the “Kiiro” team won the first-ever “KATIG” and received the main prize. Nonetheless, all players received gold coin chocolate medals which were awarded at the end of the program to emphasize that win or lose, they all deserve a piece of happiness.
The winning “Kiiro” team expressed the spirit of fellowship by sharing their prize with the “Tapioca” team.
As the program was about to end, the new Head of the UPLB ISR, Gonzalo “Bhojo” H. Amante, Jr., gave a short closing message of gratitude to the ISR team, the participants, and volunteers for the success of the event.
“KATIG” brought together UPLB students from various backgrounds for a day filled with fun, games, and mutual support. The event’s positive turnout indicates continuous implementation for the next international students’ day.