SLSU–MCC Extends Compassion Through Relief Drive for Fire-Hit Families in Iniguihan, Bato

Southern Leyte State University – Maasin City Campus (SLSU–MCC) strengthened its culture of service and community solidarity as the Supreme Student Council (SSC) spearheaded a relief distribution for families affected by the recent fire incident in Barangay Iniguihan, Bato, Leyte. The outreach was conducted on November 27, 2025.

The initiative began on campus, where SSC student leaders gathered donations from the SLSU–MCC community during the National Student’s Day Celebration held on November 19, 2025. Students, faculty, and staff came together in the spirit of bayanihan, contributing clothing, food packs, hygiene items, and other essentials for the fire victims. What started as a simple call for support quickly turned into a collective act of kindness, filling the campus with an atmosphere of empathy and volunteerism.

During the distribution, SSC officers personally delivered the relief goods to the affected households, offering not only material assistance but also words of comfort to the families who lost their homes. The gesture highlighted the council’s commitment to service beyond campus boundaries— empowering young people to engage in meaningful civic activities.

As SLSU–MCC continues to promote leadership rooted in empathy and service, the SSC’s outreach serves as a testament to what young civic actors can achieve. With the support of the university community, the relief operation became not only an extension of the Students Day celebration but also a meaningful example of what true student service looks like—responsive, compassionate, and united for the common good.

Through this initiative, SLSU–MCC reaffirms that education goes beyond the four corners of the classroom. It is lived through actions that uplift others, especially in moments when help matters most.