Building Blocks of FAITH

The CORPS Movement has been instrumental not only in uplifting the moral and spiritual life of the Philippine National Police but also have been working hand-in-hand with several PNP units in establishing teamwork, strengthening camaraderie and honing leadership among its unit.

Boi Manuel who served as a spiritual adviser and as Chief Executive of the CORPS Movement Foundation developed FAITH blocks as development tool for police and professionals to further enhance their capability of having a proper perspective for work, adopting a healthy work ethics, working within the concept of team, harnessing the power of teamwork and mentoring.

The blocks has helped in developing insight within teams of the Aklan Provincial Police Station, Armlynk Internationals Leadership team and volunteers of the Bless Our Cops program of the CORPS Movement Foundation.

Last Month, Bro Boi. together with Jojo Dellosa and Dan Afuang conducted three FAITH blocks teambuilding session for officers, doctors, dentist and nurse of the Philippine National Police Health Service in a span of one month to build rapport and bonding within the Quezon City Police District- Health Service under PSUPT Jezebel Medina, the doctors of the PNP-General Hospital under PSSUPT Renee Balagot and the nurses of the PNP health Service under PSSUPT Loida Bustamante.

QCPD-HS: If We Hold on Together

Having a desire to unite her team as a cohesive unit in serving the sick and the wounded of QCPD, PSUPT Jez Medina started the FAITH blocks teambuilding at the Ciudad Christa Resort (9 Waves) in Montalban Rizal.

Being new to her team and having new members in the team as well, Col Medina wanted to have unity as well as a needed breather from their stressful routine. With her whole team intact, the group proceeded to Montalban with gusto and optimism.

After several hours of building and strategizing on the activities set before them, the change was apparent as they were all working within the concept of team and even appreciating each others strength and lifting each other in their weakness.

“In this event, we were able to discover one’s uniqueness and peculiarities. This activity brought as deeper friendship, personal growth and team dynamics. said Col. Medina.

 She added that it is all about cooperation which encourage teamwork and that it is imperative for any team to develop a climate of trust.

“Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, thinking together is unity and working together is success.” She summed.

PNP-GH: The Cure called FAITH

Next on line are the doctors of the PNP General Hospital under PSSUPT Renee Balagot. The training was almost impromptu as Col. Balagot initiated the activity as a “surprise” for the doctors and staff who have longed for something out of their usual routine.

All fifty one doctors from the different section of the hospital, although some came and went as they were on duty status. Nonetheless, after the event everyone had a new perspective of being a doctor and a police officer at the same time and everyone was more optimistic in the perspective of their jobs.

Bro. Boi challenged the doctors to dream bigger and not be bounded by their current assignment. He even challenged the doctors to be the Community Relations expert as they are first responders among all PNP personnel.

“We are thankful for the support of the CORPS Movement and also PSUPT Bernie Banac for this initiative.” Col. Balagot thankfully said.

PNP- HS Nursing Division

Finally, the FAITH blocks training engaged the Nursing Division of the PNP-HS under PSSUPT Loida Bustamante. The event was successfully handled by Jojo Dellosa and Dan Afuang who are the alternate trainers.

Forty nurses and midwives not only of the PNP-General Hospital but also of the nearby regional health service office attended the teambuilding session as they too were eager to build strong and united teams in their respective units.

“With this activity, we are more empowered and more united to achieve our division goals and for that we are thankful.” Col. Bustamante added.

The activity emphasized on mentoring and encouraging each other even in situations that are toxic and unbearable. The speakers also challenged their audience to have a perspective of Public servants in their field.