National Volunteer Month (NVM)

Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 55 issued on December 5, 1998 mandating the celebration of National Volunteer Month (NVM) in December of each year, the Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency (PNVSCA) as attached agency of the National Economic and Development (NEDA) spearheads the celebration of the NVM. The celebration aims to:

1. build a nationwide awareness and appreciation of volunteerism and the role it plays in the social, economic and political development of the country;
2. create the environment for bolstering voluntary action in development; and
3. recognize the noble acts of volunteerism by individuals, families, institutions and communities as vital partners in economic and community development.
   

As part of the celebration, the PNVSCA will hold the Search for Outstanding Volunteers (SOV) to highlight and recognize the exemplary performance and dedication to service of Filipino volunteers in building strong communities across the country through volunteerism. The search is open to all individuals of Filipino citizenship and Filipino volunteer organizations or local chapter organizations of foreign volunteer organizations that currently provide volunteer assistance in the Philippines.

For more information, contact Mr. Cayetano W. Paderanga, Jr., Secretary of Socio-Economic Planning and Chair, NVM Steering Committee, PNVSCA, NEDA at telephone no.: (02) 381-0559, telefax nos.: (02) 434-7139; (02) 927-6847 or visit this Office at the 2F NEDA Complex, EDSA Diliman, Quezon City or send a message through e-mail addresses: ppis@pnvsca.gov.ph; ppis.pnvsca@yahoo.com or visit website addresses at http:www.neda.gov.ph; www.pnvsca.gov.ph. - https://www.affordablecebu.com/