LPU-COSeL
Community Outreach and Service Learning is the extension arm of the Lyceum of the Philippines University-Manila.

COSeL Social Responsibility
Refers to the proactive engagement in promoting social transformation and community development through education, programs, and initiatives that foster social justice and peace.
Vision
LPU-COSeL envisions itself as a leading catalyst for social transformation in the Asia Pacific region promoting social justice and peace education in its programs participated in by empowered communities towards the attainment of a just and humane society.
Mission
To attain its vision, LPU-COSeL commits itself to the following mission statements:
- Ensures community participation at all levels of engagements agreed upon with its partners thereby empowering others and itself as catalysts for change and development;
- Capacitates its institutional infrastructure where its human and material resources are mobilized putting love of God and country in the forefront of all its endeavors with the community at large;
- Creates opportunities for community development by harnessing facilitative actions and neutralizing if not eliminating deterring factors in the attainment of its goals and objectives;
- Adopts an outcomes-based education paradigm where the various engagements carried above are not merely verbalized but are also actualized and reflected upon appropriately in various situations especially in the promotion of peace and justice;
- Acknowledges limitations but maximizes community potentials inherent among individual members and collective groups; and aligns itself with national development goals towards fulfillment of global quality standards.
COSeL Programs
Program TAYAN
Tanging Yaman Alagaan Natin
The program focuses on research initiatives that emphasize the stewardship, preservation, and sustainable development of precious resources—relating to environmental, cultural, or social assets that are vital to the nation.
Program LORNA
Life Opportunities for Renewal & National Advancements
The program is designed to facilitate social transformation through projects that provide “renewal” and contribute to “national advancements.” It emphasizes service, compassion, and the “Lycean spirit” of contributing to society beyond the classroom.
COSeL Events Spotlight
LPU Community Outreach and Service Learning’s ongoing news and events
LORNA Poetry Contest
- Inspire change, spark hope, and strengthen communities!
- Submit your work before May 15, 2026. (11:59PM)
- GSC Room 204C


Dugong Lycean, Alay sa Bayan
- Donate blood, save lives, and be a hero today!
- March 5 and 6, 2026. 8:00AM – 4:00 PM
- ARC Events Center
“Veritas et Fortitudo.”
“Pro Deo et Patria.”

José P. Laurel
3rd President of the Philippines, Founder of LPU
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