WEEKLY JOURNAL 11

 Name: Charlene Sarongon 

Host Training Establishment (HTE): Cultural Museum 

Week Number: 10

Dates Covered: November 3  - November 10

Submitted on: November 10, 2025


Concrete Experience 

The first week of November 2025 presented a significant test of professional commitment, involving two major events. November 5, 2025, my day began at 6:30 AM for an 8:00 AM start to prepare for some important Japanese visitors. We were tasked with curating and welcoming representatives from The Japan Foundation, Manila, including Consul General Hirotaka Ono, Director Ben Suzuki, Assistant Director Dr. Kanami Namiki, and Project Coordinator Ms. Issa Lopez. The primary purpose of their visit was the launch of the Japanese Film Festival 2025. But before the visitors head to the main event, they visit the University Museum.  Our team of interns Charlene, Wawie, Erica, along with museum staff Sir Jim Jay and our supervisor Dr. Alma Celesthia Aguja, executed the curation and welcoming.

November 6, 2025. The very next day, the museum curated a large educational tour for students from the College of Business and Administration of the University of Southeastern Philippines (USeP). Their goal was to deepen their understanding of the unique beauty and history of the Tri-People of the Soccsksargen region. Crucially, both Erica and I were unable to be physically present for their visit due to an unavoidable conflict with our required class schedules and mandatory academic meetings.


Reflective Observation 

The two days provided contrasting but equally valuable reflections on commitment and professionalism.

November 5, I felt an intense sense of professional pride and purpose. The successful curation achieved through meticulous, early-morning preparation and seamless teamwork affirmed the value of our dedication and effort. I keenly observed the profound impact that a well-executed curation has on international relations and cultural exchange. Seeing the delegation’s positive response makes us more proud of ourselves. 

November 6, despite our physical absence, the core value of teamwork remained strong. While I felt a sense of conflict or guilt about missing the USeP tour, Erica and I actively engaged with the museum staff. We stayed in constant communication, asking for real-time updates and necessary follow-up tasks. This experience highlighted that our responsibility as interns transcends simple physical presence; dedication is also demonstrated through proactive communication and remote support during unavoidable conflicts.


Abstract Conceptualization 

High-stakes international collaboration, like the Japan Foundation visit, demands an absolute commitment to flawless execution and strategic, preemptive preparation. The necessity of mobilizing the team and starting work well before the official opening (8:00 AM start) demonstrates high  dedication and being responsible interns. 

The USeP visit taught me that true professional responsibility is independent of physical location. The success of the tour, despite our absence, was secured by our team's willingness to check in, offer support, and maintain lines of communication. This reinforces the need for effective conflict resolution strategies where academic duties meet professional commitments, ensuring that both responsibilities are met without compromising the museum's mission or the visitor experience.


Active Experimentation

Whenever an unavoidable academic conflict arises, both physical and non physical interaction are very important, ensuring that the team maintains communication and has immediate access to each other's support turning an unavoidable conflict into a demonstration of structured, reliable teamwork and good communication. Also, proper permission and communication with each other regarding conflict in class schedule is very important, to maintain the harmony, connection and unity with one another. 


DOCUMENTATION

Japanese visitors





College of Business and Administration of the University of Southeastern Philippines (USeP)




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