NOHS Peer Facilitators' Club

🎶🎉 Haaappy birthdaaay to youuu~ 🎵🥳🎂✨

“Daw may isa nga may birthday subong ah!”
My BIRTHDAY yan subong❓Oo eh❗Kay sino? 🤓

To our dearest member, friend, and family — a true 💎 in the Peer Facilitators!

🎉🎂💖 HAAAPPYYY BIIIRTHDAAAYYY!!! 🥳🎈🎊💥

Your humor can brighten even the saddest hearts, and your kindness and strength continue to inspire us all! Happy-Peerist Birthday, Cara! 🌸 May you continue to live with joy and peace amidst every storm you face — because no challenge is ever bigger than you! 💪💖🎂
🎉🎂💎 HAAAPPYYYY–PEEEERIIIST BIIIRTHDAAAYYY!!! 🥳🎊💥💫

Caption| Derek Delotina
Layout| Queenie Launte

🌿 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝒎 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡! 🌿

NOHSians came together for a meaningful and empowering Mental Health Symposium with the theme “𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒕𝒉: 𝑬𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑺𝒆𝒍𝒇-𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝑻𝒐𝒐𝒍𝒔 ” Spearheaded by Barkada Kontra Droga (BaKod) in collaboration with our Peer Facilitators and the Guidance Department, the event created a safe space for students to reflect, recharge, and rise above stress.

The highlight of the day was an eye-opening talk by Sir Bryan Lois Villanueva, a Registered Psychometrician and mental health advocate. He shared powerful insights about the roots of depression and anxiety, the importance of support systems, and the three pillars of mental well-being: good sleep, a healthy diet, and regular physical activity.

Sir Villanueva reminded everyone that it’s okay not to be okay, and that healing starts with honest conversations and self-care. With the guidance of RA 11036, we were reminded that mental health is a right, not a privilege.

Huge thanks to everyone who made this event possible. As we move forward, may we continue to break the stigma, build supportive relationships, and remind ourselves and others that we are resilient, capable, and worthy of peace.

𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 I 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐉𝐚𝐤𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐦
𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 I 𝐙𝐚𝐢𝐣𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐬, 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐮𝐦𝐢 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐚𝐧

𝘾𝙐𝙏 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝘾𝘼𝙆𝙀 🍰... 𝙄𝙏'𝙎 𝘾𝙃𝘼'𝙎 𝘿𝘼𝙔！🥳🎉
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‎Happiest belated birthday to our dear 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬! May your day be filled with immense 𝘫𝘰𝘺, overflowing 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦, and all the 𝘳𝘰𝘺𝘢𝘭 𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 you so richly deserve. We, your 𝐏𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬' 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲, wish you many more birthdays, each celebrated with as much enthusiasm and warmth as this one. May this year bring you countless blessings, unforgettable moments, and all the success you strive for. 𝑮𝒐𝒅 𝒃𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒂𝒃𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒍𝒚!🙏🎂

Negros Occidental High School's Guidance Department, in partnership with Barkada Kontra Droga (BaKoD) and Peer Facilitators, officially launched the Career Guidance and Mental Health Awareness Month with the national theme, "Thriving Forward: Empowering Purposeful Careers, Grow with Intention. Thrive with Purpose.” This theme underscores the importance of aligning career goals with personal well-being, encouraging students to pursue not only success but also a life of balance, meaning, and mental wellness.

Through engaging performances and purposeful activities, students are inspired to reflect deeply on their individual paths and make intentional choices for their future. The celebration serves as a reminder that thriving means more than achievement — it means growing with clarity, choosing with purpose, and nurturing one’s mental health every step of the way.

Grow with Intention. Thrive with Purpose.

𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 I 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐉𝐚𝐤𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐦

𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 I 𝐙𝐚𝐢𝐣𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐤 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐚, 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐮𝐦𝐢 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐚𝐧

𝐋𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭 I 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐮𝐦𝐢 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐚𝐧

In honor of 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙧 𝙂𝙪𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙈𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙝, let's recognize the delicate balance between our professional aspirations and mental well-being. Let's support one another in pursuing excellence—while nurturing our minds and hearts. Let's prioritize self-care, practice compassion, and celebrate each other's wins – no matter how big or small. True success lies not just in achievement, but in the growth, resilience, and wisdom we cultivate along the way. ✨🙌🏻

𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 I 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐚 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚
𝐋𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭 I 𝐊𝐲𝐥𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐨

This October, Peer Facilitators' club and Bakod is celebrating Career Guidance and Mental Health Awareness Month. This year's theme is all about moving forward with purpose. It encourages us to build careers that are not just successful, but also meaningful and fulfilling for us.

The messages "Grow With Intentions" and "Thrive With Purpose" guide us. This means we should make smart choices about our future and find a career that makes us happy. Let's use this time to plan for a bright and purposeful future.

𝑪𝒂𝒑𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 ✍️| 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐮𝐦𝐢 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐚𝐧

🌿 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡🌿

This Indigenous Peoples Month, we honor the rich heritage, vibrant traditions, and enduring wisdom of Indigenous communities. Their deep connection to the land, culture, and spirit continues to shape our nation’s identity and remind us of the beauty in diversity and unity.

Let this month be a time of learning, respect, and solidarity. May we listen to their stories, recognize their struggles, and stand with them in preserving their rights, culture, and ancestral lands — so that the voices of our Indigenous brothers and sisters continue to be heard and celebrated for generations to come. ✨

𝑪𝒂𝒑𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 ✍️| 𝑱𝒖𝒍𝒊𝒂𝒏 𝑱𝒂𝒌𝒐𝒔𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒎
𝑳𝒂𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒕 🌟| 𝑱𝒖𝒍𝒊𝒂𝒏 𝑱𝒂𝒌𝒐𝒔𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒎

What time is it? Is it the time for a PEER-fect birthday for Jesse?

To one of the coolest peers we know, we're sending you the best birthday vibes! 😉 Your energy and enthusiasm light up our club every time you're here, and we can't imagine the dance floor without you. We hope your special day is filled with joy, laughter, and maybe even a few surprise spins from your favorite peers. 🎶

Ready for your next step? 💜

We're so excited to meet you and learn more about you!
This is a friendly reminder that your interview is scheduled for this Friday, August 22nd, at 12:10 PM.

We'll see you in the Guidance Office as your PEERS. Take a deep breath, you've got this! 👍

Learning what we are—observing how our peers engaged in their first ever capacity building, led by the esteemed Head of Guidance Office, Ma'am Saban, alongside the club's dedicated advisor, Ma'am Isagan—it's a moment of profound growth and discovery. Peer facilitators, trained to guide peers through discussions and learning, play a vital role here, acting as bridges to foster understanding. 📚✨
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‎However, inequalities can arise. Some facilitators may receive more comprehensive training, creating disparities in managing conversations. Social dynamics and biases can also surface, where certain voices are favored, skewing representation. This event underscores the importance of mentorship and peer support while highlighting the need for equitable training and awareness. 💪🏻🌟
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‎The guidance and wisdom imparted by Ma'am Saban and Ma'am Isagan have laid a strong foundation addressing inequalities requires a multi-faceted approach, ensuring equitable access to training and fostering self-awareness to mitigate biases. This capacity building event has not only equipped us with new skills but also strengthened bonds, creating a sense of unity and purpose. 🙌🏻👫
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‎As we move forward, we carry the lessons learned and connections made, guided by growth, collaboration, and service. By acknowledging and dismantling barriers, we create a more inclusive peer facilitation environment, applying our capabilities to contribute meaningfully to our community. 🌈💫

We warmly welcome the new members and officers of the Peer Facilitators Club!

As we embark on this journey together, our commitment remains steadfast in fostering an environment of support, understanding, and compassion.

In a world where mental health challenges are becoming increasingly common, our role as peer facilitators is more important than ever.

We stand to listen without judgment, to uplift the spirit of one another, and to create a safe, welcoming space where everyone feels heard and valued.

Once again, we are here to welcome the new faces of the peer facilitators' club!



Caption I Hirumi D. Roldan
Layout I Hirumi D. Roldan