Bataan Heroes College - Guidance and Counseling Office

Congratulations to the Psychology student interns from Bataan Peninsula State University Balanga Campus for successfully completing their internship at the Guidance and Counseling Office of Bataan Heroes College!

Throughout their internship, they actively assisted in the orientation of Junior High School and Senior High School students and supported various guidance office functions under the close supervision of the Guidance Associates. Your dedication, professionalism, and willingness to learn are truly commendable.

Wishing you continued success in your future endeavors!

Narito ang ilang hakbang upang maprotektahan ang sarili at mga mahal sa buhay laban sa anumang uri ng bullying sa paaralan.

Heads up, future Hero Nurses!

The qualifying exam and interview with the Dean is scheduled tomorrow, June 23, 2026. BSN Freshmen Applicants are advised to observe punctuality and follow the call time and prescribed attire.

Attention, vehicle owners!

In order to ensure that vehicles coming into the campus are duly registered with LTO and drivers are licensed, NO VEHICLE PASS NO ENTRY policy will once again be enforced in October.

Please follow this link to register your vehicle:
bit.ly/3JUGjWS

Heads up, ALL INCOMING FRESHMEN!

Please be advised of the enrollment guidelines for tomorrow onwards! Kindly read the instructions carefully to avoid any confusion regarding the enrollment process.

For any other concerns, please free to get in touch with us!

Happy Birthday, Dr. Fe Rosales Juarez 💖

Happy birthday to CU's Executive Vice President, Dr. Fe Rosales Juarez! ❤

Thank you for your exceptional leadership and for always supporting the CU community. May the coming year bring you excellent health, happiness, and continued success in all your endeavors.

Enjoy your special day, Dr. Fe! 🙏

Heads up, Heroes and Heroines!

Please be advised of the Enrollment for 1st Semester, A.Y. 2026-2027. Enrollment guidelines will be posted in the coming days.

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵’𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗛𝗖 – 𝗚𝗖𝗢 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵.

The stigma towards men’s mental health has withstand the test of time with the social, political, and cultural system that has built a patriarchal society. We must also acknowledge that 𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝗼 𝗰𝗿𝘆 and it is time to break the system that forces them to the toxic idea of manning up.

There are two types of stigmas that men experience: Social and self-stigma. 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗺𝗮 reflects beliefs and behaviors that are reinforced by common beliefs. “Real men don’t cry.” “Men cannot show any type of emotion because it shows weakness.” Those are some social stigmas that affect how men handle their feelings for fear of being labelled as soft. Meanwhile, 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗺𝗮 is the inner dialogue that says, "I don't deserve to feel better" or "I can get by alone" and holding on to these stigma's chips away at your mental health over time.

Tackling both stigmas is a hard but necessary challenge that men need to understand. However, it takes a collective effort from individuals, communities, and institutions. Nevertheless, we can focus on small actions, such as these:

1. Talk about mental health
Expressing your genuine concern for another man’s well-being should not be seen as shameful. Let them know that you're there to listen and support them.

2. Get in your feelings
Pay attention to how different situations or experiences make you feel and try to articulate those emotions.

3. Redefining what makes a Man
Before your gender, you are first and foremost a human with feelings. Your definition of masculinity can be anything that you want it to be to break toxic stereotypes.

4. Normalize help-seeking behavior
It is okay to seek help. It shows strength and courage when you prioritize your mental health.

By acknowledging the unique challenges faced by male-identifying individuals and promoting a culture that embraces emotional vulnerability, we can create a society where men feel empowered to prioritize their mental well-being.