09/09/2026
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Under the leadership of our Schools Division Superintendent, Christopher R. Diaz, CESO V, the School Governance and Operations Division (SGOD), through the collaborative efforts of the School Health and Nutrition Section (SHNS) and Youth Formation Section (YFS), successfully spearheaded the 2026 Division Training on Peer Health Navigation on Mental Health Awareness & Adolescent Health Issues held on September 2-7, 2026 at the Event Center of St. Vincent College of Cabuyao.
The activity brought together the Presidents of the Supreme Secondary Learner Government (SSLG) and Barkada Kontra Droga (BKD), together with their advisers, from secondary schools across the Division of Cabuyao.
The training provided our youth leaders with essential knowledge and practical skills on mental health awareness, adolescent health, peer counseling and support, crisis response, referral mechanisms, digital well-being, gender sensitivity, and HIV awarenessโpreparing them to become responsible and compassionate Peer Health Navigators in their respective schools.
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A highlight of the training was the Simulation Activity, where learner leaders role-played possible school-based scenarios. Through these realistic situations, participants practiced how to listen with empathy, respond appropriately, provide initial peer support, recognize warning signs, and connect fellow learners to proper professional help and referral services.
The sessions were made meaningful through the guidance of our distinguished speakers and facilitators, who are experts and practitioners in various fields of mental health, counseling, school governance, gender sensitivity and awareness, adolescent health, and HIV counseling: Gilbert C. Bagsic,PhD, Ms. Josiel Joulie L. Punongbayan, Ms. Mary Grace L. Umali,RPsy Ms. Melanie M. Langue,RN Ms. Noralle G. Collado,RPsy, Ms. Cel Casas Gonzales, Ms. Loreta P. Regio, Mr. Adrian Florie B. Sanchez,RPsy, Ms. Joni Mitchel D. Mallari,RPsy, Ms. Rjhay M. Reyes, and Mr. Luigi Josnar B. Caparas, RN.
Our heartfelt appreciation goes to St. Vincent College of Cabuyao (SVCC) for graciously hosting the activity. We are deeply grateful for their generosity, warm hospitality, and valuable support in making this meaningful learning experience possible. Because leadership is not only about leadingโit is also about listening, caring, supporting, and being there for others.
Together, let us continue building inclusive, caring, mentally healthy, and supportive schools where every learner feels heard, respected, and safe. ๐ฑ
