11/08/2026
HTC-CWTS: SUCCESSFUL DOH VALIDATION โ FIRST IN REGION XII & THE PHILIPPINES!
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August 10, 2026
HTC-CWTS proudly celebrates its successful validation for the DOH Best NSTP Implementer!
Out of ALL HEIs in Region XII, only 5 schools advanced to face-to-face validation , and from General Santos City, only Holy Trinity College of General Santos City was able to submit its Letter of Intent, and complete yesterdayโs validation!
๐ WHY THIS MATTERS
Within the SOCCSKSARGEN Region, HEI youth represent a critical sector in addressing public health concerns โ unhealthy lifestyles, vaccine hesitancy, mental health challenges, substance use, environmental risks, and health inequities in underserved areas.
Integrating Health Promotion within NSTPโCWTS turns national health priorities into community action โ strengthening student leadership, accountability, and measurable public health outcomes. This recognition institutionalizes excellence, innovation, and sustainability in NSTP health promotion โ anchored on RA 9163, RA 11223, and the DOH Health Promotion Framework Strategy.
๐ Assessed against 5 criteria:
1โฃ Innovation & Creativity
2โฃ Sustainability & Institutional Support
3โฃ Impacts & Outcomes
4โฃ Stakeholder & Community Engagement
5โฃ Alignment with HPFS & SDGs
The purpose of the validation is to ensure NSTP integration is meaningful, aligned with national health priorities, truly impacts communities, and sustainable long-term.
To CWTS Coordinator Meljie Servito, MEDL, LPT, instructors โ Daryl Kieth Barade, LPT, Chris Baltero, Mishare Samboang, Jayrald Torrejos, RSW, Marjulous Ugarte, LPT, & Jysller Oliveros, LPT and officers of Batch Hiraya: your dedication made this possible!
To DOH Region XII Validators led by Sir Arjohn C. Gangoso, RN, MPH, MNE HEPO III: thank you for your guidance and expertise!
This milestone reflects our collective commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly:
โค๏ธ SDG 3 โ Good Health and Well-Being
๐ SDG 4 โ Quality Education
๐ค SDG 17 โ Partnerships for the Goals
Together, we continue to build a healthier, more empowered, and sustainable community.
Thank you, everyone, for being part of this successful validation! ๐ฑโจ