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Dr. Violeta Bautista describes ginhawa as a Filipino way of understanding well-being that goes beyond just being physically fine. It is a concept closely tied to breath and spirit, and it reflects how people feel when they are at ease or in balance. Ginhawa is not just about being physically okay, it is about the overall feeling of being well. It is also related to other breath-related words like pahinga (rest), paghingalo (gasping for air), and huling hininga (last breath), which remind us that breathing reflects our condition whether we feel calm, tired, overwhelmed, or at the edge of life.

Ginhawa has four parts. First is sigla, which is the energy that helps someone face problems and move through daily life. It is the kind of energy that pushes you to keep going, even when things are not easy. Then there is gaan, which is a sense of lightness. It is felt when a person is at peace or feels safe, either within themselves or in the company of others. Gana is about having the interest or motivation to do something. When a person has gana, they feel more willing to take part in activities or connect with others. Lastly, ligaya is the joy and contentment that comes from accepting yourself and feeling good about where you are in life.

All four show that well-being is not just about health, but about how we breathe through and respond to life. For Filipinos, ginhawa is a personal and shared experience that reflects how we live, feel, and relate to others.

If our breath reflects our state of being, what does the way we breathe say about the life we are living now?

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The biopsychosocial model of mental health is a way of understanding that our mental health is not shaped by just one thing, but by many parts of our lives working together. On the biological side, our brain chemistry, genetics, and even illnesses in the body can influence how we feel and think. On the psychological side, our mindset, coping skills, and past experiences matter a lot. For example, someone who tends to think negatively or who has gone through trauma may be more vulnerable to stress. On the social side, the environment and people around us have a big impact. Relationships, culture, money problems, or feeling supported by others can either protect or harm our mental health.

What makes this model meaningful is that it looks at a person as a whole. It reminds us that mental health is not just “in the brain” or “in the mind,” but is shaped by how our body, mind, and social world interact every day.

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ExSELLEnT: The Contextualized Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Competency Framework for Filipino Learners

ChildFund Philippines and SEAMEO INNOTECH, together with the DepEd Philippines , developed a contextualized SEL framework for Filipino learners—designed to help them grow, socially and emotionally, in a way that fits their values, culture, and everyday experiences.

NEW PUBLICATION!

ExSELLEnT: The Contextualized Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Competency Framework for Filipino Learners

ChildFund Philippines and SEAMEO INNOTECH, together with the DepEd Philippines , developed a contextualized SEL framework for Filipino learners—designed to help them grow, socially and emotionally, in a way that fits their values, culture, and everyday experiences.

Aligned with our mission to help children grow up educated and safe, this publication brings SEL closer to the lived realities of Filipino learners and the people who support them.

Stay tuned! We’ll be launching a giveaway contest soon—your chance to join the SEL movement and win exciting prizes!

Sa pagbubukas ng 20th Congress, malugod rin nating sinasalubong ang bagong Co-Chairperson ng mula sa Senado: si Sen. Bam Aquino (Chairperson, Senate Committee on Basic Education)! Sinasamahan niya si Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano, na muling tumatayong Chairperson ng Senate Committee on Higher Education.

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DAY 2 IS ON!
Our seminar “Teaching Through the Cracks: Reimagining the Future of Education from the EDCOM II Reports” continues today!

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday—we’re inspired by your energy and commitment. But we’re not done yet!

Join us again today as we dive deeper into the cracks and explore meaningful ways to transform education for every Filipino learner.

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Our Seminar is ONGOING!

We’ve just wrapped up the first half of our seminar “Teaching through the Cracks: Reimagining the Future of Education from the EDCOM II Reports”—and what an inspiring morning it has been!

But we're not done yet! 💡 Join us this afternoon and tomorrow as we dive even deeper into discussions and insights that matter for the future of Philippine education.

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Let’s keep learning, connecting, and working together to close the cracks in our education system. See you there! 👩‍🏫📚👨‍🏫