Senator Manuel “Lito” Lapid is now pushing passage of a bill that seeks to strengthen the promotion and delivery of mental health services amid the rising cases of mental health issues among learners and school personnel. Lapid, in filing Senate Bill No. 1795 or the proposed “Basic Education...
The Department of Education (DepEd) will strengthen its coordination with the police and will also seek help from mental health experts following the reported incidents of violence in schools. DepEd / MANILA BULLETIN DepEd Spokesperson Michael Poa, in a Viber message to reporters, said that local...
The House of Representatives has passed on second reading the proposed “Basic Education Mental Health and Well-Being Promotion Act". (MANILA BULLETIN) Approved via simple voice vote during plenary session Tuesday afternoon, Jan.24 was House Bill (HB) No. 6574. The measure is a consolidation of...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday, January 22 reiterated the need for more mental health initiatives in schools to help address the mental stress plaguing students, faculty members and parents. Gatchalian made the call following the fatal stabbing incident involving two minor students of Culiat...
A measure that seeks to strengthen the mental health services of state universities and colleges (SUCs) was unanimously approved on third and final reading on Monday afternoon, Dec. 12. (Anh Nguyen/ Unsplash) Deputy Speaker and Davao City 3rd district Rep. Isidro Ungab, who presided over Monday's...
From August to September of 2022, Infinit Care, a tech-driven workplace mental well-being platform, conducted the largest cross-industry well-being assessment conducted in the Philippines. The survey covers 2,645 full-time employees across a variety of industries, demographics, and work types,...
Advocating for mental health services in the Philippines Public servant and entrepreneur Brian Poe-Llamanzares announced his partnership with "Mind You Mental Health Systems," a company that aims to reduce the stigma and increase the accessibility of mental health care in the Philippines. Yassi...
Recognizing the impact of bullying on students’ lives, the Department of Education (DepED) strengthens further its campaign on bullying reduction in schools by urging stakeholders to “get involved.” MB Visual Content Group “Every contribution, whether it's taking part in a school or...
Don't forget to take care of your mental health, especially if you're a "workaholic". PBA Party-list Rep. Migs Nograles This was Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA) Party-list Rep. Migs Nograles's message to her followers on Facebook Friday, Nov. 11. In a post , the neophyte lawmaker wrote: "Marami...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) said it is ramping up efforts to improve and bring mental health services closer to communities. DOH Officer-in-Charge Maria Rosario Vergeire on Wednesday, Nov. 9, conducted a meeting with other health officials at the National Center for Mental Health in...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) provided psychological first aid to thousands of victims of tropical storm Paeng nationwide. Philippine Red Cross On Saturday, Nov. 5, PRC said that 1,309 adults and 2,649 children from Bulacan, Cagayan, Camarines Sur, Cotabato City, Isabela, Kalinga, Laguna,...
Agriculture is considered the backbone of human civilization. The farmers that cultivate crops are fulfilling the needs of the ever-growing population. However, just like everyone else, they are exposed to different issues and problems that may affect their mental health. Photo from Tom...
