09/11/2024
In the pursuit of fostering a society enriched with empowerment and equity, youth leaders from different schools in Pasig City gathered as the DepEd Division Office launched a seminar titled โ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐บ๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐ฟ ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐๐ถ๐น๐ฑ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐: ๐๐ฎ๐๐, ๐๐๐น๐น๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป, ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ต๐ถ๐น๐ฑ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ปโ to mark the celebration of National Bullying Awareness Month.
The seminar was first held on November 7, 2024, at 4th flr. ACM HALL of Division office of Pasig City, attended by the chosen youth leaders Rovic Castillo and Jan Henrich Garcia to represent San Lorenzo Ruiz Senior High School. The program commenced with the primary session titled Overview of Child Protection Laws and Orders discussed by the Division Attorney, Marilou G. Calingo where she tackled the key legal frameworks aimed at safeguarding childrenโs rights, as well as the responsibilities of various institutions in enforcing these laws, followed by the second session, Mental Health Support for Victims: Psycho-Emotional Support Strategies conveyed by Registered Guidance Counselor (RESPCI), Herlene Rose V. Mamilit highlighting the importance of providing emotional resilience, trauma-informed care, and coping mechanisms for victims to aid in their recovery and well-being.
On its second day, November 8, 2024, the seminar was conducted at Rosario Elementary School, with SSLG representative from San Lorenzo Senior High School, Mudtahid Khadapy and chosen youth leader, Kiane Aeron Nawabjohn. Session 3 of the seminar commenced, titled Child-Abuse: Signs and Protocols shared by Social Welfare Officer II of Pasig City, Mery Grace P. Mongcupa, tackling the critical indicators of child abuse, the legal reporting protocols, and the necessary steps for intervention to protect children from harm. It was then followed by the fourth session, Creating a Safe CyberSpace: Digital Citizenship and Online Behavior in alignment with the fifth session, Cyberbullying: Prevention and Intervention, casting a light on bullying as one of the prominent issues in today's generation being rampant in social platforms and how we can address it. The program wrapped up with a reflection and sharing across the attendees encouraging them to openly discuss their personal experiences, insights, and commitments to taking action against bullying in their own lives and communities.
As student leaders across different schools in Pasig City unite, we are paving the way for ending the relentless cycles of abuse and aggression throughout generations and chartering a new path of empowerment, kindness, and respect. Through engaging in conversations that address these prevailing social issues, we are equipping ourselves with the tools and knowledge to foster positive change and promote a culture of understanding. Truly, this seminar is one enormous step in building together bullying-free environments across our society.
Written by Felicity Jane Roque
Photos from Mrs. Ma. Nita S.J. Rosima and Mudtahid Khadapy
