Category: News

  • Alohomora: Unlocking the Healing Within — UC Peer Facilitators Help Lead Month-Long Mental Health Campaign

    Alohomora: Unlocking the Healing Within — UC Peer Facilitators Help Lead Month-Long Mental Health Campaign

    In celebration of Guidance Month, the University of the Cordilleras Peer Facilitators (UCPF) under the Guidance Services and Wellness Center launched a month-long mental health initiative titled “Alohomora: Unlocking the Healing Within” from May 6 to 31, 2025. Inspired by the magic of the Harry Potter universe, the project symbolized emotional resilience and self-discovery, promoting…

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  • UC Celebrates Guidance Month with “Talaghay: Healing Begins…”

    UC Celebrates Guidance Month with “Talaghay: Healing Begins…”

    The UC Guidance and Wellness Center celebrated the Guidance Month this May a month-long event titled “Talaghay: Healing Begins…”. The program aimed to promote mental wellness by offering students a variety of activities designed to express themselves. Students participated in activities like the Yellow Corner, a special space inside the Guidance office where they could…

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  • PROJECT R.E.A.D and Peers for the Environment: Bridging Mind and Natures “Empowering Literacy and Environmental Stewardship among Students”

    PROJECT R.E.A.D and Peers for the Environment: Bridging Mind and Natures “Empowering Literacy and Environmental Stewardship among Students”

    On March 21, 2025, the UC Peer Facilitators, led by Vice President for External Nickolle Cordero, launched Project R.E.A.D. and Peers for the Environment at Camp 7 Elementary School. The initiative, themed “Bridging Mind and Nature: Empowering Literacy and Environmental Stewardship among Students,” was made possible by the invaluable support of UCPF Adviser Stephanie Joy…

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  • UC Peer Facilitators Launch “Project CHAMPION” Peer Tutoring Program for 2nd Trimester

    UC Peer Facilitators Launch “Project CHAMPION” Peer Tutoring Program for 2nd Trimester

    Baguio City, Philippines – The University of the Cordilleras (UC) Peer Facilitators marked the official launch of “Project CHAMPION: Peer Tutoring Program” for the second trimester of the academic year 2024-2025 with an orientation session held on January 24th at the Psychological Testing Unit (PTU), Room G303. The session, led by Head Peer Tutor Fatma…

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  • EMPOWERED MINDS, INSPIRED YOUTH LEADERS

    EMPOWERED MINDS, INSPIRED YOUTH LEADERS

    More than one hundred fifty (150) youth leaders came together at the San Vicente National High School Conference Hall for the “Empowered Minds, Inspired Youth Leaders” workshop. The event focused on strengthening leadership skills while promoting mental health awareness. Among the participants were Supreme Secondary Learners’ Government Officers, Student Organization Representatives, and Classroom Officers, all…

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  • THROWBACK TO THE ‘80s THIS MONTH OF LOVE! The UC-Peer Facilitators joins in on the celebration of Love Month

    THROWBACK TO THE ‘80s THIS MONTH OF LOVE! The UC-Peer Facilitators joins in on the celebration of Love Month

    Baguio City, Philippines— In a vibrant celebration of Love Month, the UC Peer Facilitators hosted a two-part event that embraced love in all its forms, emphasizing connection, self-expression, and emotional well-being. Alongside this, the University Student Council held a separate campus-wide celebration, with the Peer Facilitators participating in the festivities. Through these events, the Peer…

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  • UC Holds R.A.C.E. Against Suicide Seminar, Strengthening Mental Health Awareness

    UC Holds R.A.C.E. Against Suicide Seminar, Strengthening Mental Health Awareness

     To promote mental health awareness and suicide prevention, the University of the Cordilleras (UC) Guidance and Counseling Office (GCO) successfully conducted the “R.A.C.E. Against Suicide: A Gatekeepers’ Training Toolkit for Suicide Prevention in Schools” at the UC Theater on January 27 – 28, 2025. The two-day seminar gathered 103 students from the different colleges and…

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  • UC Peer Facilitators Transcend at SAS Booth Event to Welcome UCians Back for 2nd Semester 2024-2025

    UC Peer Facilitators Transcend at SAS Booth Event to Welcome UCians Back for 2nd Semester 2024-2025

    Baguio City, Philippines—The University of Cordilleras Peer Facilitators (UCPF) were invited to participate in the welcoming booth event which was hosted by the Student Affairs Services (SAS) to welcome UCians back to school for the 2nd semester of the academic year 2024-2025. It was conducted last January 24, 2025, and the event was held at…

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  • Stronger Together: UCPF General Assembly and Phase 1 Capacity Building

    Stronger Together: UCPF General Assembly and Phase 1 Capacity Building

    Leaders aren’t born, they’re built. In a two-day gathering at UC Cañao Hall, the UC Peer Facilitators (UCPF) turned the spotlight on leadership, collaboration, and personal growth. Part training, part initiation, the General Assembly and Capacity Building event on January 13–14 was not just a look back at achievements but a forward-facing blueprint for building…

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  • Mirrors and Masks: Navigating Digital Deception and Finding True Self-Worth

    Mirrors and Masks: Navigating Digital Deception and Finding True Self-Worth

    The GCO (Guidance and Counselling Office) of the University of the Cordilleras with the help of the UC Interns organised a seminar entitled, “Mirrors and Mask: Navigating Digital Deception and Finding True Self-Worth”, an informative and engaging seminar that emphasises on the dynamics of online deception and its prevalence. This seminar is purposefully enacted to…

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