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CMC–FPOP Unite to Promote Health Awareness and Responsible Choices

KIDAPAWAN CITY — Student leaders, employees, and members of the Central Mindanao Colleges (CMC) community came together on September 7–8, 2026, at the CMC Main and Annex Campuses in a meaningful initiative promoting greater awareness of health, well-being, responsible decision-making, and access to reliable health information.

Recognizing that awareness plays a vital role in building a healthy and socially responsible academic community, the initiative provided members of the CMC community with an accessible space to learn more about physical, psychological, emotional, and social well-being.

The activity emphasized the importance of health education as a tool for empowerment, encouraging students and employees to become more informed about preventive health practices and responsible choices. It also highlighted the need to create a respectful and inclusive environment where individuals can access appropriate information and guidance without fear of stigma or judgment.

Through the participation of various members of the academic community, the initiative reinforced the importance of collective responsibility in promoting a culture that values health, dignity, inclusion, and well-being.

In line with the principles of Gender and Development (GAD), the activity also strengthened awareness of the importance of equitable and respectful access to health information and services. By encouraging informed decision-making and responsible choices, the initiative contributes to creating a community where individuals are empowered with knowledge regardless of gender and are encouraged to take an active role in their overall well-being.

The initiative supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being, which promotes healthy lives and well-being for all, as well as SDG 5: Gender Equality, which emphasizes inclusion, respect, and equitable access to opportunities and essential information. It also reflects SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals through meaningful collaboration among stakeholders committed to advancing community health and education.

The gathering further demonstrated CMC's commitment to holistic education, recognizing that learning extends beyond the four walls of the classroom.

With this initiative, the institution continues to nurture not only academically competent individuals but also responsible and socially conscious members of society.

The health and well-being awareness initiative was made possible through PsychServe: A Health and Social Services Booth Providing Health Education and Information Support for CMCians, initiated by the Second-Year BS Psychology students under their Developmental Psychology (PSY202) subject, in partnership with the Family Planning Organization of the Philippines–SOCCSKSARGEN (FPOP) and the CMC school health services.

Through meaningful partnerships, accessible information, and a shared commitment to awareness, Central Mindanao Colleges continues to take steps toward building a healthier, more informed, inclusive, and empowered CMCian community.

By Katherine Mae Abayabay

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