Paggiya: Empowering Youth, Promoting Wellness, and Bridging Global Perspectives

Central Mindanao Colleges (CMC), in partnership with the City Health Office of Kidapawan, successfully conducted Paggiya: Empowering Youth, Promoting Wellness, and Bridging Global Perspectives on December 17, 2024, at Nursery Phase 2, Kidapawan City. This initiative targeted adolescents aged 13 to 19, integrating health promotion, education, and global awareness in alignment with CMC’s vision of being a premier academic institution providing holistic education in pursuit of global excellence.

The event also embodied the institution’s mission of providing quality instruction, developing innovative research, and engaging in responsive extension programs. It aimed to empower participants, foster social responsibility, and advance sustainable development goals, particularly SDGs 3 (Good Health and Well-being), 4 (Quality Education), and 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).

The Adolescent Health Assessment conducted by the City Health Office of Kidapawan formed a critical component of the program. This activity focused on addressing the physical and mental health needs of the participants, reinforcing the importance of preventive care and early health interventions.

To complement these efforts, CMC’s Guidance and Testing Center facilitated a seminar on mental health awareness and personal development. This session equipped youth participants with essential skills and knowledge to strengthen their emotional well-being and navigate life’s challenges effectively.

The Center for Holistic Health supported the event by providing health screenings that offered practical health management insights. Additionally, PRISM (Passionate Individuals for Responsive and Strategic Internationalization toward Sustainable Development in Mindanao) added a global dimension to the event by hosting an international-themed photobooth, which encouraged cultural appreciation and broadened the global perspectives of the participants.

This program reflects CMC’s unwavering commitment to its mission of engaging in responsive extension programs and producing socially responsible individuals who can contribute to both local and global communities. Through Paggiya, CMC demonstrated the transformative impact of collaborative and holistic approaches to youth development, highlighting the institution’s ability to bridge local initiatives with global priorities.

The success of Paggiya underscores the importance of strategic partnerships in advancing sustainable development. By working closely with the City Health Office and leveraging its internal resources, CMC provided a comprehensive platform for empowering youth and promoting wellness. This collaboration serves as a model for future programs that aim to create lasting and meaningful change.

Paggiya stands as a testament to CMC’s pursuit of global excellence through holistic education. By integrating health, education, and internationalization into a unified initiative, the program directly aligned with the institution’s vision and mission. It reaffirmed CMC’s role as a catalyst for positive change, inspiring the next generation to embrace their responsibilities within both local and global contexts.

Through programs like Paggiya, CMC continues to uphold its commitment to producing competent and socially responsible individuals equipped to contribute to the advancement of their communities and the world at large.

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