Higala Teen Center - Daanbantayan

16/06/2026

𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 | 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

With the active participation of Grade 7 students from Anecito P. Valiente National School in Barangay Malingin, an Advocacy Campaign on 𝗥𝗔 𝟭𝟭𝟯𝟭𝟯: 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝘁 (𝗕𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝘄) and 𝗥𝗔 𝟵𝟮𝟬𝟴: 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶-𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝘁 was successfully conducted to raise awareness on gender-based sexual harassment and human trafficking.

Through the session, learners became more informed about their rights and well-being, empowering them to stay vigilant, protect themselves from harm, and support a positive and respectful environment for everyone.

#𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗔𝗟𝗔 | 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝘂𝗻

16/06/2026

𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 | 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Grade 7 students of Tapilon National High School participated in an Advocacy Campaign on 𝗥𝗔 𝟭𝟭𝟯𝟭𝟯: 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝘄 and 𝗥𝗔 𝟵𝟮𝟬𝟴: 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶-𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝘁, aimed at raising awareness on gender-based sexual harassment and human trafficking.

Through this activity, participants learned how to recognize risks, protect themselves, and help create a safer school and community.

#𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗔𝗟𝗔 | 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝘂𝗻

16/06/2026

𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 | 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

An Advocacy Campaign on 𝗥𝗔 𝟭𝟭𝟯𝟭𝟯: 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝘄 and 𝗥𝗔 𝟵𝟮𝟬𝟴: 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶-𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝘁 was successfully held in Barangay Pajo.

The activity brought together barangay officials, VAWC desk officer, youth representatives, and Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) to enhance their understanding of the laws and their roles in promoting safer communities.

Through the discussions, participants gained valuable knowledge on recognizing, preventing, and responding to these forms of abuse, strengthening the community's collective commitment to protecting vulnerable sectors and upholding human dignity.

#𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗔𝗟𝗔 | 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝘂𝗻

08/06/2026

𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 | 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟰-𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

An Advocacy Campaign on 𝗥𝗔 𝟭𝟭𝟯𝟭𝟯: 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝘄 and 𝗥𝗔 𝟵𝟮𝟬𝟴: 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶-𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝘁 was successfully conducted in Barangay Agujo, Barangay Poblacion and Barangay Dalingding.

The activity aimed to educate participants on their rights, promote safe and respectful spaces, and strengthen community awareness against sexual harassment and human trafficking.

📍June 10, 2026 – Barangay Pajo
📍June 11, 2026 – Tapilon National High School
📍June 15, 2026 – Anecito P. Valiente National High School
📍June 16, 2026 – Barangay Bitoon

#𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗔𝗟𝗔 | 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝘂𝗻

15/05/2026

14/05/2026

𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 | 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

With active participation and meaningful discussions, our advocacy campaign on 𝗥𝗔 𝟭𝟭𝟵𝟯𝟬 — the 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶-𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝘅𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 (𝗢𝗦𝗔𝗘𝗖) and 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶-𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝘅𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 (𝗖𝗦𝗔𝗘𝗠) Act — was successfully conducted in Barangay Tapilon and Barangay Maya.

The activity became a lively and interactive platform where community members shared insights, raised questions, and learned more about the importance of protecting children from online sexual abuse and exploitation. Through collective effort and strengthened awareness, we continue to empower communities to create a safer and more informed environment for every child.

Together, we stand united in protecting children and promoting their rights and welfare.

#𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗔𝗟𝗔 | 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝘂𝗻

10/05/2026

To all the moms, nanays, mamas, lolas, ate-moms, and mother figures—thank you for being a safe space, a listener, and a source of comfort. 💚

At Higala Teen Center, we recognize that mental health support often begins at home—with simple check-ins, understanding hearts, and unconditional love. A mother’s warmth can become a young person’s first reminder that they are seen, heard, and valued.

Today, we celebrate not only the strength of mothers, but also their quiet sacrifices, sleepless nights, gentle reassurance, and the way they continue to show up even when life gets heavy.

And to the mothers who are tired, overwhelmed, healing, grieving, or silently struggling—you deserve care too.

May this Mother’s Day be a reminder to check in with the women who nurture us.

#𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗔𝗟𝗔 | 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝘂𝗻

09/05/2026

Your mind deserves care, too. 💛

In a world where people are expected to stay strong all the time, we often forget that resting, feeling, crying, healing, and asking for help are also forms of strength. Mental Health Awareness Month reminds us that behind every smile is a story, behind every silence is a battle, and behind every person is a heart that deserves understanding.

This month is not only about raising awareness — it is about creating safe spaces where people feel seen, heard, and valued without fear of judgment. It is about reminding one another that struggling does not make someone weak, dramatic, or “too sensitive.” Mental health challenges are real, and so is the importance of compassion.

To anyone who feels exhausted from pretending they are okay…
To anyone silently carrying anxiety, pressure, sadness, burnout, or self-doubt…
To anyone trying their best just to get through the day…

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲.

Healing is not linear. Some days will feel heavy, and some days will feel hopeful. Celebrate every small victory — getting out of bed, drinking water, replying to messages, taking a break, choosing to continue. Those small steps matter more than you think.

The Higala Teen Center is here to remind you to:
🌱 Check on your friends
🌱 Rest without guilt
🌱 Speak kindly to yourself
🌱 Normalize asking for help
🌱 Protect your peace
🌱 Listen without judging
🌱 Choose growth over silence

Mental health is just as important as physical health. Caring for your mind is not selfish — it is necessary.

Together, let us break the stigma and build a community where people feel safe to open up, heal, and thrive.

#𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗔𝗟𝗔 | 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝘂𝗻

07/05/2026

𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 | 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

We successfully brought our advocacy campaign on 𝗥𝗔 𝟭𝟭𝟵𝟯𝟬 — the 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶-𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝘅𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 (𝗢𝗦𝗔𝗘𝗖) and 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶-𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝘅𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 (𝗖𝗦𝗔𝗘𝗠) Act to Barangay Malingin and Barangay Pajo.

Through engaging discussions and community participation, we strengthened awareness and encouraged everyone to take part in protecting children from online sexual abuse and exploitation.

Together, we continue building safer communities where every child can grow, learn, and thrive with protection and care.

Next stops: Barangay Tapilon and Barangay Maya on May 13, 2026. See you!

#𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗔𝗟𝗔 | 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝘂𝗻

07/05/2026

𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 | 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Our advocacy campaign on 𝗥𝗔 𝟭𝟭𝟵𝟯𝟬, also known as the 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶-𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝘅𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 (𝗢𝗦𝗔𝗘𝗖) and 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶-𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝘅𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 (𝗖𝗦𝗔𝗘𝗠) Act, was successfully carried out in Barangay Bitoon and Barangay Dalingding. The activity focused on increasing public awareness and reinforcing community participation in safeguarding children from online sexual abuse and exploitation.

With the support and cooperation of the community, we remain committed to fostering a safer, more informed, and child-protective environment for every young individual.

#𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗔𝗟𝗔 | 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝘂𝗻