ON October 30, 2026, the Tagbilaran City Government gathered Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) and persons with disabilities (PWDs) at JJ’s Seafood Village, Tagbilaran City.
The gathering was a mental health awareness program that highlighted emotional well-being, community support, and access to mental health information.
It was organized through the Tagbilaran City Primary Care Facility in observance of World Mental Health Day 2026.
The program featured interactive activities and an educational lecture on mental health.
City Health Officer Dr. Jeia Pondoc opened the program with welcome remarks.
Mental health games followed, facilitated by nurses under the Department of Health Central Visayas’ Nurses Deployment Program.
The activities encouraged participants to interact with one another while learning about mental well-being.
An inspirational message from Mayor Jane Yap was delivered by her representative, former City Councilor Eliezer Borja.
The message reaffirmed the city government’s commitment to promoting the health and well-being of Tagbilaranons.
The main lecture was delivered by Dr. Karina Mae Uy-Bucoy, City Government Assistant Department Head I of the City Human Resource Management and Development Office.
She discussed the importance of understanding mental health, recognizing emotional needs, and building a supportive environment where individuals can seek help without fear of judgment.
In his closing remarks, Public Health Nurse Supervisor and Health Education and Promotion Officer Robin R. Culpa encouraged participants to apply what they had learned.
He also urged them to help promote a community that values mental health and supports those who may be experiencing emotional or psychological difficulties.
The activity formed part of the City Health Office’s continuing efforts to raise mental health awareness and promote an inclusive and compassionate community.
It emphasized that mental well-being is an essential part of overall health.
