𝐒𝐍𝐂𝐅𝐈 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

Santo Nino College Foundation, Inc. organized a campus-wide forum titled “Voices of Strength: A Mental Wellness Conversation for All Genders,” with the theme “Unified Resilience: Celebrating Diverse Minds, Cultivating Shared Strength.” The event centered on promoting mental well-being, inclusivity, and resilience through shared dialogue and reflection among students and faculty members.

The program opened with remarks from Ms. Marianne S. Bucay, MPsy, Gender and Human Development Coordinator, followed by the introduction of facilitators Ms. Izra Kyla C. Castor and Mr. Marlon G. Andag, both serving as Guidance Advocates. The discussion and interactive activities focused on raising awareness about mental health, equality, and emotional resilience, emphasizing the need to foster supportive environments for all genders within the academic community.

Participants took part in reflective sharing sessions that encouraged empathy, collaboration, and openness about mental health experiences. The event concluded with closing remarks from Mr. Andag and a photo opportunity to commemorate the gathering.

Hosted by Ms. Princess Faith N. Mondejar, the initiative reflected the institution’s alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals—particularly SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), SDG 4 (Quality Education), and SDG 5 (Gender Equality)—underscoring its commitment to cultivating a compassionate, inclusive, and mentally resilient learning environment.