Smoke-Free Network Transcend-PH

27/02/2026

Connection strengthens resolve.
Hearing others share reminds you that quitting is possible.

Action Today: Visit your support group or message someone who understands.

Transcend your limits with support. **rs

23/02/2026

Fatigue can show up during quitting.
Healing takes energy. Tiredness is common and temporary.

Action Today: Hydrate and allow yourself short breaks today.

Transcend your limits by caring for yourself. **rs

20/02/2026

One lapse can feel discouraging.
Guilt keeps people stuck, not moving forward.

Action Today: If you slipped, recommit now. One choice does not define you.

Transcend your limits by continuing. **rs

19/02/2026

𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗼𝗸𝗼𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆
On February 18, 2026, the BSU-Bokod Campus hosted a decisive shift toward a to***co-free community. Organized and facilitated by Transcend - TICI and Benguet State University (BSU), this MPOWER Training brought together 25 leaders from the Bokod LGU, DepEd, and BSU to move from awareness to technical action.

The goal is to transform shared spaces into nicotine-free zones to prevent the onset of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Participants focused on:

1. Enforcing Clean Air: Understanding strict no-smoking and no-vaping policies in all public workplaces, schools, and spaces frequented by minors.

2. Exposing Tactics: Recognizing to***co industry strategies that target the youth.

3. Offering Support: Learning the "Brief To***co Intervention" (5As) to help community members successfully quit to***co use.

This effort proves that policy is only as strong as the people who uphold it. By unifying the LGU, educators, and health professionals, we ensure that the next generation grows up in a healthy, smoke-free environment. We are stronger together.

The Integrated Initiative: Project MOMMA
This training strengthens the foundation for Project MOMMA (Motivation to quit, oral-care management and health education, the Interplay of Culture towards "Momma" and To***co Addiction and Dependence Prevention Among Adolescents in Benguet Schools). Led by Dr. Jude L. Tayaben, who serves as both the Project MOMMA Team Leader and a key coordinator for our partnership, this initiative addresses the cultural interplay between traditional "Momma" use and to***co addiction. By focusing on motivation and oral health, Project MOMMA provides students with the tools to navigate cultural traditions without compromising their health.

✍️ N. Akilith
📸 J. Fiasitao, R. Bakidol

***coControl

19/02/2026

[𝑼𝒑𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔– 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑮𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝑻𝒐𝒃𝒂𝒄𝒄𝒐 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒍 (𝑳𝑮𝑻𝑪) 𝑬𝒙𝒆𝒄𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆 𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒖𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔]- 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟎–𝟏𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
Last week, we conducted municipal visits across Iloilo to strengthen local to***co control initiatives. 🌱
📍 Barotac Viejo – Congratulations to the municipality for successfully passing their Municipal Ordinance! 🎉 A strong step forward in protecting community health.
📍 San Dionisio, San Rafael, Lemery and Dumangas – Continued discussions and coordination on advancing local to***co control efforts. Local partners also shared the challenges they are encountering, helping identify areas where further support and collaboration are needed.

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨-𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭
📍 Ajuy – We conducted a courtesy call with Loida J. Espinosa, who expressed her strong support and commitment to advancing the to***co-free advocacy in the municipality.

Grateful for the growing leadership and collaboration of our local government partners in building healthier, smoke-free communities.
**eFreeIloiloProvince

16/02/2026

Empty moments invite habits.
When your hands and mind are idle, urges feel stronger.

Action Today: Prepare one quick activity for downtime today.

Transcend your limits through intention. **rs

16/02/2026

13/02/2026

𝗕𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗼 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝘆𝘀 𝗨𝗡𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘃𝗮𝗽𝗲𝘀.
Today, the City Government of Baguio, led by the Smoke-Free Task Force and the Public Order and Safety Division (POSD), held the UNWANTED 2026 ceremonial destruction of confiscated ci******es and v**e products at Malcolm Square.

As a proud CSO partner and member of the Smoke-Free Task Force, Transcend stood alongside our city leaders in this powerful demonstration of our commitment to public health. This isn't just about destroying products; it’s about destroying the threat they pose to our community.

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 💖
If you are ready to quit and start fresh, we are here to help you clear the air and your space. Because v**es contain lithium batteries and chemical residues, they cannot be thrown in regular trash. They require special hazardous waste management to prevent toxic chemicals from leaking into our soil and water.

We encourage everyone who wants to quit to bring your disposable v**es for proper, safe disposal to:
📍 Smoke-Free Baguio City Office
Baguio City Health Services Office (T. Alonzo, Lucban, Baguio City)

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀:
Ci******es and e-ci******es are loaded with toxic substances that trigger lung cancer, heart disease, stroke, and other life-threatening conditions. Scientific evidence is clear: There is no safe level of exposure to to***co smoke or v**e aerosols.

This February, let’s spread love, not toxins. Protecting your future, and the air we share is a commitment that starts with Me & You. 🛡️🏔️❤️

✍️ N. Akilith
📸 R. Bakidol

**eFree ***coControl

13/02/2026

𝗜𝗧𝗖𝗦-𝗣𝗵 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘁
On February 11-12, leaders and health officers from the province of Benguet and Baguio City gathered for the Index for To***co Control Sustainability (ITCS-Ph) Orientation. The two-day session began with a vital orientation and leveling-off, ensuring everyone was on the same page regarding what the ITCS covers and how it serves as a "health check-up" for our local policies.

We would like to extend our sincerest kudos and gratitude to Ms. Jasmin Lagahit, Project Manager of the MMDA, for serving as our expert resource speaker. Her guidance was instrumental in helping our local teams understand the ITCS-Ph domains and the crucial role of local governments in the assessment process.

Highlights of the Activity:
✅ Orientation & Leveling-Off: A deep dive into the ITCS-Ph framework
✅ Hands-on Situational Exercises (Day 1): Participants engaged in practical exercises, analyzing real-world scenarios and learning exactly how to rate them using the ITCS indicators. This bridge between theory and practice is key to accurate assessment!
✅ Validation in Action (Day 2): The Baguio City Team underwent a full validation process, interpreting their data to identify priority actions and areas for improvement in 2026.

By measuring our progress today, we are securing a healthier tomorrow. for a future. 🛡️❤️

✍️ N. Akilith
📸 C. Agpawa & R. Bakidol

***coFree ***coControl

13/02/2026

UNWANTED 2.0 | The City Government of Baguio, through the Smoke-Free Task Force together with the Public Order and Safety Division (POSD), is currently conducting the ceremonial destruction and proper disposal of confiscated ci******es and v**e products today, February 13, 2026, at Malcolm Square.

The items, amounting to approximately ₱5 million, were confiscated from August 2025 up to the present as part of the city’s strengthened campaign against illegal and harmful to***co-related products. ✍️📷 Conan Gulapa

13/02/2026

Progress is built in pieces.
You may focus on slips, but wins matter more.

Action Today: Acknowledge one thing you did right this week.

Transcend your limits with kindness. **rs