Office of Guidance and Counseling - Alangilan

19/09/2025

: 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒌 𝑮𝒐𝒅𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑰𝒕’𝒔 𝑭𝒆𝒆𝒍-𝑮𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝑭𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒚!
💚 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞: 𝐒𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 💚

Hey, Red Spartans! Did you know that on September 19, 1982, computer scientist Scott Fahlman first proposed using 🙂 and 🙁 to represent emotions in online messages? This simple idea gave rise to emoticons—symbols that remind us of the importance of expressing our feelings.

Today, as we continue promoting mental health awareness, we highlight In Touch Community Services, one of the leading providers of mental health care in the Philippines. 🇵🇭 They offer:

✔ Counseling and Psychotherapy
✔ 24/7 Crisis Line
✔ Trainings and Workshops
✔ Employee Well-being Programs

🎥 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭.

Red Spartans, let’s remember: whether through words, emoticons, or conversations, expressing our feelings and reaching out for support can make a world of difference. 💚


***dePreventionMonth

17/09/2025

𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐑𝐆𝐂

𝑬𝒑𝒊𝒔𝒐𝒅𝒆 𝟑: 𝑴𝑬𝑫𝑨𝑳𝒀𝑨

📩“𝙂𝙤𝙩 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡𝙨? 𝘿𝙧𝙤𝙥 𝙞𝙩 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙞𝙩’𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩!” 💌
The Office of Guidance and Counseling – Alangilan (OGC-Alangilan) brings you Dear RGC—your safe space in a box. Write it down, slip it in, and let our counselors turn those whispers into wisdom.

🗓️ 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝟭𝘀𝘁 & 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆
Dear RGC Episode Premiere on the OGC-Alangilan page featuring real concerns + counselor’s tips & advice!

🗓️𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆
OGC Team goes around campus spaces, colleges & buildings—ready to listen.
🗓️ 𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 (𝗠𝗼𝗻, 𝗧𝘂𝗲, 𝗧𝗵𝘂, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗿𝗶 )

Dear RGC Boxes stationed at the Gate, Canteen, Student Center, Library & College Buildings—drop your notes anytime (anonymous or not!).
𝘽𝙚𝙘𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜—𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙨, 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙞𝙩 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙥𝙖𝙥𝙚𝙧, 𝙥𝙚𝙣, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖 𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙡𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙜𝙚. 💖

17/09/2025

𝑬𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑮𝒖𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆, 𝑪𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑳𝒊𝒇𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝑬𝒙𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆! 🎓✨

The Office of Guidance and Counseling warmly congratulates our esteemed Head, 𝐃𝐫. 𝐄𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐆. 𝐁𝐚𝐱𝐚, on reaching the pinnacle of academic achievement as she graduates with the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Education Major in English.

This remarkable milestone embodies her dedication and serves as an enduring inspiration. As she continues to lead and serve in the Office of Guidance and Counseling, her wisdom and excellence remain a guiding light for both colleagues and students—living proof that true leaders uplift not only themselves but also everyone they nurture and guide.

May you continue to be a steadfast pillar of inspiration and guidance.

We are very proud of you!

15/09/2025

🌿 Protect energy, avoid toxicity. 🌿

Mondays can feel heavy — but every mindful pause helps protect your peace and keep negativity away.

Remember:
✅ Protect energy, avoid toxicity — setting healthy boundaries strengthens resilience and prevents burnout (Smith, Journal of Positive Psychology, 2021).
✅ Storms pass, but strength stays — challenges can build emotional grit over time (Brown, The Power of Vulnerability, 2020).
✅ Calm minds fuel clarity — mindfulness reduces stress and boosts decision-making (World Health Organization, Mental Health and Work Report, 2023).

Your Monday game plan:
1️⃣ Guard your energy — don’t let toxic vibes drain you.
2️⃣ Pause and breathe — inner calm brings clearer thoughts.
3️⃣ Celebrate small wins — progress starts with positivity.

When you protect your energy, you give yourself space to rise and thrive. The Office of Guidance and Counseling-Alangilan reminds every Red Spartan that even on stressful days, peace is always within reach. 💛

12/09/2025

: 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒌 𝑮𝒐𝒅𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑰𝒕’𝒔 𝑭𝒆𝒆𝒍-𝑮𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝑭𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒚!

💚 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞: 𝐒𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 💚

Hey Red Spartans! Did you know that su***de is the 3rd leading cause of death among young people aged 15–29? The good news is—it’s preventable.

🎥 Today, September 12, tune in as 𝐌𝐫. 𝐍𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐁. 𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐠𝐚𝐜, Head Psychologist at Heal Space Psychological Clinic, shares powerful insights on:

✔ The complexity of su***de—and why prevention is possible
✔ How to recognize early warning signs
✔ The life-saving power of open conversations and genuine care

Red Spartans, let’s be there for one another. By talking, listening, and showing compassion, we can create a community where every voice matters and every life counts. 💚


***dePreventionMonth

08/09/2025

🌿 Peace wins, stress thins. 🌿

Rough start to your week? We get it. But here’s the thing — every deep breath, every mindful pause, brings you closer to clarity and calm.

Here’s the truth you need today:
The chaos you’re carrying now? It’s shaping you into someone stronger, steadier, and braver.

Remember:
✅ Peace fuels progress — stress only drains it.
✅ Storms pass, but strength stays.
✅ The best breakthroughs? They happen when your mind is calm.

Your Monday game plan:
1️⃣ Choose peace first — protect your energy, protect your growth.
2️⃣ Pause and breathe — a quiet mind leads to brighter thoughts.
3️⃣ Celebrate small wins — balance begins with baby steps.

Yes, life can feel overwhelming. But repeat this to yourself:
Peace wins, stress thins.
Because when you choose calm over chaos, you give yourself space to thrive.

One mindful choice today = clearer, stronger tomorrows.

Swap the pressure for patience.
Swap the worry for wisdom.
Your journey isn’t about rushing — it’s about rising.

📍 Storms today.
📍 Sunshine tomorrow.
📍 Stronger years ahead.

The Office of Guidance and Counseling reminds every Red Spartan:
Even on stressful days, peace is always within reach. 💛

05/09/2025

: 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒌 𝑮𝒐𝒅𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑰𝒕’𝒔 𝑭𝒆𝒆𝒍-𝑮𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝑭𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒚!

𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞: 𝐒𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 💚

As we welcome September, we are reminded of the importance of mental health awareness and the collective effort to prevent su***de through compassion, connection, and timely intervention. This month is dedicated to fostering hope and saving lives by breaking the silence surrounding mental health struggles.

📝 𝑫𝒊𝒅 𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝑲𝒏𝒐𝒘?
National Su***de Prevention Awareness Month is observed every September to raise public awareness, reduce stigma, and encourage open conversations about mental health.

World Su***de Prevention Day is commemorated every 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟎—first established in 2003 by the International Association for Su***de Prevention (IASP) in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) (IASP, 2024
).

In the Philippines, the passing of the Mental Health Act (RA 11036) in 2018 strengthened efforts to provide accessible mental health services and promote su***de prevention nationwide (DOH, 2018
).

At the 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 (𝐎𝐆𝐂), we join hands with mental health advocates to empower every Red Spartan to seek help, listen with empathy, and support one another.

🎥 In this week’s feature video, Mae Rose O. Fulgencio, RPSY, RPM, a Psychologist at MVisions Psychological Center, shares valuable insights on:

Recognizing early warning signs of su***de and emotional distress.

Approaching conversations with care, empathy, and non-judgment.

Knowing where and how to seek professional help.

Promoting awareness and utilizing available mental health resources.

This weekend, let us take small but meaningful steps toward fostering mental wellness:
⚡ Check in on a friend or loved one.
⚡ Listen without judgment and offer support.
⚡ Learn more about the available mental health resources in your area.

Remember, Red Spartans — su***de is preventable. By raising awareness, staying connected, and showing compassion, we can help save lives and strengthen our community. Together, let’s create a safe space where every voice matters and every life counts. 💚


***dePreventionMonth

04/09/2025

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝑮𝒖𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒔 𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒏 𝒔𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒑𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂 𝒅𝒊𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆! 💡✨

Be part of our advocacy in strengthening mental health support on campus. Join us in spreading 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 where everyone feels understood and valued.

As we start the academic year 2025-2026, the 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵 (𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗣) 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 invite committed students driven to foster a positive and harmonious Red Spartan community!

By reopening its doors to all bona fide students of 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 - 𝗔𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀, this 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 provides a forum to highlight the spirit of support—a camaraderie with natural empathy and compassion.

Students who are interested can apply by filling out the 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺, clicking the link below, or scanning the QR code.:
🔗: https://bit.ly/STEP-Advocates-Application_25-26

𝙏𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧, 𝙡𝙚𝙩’𝙨 𝙗𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙖 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙪𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙩𝙨, 𝙚𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧. 💙🌱

“𝘼𝙣𝙙 𝙣𝙤𝙬, 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨…”

As we start the academic year 2025-2026, the 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵 (𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗣) 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 invite committed students driven to foster a positive and harmonious Red Spartan community!

By reopening its doors to all bona fide students of 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 - 𝗔𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀, this 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 provides a forum to highlight the spirit of support—a camaraderie with natural empathy and compassion.

Students who are interested can apply by filling out the 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺, clicking the link below, or scanning the QR code.:

🔗: https://bit.ly/STEP-Advocates-Application_25-26

Don’t miss this opportunity to be the next advocate. 𝙏𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧, 𝙡𝙚𝙩’𝙨 𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙖 𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢 𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨!

03/09/2025

𝑳𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒂 𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝒃𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒛𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒔𝒐𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂 𝒓𝒐𝒄𝒌 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒈, 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒔𝒂𝒇𝒆 𝒔𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒕𝒚, 𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒕𝒉, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒇𝒍𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒉.

Ma’am Rhyna,

Today, we don’t just celebrate your birthday — we celebrate the vibrant light you bring to every project and person you touch. As a talented multimedia specialist and a wonderfully well-rounded individual, your energy, creativity, and warmth inspire everyone around you to dream bigger and shine brighter. You bring stories to life and hearts together with equal brilliance.

Here’s to a year filled with exciting opportunities, joyous moments, and endless reasons to celebrate the amazing person you are. Keep being your lively, engaging self — the world is brighter and more colorful because of you!

𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 𝑩𝒊𝒓𝒕𝒉𝒅𝒂𝒚, 𝑴𝒙. 𝑹𝒉𝒚𝒏𝒂! 💖