FSUU Volunteer Youth Leaders for Health

23/03/2026

Calling all interested applicants 📣

The Philippine Society of Genetic Counselors is inviting you to a virtual Open House Session. Open to all prospective students in order to delve deeper into the Genetic Counseling Profession and the Master of Science in Genetic Counseling Program of the University of the Philippines - Manila.

Your starts here! Scan the QR code below to register! You can also click this link: https://tinyurl.com/MSGCOpenHouse2026

See you soon ⭐️

19/03/2026

Happy Birthday to our Rare Disease Director, Dhevine M. Caburatan, who truly embodies passion and purpose!

We are constantly inspired by your unwavering dedication to the rare disease community and the heart you pour into every initiative we undertake. Your vision not only steers our mission forward but also provides hope and a powerful voice to so many who need it most. Thank you for your incredible guidance and for being such a compassionate advocate for change—may your day be filled with the same joy and inspiration you bring to all of us!

18/03/2026

Happy Birthday to our technical assistant, Nathaniel D. Lao.

We are so incredibly grateful for your technical expertise, your tireless dedication, and the way you always manage to find a solution no matter the challenge. Your hard work truly makes our vision possible, and we couldn't ask for a more reliable or talented professional to have on our team. I hope your day is as brilliant and high-energy as the support you provide us every single day—you deserve it!

14/03/2026

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐒𝐮𝐳𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐳𝐚𝐫! 🎂✨

Your dedication and hard work truly help keep the organization connected, organized, and strong. Your commitment behind the scenes ensures that communication flows smoothly and everyone stays informed.

May your birthday be filled with happiness, laughter, and well-deserved appreciation. Wishing you continued success, growth, and many more meaningful moments ahead. 🧡🎉

07/03/2026

The curtain officially falls on an extraordinary chapter as the Father Saturnino Urios University Nursing Students gathered yesterday for the 𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐰 𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐥. This culminating event was a celebration of much more than cinematic technique; it was a tribute to the heart and hustle of our future healthcare providers. By stepping away from the bedside and behind the camera, our student-nurses have successfully transformed complex health advocacies into stories that breathe, feel, and inspire.

Throughout this journey, our guilds have demonstrated that nursing is as much an art as it is a science. Every award presented today honors the countless hours spent researching rare conditions and maternal health, all while balancing the demanding realities of clinical duties. These films have become our collective voice—a way to reach the community and advocate for those whose stories often go unheard. Today, we didn't just recognize winners; we recognized a new generation of leaders committed to health promotion through every possible medium.

As we conclude the 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐘𝐋𝐇 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐦 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥, we carry with us the profound impact of these narratives. To the directors, cast, and crew who brought these visions to life: your dedication has set a new standard for what it means to be a Urian advocate. The trophies may find their places on shelves, but the awareness we’ve sparked and the empathy we’ve cultivated will continue to ripple through our community long after the credits roll.

06/03/2026

🎬✨𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐰 𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐥✨🏆

Join us as we celebrate excellence, creativity, and advocacy in the 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐘𝐋𝐇 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐦 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟑𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐔𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲! This special awarding ceremony honors the remarkable talents behind inspiring films that promote meaningful health messages and social awareness.

With the theme “𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡, 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬: 𝐑𝐞𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐥,” this event recognizes outstanding achievements in filmmaking and performance, highlighting categories such as Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Trailer, and many more. It is a celebration of passion, storytelling, and the power of youth-driven advocacy in shaping a healthier community.

Don’t miss this memorable celebration! Be part of the 𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐰 𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐥 on 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, from 𝟖:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌 𝐭𝐨 𝟏𝟐:𝟎𝟎 𝐍𝐍 at 𝐀𝐕𝐑 𝟐, 𝐂𝐁𝐒 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐔𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲.
Witness the recognition of cinematic excellence and support the voices of young storytellers. See you there! 🌟🎥🏆

05/03/2026

𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐄𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐏𝐀𝐈𝐍 | 𝐆𝐔𝐈𝐋𝐃 𝟐 𝐌𝐄𝐓𝐊𝐀𝐘𝐈𝐍𝐀

She was their strength. Their provider. Their hope.

In Echoes of Pain, Grace carries the weight of her family on her shoulders—working endless shifts, paying for her sister Clara’s nursing dream at FSUU, and making sure Mama Rosa never misses her medication. But behind her quiet sacrifices lies a truth no one sees: she is fighting a battle of her own.

What happens when the one saving everyone is the one slowly fading away?

A moving story about love, sacrifice, and the silent pain we hide for the people we cherish most.

Watch Echoes of Pain and let its echoes stay with you.

𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙗𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝙢𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙨:

- One (1) reaction is equivalent to one (1) vote
- Any reaction will be counted
- Voting will end on 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟲 at exactly 𝟴:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠.

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05/03/2026

𝐈𝐊𝐀 𝐃𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐔'𝐓 𝐖𝐀𝐋𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐖 | 𝐆𝐔𝐈𝐋𝐃 𝟒 𝐓𝐀𝐘𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐈

On the night of her 28th birthday, Mara awakens to an unsettling whisper, “Dalawampu’t walo…” and a shadow moving across her room. Confused and frightened, she struggles to make sense of the strange events that seem to follow her every step. Between family pressures, unexpected symptoms, and a fateful visit to the pharmacy, Mara discovers that her body may be signaling a life-changing secret.
As Mara and her partner Jun navigate early pregnancy fears and medical guidance, the film unravels the importance of folic acid—an essential nutrient for proper brain and spinal cord development in the unborn child. Folic Acid blends suspense, horror, and real-life lessons, showing how neglecting small health steps can have terrifying consequences.

A story of fear, revelation, and responsibility, Folic Acid reminds viewers that sometimes, the scariest things are the ones we ignore.

𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙗𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝙢𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙨:

- One (1) reaction is equivalent to one (1) vote
- Any reaction will be counted
- Voting will end on 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟲 at exactly 𝟴:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠.

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05/03/2026

𝐁𝐄𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐌𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐌𝐀 | 𝐆𝐔𝐈𝐋𝐃 𝟑 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐊𝐖𝐀𝐍

Before you call me Mama,�let me become the woman who is ready to hold you.

Ready in mind.�Ready in body.�Ready in heart.

This film is a quiet promise that love is not rushed, not pressured, not forced by the world’s expectations. Love prepares. Love grows. Love waits with intention.

Because bringing life into this world is not just about desire. It is about courage, responsibility, and choosing to build a future strong enough for tiny hands to hold.

Before You Call Me Mama�“Let me be ready before you arrive.” 🤍

𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙗𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝙢𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙨:

- One (1) reaction is equivalent to one (1) vote
- Any reaction will be counted
- Voting will end on 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟲 at exactly 𝟴:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠.

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05/03/2026

𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐃𝐑𝐎𝐏 𝐁𝐄𝐓𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐍 𝐔𝐒 | 𝐆𝐔𝐈𝐋𝐃 𝟏 𝐎𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐘𝐀

G6PD deficiency is the most common condition detected through newborn screening in the Philippines. This film tells the story of Theo Alvarez, diagnosed at birth, and how his condition shapes his choices, relationships, and sense of freedom. Through love and loss, the story shows how newborn screening impacts real lives—and why early detection is not just a test, but a chance to live safely and fully.

𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙗𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝙢𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙨:

- One (1) reaction is equivalent to one (1) vote
- Any reaction will be counted
- Voting will end on 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟲 at exactly 𝟴:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠.

Disclaimer:
This film is a work of fiction created for health education and advocacy. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

Credits:
All clips are original.
Music belongs to their respective owners and is properly credited.

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28/02/2026

As the house lights dimmed for the 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐦 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 across 𝐀𝐕𝐑 𝟏 and 𝟐, the university transformed into a space of collective empathy and profound realization. The audience was taken on an emotional odyssey, witnessing stories that dared to give a face and a voice to the silent struggles often overlooked in society. From the heavy silence of a hospital corridor to the quiet courage of a couple choosing preparation over impulse, the screening was a vivid reminder that cinema is one of the most powerful tools we have for humanizing healthcare and sparking necessary conversations.

The energy in the room was a beautiful blend of heartbreak and hope, as the community came together to support the vision of FSUU VYLH. This premiere was not just about crowning a winner; it was about the shared experience of witnessing the resilience of the human spirit on the big screen. As the final credits rolled, it was clear that the impact of these films would extend far beyond the theater walls, leaving a lasting imprint on the hearts of every viewer and strengthening our commitment to health advocacy through the arts.

28/02/2026

The atmosphere at Father Saturnino Urios University was charged with professional rigor as the 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐉𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐘𝐋𝐇 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐦 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 officially commenced within 𝐀𝐕𝐑 𝟏 and 𝟐. This critical phase of the festival allowed our esteemed panel of technical experts and health advocates to peel back the layers of each production, scrutinizing everything from cinematographic ex*****on to the accuracy of the medical advocacies portrayed. It was a moment of intense dialogue where the filmmakers defended their creative visions, proving that every frame was intentionally crafted to serve a higher purpose.

Beyond the technical scores, the judging session highlighted the intellectual depth and research invested by the students into their respective health themes. The panel engaged in a deep dive into how these stories address the complexities of rare conditions, terminal illness, and maternal health. By challenging the creators to articulate their artistic choices, the indoor judging served as a testament to the growth of FSUU VYLH as a platform where academic excellence meets social responsibility, ensuring that each entry is as medically sound as it is visually stunning.