Kabataang FPOP Davao- Malita Cluster

02/12/2025

On World AIDS Day, we stand together to raise awareness, fight stigma, and support those living with HIV. Let’s keep the promise.

Today, we come together to commemorate World AIDS Day, a day marked globally in solidarity with the millions affected by HIV/AIDS. This day reminds us of our collective responsibility to raise awareness, fight stigma, promote prevention, and support those living with HIV.

We honor the memory of those we have lost and celebrate the resilience of individuals who continue to live courageously with HIV. We also appreciate the tireless efforts of healthcare workers, activists, researchers, and organizations who dedicate their lives to combating this epidemic.

“Know your status. End the stigma. Support the community.”

# hiv

27/11/2025

𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘂𝘀. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲.
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝗜𝗗𝗦 𝗗𝗮𝘆!

14/11/2025

The Kabataang FPOP Davao–Malita Cluster proudly extends its warmest congratulations to Christine C. Jusay, Gilbert B. Dinglasa, and Maria Luz C. Rosales for being recognized among the Top 25 of the Malita Young Leaders Congress.

Your exceptional dedication, leadership, and commitment to service have distinguished you as outstanding young leaders of our community. This achievement reflects not only your personal excellence but also your unwavering passion for advancing youth empowerment and positive change in Malita.

We are truly proud of your accomplishment and confident that you will continue to inspire fellow youth through your integrity, initiative, and vision for a better future.

Mabuhay ang mga kabataang leader ng Malita!

04/11/2025

Happy birthday FPOP DAVAO, chapter program manager Mx. Dennis john Barimbao 🎉

𝓛𝓪𝓭𝓲𝓮𝓼, 𝓰𝓮𝓷𝓽𝓵𝓮𝓶𝓮𝓷, 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓪𝓵𝓵 𝓶𝔂 𝓯𝓲𝓮𝓻𝓬𝓮 𝓫𝓮𝓪𝓾𝓽𝓲𝓮𝓼 𝓲𝓷 𝓫𝓮𝓽𝔀𝓮𝓮𝓷, 𝔀𝓮𝓵𝓬𝓸𝓶𝓮 𝓽𝓸 𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓼 𝓮𝔁𝓽𝓻𝓪𝓿𝓪𝓰𝓪𝓷𝔃𝓪 𝓸𝓯 𝓵𝓸𝓿𝓮 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓬𝓮𝓵𝓮𝓫𝓻𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷! 🎉✨

Today, we honor none other than Mx. Dennis John “Barbz” Barimbao, a true icon of the Filipino scene of advocacy, a radiant star in the world of s*xual and reproductive health and rights, and a champion whose journey from FPOP Davao’s passionate youth volunteer to chapter program manager has transformed lives across Davao and beyond. 💖

Honey, your work is nothing short of legendary—serving life-saving services with courage, compassion, and that signature flair only you can bring. You’ve shown us all that advocacy can be fierce, fabulous, and utterly transformative. Thank you for all that you do.

So, on this special day, we raise our glittering glasses and say: 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝘅. 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗯𝘇!

May your year ahead be as bold as your spirit, as dazzling as your heart, and as unstoppable as your legacy. Werk it, slay it, and continue to inspire all of us! 👑✨

03/11/2025

𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀-𝗢𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲: 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲

FPOP Davao proudly highlights the 𝗛𝗜𝗩 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝘂𝗺 𝗖𝗕𝗦 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, a five-day initiative held on October 27–31, 2025 at the World Palace Hotel in Davao City. Designed to strengthen community-centered HIV services, the training gathered participants from FPOP Davao, SOX, and Surigao chapters consisting of clinic service providers and youth representatives with ten from Davao completing the sessions.

With the guidance of experts Dr. Timothy Santos, Mr. Michael Mahinay, and Ms. Prescilla Madula, participants engaged in hands-on activities and discussions that enhanced their confidence and competence in HIV counseling, testing, and community-based screening, ensuring that they were trained to provide accurate, empathetic, and stigma-free care.

Organized by the Family Planning Organization of the Philippines (FPOP) in partnership with ALAGAD Mindanao and DOH XI under the Respond Project, this initiative reinforces our shared commitment to building healthier and more informed communities. As we continue strengthening the capacity of local service providers and youth advocates, we move closer to a future where accessible, client-centered HIV services empower every individual to live safer and healthier lives.

𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝗹𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗿, 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀.

𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗙𝗣𝗢𝗣 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗮 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗿, 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂!

22/10/2025

07/10/2025

📂 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿: 𝗞𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗣𝗢𝗣 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗼 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

𝑩𝒖𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒂 𝒔𝒊𝒚𝒂! 💥 𝑩𝒖𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒂 𝒔𝒊𝒚𝒂! 💥

We kicked off the month with the youth’s voice at the 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 as 𝗠𝘅. 𝗣𝗮𝗼 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗼, National Youth Coordinator of FPOP, visited the Kabataang FPOP Davao and did a 𝘃𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸.

Representatives from the Kabataang FPOP Davao- Maco Cluster and Kabataang FPOP Davao- Malita Cluster, alongside chapter officers, joined an engaging consultation on organization development, communications, CSE and SRHR programs, partnerships, and adolescent-friendly facilities.

The evening was filled with dialogue, goal-setting, and collaborative planning, highlighting the leadership, active participation, and contagious electric energy of young people in the Davao Region—𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗰𝘆.

The consultation gave space for our young leaders to share experiences, ask questions, and co-create solutions for programs that directly affect them. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗽𝘂𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝘂𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹; 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹. We deeply appreciate the guidance of the national office and the dedication of our youth, who continue shaping programs that empower their health and rights. 💛💙

💡 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵? Step in, connect, and visit your nearest FPOP clinic. Your ideas and participation can drive real change!

02/10/2025

✨ “Taking care of the mind also means taking care of the body.” ✨

As advocates, we recognize that mental health and s*xual & reproductive health (SRHR) are deeply connected. 💚

• Stress, anxiety, and depression can affect decision-making and make people more vulnerable to risky situations.

• Negative SRHR experiences like unwanted pregnancies or violence can worsen mental health.

• Access to care, knowledge, and safe spaces matter—because health isn’t separate, it’s integrated.

Let’s break the silence, raise awareness, and push for services that address both mental health and SRHR together. 💪



✍️ Maria Luz Rosales

30/09/2025

Congratulations, Benjie Alcasin, for making it to the Top 25 of the Davao Young Leader Congress! 🌟

Your recognition is a true reflection of your dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment to leadership and volunteerism. The Kabataang FPOP Davao–Malita Cluster is beyond proud of your journey and achievements. This milestone is not just yours, but an inspiration to every young leader who strives to create positive change in their communities. Keep shining, Benjie, and continue to lead with purpose, humility, and a heart for service. Your story proves that with passion and determination, the youth can truly make a difference. 💙✨

28/09/2025

What is (STI) Sexually Transmitted Infection? 🤔

Sexually transmitted infection are common and can be passed on during s*x or through s*xual contact. a serious condition that can develop after you have s*x.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 1 million curable s*xually transmitted infections (STIs) are acquired every day worldwide in people aged 15–49 years old—most without symptoms. In 2020 alone, there were an estimated 374 million new cases of chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis, and trichomoniasis. By 2022, around 8 million adults were living with syphilis, and about 520 million people (13% globally) have herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2), the leading cause of ge***al herpes.

STIs remain a serious global health concern—awareness, prevention, and regular check-ups matter. Let’s stay informed, practice safe choices, and protect our health. 💡🧡

✍️ Maria Luz C. Rosales

19/09/2025

Kabataang FPOP Davao – Malita Cluster Officers

The youth leaders of Kabataang FPOP Davao–Malita Cluster are not only officers, but heroes in advancing education and advocacy. Their dedication extends beyond leadership—it is a commitment to champion s*xual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) advocacy and the mission of FPOP. This commitment is not just for the youth, but for everyone who needs access to education, guidance, and support.

"Every young person deserves access to accurate information about our bodies, relationships, rights, s*xuality, and everything that lies in between so that we can be our own advocates and make informed decisions for ourselves."
— Sijan Gelal

✍️ Maria Luz C. Rosales

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