OCNHS Guidance and Counseling Office

25/09/2025

📢 MSU SASE 2026–2027 is now open for applications!

Are you ready to be part of the Mindanao State University system? The MSU announces the opening of the System Admission and Scholarship Examination (SASE) for Academic Year 2026–2027.

🗓 Date of Examination: October 5, 2025
🌐 Application Portal: https://sase.msumain.edu.ph/

All applicants for the Mindanao State University System Admission and Scholarship Examination (MSU SASE) are required to prepare and submit the necessary documents through the official online application portal within the prescribed period.

Applicants are strongly advised to carefully check and ensure that all documents are clear, valid, and duly prepared before submission.

25/09/2025

✍️ Eyes here interested Grade 12 students

📢 MSU SASE 2026–2027 is now open for applications!

Are you ready to be part of the Mindanao State University system? The MSU announces the opening of the System Admission and Scholarship Examination (SASE) for Academic Year 2026–2027.

🗓 Date of Examination: October 5, 2025
🌐 Application Portal: https://sase.msumain.edu.ph/

All applicants for the Mindanao State University System Admission and Scholarship Examination (MSU SASE) are required to prepare and submit the necessary documents through the official online application portal within the prescribed period.

Applicants are strongly advised to carefully check and ensure that all documents are clear, valid, and duly prepared before submission.

19/09/2025

𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞: 𝐀 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Held last September 18, 2025, the activity brought students on an emotional journey of awareness, mindfulness, and healing. Through discussions, guided reflection, and heartfelt songs, struggles were acknowledged and hope was renewed.

16/09/2025

13/09/2025

Your Journey, Our Support 🫶🏻💚

06/09/2025

Feeling overwhelmed? Need a safe space to talk? You are not alone.

The Peer Facilitators Club is here to offer a listening ear, a helping hand, and a heart that understands. Our posters are displayed around campus to remind everyone that support is always within reach. Whether you’re struggling or simply need someone to talk to, your friendly facis are here for you — no judgment, just care. We’re just around the corner, ready to support you. 🤝✨

❗Don't keep it all in. Talk it out!
💡 It’s okay to ask for help — that's what we're here for.

📍 Look for our posters around campus!
📌 Visit us at the BKD Office, near Mini Arts.

Approach any Peer Facilitator when you need someone to talk to. We're always ready to listen.
Together, let’s build a kinder, more understanding school community. 💛

Edit & ✍🏻 | 𝙎𝙤𝙥𝙝𝙞𝙖 𝙋𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙤𝙣𝙞

03/09/2025

5 days left to submit!

UPCAT 2026 applicants who took the exam must update and fill out their Forms 1 and 2B online by 08 September 2025. Access the applicant's portal at https://upcat2026online.up.edu.ph/

Grade 12 schools must also confirm their students in the Form 2A portal by the extended deadline.

Certified true copies of Grades 8, 9, 10, and 11 with the wet signature of the school official must also be submitted to the UP Office of Admissions at T.M. Kalaw corner Quirino Street, UP Diliman, Quezon City.

Extended Deadline Date: 08 September 2025

If you were unable to take the exam, your application will not be processed.

Please be reminded to NOT withdraw your application if you have incorrect information in the online application.

Contact the helpdesk at https://bit.ly/upcat2025onlinehelpdesk for assistance.

02/09/2025

𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞: 𝐀 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡

The Guidance and Counseling Office together with the OCNHS Peer Facilitators invites you to a meaningful activity on September 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM in the Computer Room beside SBM.

This special gathering is for learners who are seeking support, feel misunderstood, or simply want to express themselves. Through music, we hope to bring comfort, connection, and hope.

Remember, if you are vulnerable right now, if you wish to speak but feel like no one will understand, and if you feel like you need this — then this activity is for you.

📌 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲! 𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 30 𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲. 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐞-𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞. https://forms.gle/rRGKy6mmLfDF4dBR8

Music by Cassandra Monique Batie & Jennifer Decilveo

Arranged & Performed by Paul Hankinson (featuring Beethoven's 'Ode To Joy')

Also performed by Just Sam (winner of American Idol 2020)

01/09/2025

𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐩ú𝐚 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲!

Looking for world-class education in engineering, architecture, IT, business, health sciences, multimedia, digital arts, nursing, and more?

Mapúa University offers top-notch programs recognized both locally and internationally, with accreditations from prestigious global institutions like QS World University Rankings and Times Higher Education Rankings.

📌 Programs Offered:
🔹 Engineering & Sciences
🔹 Arts & Design
🔹 Business (with Arizona State University)
🔹 Nursing (with Arizona State University)
🔹 Health Sciences & Medicine
🔹 Multimedia & Digital Arts
🔹 Tourism & Hospitality
🔹 Graduate & Doctoral Programs

📝 Application Procedure:
1️⃣ Fill out the online application form.
2️⃣ Pay the MPASS fee.
3️⃣ Take the MPASS.
4️⃣ Reserve your slot.
5️⃣ Complete registration/enrollment.

📍 Campuses:

Intramuros, Manila

Makati

School of Tourism & Hospitality Management, Parañaque

✅ MPASS Requirements:
✔️ Accomplished Online Application Form
✔️ Current School ID / Registration Form
✔️ MPASS Fee (if applicable)

🌐 Apply online now: admissions.mapua.edu.ph

📞 Contact Numbers:
📌 Intramuros: +63(2) 8247-5000
📌 Makati: +63(2) 8891-0843
📌 Parañaque (STHM): +63(2) 8247-5000

𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒃𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒇𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑴𝒂𝒑ú𝒂 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒕𝒐𝒅𝒂𝒚!

01/09/2025

𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐄 12 𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐎𝐑 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒!

PHINMA Cagayan de Oro College (COC) – Iligan will be visiting Ozamiz City National High School on September 1, 2025 (Monday) to conduct the PHINMAEd EduProfile Index and introduce the HK Scholarship Program.

This activity will help you:
✅ Discover the strand/track that best fits your personality and interests
✅ Prepare for your senior high school journey towards college
✅ Learn about scholarship opportunities and support programs

📌 Highlights of the Program:
🔹 HK Scholarships with tuition discounts and no maintaining grade requirement
🔹 Personalized coaching through the Kasama Support Hub
🔹 Student trainings and workshops to build confidence, purpose, and resilience

This is a great opportunity for all Grade 12 students to prepare for college and explore financial assistance options. Don’t miss this chance to secure your future! 💡

📅 When: September 1, 2025 (today)
📍 Where: Ozamiz City National High School (All Grade 12 Sections)

Together, let’s take the next step toward your dreams!

01/09/2025

𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡

𝙒𝙚 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙞𝙩’𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙖𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙠 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩’𝙨 𝙜𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙙. 𝙈𝙖𝙮𝙗𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪…
👉 Can’t put your feelings into words
👉 Are scared of being invalidated
👉 Tried opening up but felt misunderstood
👉 Are struggling with heavy thoughts
👉 Are coping in ways that don’t really help
👉 Feel like everything is just building up inside

𝑷𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔: 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒅𝒐𝒏’𝒕 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒈𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒊𝒕 𝒂𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒆.

The Guidance and Counseling Office and the Peer Facilitators are always ready to listen. 💬

😟 Afraid to talk to a counselor?
🤔 Still unsure about getting help from professionals?

That’s okay. Your Peer Facilitators are here for you. They’re trained to give peer support—someone close to your age who understands and will listen without judgment.

𝘼𝙩𝙚, 𝙆𝙪𝙮𝙖? 𝙀𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮𝙖 𝙏𝙖.
𝙇𝙚𝙩’𝙨 𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙠. 𝙒𝙚’𝙧𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪.