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UYAHH, Baguio City (2026)

15/02/2026

𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡, 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: 𝐔𝐘𝐀𝐇𝐇 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞’𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞

The University of the Cordilleras Youth and Adolescent Sexuality and Reproductive Health Hub (UYAHH) continues to champion its advocacy of empowering the university community through accessible, inclusive, and stigma-free sexual and reproductive health services.

During the recently held Love Booth event, UYAHH transformed its space into more than just a booth; it became a safe haven for education, awareness, and open conversations. Anchored in the belief that sexual and reproductive health is a fundamental right, UYAHH ensured that its services were completely free and accessible to students, teaching staff, and non-teaching staff of the university.

The services offered included:
- Proper condom use education
- Condom distribution
- Lubricant distribution
- Perineal hygiene health education
- Demonstration of proper self-breast examination
- Distribution of cycle beads
- Free pregnancy test kits
- Family planning counseling

These initiatives aimed not only to provide supplies but to promote informed decision-making, body autonomy, and responsible health practices. Every interaction at the booth reflected UYAHH’s commitment to breaking stigma and normalizing conversations about sexual and reproductive health.

This initiative was made even stronger through the generous support of partner organizations Balay Marvi by LoveYourself and FPOP Baguio-Benguet, who extended their help in providing essential supplies. Their collaboration highlights the power of unity in advancing reproductive health advocacy and ensuring that resources reach those who need them most.

In recognition of its impact and the overwhelming support from the university community, the UYAHH booth proudly won the People’s Choice Award. More than just a title, this award symbolizes trust, appreciation, and the community’s collective belief in the importance of accessible sexual and reproductive health services.
UYAHH continues to strengthen its advocacy because empowerment begins with education, and education must always be within reach.

𝑺𝒆𝒙𝒖𝒂𝒍 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 𝒊𝒔 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒐𝒏𝒆’𝒔 𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑼𝒀𝑨𝑯𝑯 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒕—𝒆𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝒆𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈.

02/10/2025

𝐔𝐘𝐀𝐇𝐇 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐱𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐭 𝐔𝐂 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨

The University of the Cordilleras Youth and Adolescent Sexuality and Reproductive Health Hub (UYAHH) took part in the Student Organization Expo on October 1 at the UC Gymnasium, one of the highlight activities of the university’s Freshmen Day celebration. The annual expo serves as an avenue for student organizations to present their programs and advocacies while welcoming new members of the UC community.

True to its vision of promoting youth empowerment through health education, UYAHH put the spotlight on its core advocacies: HIV and AIDS awareness, prevention of teenage pregnancy, promotion of men’s and women’s health, gender equality, and overall reproductive health.

To make its advocacy more engaging, UYAHH set up an interactive booth where students could participate in various activities and avail of free services. These included condom distribution, demonstrations on proper condom use using a male ge***al model, free blood pressure monitoring, and motivational quotes designed to inspire positivity and resilience among students.

The booth gained significant attention from both freshmen and upper-year students. Many participants shared that the experience helped them gain practical knowledge and a deeper understanding of sexual and reproductive health issues. The initiative also encouraged open discussions, aiming to break down stigma and promote informed decision-making among young people.

UYAHH acknowledges the support of its partner organizations— FPOP Baguio-Benguet and the Commission on Population and Development-Cordillera Administrative Region —for providing condoms and educational pamphlets that enhanced the activity.

By taking part in the Freshmen Day expo, UYAHH and UC College of Nursing Student Council reinforced its role as an advocate of health and empowerment among UC students. The organization continues to commit itself to raising awareness, expanding knowledge, and fostering a safe and supportive environment where the youth can learn, express, and make informed choices about their well-being.

🖊 Neil Cyrus Gian Bangtuan
📷 Cheska Gapate, Keena Abad, Alex Christian Aguilar

20/09/2025

𝐔𝐘𝐀𝐇𝐇 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨 𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐝𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐂𝐍𝐇𝐒

As part of the S.H.A.P.E. Adolescents Seminar, Day Three featured an extensive teaching demonstration aimed at deepening understanding of puberty and adolescence at Pines City National High School on September 19.

Through dynamic presentations, interactive activities, and open dialogue, the UYAHH representatives empowered learners to recognize the physical, emotional, and social changes of adolescence, build confidence, and make informed, healthy choices as they transition into young adulthood.

This milestone session not only strengthened foundational knowledge but also fostered a supportive environment for students to ask questions and share experiences—a crucial step in guiding them toward responsible growth and self-discovery.

Serving as the concluding part of the three-day seminar, this final day encapsulated the program’s mission of equipping adolescents with the knowledge and values they need for a safe, healthy, and purposeful journey into adulthood.

🖊 Kinu G. Cabading
📷 VJ A. Cereno, Alex Christian M. Aguilar

19/09/2025

𝐔𝐘𝐀𝐇𝐇 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒.𝐇.𝐀.𝐏.𝐄 𝐀𝐝𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫: 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬

Day Two focused on adolescents’ evolving relationships with family and peers, emphasizing the importance of conscious decision-making in building critical thinking, self-esteem, and making positive future choices.

𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝟑: 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏𝐒
To start Module Three, Mrs. Angie Mangalip, Teacher III from Pines City National High School, discussed the dynamics of social relationships among young adolescents and their journey to discover new experiences, values, and morals while shaping their own unique perspectives. She also highlighted the challenges they face during this stage, such as peer pressure, impulse control, and the continued need for proper guidance.

𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝟒: 𝐇𝐀𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀 𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐄, 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇𝐘, 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝐀𝐃𝐎𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄
The Fourth Module, Having a Safe, Healthy, and Happy Adolescence, was presented by Mr. Joeferino Ginutmad, Head Teacher IV of the MAPEH Department at Pines City National High School. He emphasized the importance of adolescents making informed and responsible decisions to build positive relationships with their peers, friends, and romantic partners as they journey toward a safe, healthy, and happy adulthood.

Day Two of SHAPE underscored the significance of social relationships and responsible decision-making, equipping participants with the knowledge needed to guide young adolescents.

🖊Alex Christian M. Aguilar
📷Vicarlo James A. Cereno

18/09/2025

𝐔𝐘𝐀𝐇𝐇 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐒.𝐇.𝐀.𝐏.𝐄 𝐀𝐝𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫: 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟏 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬

BAGUIO CITY - The University of the Cordilleras Youth and Adolescent Sexuality and Reproductive Health Hub (UYAHH) actively participated in the opening day of the Sexually Healthy and Personally Effective (SHAPE) Adolescents seminar organized by Commission on Population and Development - Cordillera Administrative Region (CPD-CAR), held at Ritz Legarda Hotel from September 17–19, 2025.

Day one focused on helping adolescents better understand themselves, with discussions centered on physical changes and emotional growth during their teenage years.

𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝟏: 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐩
Mr. Jeffrey Aliga, School Head Teacher of Irisan Elementary School, opened the seminar with the session Growing Up. He explained the physical changes that adolescents experience during puberty and emphasized awareness as a tool for making informed decisions. He also tackled pressing issues such as the prevention of HIV and AIDS, and strategies to avoid teenage pregnancy.

𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝟐: 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
The second module, Changing Feelings and Expectations, was delivered by Mr. Peter Bon Tuliao, Teacher III at Pines City National High School. His talk focused on the emotional aspects of adolescence, addressing the changes in feelings and expectations that young people often face. Tuliao encouraged participants to respond to these changes in healthy and positive ways, emphasizing the importance of emotional resilience.

Day 1 of SHAPE highlighted the value of holistic adolescent education—covering both physical awareness and emotional well-being. The sessions provided participants with knowledge and practical skills that empower them to make sound decisions and responsible living.

As the seminar continues, more modules will further equip adolescents with tools to face challenges, strengthen values, and prepare them to become healthier and more effective individuals.

🖊 Neil Cyrus Gian Bangtuan
📷Alex Christian M. Aguilar

07/05/2025

𝐔𝐂-𝐂𝐎𝐍, 𝐔𝐘𝐀𝐇𝐇 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬’ 𝐝𝐚𝐲⁣
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𝐁𝐀𝐆𝐔𝐈𝐎 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 — In celebration of National Health Workers’ Day (NHWD), the University of the Cordilleras – College of Nursing (UC-CON), alongside the University of the Cordilleras Youth and Adolescent Sexuality and Reproductive Health Hub (UYAHH) and CON College Student Council (CON-CSC), stood in solidarity with health institutions across the city on May 7, 2025, at Igorot Park.
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Bearing the theme, “Voice of Health Workers: Forging a Healthier Future Through Advancement of Legislative Rights,” this year’s observance casts a spotlight on the enduring commitment and valiant service of Filipino health workers, while emphasizing the urgent need for legislative reforms to protect their welfare.⁣
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A unity walk commenced at the Baguio Post Office Park, culminating at Igorot Park, where health workers, allied health students, and concerned citizens gathered, not merely in tribute, but in a visible demand for justice, equity, and systemic change in the healthcare landscape.⁣
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Spearheaded by the Coalition of Health Workers’ Organizations in the Cordillera, the commemorative program featured spirited speeches that echoed the rallying cry for political recognition and protection of healthcare professionals, many of whom operate in precarious conditions. Speakers emphasized the indispensable role of health workers as frontliners and reform advocates, navigating not only clinical frontiers but also the complexities of institutional neglect and underrepresentation.⁣
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The program culminated with a reaffirmation of the collective Statement of Unity, a pledge to uphold a culture rooted in respect, recognition, and rights-based advocacy for all healthcare workers who continue to serve at the frontlines of the nation's well-being.⁣
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Now in its 15th year since the enactment of Republic Act No. 10069, or the “Health Workers’ Day Act,” NHWD remains a critical reminder of the valor and vulnerability of those who hold the nation’s health infrastructure together.⁣
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