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Kabataang FPOP Montañosa, Abanao, Baguio City (2026)

11/03/2026

𝗞𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗣𝗢𝗣 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮ñ𝗼𝘀𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻

The Kabataang FPOP Montañosa convened its strategic meeting on March 8, 2026, at the Prince Plaza Hotel along Legarda Road. The assembly served as a vital platform for youth leaders to align their objectives and reinforce their commitment to sexual and reproductive health advocacy.

A primary focus of the proceedings was the comprehensive planning for the upcoming Alliance for Improving Health Outcomes (AIHO) activity. Members deliberated on the technical requirements and community outreach strategies necessary to ensure the successful implementation of the activity.

The session was formally graced by Emilyn G. Cadio, Chapter Program Manager of the FPOP Baguio-Benguet Chapter, who provided guidance on the implementation.

08/03/2026

As we celebrate Women’s Month, we remember 𝗕𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗡, the legendary cordilleran maiden, who embodies beauty, strength, and grace that transcend time and culture. Her story symbolizes ideal womanhood, cultural dignity, and a deep connection to heritage.

Today, her legacy inspires women worldwide—breaking barriers, leading change, and redefining strength. Women today, regardless of background, carry the same courage and dignity. She exemplified—entrepreneurs, leaders, caregivers, and activists—wearing their achievements like beadwork of resilience.

This Women’s Month, let us honor 𝘉𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘯 as a timeless symbol of empowerment, shaping a brighter future for all women and girls.

01/03/2026

Empowering Communities Through Partnership: FPOP Brings Inclusive Health Services to MX BSU 2026 🏳️‍🌈

FPOP Baguio-Benguet proudly partnered with the recently concluded MX BSU initiated by the CHET - Student Government on February 28, 2026, bringing youth-friendly and inclusive health services closer to the community through confidential and free HIV screening and counseling services.

Through meaningful collaborations with LGBTQIA+ platforms and community-led events, FPOP continues to champion inclusive health care, equality, and empowerment, ensuring that safe spaces for health education and preventive services remain accessible to all—especially within Benguet State University’s vibrant community.

23/02/2026

The Power of X in Bloom 🌻

The Power of X in Bloom powered by the Converge FiberX brought Malcolm Square, Baguio City to life on February 21, filling the Panagbenga celebration with music, fashion, and nonstop performances. Dancers, singers, and local models energized the crowd in a full-day showcase that celebrated creativity and the vibrant spirit of Baguio in bloom.

Beyond entertainment, the event also created space for meaningful community engagement. As a partner, the Family Planning Organization of the Philippines (FPOP) Baguio-Benguet Chapter provided free and confidential HIV screening, promoted Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), and distributed free condoms to encourage informed and responsible choices.

By combining celebration with advocacy, Converge demonstrated how large-scale events can also serve as platforms for awareness and impact. Together with FPOP, the initiative highlighted the power of partnership in connecting communities not only through technology and entertainment, but also through accessible health services and education.

23/02/2026

Warm greetings on the 17th Ibaloy Day! 🎉

Today, we celebrate the living legacy of the Ibaloi people—whose history, traditions, and leadership continue to shape the heart and soul of Baguio and the Cordilleras. Their deep connection to the land and strong sense of community remain a guiding force for generations.

With this year’s theme, “Buday chiya Bagiw, makajowanan say wara e pan-aadivayan,” we are reminded of the beauty of shared identity, cultural pride, and collective strength. The richness of Ibaloi heritage is not only remembered—it is actively lived, honored, and passed on.

FPOP Baguio-Benguet proudly stands with the Ibaloi community in this celebration, reaffirming our commitment to inclusive programs that respect culture, promote dignity, and empower communities.
May we continue to uplift and preserve the traditions that make our city’s story vibrant and meaningful.
💛💙

20/02/2026

Who will rise as our PEER MOTIVATOR Awardee? 🔥
🔥 Blazing with Passion. Community in Action. 🔥

As we celebrate inclusivity and community rights in the Search for MX. BSU 2026, the Benguet State University – CHET Student Government, in partnership with Family Planning Organization of the Philippines (FPOP Baguio-Benguet Chapter – Ajuwan Community Center), powered by AHF Philippines, RESPOND, and LoveYourself, proudly presents the Peer Motivator Award.

✨ What is the Peer Motivator Award?
The Peer Motivator Award recognizes outstanding youth leaders who actively promote:
• HIV Awareness
• Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)
• Voluntary HIV Testing among peers

This award honors individuals who demonstrate leadership, courage, and commitment in building a safer, informed, and stigma-free community.

📊 Scoring System (100%)

A. Awareness Participation – 50%
Performance and engagement during the HIV Awareness Talk (February 21, 2026 – KNOW + ACT Event).

B. HIV Testing Referral (SSNT Mobilization) – 50%
Candidates are encouraged to mobilize their networks to voluntarily undergo HIV testing.

Referral points may be earned through:
1️⃣ On-Site Testing (February 21 – HIV Awareness Talk CHET LB Food Lab Room 205 & February 28 – Pageant Day)
Clients will identify the candidate who encouraged them to test. Names will be officially recorded, verified, and validated for scoring.

2️⃣ Clinic-Based Testing (Valid until Pageant Day)
Referrals tested at the official clinic on or before Pageant Day will also be credited to the endorsed candidate.

📍 Official Clinic Address:
Unit 517, 5th Floor (Regus), Abanao Square Mall
Barangay AZCKO, Baguio City, Benguet 2600.

All verified referrals will be consolidated and converted into the equivalent 50% referral score based on official guidelines.

🔥 This is more than a title.
It is leadership in action.
It is advocacy with impact.
It is passion that ignites change.

19/02/2026

Valley of Colors: La Trinidad Leg – An Advocacy Drag Show 🌈

A vibrant celebration of artistry and advocacy took place on February 17, 2026, as Project Choosing Happiness, a project of drag artist Sagada Arabica, in partnership with Touché Café, staged “Valley of Colors: La Trinidad Leg” at Touché Café in Bektey, Longlong, Puguis.

The advocacy drag show brought together community members to promote HIV awareness and mental health advocacy, emphasizing compassion, inclusivity, and education.

The said event featured hosts Krisha Mae Bugaling and Jeremiah Bugtong, with main stage performer Salmo Nella, alongside a lineup of drag talents.

A key highlight was the free HIV screening conducted by FPOP Baguio-Benguet, encouraging community members to get tested and know their status. Staff and youth volunteers emphasized that HIV screening is free and accessible, reinforcing the importance of proactive health care and stigma reduction.

The event was held in partnership with AHF Philippines and the Municipal Health Services Office – La Trinidad, strengthening efforts to promote community health and awareness.

Guided by the message, “Gathered in the Dap-ay, we let love be louder than fear”, the event highlighted the power of art and community action in advancing awareness, acceptance, and support.

17/02/2026

Happy Chinese New Year 2026 from FPOP! 🧧🎊

As we welcome a new year filled with hope, prosperity, and fresh beginnings, may this Lunar New Year bring abundance in health, happiness, and love for you and your family.

At FPOP, we celebrate not only new beginnings—but stronger communities, empowered choices, and healthier lives for all. May this year be guided by wisdom, compassion, and collective growth.
Gong Xi Fa Cai! 🪭🧧

Here’s to a year of prosperity, protection, and progress together. 💛💙

13/02/2026

ADVISORY ‼️

Please be informed that our center will be CLOSED on February 14, 2026 (Saturday) as our team will be at Melvin Jones Football Grounds, Burnham Park for Handog ng Panagbenga sa Pamilya Baguio.

Join us from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM for:

• Family Services, including:
- HIV Screening
- Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Awareness
- FREE condoms

• Colors in Bloom

• Kite Flying Activities, including the 11th Annual Panagbenga Kite Flying Challenge

We encourage everyone to drop by and celebrate with us! You can also visit our booth to continue accessing the services we offer while enjoying the activities and vibrant colors. ✨

See you there!

02/11/2025

Mas matagal pa maghintay ng reply kaysa sa HIV test result. 😅

15–20 minutes lang, libre at confidential pa!

May tanong? Message ka lang! 💬

Pwede ka ring diretsong mag-walk in for your FREE HIV test sa:
📍 5th floor, Room 517, Regus co-working space, Abanao Square, Baguio City
🕒 Open at Mondays–Fridays | 9 AM–10 PM ; Saturdays-Sundays | 9 AM - 6 PM

22/10/2025

𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱: 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵

The Family Planning Organization of the Philippines FPOP Baguio-Benguet through its youth arm, Kabataang FPOP Montañosa, successfully held a crucial educational and outreach event on October 18, 2025, at the Data Center College of the Philippines (DCCP). The seminar centered on two major pillars of youth health: Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (ASRH) and HIV Awareness.

The morning was packed with in-depth discussions and essential screening services, led by FPOP in partnership with the Data Center College of the Philippines.

The seminar began with a session led by Communications Chairperson Joshua Catiyan, who served as the resource speaker for the Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (ASRH) module. Catiyan’s powerful discussion focused on empowering students to take ownership of their health and well-being, highlighting the core question: “𝘏𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢 𝘬𝘢 𝘯𝘢 𝘣𝘢?”(Are you ready?).

“𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘪𝘴𝘯'𝘵 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯; 𝘪𝘵'𝘴 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘥 𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦,” Catiyan stated, urging the DCCP community to actively engage with the realities of sexual and reproductive health.

Following the ASRH talk, Chairperson on Mobilization Junel L. Wacnisen took the floor as the guest speaker for HIV 101. Wacnisen’s discussion provided foundational knowledge on HIV transmission, prevention, and treatment, with a strong emphasis on the critical need to fight the stigma associated with the virus.

Wacnisen stressed that fear and discrimination remain the biggest barriers to HIV testing and management. “𝘉𝘺 𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘷𝘦𝘴, 𝘸𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘧𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘢 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘦𝘦𝘬 𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘫𝘶𝘥𝘨𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵,” he explained.

To provide immediate and accessible services alongside the lectures, the Kabataang FPOP Montañosa team also conducted a simultaneous outreach program. Throughout the event, attendees were offered free and confidential HIV screening, along with condom distribution to promote safer practices.

The successful event is part of Kabataang FPOP Montañosa’s ongoing commitment to building health literacy, reducing high-risk behaviors, and advocating for a stigma-free environment among the youth in the region.

16/10/2025

Empowering Young Voices: Midas Elementary School Celebrates International Day of the Girl Child

Ucab, Itogon, Benguet — October 14, 2025
The young girls of Midas Elementary School shone with confidence and joy as they celebrated the International Day of the Girl Child — a day dedicated to recognizing their strength, dreams, and potential to lead change.

With the support of partners including the Ucab Barangay Health Workers, Ucab Barangay Nutrition Scholars, Regional Mobile Force Battalion, Itogon Municipal Health Office, and the AIDS Health Foundation (AHF), the event became a celebration of empowerment. The students received hygiene kits, shirts, and health services, all aimed at promoting self-care and dignity among young girls.

The day was filled with stories, discussions, and inspiring activities that reminded the girls of their worth and capabilities. They were encouraged to dream boldly, believe in themselves, and stand proud of who they are. As shared during the program:

“Keep on dreaming, keep on believing, and keep on achieving. Don’t let others look down on you just because you’re a girl or because you’re young.” — Krisha Mae Bugaling, Miss Homeland Philippines 2025.

Every October, the International Day of the Girl Child amplifies girls’ voices and rights. This year’s theme, “The Girl I Am, The Change I Lead,” perfectly reflected the spirit of the event — that every girl has the power to create change, starting with herself.

At Midas Elementary School, the celebration became more than just an outreach; it was a reminder that every girl has a story worth telling and a future worth fighting for.

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