02/09/2026
May mga laban na walang nakakarinig.
May mga taong patuloy na pumapasok, nakikipag-usap, tumatawa, at nagsasabing “okay lang ako” habang tahimik na dinadala ang bigat na hindi nila alam kung paano at kanino sasabihin.
This September, kami sa COMPASS ay nakikiisa sa buong bansa at sa global community sa pagsusulong ng su***de prevention and awareness.
This year’s global theme, “Changing the Narrative on Suicide,” calls us to move away from silence, stigma, and judgment, but toward fostering open conversations, understanding, compassion, and support.
Because sometimes, prevention begins with something as simple as starting a conversation.
Hindi kailangang perfect ang sasabihin.
Hindi kailangang alam natin kung paano ayusin ang lahat.
Sometimes, what someone needs is simply a person who will stay, listen, and remind them that they don’t have to carry everything alone.
Kumustahin natin ang bawat isa, not just with “Okay ka lang?” but with the willingness to listen to whatever comes after.
Makinig bago manghusga.
Manatili bago umalis.
Magmalasakit habang may pagkakataon.
And to anyone who is quietly struggling: hindi mo kailangang itago ang bigat mag-isa.
Kung hindi mo pa kayang sabihin ang “I need help,” magsimula sa “Pwede ba kitang makausap?”
You deserve to be heard.
You deserve to be understood.
You deserve support.
And you deserve to be here.
Let this September be more than just awareness.
Let it be a reason to reach out. A reason to listen. A reason to start the conversation.
“Nandito ako. Makikinig ako.”
If you or someone you know is struggling, you don’t have to face it alone. Help is available.
📞 NCMH Crisis Hotline — 24/7
1553 — Nationwide
0917-899-8727 — Globe/TM
0966-351-4518
0908-639-2672
📞 Hopeline Philippines — 24/7
(02) 8804-4673
0917-558-4673
2919 — Globe/TM toll-free
🚨 For immediate emergencies, call 911.
Reaching out is not a weakness. You don’t have to carry everything all on your own.
At dito sa COMPASS, nandito kami. Makikinig kami. 🤗
