Philippine Mental Health Association Batangas Chapter

21/08/2026

Happy Birthday, Ms. Ruby! 🎉🧡

We celebrate not only an amazing Program Officer and Psychometrician, but also the cheerful spirit and genuine warmth you bring to every community engagement. ✨💙

Thank you for always making people feel welcomed, valued, and cared for. Your joy, compassion, and the way you embrace and care for everyone in the community truly make every moment more meaningful. 🌷 Wishing you more happiness, blessings, and beautiful memories! 🎂🎈

20/08/2026

👟 𝐸𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦 𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑝 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑡𝑎𝑘𝑒 𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑠 ℎ𝑜𝑝𝑒.

𝐸𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦 𝑚𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑠 𝑢𝑠 𝑐𝑙𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑟 𝑡𝑜 𝑎 𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑦 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑒𝑟 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑦.💙
This September, let’s come together and move for a cause that matters.
Join us in 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵: 𝗥𝘂𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀. 𝗥𝘂𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲. — a meaningful initiative in celebration of the 30th Anniversary of PMHA Batangas Chapter.

This is more than just a race.

It’s a movement for awareness, compassion, and support for those who need it most.

💙 And here’s the best part:
You don’t have to be a runner to join.
You can run, jog, or simply walk—
𝗮𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵.

Every registration helps support community-based mental health programs, reaching individuals and families in need of care, understanding, and hope.

📅 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝟱𝗔𝗠
📍 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗔 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀, 𝗟𝗶𝗽𝗮 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘀

Be part of the movement.

Move with purpose. Run (or walk) for hope. 💙

🔗 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄:
https://tinyurl.com/PMHABatangasMoveforMH2026

👟 𝐸𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦 𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑝 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑡𝑎𝑘𝑒 𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑠 ℎ𝑜𝑝𝑒.
𝐸𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦 𝑚𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑠 𝑢𝑠 𝑐𝑙𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑟 𝑡𝑜 𝑎 𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑦 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑒𝑟 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑦.💙

This September, let’s come together and move for a cause that matters.

Join us in 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵: 𝗥𝘂𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀. 𝗥𝘂𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲. — a meaningful initiative in celebration of the 30th Anniversary of PMHA Batangas Chapter.

This is more than just a race.
It’s a movement for awareness, compassion, and support for those who need it most.

💙 And here’s the best part:
You don’t have to be a runner to join.
You can run, jog, or simply walk—
𝗮𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵.

Every registration helps support community-based mental health programs, reaching individuals and families in need of care, understanding, and hope.

📅 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝟱𝗔𝗠
📍 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗔 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀, 𝗟𝗶𝗽𝗮 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘀

Be part of the movement.
Move with purpose. Run (or walk) for hope. 💙

🔗 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄:
https://tinyurl.com/PMHABatangasMoveforMH2026

20/08/2026

📢 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 | 𝗡𝗶𝗻𝗼𝘆 𝗔𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗗𝗮𝘆

Please be advised that the PMHA Batangas Chapter Office and Online Support will be CLOSED tomorrow, 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 (𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆), in observance of Ninoy Aquino Day.

Regular office operations and online support will resume on 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 (𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆).

19/08/2026

💙 𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐬𝐢𝐩

As part of the Community-Based Mental Health Program “𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐬𝐢𝐩” was conducted for the Sangguniang Barangay of Brgy. Halang on August 14, 2026, promoting greater awareness of mental health and encouraging a community that values care, understanding, and support.

📅 Date: August 14, 2026
📍 Venue: Walan Wharf, Sitio Tagbakin, Brgy. Halang, Lipa City
👥 Participants: Sangguniang Barangay of Brgy. Halang

The activity was made possible through the coordination of PMHA–Barangay Mental Health Coordinator Ms. Elaine Respeto, whose commitment to promoting mental wellness at the community level helped bring the initiative closer to the people of Brgy. Halang.

The session highlighted the importance of mental wellness, empathy, and shared responsibility in creating a community where individuals feel heard, understood, and supported. 🌿💙

Together, we continue to strengthen community-based mental health efforts and bring meaningful conversations about mental well-being closer to every barangay.

18/08/2026

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT | PMHA Batangas Chapter

Please be advised that the Philippine Mental Health Association – Batangas Chapter Office is CLOSED today, August 18, 2026 (Tuesday) due to the prevailing weather conditions.

Our Online Support remains available for those who may need assistance. 💙

Office operations will resume tomorrow, August 19, 2026 (Wednesday), weather and safety conditions permitting.

🌧️ Stay safe, everyone.💙

15/08/2026

Happiest Birthday, Engr. Bryan! 🎉💙

May your special day be filled with joy, meaningful moments, and the company of those who appreciate you. May the year ahead bring you greater success, good health, and opportunities to continue making a positive difference in the lives of others.

Thank you for your commitment and valuable contribution to our Chapter and to the advocacy of mental health.

Wishing you a truly wonderful birthday and a fulfilling year ahead! 🥳✨

07/08/2026

🌐📱𝐋𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞, 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐤𝐮𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧? 💭

POPMH Talk 2026 continues with its fifth episode featuring a timely and thought-provoking discussion:

"𝐍𝐚𝐤𝐚-𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐊𝐚 𝐍𝐠𝐚, 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐊𝐚 𝐁𝐚?: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥-𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠.." 📲✨

Always online? Constantly chatting, scrolling, and reacting? 💬📱
In today's digital world, staying connected has never been easier—but are our online interactions bringing us closer to others or leaving us feeling more disconnected? 🤔💭

This episode explores how our digital habits influence the way we communicate, build relationships, and care for our mental well-being. Join us as we reflect on creating healthier and more meaningful connections—both online and offline. 🌱💚

Join us as 𝐃𝐫. 𝐀𝐫-𝐉𝐚𝐲 𝐃. 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐳, Program Chair of the BS Psychology Program of Batangas State University – The National Engineering University, JPLPC Malvar Campus, shares valuable insights on navigating relationships and well-being in the digital age. 🎙️✨

🗓️ 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐬: 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 ┃ 𝟓:𝟑𝟎 𝐏𝐌 – 𝟔:𝟑𝟎 𝐏𝐌
Let's discover how being truly connected goes beyond likes, chats, and notifications. See you at POPMH Talk 2026! 💙

07/08/2026

👀 𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴... 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀!

The wait is over! 🎉 Here's your official Move for Mental Health race shirt—designed not just for the run, but as a symbol of your support for mental health awareness. 💙💚

But that's not all...

🏅 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿'𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗮𝗹!

Whether you choose the 3K or 5K, whether you run, jog, or simply walk at your own pace, crossing the finish line is already a victory worth celebrating.

Because this event isn't about being the fastest—it's about showing up, moving with purpose, and standing together to raise awareness and hope for mental health.

🎽𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀:
✅ Official Race Shirt
✅ Race Bib
✅ Finisher's Medal (for all finishers!)

📍 The Outlets at LIMA Estate
📅 September 13, 2026 | 5:00 AM

💙 Registration Fee
🏃 3K – ₱700
🏃‍♀️ 5K – ₱900

🔗 Register now:
https://tinyurl.com/PMHABatangasMoveforMH2026

Invite your family, friends, classmates, teammates, and colleagues. Let's fill the roads with people who believe that every step can inspire hope and every stride can make a difference.

Register today. Wear the shirt with pride. Earn your medal. Move for Mental Health. 💚💙

07/08/2026

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗮, 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘀 🤝💚

Last August 5, 2026, PMHA conducted another courtesy visit to the Municipality of Cuenca, Batangas. The team met with Vice Mayor Aurea Pantas, Municipal Health Officer Dra. Carol Cuevas, and MSWD representatives, Ms. Elsa Mauleon and Ms. Diana Ella Pacpaco.

The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss initiatives that support community mental health, including potential collaborations on capacity-building activities, mental health education, and establishing stronger referral networks for individuals in need of mental health services.

PMHA is grateful for the warm welcome and looks forward to fostering a meaningful partnership with the Municipality of Cuenca in advancing mental health awareness and care for the community.

07/08/2026

🤝Fostering Workplace Connections and Psychological Safety:
Improvement of Mental Health and Stress Management

Strong workplaces are built on more than tasks and responsibilities—they grow through trust, understanding, and genuine connections among colleagues. 💙 PMHA Batangas conducted an interactive session for the employees of the PRC Lucena Provincial Office, creating a space to connect, communicate, and strengthen relationships within the workplace.

📅 Date: August 4, 2026
👥 Participants: PRC Lucena Provincial Office Employees
🌅 Sessions: Morning and Afternoon Batches
💻 Mode: Hybrid Learning

Through interactive activities and meaningful conversations, participants were encouraged to build mutual trust, practice empathy, and foster open communication with their colleagues. The session highlighted how supportive connections can help create a workplace where employees feel comfortable sharing ideas, seeking support, and working together. 🌿✨

Together, we continue to create workplaces where people feel heard, valued, connected, and safe to be themselves. 💙