Category: News

  • UC Peer Facilitators Launch “Project CHAMPION” Peer Tutoring Program for 2nd Trimester

    UC Peer Facilitators Launch “Project CHAMPION” Peer Tutoring Program for 2nd Trimester

    Baguio City, Philippines – The University of the Cordilleras (UC) Peer Facilitators marked the official launch of “Project CHAMPION: Peer Tutoring Program” for the second trimester of the academic year 2024-2025 with an orientation session held on January 24th at the Psychological Testing Unit (PTU), Room G303. The session, led by Head Peer Tutor Fatma…

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  • UC Peer Facilitators Transcend at SAS Booth Event to Welcome UCians Back for 2nd Semester 2024-2025

    UC Peer Facilitators Transcend at SAS Booth Event to Welcome UCians Back for 2nd Semester 2024-2025

    Baguio City, Philippines—The University of Cordilleras Peer Facilitators (UCPF) were invited to participate in the welcoming booth event which was hosted by the Student Affairs Services (SAS) to welcome UCians back to school for the 2nd semester of the academic year 2024-2025. It was conducted last January 24, 2025, and the event was held at…

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  • Stronger Together: UCPF General Assembly and Phase 1 Capacity Building

    Stronger Together: UCPF General Assembly and Phase 1 Capacity Building

    Leaders aren’t born, they’re built. In a two-day gathering at UC Cañao Hall, the UC Peer Facilitators (UCPF) turned the spotlight on leadership, collaboration, and personal growth. Part training, part initiation, the General Assembly and Capacity Building event on January 13–14 was not just a look back at achievements but a forward-facing blueprint for building…

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  • UC GCO Promotes Mental Wellness Through “Banaag” and #yesUCanBreakthrough Initiatives

    UC GCO Promotes Mental Wellness Through “Banaag” and #yesUCanBreakthrough Initiatives

    As October and World Mental Health Month draw to a close, the UC Guidance and Counseling Office (GCO) has embraced the theme Banaag. Meaning “dawn” or “light” in Filipino, Banaag symbolizes hope and new beginnings, reminding everyone that even in the darkest times, there is light and the promise of a better tomorrow. Complementing this…

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  • UC’s Guide to Secure and Accessible Student Accommodations Near Campus

    UC’s Guide to Secure and Accessible Student Accommodations Near Campus

    The University provides students with a list of affordable and accessible residences obtained from the Baguio City Business Permits and Licensing Office (BPLO), which includes all accommodations with valid business permits. To make housing selection easier, the UC Guidance and Counseling Office (GCO) filter the list to feature options that are within close proximity to…

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  • Elevating Aspirations: GCO launches yesUCan RISE for career success and self-growth

    Elevating Aspirations: GCO launches yesUCan RISE for career success and self-growth

    The Guidance and Counseling Office (GCO) in partnership with the Career Development Center (CDC) launched yesUCan RISE: Readiness, Insight, Skills, and Empowerment for Career Success, slated from the first trimester of A.Y. 2024-2025 and is an ongoing activity, the program was designed to guide students in navigating the complexities of career planning and decision-making. yesUCan…

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  • GCO promotes inclusivity and celebrates diversity with SUMIKOM: LGBTQIA+-Centered Student Organization

    GCO promotes inclusivity and celebrates diversity with SUMIKOM: LGBTQIA+-Centered Student Organization

    In a world that is increasingly recognizing the importance of inclusivity, UC Guidance and Counseling Office took bold steps to create an educational environment that welcomes and supports all students, regardless of their backgrounds, identities, abilities, sexual orientation, and gender expression. With this commitment, students namely Reschiell Irah Q. Abuan, Allayza Crizzette O. Tolentino, Julia…

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  • Wellness in Motion: Fun-Walk-Run-Zumba and Man-ayam tako UC!

    Wellness in Motion: Fun-Walk-Run-Zumba and Man-ayam tako UC!

    On August 3, 2024, the Medical & Dental Services, in collaboration with the Human Resource & Development Office (HRDO), College of Teacher Education (CTE), and the Sports Development Office (SDO), officially kicked off Sports Week with a fun-filled first ever Fun Run and Zumba session for employees with special participation from students in the Bachelor…

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  • A Dive into Mental Health Awareness from UC GCO for Youths of Barangay Irisan and Happy Hallow

    A Dive into Mental Health Awareness from UC GCO for Youths of Barangay Irisan and Happy Hallow

    On July 20, 2024, the University of the Cordilleras Guidance and Counseling Office played a vital role in promoting mental health awareness at Irisan National High School. Organized by the Sanguniang Kabataan (SK), the seminar titled “Usapang Health: Mental Health Awareness” aimed to address the pressing mental health issues faced by youth today with 50…

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  • Spark Discover: yesUCan Shine! GCO Empowers Students Through Online Personality Testing

    Spark Discover: yesUCan Shine! GCO Empowers Students Through Online Personality Testing

    The UC Guidance and Counseling Office (GCO) is committed to helping students grow personally and academically by offering resources and services that support their overall well-being. One notable initiative is the facilitation of Online Personality Tests, conducted from June 8 to July 5, 2024. These tests aimed to help students gain insights into their personalities,…

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