Category: News

  • EMPOWERED MINDS, INSPIRED YOUTH LEADERS

    EMPOWERED MINDS, INSPIRED YOUTH LEADERS

    More than one hundred fifty (150) youth leaders came together at the San Vicente National High School Conference Hall for the “Empowered Minds, Inspired Youth Leaders” workshop on February 14, 2025. The event focused on strengthening leadership skills while promoting mental health awareness. Among the participants were Supreme Secondary Learners’ Government Officers, Student Organization Representatives,…

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  • THROWBACK TO THE ‘80s THIS MONTH OF LOVE! The UC-Peer Facilitators joins in on the celebration of Love Month

    THROWBACK TO THE ‘80s THIS MONTH OF LOVE! The UC-Peer Facilitators joins in on the celebration of Love Month

    Baguio City, Philippines— In a vibrant celebration of Love Month, the UC Peer Facilitators hosted a two-part event that embraced love in all its forms, emphasizing connection, self-expression, and emotional well-being. Alongside this, the University Student Council held a separate campus-wide celebration, with the Peer Facilitators participating in the festivities. Through these events, the Peer…

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  • GSWC Launches Kaagapay: Support Groups

    GSWC Launches Kaagapay: Support Groups

    The University of the Cordilleras Guidance and Counseling Office (GCO) established the Kaagapay Support Groups to provide a safe, nurturing environment where students can connect with peers who share similar experiences and access tailored interventions that promote mental health and holistic well-being. As part of this initiative, the GCO planned the gradual introduction of four…

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  • UC Holds R.A.C.E. Against Suicide Seminar, Strengthening Mental Health Awareness

    UC Holds R.A.C.E. Against Suicide Seminar, Strengthening Mental Health Awareness

     To promote mental health awareness and suicide prevention, the University of the Cordilleras (UC) Guidance and Counseling Office (GCO) successfully conducted the “R.A.C.E. Against Suicide: A Gatekeepers’ Training Toolkit for Suicide Prevention in Schools” at the UC Theater on January 27 – 28, 2025. The two-day seminar gathered 103 students from the different colleges and…

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  • 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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