02/08/2025
📣 NEWS RELEASE
"Gets Kita, Kasama Mo Ako”: 92IB Hosts Mental Health Seminar with Dr. Prof. Liezel Miso, DHum, PhD, DIRD
Brgy Salbu,Datu Saudi Ampatuan,Maguindanao Del Sur — In a powerful demonstration of its commitment to the mental well-being of its troops, the 92nd Infantry “Tanglaw Diwa” Battalion, under the leadership of LTC Christian V. Cabading (GSC) PA, conducted a Mental Health Awareness Seminar for officers and enlisted personnel.
The event, held in partnership with the First Brigade Combat Team (1BCT), 2nd Infantry Division, welcomed the esteemed Dr. Prof. Liezel Miso, DHum, PhD, DIRD, as the guest speaker.With the theme “Gets Kita, Kasama Mo Ako”, the seminar emphasized a culture of empathy, connection, and shared resilience within the ranks.
Dr. Miso, a respected mental health advocate and educator, shared her deep knowledge and heartfelt insights, reinforcing that mental health is not a weakness but an essential component of a soldier’s strength and readiness.Central to her lecture was the introduction of the ACT Approach, a three-step mental health intervention model designed for the military setting:
• Approach – Gently reach out and show concern to a fellow soldier who may be struggling. • Connect – Build trust and create a safe space to encourage openness. • Talk – Engage in honest, supportive conversation and guide toward professional help if needed.
These principles were further reinforced through the “Connect and Talk” method and BUDDY CHECK system, both critical tools in fostering daily mental wellness in unit environments. Dr. Miso emphasized that Buddy Check is more than routine—it’s a lifeline. It reminds every soldier that no one fights alone, and every voice matters.
"Gets Kita, Kasama Mo Ako” means being present—physically, emotionally, and mentally—for our comrades. It’s about understanding without needing to say much, standing together in silence or in conversation, and offering strength in the simplest ways,” Dr. Miso shared during her talk.Echoing the seminar’s spirit, the phrase “Lakas ng Isip, Lakas sa Serbisyo” captures the essence of mental wellness as a foundation of service excellence.
Strength of mind fuels strength in duty, enabling soldiers to face every challenge with resilience and honor.LTC Cabading expressed his deep gratitude to Dr. Miso for her invaluable service to the military community: “This seminar echoes our belief that caring for the mind is as crucial as preparing the body for battle. We are grateful to Dr. Miso for equipping our troops with tools of compassion, communication, and courage.”
The activity marks another milestone in the 92IB’s commitment to holistic soldier development, mental health awareness, and morale strengthening, especially in high-pressure operational environments.With initiatives like these, the Philippine Army reinforces that mental resilience is a force multiplier, and that in every mission, every hardship, and every battle—“Gets Kita, Kasama Mo Ako."
Via FNO