14/09/2026
[CPH Flag Ceremony Highlights Mental Health and Compassion]
๐ณ๐ถ๐ถ๐ฒ | The University of the Philippines Manila College of Public Health (CPH) held its flag ceremony on September 14, 2026, centered on the theme, โFrom Silence to Support: Building a Culture of Prevention and Compassion Towards a Safe and Healthy Society.โ
The ceremony featured an inspirational message from Dr. Evangeline Bascara-Dela Fuente, Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine of the UP College of Medicine, who highlighted the importance of prioritizing mental health as part of building a healthier community.
Dr. Bascara-Dela Fuente emphasized the need to develop mindfulness and a balanced outlook, strengthen physical health, and foster social connectedness and supportive relationships. She underscored that mental well-being is not only an individual concern but also a shared responsibility that requires communities to create spaces where people feel safe to speak, seek help, and support one another.
The inspirational messaged was followed by the oath taking of the newly elected College of Public Health Student Council (CPHSC) officers, formally marking their commitment to serve and represent the CPH student body.
The ceremony concluded with closing remarks from Dr. Fernando B. Garcia, Jr., Dean and Centre Director, followed by the singing of the SEAMEO Hymn, UP Naming Mahal, and Push On UP.
โ๐ป๐จ: Cristina Paredes