Higala Teen Center - Daanbantayan

15/05/2026

14/05/2026

𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 | 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

With active participation and meaningful discussions, our advocacy campaign on 𝗥𝗔 𝟭𝟭𝟵𝟯𝟬 — the 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶-𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝘅𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 (𝗢𝗦𝗔𝗘𝗖) and 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶-𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝘅𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 (𝗖𝗦𝗔𝗘𝗠) Act — was successfully conducted in Barangay Tapilon and Barangay Maya.

The activity became a lively and interactive platform where community members shared insights, raised questions, and learned more about the importance of protecting children from online sexual abuse and exploitation. Through collective effort and strengthened awareness, we continue to empower communities to create a safer and more informed environment for every child.

Together, we stand united in protecting children and promoting their rights and welfare.

#𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗔𝗟𝗔 | 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝘂𝗻

10/05/2026

To all the moms, nanays, mamas, lolas, ate-moms, and mother figures—thank you for being a safe space, a listener, and a source of comfort. 💚

At Higala Teen Center, we recognize that mental health support often begins at home—with simple check-ins, understanding hearts, and unconditional love. A mother’s warmth can become a young person’s first reminder that they are seen, heard, and valued.

Today, we celebrate not only the strength of mothers, but also their quiet sacrifices, sleepless nights, gentle reassurance, and the way they continue to show up even when life gets heavy.

And to the mothers who are tired, overwhelmed, healing, grieving, or silently struggling—you deserve care too.

May this Mother’s Day be a reminder to check in with the women who nurture us.

#𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗔𝗟𝗔 | 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝘂𝗻

09/05/2026

Your mind deserves care, too. 💛

In a world where people are expected to stay strong all the time, we often forget that resting, feeling, crying, healing, and asking for help are also forms of strength. Mental Health Awareness Month reminds us that behind every smile is a story, behind every silence is a battle, and behind every person is a heart that deserves understanding.

This month is not only about raising awareness — it is about creating safe spaces where people feel seen, heard, and valued without fear of judgment. It is about reminding one another that struggling does not make someone weak, dramatic, or “too sensitive.” Mental health challenges are real, and so is the importance of compassion.

To anyone who feels exhausted from pretending they are okay…
To anyone silently carrying anxiety, pressure, sadness, burnout, or self-doubt…
To anyone trying their best just to get through the day…

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲.

Healing is not linear. Some days will feel heavy, and some days will feel hopeful. Celebrate every small victory — getting out of bed, drinking water, replying to messages, taking a break, choosing to continue. Those small steps matter more than you think.

The Higala Teen Center is here to remind you to:
🌱 Check on your friends
🌱 Rest without guilt
🌱 Speak kindly to yourself
🌱 Normalize asking for help
🌱 Protect your peace
🌱 Listen without judging
🌱 Choose growth over silence

Mental health is just as important as physical health. Caring for your mind is not selfish — it is necessary.

Together, let us break the stigma and build a community where people feel safe to open up, heal, and thrive.

#𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗔𝗟𝗔 | 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝘂𝗻

07/05/2026

𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 | 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

We successfully brought our advocacy campaign on 𝗥𝗔 𝟭𝟭𝟵𝟯𝟬 — the 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶-𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝘅𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 (𝗢𝗦𝗔𝗘𝗖) and 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶-𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝘅𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 (𝗖𝗦𝗔𝗘𝗠) Act to Barangay Malingin and Barangay Pajo.

Through engaging discussions and community participation, we strengthened awareness and encouraged everyone to take part in protecting children from online sexual abuse and exploitation.

Together, we continue building safer communities where every child can grow, learn, and thrive with protection and care.

Next stops: Barangay Tapilon and Barangay Maya on May 13, 2026. See you!

#𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗔𝗟𝗔 | 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝘂𝗻

07/05/2026

𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 | 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Our advocacy campaign on 𝗥𝗔 𝟭𝟭𝟵𝟯𝟬, also known as the 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶-𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝘅𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 (𝗢𝗦𝗔𝗘𝗖) and 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶-𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝘅𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 (𝗖𝗦𝗔𝗘𝗠) Act, was successfully carried out in Barangay Bitoon and Barangay Dalingding. The activity focused on increasing public awareness and reinforcing community participation in safeguarding children from online sexual abuse and exploitation.

With the support and cooperation of the community, we remain committed to fostering a safer, more informed, and child-protective environment for every young individual.

#𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗔𝗟𝗔 | 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝘂𝗻

05/05/2026

"𝗟𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗼"

We always check their grades.
We check what they eat.
We check if they behave.

Pero kanus-a nato gi-check ilang gibati?

Some kids are praised for being “quiet” without us realizing—they’re not okay.

Some are called “strong, even when they’re already tired inside.

And some are told“bata pa man ka, unsa may imong problema?”

But pain doesn’t wait for age.

Even little hearts can feel heavy things—confusion, loneliness, fear…things they don’t fully understand yet.

So today, let’s change the way we care.

Dili lang “nikaon na ka?”
But also,
“Kumusta imong adlaw?”
“Nalipay ba ka?”

And when they open up—please don’t rush them.
Don’t laugh it off.
Don’t make it small.

Because to them, it’s already big.

Be a safe place, not a scary one.
Be someone they can run to, not hide from.

Kay usahay, one caring adult is enough to save a child from feeling alone. 💛


#𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗔𝗟𝗔 | 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝘂𝗻

04/05/2026

#𝟭 𝗨𝗬 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗔𝗟𝗔

KAMUSTA KA TODAY?

No need for long answers—just take a moment for yourself.

Some days we feel okay, some days we don’t, and both are valid. What matters is that we pause and check in with how we’re really doing.

The Higala Teen Center is here to remind you: you don’t have to carry everything alone.

One day at a time. One moment at a time. 💛



#𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗔𝗟𝗔 | 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝘂𝗻

30/04/2026

📢 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 | 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟯𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Today, we successfully conducted our advocacy campaign on 𝗥𝗔 𝟭𝟭𝟵𝟯𝟬 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶-𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝘅𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 (𝗢𝗦𝗔𝗘𝗖) 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶-𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝘅𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 (𝗖𝗦𝗔𝗘𝗠) 𝗔𝗰𝘁 in Barangay Agujo and Barangay Poblacion. This initiative aims to raise awareness and strengthen community efforts in protecting children against online sexual abuse and exploitation.

Together with the community, we continue to stand firm in promoting a safer and more informed environment for every child.

📍 Next stops: Barangay Bitoon and Barangay Dalingding on May 6, 2026.

#𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗔𝗟𝗔 | 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝘂𝗻

22/04/2026

April 22, 2026 | Participants from the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan came together for a one-day stakeholder collaboration and workshop focused on advancing gender-responsive youth services.

Through shared insights, open dialogue, and collective planning, we take a step closer to programs that truly reflect the needs and voices of every youth.

We extend our sincere gratitude to all participants and facilitators for their active engagement, valuable insights, and continued commitment to advancing gender-responsive and youth-centered programs in the community.

#𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗔𝗟𝗔 | 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝘂𝗻

01/11/2025

2nd Day of Amurt Philippines in Brgy Logon doing Psychosocial activity for the Children and youth with the theme “Pag-amuma sa Kabataan: Tabang sa Hunahuna ug Kalipay.

Today is meditation session with the sisters from Amurt. Morning session was concluded with a boodle fight —a symbolic way of connectedness and unity.

We extend our gratitude to Amurt Philippines and their partners for helping us in implementing Child friendly activities in response to the 6.9M earthquake.