25/08/2026
𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢 | 𝗥𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗔𝗴𝗶𝗹𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗣𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗣𝗙𝗔 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀’ 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴
GLAN, Sarangani Province – The 1002nd Infantry (BAGWIS) Brigade, 10th Infantry Division, through the 10th Civil-Military Operations (KALINAW) Battalion, Civil-Military Operations Regiment, Philippine Army, in partnership with other AFP units, Schools Division of Sarangani, Local Government Unit of Glan, Sarangani Province, and Non-Government Organizations conducted Psychological First Aid (PFA) Training for the Facilitators at the Glan School of Arts and Trades at Poblacion, Glan, Sarangani Province, on August 24, 2026.
The activity was facilitated by the Mental Health Team (MHT) from Panacan Station Hospital, which provided lectures and practical training to non-teaching personnel, nurses from DepEd Sarangani, KALINAW troops, Civil-Military Operations OJT participants, and personnel from the 73rd Infantry Battalion to enhance their capability in delivering psychosocial support and appropriate assistance to children and other vulnerable individuals.
The training focused on Basic Psychological First Aid (PFA), Child Protection, Safety Protocols, Group Facilitation, Rotation System, and the Roles and Responsibilities of Facilitators in conducting psychosocial intervention activities. The MHT emphasized the importance of providing immediate, humane, and practical support to individuals experiencing emotional distress brought about by stressful or challenging situations.
Participants were also oriented on child protection principles and safety measures to ensure that interventions are conducted in a safe, organized, and appropriate manner. Discussions on group facilitation and the rotation system highlighted the significance of teamwork, coordination, and effective communication among facilitators in managing activities and assisting affected individuals.
The training serves as a prelude in the conduct of community-based psychosocial support mechanisms, particularly in responding to the emotional and protection needs of children and other vulnerable members of the community.
The activity demonstrated the commitment of the Philippine Army, DepEd Sarangani, and partner stakeholders in enhancing collaboration and building resilient communities through improved psychosocial response capabilities.