04/09/2026
Last August 31, 2026, around 200 adolescents came together at Mindoro State University โ Main Campus for the Mirinsanan: Municipal Youth Convention 2026, celebrating the voices, dreams, and aspirations of the young people of Victoria. ๐โจ
With the theme โDifferent Contexts, Common Aspirations,โ the event emphasized that while every young person may have a different story and life experience, we share a common aspirationโto be healthy, empowered, informed, and given opportunities to thrive.
Victoria Municipal Health Office (MHO) headed by Municipal Health Officer Dr. Pinafrancia Reyes, Medical Officer III Dr. Katrin Arago, Adolescent Health and Development Program coordinator Gladys Javate, NDP Grace Ederly Escalona and HIV Coordinator Jetro Balaque, in collaboration with LGU Victoria, Provincial DOH Office, Provincial Health Office- OrMin, SK Federation President Hon. Josh Pypers Macalintal, and the Local Youth Development Office, actively participated in the celebration by bringing Adolescent-Friendly Health Facility (AFHF) services closer to the youth.
๐ฉบ Adolescent Health Talk
Mam Rochelle Baxa from the Provincial Health Office shared valuable insights and information on adolescent health, helping young participants better understand the importance of making informed and responsible health choices.
๐ Know Your AFHF!
Grace Ederly G. Escalona, NDP, introduced the participants to various AFHF services and programs implemented under 3K Para sa Kabataan Program- Kaalaman, Kalusugan at Kaligtasan available to adolescentsโservices designed to be accessible, youth-friendly, respectful, and confidential.
๐๏ธ Mini Launching of the Teen Passport to Wellness
Victoria MHO (with NDP Ljay Javier, RHMPP May Ann Singsing and Ambulance Driver Jerson Awa) also conducted the mini launching of the Teen Passport to Wellness, an initiative that encourages adolescents to take an active role in caring for their health and overall well-being.
โ๐ Health Q&A with Prizes!
Knowledge of the youth were tested through an exciting Question and Answer (Q &A) activity about health, with prizes given to those participants who got the correct answers! ๐
๐ฉท HIV Awareness and Prevention
Free condoms and informative leaflets about HIV were also made available, together with a directory of Adolescent-Friendly Health Facility services, empowering young people with accurate information and access to appropriate health services.
๐ฅโจ Meet the AFHF-Victoria Ambassadress 2026!
Adding inspiration to the event was a special video (that will be upload later) featuring Jeland Gayacan, the hailed AFHFโVictoria Ambassadress 2026, promoting the importance of knowing, accessing, and utilizing adolescent-friendly health services.
Victoria MHO believes that when young people are informed, supported, and empowered, they become stronger partners in building a healthier community. ๐ช๐
To all 200 adolescents who participatedโthank you for sharing your energy, voices, and aspirations with us! Your dreams matter, your health matters, and your future matters. ๐ฑโจ
Different contexts. Common aspirations. One empowered youth community, we are with you! ๐