CMH initiates Mental Health Series to promote discourse on mental health
The Sanggunian Commission on Mental Health (CMH) first launched the Mental Health Series on September 12 to promote discourse on mental health and foster a compassionate community attuned to mental health concerns. Under the project, various online initiatives such as infographics, interactive polls, and motivational messages are regularly released in accordance with the chosen monthly theme. These are then posted to the CMH Facebook and Twitter pages thrice a week. For example, they spearheaded Take a Breather, a monthly podcast where CMH members share their personal mental health stories and exchange advice on how to handle problems related to mental well-being. They also imparted words of reassurance and encouragement to students through a series of graphics as the latter resumed online classes for the first semester’s second quarter of AY 2020-2021. Mina Mata
Sanggu implements Code of Internal Procedures for fine-tuning its operations
On October 15, Sanggunian Interim President Jb Bejarin approved the Sanggunian Code of Internal Procedures (CIP) to maintain “consistency, efficiency, and invariability” within the Sanggunian. Notably, the CIP outlines the Sanggunian members’ rights, including the right to security of tenure assuring them a full term of service. They also have the right to set flexible working hours, albeit recommending members to restrict business hours from 9 am to 9 pm. The CIP also guarantees that members are fairly recruited through two deliberation phases and are properly integrated through Sanggunian orientations. Moreover, the CIP seeks to clarify the responsibilities of members by distinguishing the different positions and units in the Sanggunian. It also gives the standards for retention and reapplication into the body, as well as the procedures for filing a leave of absence or resignation. Mina Mata
LSOGC hosts Wellness Week 2020 virtually
In a formal invite to the Loyola Schools community, the Loyola Schools Office for Guidance and Counseling (LSOGC) Director Gary Faustino announced this year’s Wellness Week 2020 with the theme, “Stop, Look, Listen, Adapt.” Faustino shared that its theme was chosen in consideration of the University’s transition and adjustment to online learning. Held from November 9 to November 13, the week-long virtual program consisted of eight wellness seminars facilitated by the LSOGC guidance counselors. These seminars covered various topics such as personal care, mindfulness, and relationship building. For example, the Gardening for Wellness workshop discussed ways to foster self-care through plants, while the Art for Mindfulness workshop explored the connection between art therapy and self-expression. Interested participants signed up through the LSOGC Facebook page and joined the webinars through a Zoom session. Jillian Lopez
Kythe-Ateneo conducts fundraising for children’s hospital equipment
Kythe-Ateneo’s online fundraising program, Funds for the Kids, raised monetary donations to supply pediatric hospitals with medical equipment. These donations were given to the Kythe Foundation’s eight affiliate partner hospitals, which include the National Children’s Hospital and the Philippine Children’s Medical Center. However, due to the onslaught of Typhoon Ulysses on November 11, the organization extended its donations to affected families by providing them with 50% of the fundraiser’s proceeds. With a goal of reaching Php 56,000, the fundraiser took place in two batches from November 4 to November 18 and November 23 to December 6. Various donors supported the fundraiser by purchasing the organization’s own activewear and nightwear lines. Dri-fit shirts and athletic shorts were sold individually or in sets during the first batch, while nightwear was sold only in the second batch. Order sheets were accessible through the Funds for the Kids Facebook page. Jillian Lopez
