AUF Guidance and Counseling Center (GCC)

03/10/2026

01/10/2026

✨ 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿, 𝗹𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲 🌱.

Guided by the theme “𝐿𝒾𝓋𝑒𝒹 𝐸𝓍𝓅𝑒𝓇𝒾𝑒𝓃𝒸𝑒𝓈 𝐻𝑒𝒶𝓇𝒹: 𝑅𝑒𝒶𝓁 𝒱𝑜𝒾𝒸𝑒𝓈, 𝑅𝑒𝒶𝓁 𝒞𝒽𝒶𝓃𝑔𝑒,” in solidarity with the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) and World Health Organization (WHO), we recognize the voices of people with lived experiences of mental health conditions and affirm their role in shaping policies, services, and decisions that affect our lives. Their voices are not only stories to be heard; they are valuable knowledge that can contribute to meaningful change in mental health care and support 🫶.

With this, the Guidance and Counseling Center invites you to join us on:
🗓 October 9, 2026 | ⏰ 8:00 A.M
📍 Visit our Interactive Booths across all AUF campuses (MAIN bldg., PS bldg., EYA-CLI bldg. and Integrated School)
💚 Wear something GREEN - a color that symbolizes mental health awareness, growth and renewal 🌱.

Through this month’s mental health initiatives, we aim to build a community where lived experiences are acknowledged, voices are valued, and students and staff are empowered to create a more inclusive, supportive environment for all 💚.

18/09/2026

𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞, 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐧, 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝: 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠

Grade School pupils and teachers came together for a meaningful Bullying Prevention Seminar hosted by the AUF Guidance and Counselling Center, themed “Safe, Seen, Supported: The Angeleanean Way.”

With Ms. Jomina Innah C. Zapata, MA, RGC, RPM as resource speaker, participants learned through engaging activities and lively discussions that made an important message easy to remember: kindness, empathy, and support can make our school a safer place for everyone.

With eager participation all around, the message was clear: every Angeleanean deserves to feel safe, seen, and supported.

11/09/2026

𝑺𝑻𝑨𝑹𝑻 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑪𝑶𝑵𝑽𝑬𝑹𝑺𝑨𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵...🗯️💭

This September, as we celebrate the Nativity of Mama Mary, may we also remember that when our hearts feel heavy or uncertain, we can begin a conversation with her through prayer, silence, or simply entrusting to her the things we find difficult to say. May her gentle presence remind us that hope can still be found, even in uncertain moments.

And when the conversation within us tells us that we need help, may we find the courage to begin a conversation with someone else, too. A friend. A family member. A teacher. A guidance counselor. Sometimes, the people we reach out to can become instruments of Mama Mary’s care, reminding us that we are heard, valued, and not alone.

As the first Catholic university in the Region, Angeles University Foundation continues to foster a community grounded in its core values of pagiging 𝗠𝗔𝗕𝗨𝗧𝗜 at 𝗠𝗔𝗬 𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗧 𝗦𝗔 𝗞𝗔𝗣𝗪𝗔, while welcoming everyone—whatever their faith or beliefs. In this spirit, the 2026 World Su***de Prevention Day theme, “𝐶ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑁𝑎𝑟𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑜𝑛 𝑆𝑢𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑑𝑒,” invites us to “𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏.”

Because seeking help is an act of courage. It is one way we awaken our 𝑰𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒓 𝑾𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒊𝒐𝒓 not by carrying every battle alone, but by having the courage to speak, to listen, to reach out, and to let others walk with us.

In these days of weather uncertainties, our lines remain open. You are welcome to connect with us:

AUF-IS Students
📩 [email protected]

AUF College, SOM, SOL, and Post-Graduate Students
📩 [email protected]

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𝘗𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘣𝘺: 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘢 𝘓𝘪𝘮 & 𝘒𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘋𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘶𝘵 (𝘉𝘚 𝘗𝘴𝘺𝘤𝘩 4)

07/09/2026

📣 𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗡𝗦, 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡 𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗗𝗦𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗦, 𝗚𝗖𝗖 𝗜𝗦 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗬𝗢𝗨. 💙🌧️

Rainy days can sometimes make things feel a little heavier. But remember, you don’t have to face them alone.

Despite the rains, the 𝗔𝗨𝗙 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 (𝗚𝗖𝗖) remains available to listen, support, and walk with you through 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. 💻💙

Whether you’re dealing with academic pressure, personal concerns, overwhelming emotions, or simply need someone to talk to, you don’t have to carry everything on your own.

📩 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗛 𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛:
📧 Email: [email protected]
📘 Facebook: AUF Guidance and Counseling Center
📱 Or scan the QR code below to book an appointment through the e-Scheduler Form.

When reaching out, kindly include your full name, college, concern/reason for consultation, and preferred date and time so the team can assist you better.

🌱 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱.

No matter how heavy the skies may feel, 𝗚𝗖𝗖 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂—𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲. 💙



Caption & Pubmat by: Akisha Allaine Monsanto

03/09/2026

𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬

Every word, every step, and every action has an impact on someone.

Last Thursday, Angeleneans listened with interest and tackled crucial topics for the Anti-Bullying Seminar, which highlighted the main causes, revealing the harsh effects, and learning to protect others from bullying.

The seminar demonstrated meaningful ways of confronting these challenges, from standing up and speaking out to offering compassion and lending a helping hand.

But standing against bullying is not all about speaking out; it also means recognizing the impact of silence.

Silence speaks, too. A bystander watching from afar is no different than being indifferent. Engaging in gossip, echoing “parinig,” or spreading screenshots may not seem like bullying, but they can still leave a mark on someone.

It does not cost a cent or two to treat someone with dignity, but turning a blind eye carries a price too heavy. So be the change, act with empathy, and stand against bullying. To be an upstander is to become the voice of change and a symbol of bravery.

So let us choose to connect. Let us choose to care—because every silent cry, untold, is a story waiting to unfold.



Written by: Jiro Marco Lumba
Video by: Tricia Cyd Talavera

03/09/2026

It’s Okay to Take It Slow.

Rainy days can make things feel a little heavier. If you’re finding it hard to focus, feeling tired, or simply trying to get through everything happening at home and in school, give yourself some room to breathe.

If you feel that you need someone to talk to when things feel heavy, please don't hesitate to request an online consultation or counseling session with your counselor during the Online Alternative Learning Modality. You may send an email at [email protected] for college and [email protected] for integrated school students.

01/09/2026

𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐘 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓, 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐘 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐄𝐃, 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐘 𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐄!🚨

As the rain continues, it is important to stay informed and know whom to contact during emergencies. In cases of flooding, being stranded, or situations requiring urgent rescue or assistance, keep the emergency contact numbers of your local authorities within reach. 📞

In times like these, panic will not keep us safe, but preparedness can. Stay calm, remain vigilant, and be ready to act when necessary. You may reach out to the appropriate emergency hotlines listed in the publication material below.

🎒 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐄:
🔋 Keep your devices charged. Fully charge your phones, power banks, flashlights, and other essential emergency devices while electricity is still available.

📢 Follow the instructions of your LGU and local authorities. Cooperate with evacuation orders and other safety advisories issued in your area.

🧰 Prepare an emergency go bag. Include a battery powered radio, first aid and medical supplies, canned or ready to eat food, drinking water, extra batteries, maintenance or prescription medicines, a whistle, personal hygiene essentials, a small amount of cash, and waterproof copies of important documents.

📻 Stay updated. Monitor reliable news sources and official announcements from your LGU and emergency response agencies. Remain alert and ready to evacuate when advised.

🌊 Never underestimate floodwaters. Do not walk, swim, or drive through flooded areas. Water levels, currents, open drainage systems, debris, and electrical hazards may not be visible.

🏠 Return home only when authorities declare that it is safe. Continue following official instructions even after the rain or flooding begins to subside.

🤝 Most importantly, look out for one another. Check on your family, neighbors, children, older adults, persons with disabilities, and anyone who may need additional assistance.

In times of uncertainty, let us continue to embody the spirit of Bayanihan and extend a helping hand to our fellow Kapampangans.

𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚. 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐲𝐚𝐠. 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐢𝐰𝐚𝐧.

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞, 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞! 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐥.🙏🏻

Pubmat by: Fe Carmela Ruiz & Akisha Allaine Monsanto
Caption by: Trisha Ysabelle Uncad & Akisha Allaine Monsanto

28/08/2026

𝐅𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: 𝐀𝐔𝐅-𝐈𝐒 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢-𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The Senior High School student body came together for an Anti-Bullying Seminar, initiated by the Guidance and Counseling Center (GCC) on August 27, 2026 from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM at the Santa Barbara Campus (SBC) covered court. During the event, Angeleneans dived deep into what it means to build a culture of kindness, empathy, and respect—both inside the classroom and online.

The event was opened by emcees Kevin Gabriel Yu and Katherine Dimarucut then started with the AUF prayer followed by the Philippine National Anthem. Mrs. Pinky Lumba then gave empowering remarks addressing the overlooked concerns regarding each student's well-being and safety.

To officially begin the seminar, the guest speaker, Ms. Zeia Beatriz Valencia, MA, RPM, RPSY, was introduced by the emcees. In her talk, bullying was defined not merely as a "school issue", rather, an issue that affects how people grow as individuals. Furthermore, the severity of its consequences was highlighted, showing the critical importance of prevention.

An impactful message was established through interactive advocacy, where students learned how to spot the signs of bullying, differentiate conflict from bullying, how to safely speak up as an upstander rather than a bystander, and how to make sure every student feels safe, seen, and supported.

The speaker emphasized that the GCC is open to provide a confidential space for students and trusted adults may be informed to address concerns. This is to supplement the gap between experiencing bullying and asking for help, reinforcing that reaching out is a step of strength. Following the presentation, a brief question-and-answer session was held where students asked the speaker directly about topics, including how to handle power imbalances involving authority figures and how to navigate situations where bullying occurs at home. Afterwards, the event was closed with the singing of the AUF Hymn.



Written by: Raphael Josef De Leon
Captures by: Veronika Manipon, Marigel Caldito, and Deidre Julia Hoyle