15/10/2026
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The Supreme Student Council (SSC) of Eastern Samar State University (ESSU) โ Main Campus, led by SSC President Mr. Samuel A. Ablay Jr., conducted โBanaag 2026,โ a Su***de Prevention Symposium and Film Making Contest, today, October 13, 2026, at the Studentโs Pavilion. The activity brought together officers from various student organizations to promote mental health awareness, encourage su***de prevention, and foster a caring and supportive university community.
Dr. Jason D. Magalona, SSC Adviser and Head for Student Organizations and Activities, delivered the opening message, explaining โBanaagโ as a ray of light that offers hope to people facing personal struggles. He reminded participants that not all struggles are visible, as some individuals may be facing challenges even when they appear happy.
Dr. Magalona also emphasized the value of simple acts of kindness, including listening, understanding others, and engaging in honest conversations. He stressed that seeking help is a sign of courage, not weakness, and encouraged participants to contribute to a more understanding and supportive community.
The program featured Dr. Kristine Cyrelle Mae V. Sison, LPT, RPG, as the resource speaker. She discussed mental health and su***de awareness, highlighting the importance of recognizing emotional distress, supporting individuals facing personal challenges, and encouraging open conversations about mental health.
Following the discussion, SSC President Mr. Samuel A. Ablay Jr. led the ๐๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐ถ๐๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ผ๐ฝ๐ฒ. Officers from the participating student organizations raised their right hands and recited a pledge expressing their commitment to promoting mental health awareness and fostering a community grounded in kindness, understanding, and support.
The program continued with the ๐๐ถ๐น๐บ ๐ฆ๐ต๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ผ๐บ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป, which showcased short films created by participating production teams. Through their respective films, the teams presented meaningful messages about mental health and encouraged the audience to reflect on the experiences and struggles of others.
The participating teams and their respective entries were ๐ง๐ฃ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฑ๐๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป with โ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐กโ; ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐น๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐๐น๐น๐ฒ๐ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฑ๐๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป with โ๐ง๐๐๐๐ขโ; ๐ฅ๐๐ฆ๐ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฑ๐๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป with โ๐ฃ๐๐ง๐๐ฅโ; ๐๐ฅ๐๐ ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ with โ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐กโ; ๐๐ฆ๐ง๐ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฑ๐๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป with โ๐ฆ๐๐๐๐โ; and ๐๐ฆ๐ฆ๐จ ๐ง๐๐๐ง๐ฅ๐ข ๐๐๐ก๐ง๐๐ช๐๐ก with โ๐๐๐๐๐ช๐๐ก๐๐๐ก.โ
Through Banaag, ESSU Main Campus continues to promote mental health awareness and encourage compassion, understanding, and support within the university community. The activity underscored the importance of creating an environment where individuals feel heard, valued, and supported, reminding everyone that even small acts of kindness can make a meaningful difference.
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