12/10/2026
EVERY LIFE MATTERS: KSUβDAGUPAN CAMPUS UNITES IN FAITH, HOPE, AND MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS
A moment of prayer. A message of hope. A commitment to care for one another.
Today, October 12, 2026, following the traditional Flag-Raising Ceremony, the Kalinga State UniversityβDagupan Campus community gathered for the Mass for Mental Health and Su***de Prevention 2026, celebrated by Rev. Fr. Giovanni Vincent Buliyat Wacas, Parish Priest of Saint Joseph Dagupan Mission Station, Tabuk City, Kalinga.
Organized by the Campus Guidance Services in observance of Mental Health Awareness Month, the activity brought together more than 400 students, 47 faculty members, and 26 non-teaching personnel in a meaningful expression of faith, compassion, and solidarity.
The celebration served as a reminder that mental health matters and that every member of the university community deserves to be heard, supported, and valued. Through prayer, reflection, and shared commitment, participants were encouraged to foster a culture of kindness, understanding, and hope.
The activity was led by Campus Guidance Counselor Aiza Pearl Balinggao and Guidance Associate Hardy Ao-wat, with the assistance of Psychologist Lovelia Iringan and personnel from the KSU Main Campus. The Campus Guidance Services Office will also conduct a series of room-to-room mental health awareness campaign in the coming days.
In her message, Campus Administrator Dr. Odette Pannogan expressed her gratitude to Fr. Wacas for his presence and spiritual guidance, emphasizing the importance of strengthening mental health awareness and community support within the campus.
During the Mass, Fr. Giovanni encouraged everyone to choose kindness over judgment, listening over assumptions, and compassion over silence. He reminded the community that seeking help is a sign of courage and strength. He also stated that every life is precious and each voice deserves to be heard. He further emphasized that no one should have to face their struggles alone.
The Campus Guidance Services extends its sincere appreciation to the Student Development Services Office, the College Deans, the General Services Office (GSO), and all stakeholders whose support contributed to the success of this meaningful activity.
Together, let us build a KSUβDagupan Campus where mental health matters, hope is nurtured, and every individual feels seen, valued, and supported.