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Teleperformance donates Php 5 million to Life Project for Youth for social empowerment
It's my first time attending the Gabii Sa Kabilin and indeed it's a remarkable night for me, got to know and listen to deep rooted history of Cebu, immerse myself in Cebuano Culture, here's my take on that Gabii sa Kabilin Night
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Recognizing the importance of early childhood education, Childlink Learning Center and Childlink High School Inc. is open to partner with individuals and organizations for its early literacy program.
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Ms. Maria Theresa Tio, Childlink founder and school directress, said they have come up with a module for the Early Literacy program which could be used to develop learning for children aged four to six.
“There are many benefits if we maximize the teaching to young children of pre-school age, that is from 0 to 7 years old. From 0-7 years old, the capability of our brains to absorb information and to learn is exponential,” Ms. Tio said.
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She added that the learning ability of children will reduce as they grow older so it would be better to take the opportunity of teaching children in the pre-school so they will have a good start.
“Preschool education will help develop the child’s study habits. It will develop the love for learning and good values,” Ms. Tio pointed out.
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“Our school is making modules for Reading, Math, Science and Writing. So, the anchor of the program is really Reading for the students,” she explained.
Under the program, the teacher reads to the children and after reading, teach the children about letters, numbers, science related to the story read. This will be followed by writing. Childlink started to implement this program this month of October.
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The Childlink Parents-Teachers Association bought 25 modules to kick off the program. These modules were given to two institutions namely the Ramon Duterte Memorial National High School and the Cebu City Public Library.
According to Ms. Tio, 15 modules were turned over to the Ramon Duterte Memorial National High School while the remaining 10 modules will go to the Cebu City Public Library.
The teachers at the Ramon Duterte Memorial National High School who will be conducting the classes do this as part of their community extension program.
Meanwhile, a Childlink teacher will be the one to hold classes every Friday at the Cebu City Public Library.
When the program beneficiaries enter formal school, in Kindergarten or Grade 1, they will already be equipped with the basic knowledge such as the sound of the letters, the numbers and the environment. They will also be prepared for writing, Ms. Tio said.
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She explained that Childlink will be monitoring the implementation of program to ensure that this is properly implemented. Also, the kids participating in the program are required to finish the sessions to ensure their progress of learning.
The minimum number of sessions is 26. However, teachers may have to increase the sessions up to 52, depending on the situation.
The modules, which are composed of workbooks, will remain in the classroom but these will be given to the child once they have completed the program.
The target beneficiaries are those belonging to the low-income sector who could not afford to send their children to pre-primary educational institutions.
To expand the program, Childlink is now looking for partners who will fund the cost of the modules estimated between P1,000 to P1,200 each. Each module also includes crayons, pencils and erasers.
“I want to help more people in the community but we need partners and organizations who will donate the amount for the modules for their preferred beneficiaries. That’s the only way that this program can benefit more children and our community,” Ms. Tio pointed out.
Childlink will take care of the training of teachers and will monitor the program implementation on behalf of the partners.
Twenty years ago, the school had started implementing its Reading program for the children of families living at the Inayawan dump site. However, the program was discontinued because the mothers/teachers who were trained to implement the program were no longer around.
Childlink then decided to revive an enhanced Literacy Program with Reading as the anchor of the program with the added Math, Science and Writing components, Ms. Tio said.
UNICEF also underscored the importance of pre-primary education, noting that children enrolled in at least one year of pre-primary education are more likely to develop the critical skills they need to succeed in school and less likely to repeat grades or drop out.
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mWell launches the country’s first health app wellness tracker via the nationwide Zumba® Fitfest Tour
Continuously breaking new grounds in digital healthcare, Metro Pacific Investments Corporation’s (MPIC) mWell, the Philippines’ first fully integrated health app, is partnering with the country’s top Zumba masters to launch the mWellness Score via the mWell Fitfest Tour Zumba challenge that kicked off in Cebu.
mWellness Score is a personal in-app health tracker which measures the amounts of exercise, light activity, sedentary behavior and sleep everyday using data-driven methods.
The mWell Fitfest Tour is led by celebrity dance diva, choreographer, and top Zumba instructor Ms. Regine Tolentino. Through it, Zumba communities around the country will get the first crack at mWellness Score via the nationwide Zumba challenge that kicked off in Cebu last Oct. 7 where hundreds of participants danced the weekend away in the Dance Workout 3.0 Marathon held at the Insular Square in Mandaue City.
The workout series continues in Mandaue, Bohol, Pampanga, Marikina, Las Pinas and Quezon City. Zumba enthusiasts may join the event for free, dance their way to a healthier lifestyle and get the chance to bring home gift vouchers, shirts, and smartwatches. All they have to do is download the mWell app, start using the mWellness Score feature and flex their scores on their social media pages.
“I’m really excited to partner with mWell for this event. You won’t feel like it’s a dreaded workout. Just dress up, feel beautiful and empowered as you move to the music. You’ll burn a ton of calories too! It will be a blast. By monitoring my mWellness Score as I teach Zumba, I can easily stay fit and healthy, lower the risk of getting sick and be more productive,” she adds.
In support of the fitness campaign, MPIC’s Finance, Risk and Sustainability Officer and wellness enthusiast Ms. Chaye Cabal-Revilla says, “Zumba is a happy pill. It’s a fun and easy way to be healthy and beat stress at work. In our spare time, we even have Zumba breaks in the office. And with the mWellness Score, you can track your performance versus other mWell app users. This feature also helps monitor step count, physical activity, and sleep.”
Through the mWellness Score, mWell mobile app users can easily access a handy guide to developing a healthy lifestyle for long-term health, without having to spend on extra gadgets or wearables.
Designed for those who lead a busy life, the mWellness Score enables app users to be in control of their health, reach their fitness goals and make informed lifestyle choices to prevent chronic diseases. No need for a drastic lifestyle change. All it takes are a few tweaks to make space for physical activity and adequate sleep regularly. To make the path to fitness more exciting, mWell users can set personalized goals, or interact with others on the app, making wellness organically part of their lifestyle. They can get their daily mWellness Score for free by simply clicking on the Wellness icon on the app.
This latest innovation from mWell comes on the heels of National mWellness Day, the biggest nationwide digital medical mission. The fastest-growing health app which provides doctor consultations and serves as a wellness guide, has earlier won Best Initiative in Technological Innovation in The Asset ESG Corporate Awards--one of the world’s leading and longest-running honors in the environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) space.
Aside from the mWellness Score, mWell has also made available customized fitness and nutrition programs developed by Olympians and exercise physiologists as well as calorie-controlled recipes created by dietitians and nutritionists.
Download the mWell PH app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Follow mWell on Facebook and mwellph on Instagram for more updates.
CEBU CITY, Philippines. In celebration of this year’s mental health month, Barangay Lahug, conducted a forum on mental health awareness last Saturday, October 8, 2022 at the Lahug Barangay Hall. The event is made possible through the efforts of its barangay council spearheaded by Hon. Michael Paquibot, Chairman on the Barangay Committee on Health, Hospital Services, and Sanitation.
The gathering is one of the prime initiatives of Lahug’s Barangay Behavioral Health Unit (BBHU), a program dedicated to provide assistance to the mental needs of its residents. BBHU is a brainchild of psychologist Manuel “Pocholo” de Los Santos, who also served as the resource speaker of the recently concluded forum. De Los Santos is also the program director of BBHU.
Hon. Michael Paquibot welcomed the participants of the forum by highlighting the importance of mental health. He noted its relevance in a society that has collectively faced the challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. Hon. Paquibot also lauded the people behind BBHU, particularly Hon. Mary Ann de Los Santos, for their efforts and support since its launching in 2019.
The Fundamentals of Mental Health
Mental health issues have been much more prevalent during the past 20 years, particularly among young individuals. The mental health crisis has been referred to as a "second pandemic" by some specialists since it has been accelerated by the pressures of the COVID-19 epidemic and trauma of the previous year.
At the onset of his speech, psychologist Manuel “Pocholo” de Los Santos presented the integrated health concept, explaining that health, is composed of an individual’s physical, mental, and spiritual domain. He also discussed the behavior triad which is the result of a person’s thoughts and feelings.
De Los Santos emphasized the value of cultivating good energy in maintaining a sound mind. “This flow of good energy comes from the depth of your being. When you are filled with this energy, you feel like you can take over the world,” de Los Santos shared. He added that when good energy is blocked, negativities come in place.
De Los Santos cited having a spiritual heart as the key point in allowing good energy to flow into someone’s life. “You have a wellspring of beautiful energy inside of you. When you are open, you feel it. When you are close, you don’t,” he said.
Participants were then presented with an expert-backed and practical guide on how to stay open. Among the strategies presented by de Los Santos is to keep one’s heart and mind open, and to deal with any life experience with awareness. He shared that the most important thing in life is inner energy, which can be improved through meditation, awareness, and willful efforts.
The forum was graced by content creators coming from various groups. Present during the event are some members of Cebu Online News Press Corps, Sugbo Digital Influencers (SugDI), and Bisaya YouTubers Club (BYC).
Barangay Behavioral Health Unit (BBHU)
Lahug’s Barangay Behavioral Health Unit (BBHU) aims to educate people down to the grassroots level to be able to reach out to those who urgently needs it. Among the projects initiated by the BBHU are psycho-educational programs, individual therapies, couple therapy and skills training.
BBHU is composed of a team of professionals working together to achieve its goals. To date, BBHU has psychiatrists, two psychologists, and psycho-social workers.
People with mental health disorders frequently face significant human rights breaches, discrimination, and stigma. Despite the fact that many mental health illnesses may be successfully treated for comparatively little money, there is still a wide disparity between those who require care and those who have access to it.
De Los Santos hopes to redefine mental health through their efforts. “People really don’t know. When you talk about mental health, they talk about - crazy, but mental health is different from the disorder,” de Los Santos shared.
BBHU is open to help and accommodate anyone who needs mental health assistance. The group is working together with medical groups in Metro Cebu to cater emergency cases.
BBHU will hold a separate forum on mental health disorders next week to further spread awareness on the matter. Its office is located in the Lahug Barangay Health Center.
Virtouso re opens yesterday at Banilad Town center Cebu 2nd flool. Ms. Hannah Loulla Go shares that they're very excited to welcome new students and this is a big leap of faith to expand the school.
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Visit the site at Room 225, 2nd floor, Banilad Town Center Cebu, Gov. Cuenco Ave. Cebu PH 6000
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ALGOrhyThm Robotics Center Opens in Banilad Town Center Cebu!
October 8, 2022 opening of ARC was a success, ALGOrhyThm Robotics Centeris a private institution that specializes in training kids with hands on, interactive courses involving robotics, design and programming.
These are the things to expect on their way of teaching
STEM ROBOTICS
Programs are designed to teach and develop basic science, technology, engineering and math skills
CREATIVITY ENGINEERING
Students are taught the fundementals and process of engineering design, and they will spend a lot of time designing and building their own robots in a fun and safe environment.
PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS
Each student will be encouraged to think outside the box as they invent solutions to real world problems.
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