ABLE CLSU

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒| ABLE-CLSU joined the annual Guidance Caravan in collaboration with the College of Veterinary Science and Medicine Student Government, together with CVSM students and psychology student volunteers, held at 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐩 𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐧.

The activity featured 𝑺𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒓𝒊𝒏-𝒚𝒐𝒌𝒖 or “forest bathing,” a guided, nature-based practice that promotes mindfulness and psychological well-being. Surrounded by the calming presence of nature, participants were encouraged to slow down, reflect, and reconnect—fostering both individual wellness and collective awareness.

As part of the experience, students engaged in 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞-𝐡𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠, a symbolic and grounding activity where they were invited to release and let their negative energy be absorbed by the trees and natural surroundings. This was followed by a 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬, creating a safe space for expression and mutual support.

To further deepen relaxation, the session also included 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲, allowing participants to soothe their minds through calming scents, and 𝐭𝐞𝐚 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲, which offered a quiet moment of comfort and reflection.

The activity concluded with a creative segment where psychology student volunteers guided participants in 𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐢 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠, encouraging mindfulness through simple, focused movement.

Through these holistic and inclusive practices, ABLE-CLSU continues to advocate for diverse and accessible approaches to mental health—where healing is experienced, shared, and nurtured within the community.

#𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐋𝐒𝐔
#𝐂𝐕𝐒𝐌𝐆𝐔𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐍2026
#𝐀𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐚?
#𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬
#𝐒𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒| ABLE-CLSU stands firm for Mental Health, Equality, and Inclusion

Strength is not just endurance — it is the courage to be seen, to be heard, and to demand spaces where everyone belongs.

ABLE-CLSU joins the motorcade and opening for Guidance Awareness Month 2026!

With this year’s theme, 𝐖𝐄 (𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞) 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡, 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲, the celebration echoes what ABLE-CLSU has always stood for: breaking limits and empowering those whose voices are often overlooked.

For us, guidance is not only about direction — it is about recognition.
It is about ensuring that students with disabilities, solo parents, gender-diverse students, and every marginalized sector are not treated as afterthoughts, but as equal stakeholders in this university.

Awareness is powerful.
But awareness without action is silence.

This month, ABLE-CLSU commits to:

• Strengthening conversations on mental health that include disability-sensitive perspectives, inclusivity for indegnous people, and strength for student-single parents around CLSU.
• Promoting safe and accessible spaces for all genders
• Challenging stigma through education and visibility
• Standing in solidarity with every student who feels unseen

Because inclusion is not charity.
It is justice.

Guidance Awareness Month reminds us that transformation begins when institutions listen, and real change happens when communities respond. ABLE-CLSU chooses to respond with courage, advocacy, and unwavering commitment.

When one student finds support, we move forward.
When one barrier falls, we all rise.

𝐼𝑡'𝑠 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒~

𝑈𝑌𝑌𝑌! 𝑆𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑑 𝑘𝑎 𝑛𝑎 𝑏𝑎 𝑑𝑎ℎ𝑖𝑙 𝑘𝑎𝑘𝑎𝑡𝑎𝑝𝑜𝑠 𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑔 𝑛𝑔 𝑒𝑥𝑎𝑚𝑠?? 𝑃𝑤𝑒𝑠! 𝐶𝑜𝑚𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑗𝑜𝑖𝑛 𝑢𝑠 𝑎𝑡 𝑂𝑆𝐴 𝑇𝑎𝑚𝑏𝑎𝑦𝑎𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑢𝑝𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑓𝑢𝑙 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐴𝐵𝐿𝐸-𝑓𝑢𝑙 𝑀𝑎𝑟𝑐ℎ!

𝑊𝑒 𝑜𝑓𝑓𝑒𝑟 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲, 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲, 𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐢 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲, 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞!!

You may not wear the name.
You may not attend the meetings.
You may not stand on the stage during programs.

But every time you choose understanding over judgment, patience over prejudice, and kindness over indifference—you are already part of what ABLE stands for.

𝐾𝐴𝑌𝐴 𝐴𝑁𝑂 𝑃𝐴𝑁𝐺 𝐻𝐼𝑁𝐼𝐻𝐼𝑁𝑇𝐴𝑌 𝑀𝑂? 𝐻𝐴𝐿𝐼𝐾𝐴 𝑁𝐴 𝐴𝑇 𝑆𝑈𝐵𝑈𝐾𝐴𝑁 𝑀𝑂 𝑅𝐼𝑁 𝑀𝐴𝐺𝑃𝐴𝐻𝐼𝑁𝐺𝐴!

The year starts with purpose. ABLE-CLSU holds its first official meeting in celebration of Guidance Awareness Month, strengthening our commitment to support and advocacy.

𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒑𝒉𝒚𝒔𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒔.

Let our voices be heard!

It’s happening today!

The National Council on Disability Affairs joins the nation and the world in celebrating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2025.

With the theme “Fostering Disability-Inclusive Societies for Advancing Social Progress,” we honor the contributions, strengths, and voices of persons with disabilities—and reaffirm our commitment to a more accessible and inclusive Philippines.

Happy International Day of Persons with Disabilities!

Let’s celebrate inclusion, participation, and empowerment for all.

Blooming with purpose! 🌻
ABLE-CLSU, in collaboration with CLSU Student Economic Enterprise Group, joined the Entrepreneurial Activity during Mental Health Awareness Month 2025 last October 22 (3-in-1 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝, 𝐁𝐨𝐝𝐲 & 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐥 "𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐥")— featuring our 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐬 that spread both beauty and awareness. 💜

🎥 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐊 𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐄? 𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐃 𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄!

Join the Mental Health Infomercial Contest and turn your message into a movement!

Let your story be the light that reminds others they are not alone. Join the movement, advocate for wellness, and stand for compassion.

Scan the QR code to register and submit your entry on or before October 30, 2025!

𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐘 & 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐄: 𝐒𝐧𝐚𝐩 & 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞 📸🍬

A little sweetness can go a long way. Through Candy & Care, we aim to sprinkle hope, kindness, and encouragement across our community, one candy and one caring word at a time.

Each candy carries a message of affirmation and support, reminding everyone that even small acts of compassion can brighten someone’s day. But we’re not stopping there — we want your voice to be part of this movement!

Take a photo of your candy or any creative snap that captures the spirit of mental health awareness, and share it on social media with the official hashtags #𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘆𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 and #𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱. Along with your post, write a short caption that advocates for mental health, spreads positivity, and encourages others to care a little more.

Because sometimes, one kind word can change someone’s perspective — and one small act can spark hope that lasts.

Every post shared adds to a growing wave of compassion and awareness. Your message might just be the sweetness someone needs today.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧:
🍬 Get your free Candy & Care treat from the OSA booth.
🍬 Read the message of hope wrapped around your candy.
🍬 Snap a photo of your candy (or a mental-health-inspired image).
🍬 Post it on social media using #𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘆𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 and #𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱.
🍬 Write a meaningful caption that promotes kindness, support, and mental health awareness.

𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 – ₱𝟏,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 (𝟓 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬
Winners will also be featured on the Official OSA page.

Because sometimes, hope comes wrapped in the simplest of things: a word, a smile, a candy. Your post could remind someone that they are seen, valued, and not alone.

𝑺𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝒔𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒕𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔. 𝑺𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒌 𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔. 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒉𝒐𝒑𝒆. 🍬💬

#𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘, 𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗧: 𝓑𝓪𝓵𝓪𝓽𝓮𝓷𝓰𝓰𝓪 𝓜𝓪𝓴𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓒𝓸𝓷𝓽𝓮𝓼𝓽

Sometimes, a message is all it takes to make a difference. 🖌🎨

Through 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲, 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁, we invite you to transform your thoughts and emotions into powerful balatengga, short yet meaningful messages that speak of hope, kindness, and courage.
Each line you write carries the potential to touch someone’s heart, remind them of their worth, and inspire them to keep going.

In a world where words can both heal and hurt, let yours be a voice that uplifts, encourages, and empowers. Paint your message with intention, create with purpose, and let your art echo what words alone sometimes cannot say, because even the simplest line can become someone’s reason to hold on.

Every word carries emotion, but what makes one truly impactful is how it connects, inspires, and gives light to others. Each balatengga in 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲, 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 will be appreciated not only for its artistic design but for the meaning, depth, and message it brings to the advocacy of mental health awareness.

𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚:
Message Content and Relevance – 30%
Creativity and Originality – 25%
Visual Impact and Design Ex*****on – 25%
Clarity and Readability of the Message – 20%

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:
1st Place: ₱3,000 with Certificate (Individual/Group)
2nd Place: ₱2,000 with Certificate (Individual/Group)
3rd Place: ₱1,000 with Certificate (Individual/Group)
One line can touch hearts. One line can change lives. Make yours count.

#𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓