Safe space, strong minds activity
Posted on October 15, 2026
"Safe space, strong minds — An educational, spiritual, and legal approach to anti-bullying and self-care among college students"
On October 4, 2026, the advocacy initiative engaged college students enrolled in Sunday School, followed by 1st–4th year regular college students from education courses on October 5, 2026 (M-156, F-542) at North Davao Colleges, Inc.
The initiative fostered awareness on anti-bullying, self-care, mental well-being, respect, and students' rights and responsibilities, empowering young people to speak up, seek support, and help create safer spaces.
Group of college students seated during the advocacy session at North Davao Colleges, Inc.
Population and development overview
An overview of Population and Development in Panabo City was also presented, highlighting key demographic characteristics, population trends, and priority development concerns. It shows the city's 2026 population of approximately 231,000, with the majority belonging to the working-age group, and discusses population distribution, household characteristics, education, occupation, youth, and senior citizens.
It also emphasizes major adolescent and reproductive health concerns, particularly teenage pregnancy where 210 teen pregnant mothers have been recorded in 2026 as of July, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and HIV/AIDS, including their causes, modes of transmission, prevention, testing, and treatment.
Student speaking into a microphone with facilitator during the session.
Health education and key takeaways
The presentation promotes responsible decision-making, abstinence, mutual faithfulness, correct and consistent condom use, avoidance of shared needles and illicit drugs, education, early detection, PrEP, and U=U, while encouraging young people to seek appropriate health services and avoid stigma.
Overall, it emphasizes the importance of accurate population data, health education, prevention, early detection, and informed choices in promoting healthier families, youth, and communities in Panabo City.
Education informs. Values guide. Laws protect. Communities care.
(Photo credits: NDCI)
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Facilitator speaking into a microphone to students, and students interacting during the activity.