MANILA, Philippines — Education Secretary Sonny Angara led the expansion of the Department of Education’s (DepEd) nationwide mental health and well-being initiatives, coinciding with the nationwide observance of Mental Health Awareness Month and National School Safety Week. The initiative featured a Mental Health Caravan held at Marikina Elementary School, organized in collaboration with the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) and key advocacy partners, along with the mass oath-taking in Makati City of 339 newly appointed School Counselor Associates (SCAs) in the National Capital Region (NCR). In line with the directive of President Marcos, the appointment of the SCAs addresses an […]...

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