Bataan Youth Month celeb to focus on health, social issues

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Bataan Provincial Youth Council (BPYC) announced Tuesday that the upcoming Youth Month celebration this August will focus on health and social issues.

“During our recent meeting, mental health problems which include depression and suicide are among the issues raised by the member-agencies,” Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office Head Marilyn Tigas disclosed.

As such, BPYC will be holding in August a Healthy Lifestyle and Mental Health Awareness seminar for the members of the Pag-asa Youth Association of the Philippines-Bataan Chapter.

Moreover, the Department of Education will involve the in-school youth through a caravan with topics on mental health and anti-illegal drugs.

“Although the incidence of suicide cases in our province is low, still this called our attention  on depression and mental health issues especially among our youth,” Tigas stressed.

Aside from health programs, BPYC will also address the social issues faced by the youth sector.

Palaro ng Lahi will be organized in August to instill the importance of traditional Filipino games among the youth.

“The youth today are so obsessed with virtual games and indoor activities that they’ve forgotten the traditional games we used to play,”Tigas said.

On the other hand, orientation on the basics of starting a small business will be the topic of the Department of Trade and Industry.

“I hope that this August, our youth will grab these opportunities so that they can enjoy the benefits we are providing for their welfare,” Tigas furthered.