'Makulay, tuloy-tuloy ang buhay'

On December 9, 2013, the Counseling and Testing Division (CTD) facilitated a creative stress busters work-shop for the students affected by the Yolanda typhoon. The workshop aimed to help the students financially, socially, physically, spiritually, and psycho-emotionally. As CTD aims to provide a glimmer of hope in these kinds of situations, CTD responded to help mend deep scars especially in the psycho-social aspect.

Most of the affected students experienced trauma due to loss of properties and even loved ones. This may form barriers preventing the students from realizing a normal life. The recent workshop helped radiate joy amidst their situation.

The students immersed themselves in music and dance movement therapy, tai-chi, progressive relaxation techniques, organizational games, laughter therapy, and art therapy. The activities helped them release their anxieties and stress which also help them find relief, inspire them to move on, and continue to face life challenges.

The UP Rural High School distributed meal tickets that the students which they can use as payment for food at certain eateries.