21/08/2026
CHO Conducts Healthy Young Ones Symposium and Impact on Teenage Pregnancy at Concepcion National High School
To promote health, wellness, responsible decision-making, and positive values among adolescents, the City Health Office (CHO), in collaboration with the Barangay Health Station (BHS) of Colonia, successfully conducted the Healthy Young Ones (HYO) Symposium on August 13, 2026, at Concepcion National High School, with the enthusiastic participation of Grade 7 to Grade 12 students.
The symposium aimed to provide young people with accurate, age-appropriate, and essential health information to help them better understand the changes they experience during adolescence and make responsible and informed decisions about their health and future.
A team of dedicated health professionals served as resource speakers and shared their knowledge and expertise on the following topics:
• Donna M. Flores, RM– Puberty, Menstrual Cycle, Male and Female Reproductive Systems
• Venadyl F. Cantero, RN, EMT-Gender and Health (SOGIE), STI/HIV/AIDS Awareness and Prevention, Reproduction and Responsibility and Impact on Teenage Pregnancy
The students actively participated in the discussions and interactive learning activities, creating an engaging and meaningful learning environment where they could ask questions, share insights, and gain a better understanding of important adolescent health concerns.
The activity reflects the City Government of Valencia’s strong commitment to advancing adolescent health, with the support of City Mayor Amie G. Galario and City Vice Mayor Greizl Galario-Fernandez, through the City Health Office. By equipping adolescents with the right knowledge, skills, and values, the initiative aims to help them make healthy, responsible, and informed life choices.
The CHO extends its sincere appreciation to the Barangay Council of Concepcion, Barangay Health Team, school administration, teachers, resource speakers, and participating students for their active support and cooperation in making the symposium a success.
Through continued partnership among the health sector, schools, families, and communities, the City Government of Valencia remains committed to nurturing a healthier, empowered, and well-informed generation of young people.