DOH RISE UP LAUNCH — Department of Health-Cordillera Director Rio Magpantay and DOH Usec. Enrique Tayag, who is also the team leader of the Field Implementation and Coordination Team for North and Central Luzon welcomed attendees at the DOH Rise Up launch at the Lafaayette Luxury Suites in Baguio City on July 21. The project aims to promote self-empowerment and mental health awareness through unified partnerships with stakeholders including community members, local leaders, and vulnerable populations such as the youth. The activity also intends to ignite the interest of the DOH’s partners especially local chief executives to put mental health activities on their priority for health. “Lusog-Isip” app is free to download via Google Play and the App Store. It is also available on the AppGallery. — Nicole Hamada