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Ever heard of Sodexho Mobile Pass? I didn't know anything about it before until I came across Sodexho Mobile pass after I've won in a video making contest last December 2019. What I do know and am more familiar with is the Sodexho Gift Certificates--the tangible ones I frequently use at SM Department Stores and its many other partner merchant stores. 

Clinics that Provide Free Psychiatric Consultation in the Philippines

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I recently watched the Hollywood film, "Joker" starring Joaquin Phoenix. And although Phoenix gave justice to the lead role, I can’t help but I felt sort of devastated after seeing the said film. I felt "heavy" and I wish mental health would be given more attention here in the Philippines. Although the first mental health act legislation in the history of the Philippines has been officially signed into law and was enacted as the Republic Act no. 11036 last June 2018, still it needs more help. 

The said controversial bill provides a rights-based mental health bill and a comprehensive framework for the implementation of optimal mental healthcare in the Philippines. As a mental health advocate, I'd like to share with you a list of clinics that provides free psychiatric consultation  in the Philippines. 

Let us make it clear that setting an appointment for a consultation with a psychiatrist isn't synonymous to mental illness. Stigma is when someone sees you in a negative way because of your mental illness. Discrimination is when someone treats you in a negative way because of your mental illness. Social stigma and discrimination can make mental health problems worse and stop a person from getting the help they need. This also prevents someone from making that first step on getting that first consultation. 

Now the question is, where can we seek solace when we feel the blues? It is common knowledge that psychiatric consultation may cost us a leg and an arm. Luckily, due to the initiative of certain individuals and organizations, there are clinics that offers free psychiatric consultations in the country today. The key is to book an appointment and to come early during your given slot. 

Check out these clinics that care for our minds as well:

Philippine General Hospital (PGH)

Address: Taft Avenue, Ermita, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila

Contact Number: (02) 8554.8400

Individuals seeking free psychiatric help need to get a referral from the Out-Patient Department (OPD) which is open from Mondays-Fridays from 9AM-4PM.

National Center for Mental Health

Address: Nueve de Pebrero St. Mauway, Mandaluyong City

Contact Number: (02) 85319001

Consultation Hours: 8AM-4PM (Mondays to Sundays)

Individuals who are seeking free psychiatric help have to undergo an interview with a group of social workers. 

Ateneo Center for Family Ministries (CEFAM)

Address: Seminary Road, Marikina, 1800 Metro Manila

Çontact Number: (02) 84264289

Consulation Hours: 8AM-5PM (Mondays-Fridays)

Provides free consultation, family and individual counseling via a psycho-spiritual approach.

*Donation basis, no set fees charged.

Amang Rodriguez Memorial Medical Center

Address: Sumulong Highway Sto. Nino, Marikina

Contact Number: (02) 89415854

Consultation Hours:8AM-5PM (Mondays to Fridays)

University of Sto. Tomas Graduate School Psychotrauma Clinic (UST)

Address: Espana Blvd., Sampaloc, Manila

Room 104, Ground Floor, Thomas Aquinas Research Complex

University of Sto. Tomas

Contact Number: (02) 4061611 (loc 4012)

Email: ustgspc@yahoo.com

Consultation Hours: Tuesdays to Saturdays 10AM-5PM (except during holidays, class suspensions and school breaks.)

Provides free psychological services (e.g. assessment and evaluation, counseling, and individual and group psychotherapy)

Eastern Visayas Regional Medical Center (EVRMC)

Address: Corner Enage St., Magsaysay Blvd. Tacloban City, Leyte

Contact Number: (053) 3237110

Email: evrmcmcoffice@gmail.com

Provides free consultation and medication assistance.

Batangas Medical Center 

Address: Bihi Road, Kumintang Ibaba, Batangas City

Contact Number: (043) 7408307

Consultation Hours: Mondays-Wednesdays and Thursdays 8AM-5PM

Cainta Municipal Hospital

Address: Bonifacio Avenue, Rose Pack Compound, Cainta, Rizal

Contact Number: (02) 6962604

Clinic Hours: 24 Hours

Provides free consultation for residents, and free medication (if available from the hospital)

Gundam Celebrates 40th Year via an Exhibit and Gundam Caravan Workshop and FREE Toy Kits!

Gundam Caravan

If you're a Gundam Toy fanatic, you may want to check out the ongoing Gundam Caravan happening at the SM Mall of Asia from January 27 until February 2, 2020. In line with the 40th anniversary celebration of Gundam, there will be a Gundam exhbit at the said mall's main atrium as well as sale gunpla, new arrivals and exclusive access to limited items of Gundam toy collections. 

Celebrate Arts Month with Metropolitan Art Museum of Manila Appreciation Art Workshop

If you're into art, you'd be happy to know that there are fellow art enthusiasts who are celebrating Arts Month at the MET (Metropolitan Museum of Manila) with a two-hour art appreciation workshops happening from February 1 to February 29, 2020. 

Museum workers will share with you some tips as well as exercises to better understand and appreciate the various forms of arts. There's definitely a lot of exciting activities during the said lined up workshop where you'll get the chance to enhance your knowledge on the art in the bigger picture. Don't miss this rare opportunity to visit the museum and learn all the how to's on everything there is to know about art! 

The workshop is open to anyone ages 13 years old and above. If you're interested, please sign up through the following link: 

www.tinyurl.com/artappreciationworkshop

For inquiries, please contact 8708.7929

You may also email them at info@metmuseum.ph

Disclaimer: I am not compensated with this post. Opinions expressed are 100%my own. 

Pag-ibig Fund Sponsors FREE Wedding Ceremonies for its Active Member Couples this Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Probably one of the most anticipated events of the year, malls will be spruced up and adorned again with everything in red colors along with flowers 🌷, heart shaped ❤️ stuff and chocolates 🍫 to the delight of the women. Truly, love is in the air this month of February! For singles out there, Valentine’s Day may not exactly be something to look forward to, but it is an entirely different story for couples—and practically anyone who has someone special to share it with.  

I have good news for couples who have been living together as well as those who are in serious relationships who have plans of getting married but unable to do so because of not having enough money or savings to get married even in civil rites. Pag-ibig Fund has annually sponsored unmarried couple members who would like to settle down legally by means of holding a mass wedding for their active members.

Now on their 9th year, Pag-ibig Fund grants every couple active members' wish to be able to get married sans the hassle of an expensive and lavish wedding because Pag-ibig Fund shall be shouldering all the necessary expenses during your wedding rites. How good can that be, right? 

So how can you avail of the free wedding? What are the requirements needed in order to be part of thhe free PAG-IBIG Fund's Valentines Day Mass Wedding?

Here's how:

1. The couple must be both an active Pag-ibig Fund members. 

2. You must go to the nearest Pag-ibig Fund office to submit necessary documents as well as to fill up the form. 

3. Submit a CENOMAR (Certificate of No Marriage)

4. PSA (Philippine Statistics Authority formerly known as National Statistics Office of NSO) Bith Certificate

5. Bring 2 valid ID's of each couple

Here's the Perks that awaits each couple:

Pag-ibig Fund will be providing the venue, food, transporation from branch to the venue and guess what, you also stand a chance to win House and Lot for Free as well as other exciting prizes during the raffle! Yes, you read it right, one lucky couple gets to go home with their very own house and lot from Pag-ibig Fund so that they can start their own family soon. 

So for couples who would like to settle down and be married, this might be your chance. The Pag-ibig Fund mass wedding will be held on February 14, 2020. What are you waiting for? Grab this once-in-a-lifetime chance to show your significant other how much you love them and seal your love forever. 

For more information, please visit Pag-ibig Fund's website at www.pagibig.gov.ph. 

You may also visit the Pag-ibig Fund office nearest you for further details. 

Disclaimer: I am not compensated for this post. Opinions expressed are 100% my own.