DepEd Cagayan de Oro identified family involvement and community partnerships as critical factors in maintaining student safety and mental health.
DepEd CDO Program Head Romeo Aclo highlighted a persistent shortage of certified guidance counselors across public schools despite growing student welfare concerns.
Aclo urged local barangay officials and parents to assist by providing guidance at home and monitoring exposure to violent media.
The official emphasized that protecting youth welfare requires a multi-sectoral approach involving families, community leaders, and the media alongside education and law enforcement authorities.
