Angara Bolsters School Mental Health Programs with Nationwide Caravan
Education Secretary Sonny Angara spearheaded the expansion of the Department of Education's (DepEd) nationwide mental health and well-being initiatives, coinciding with Mental Health Awareness Month and National School Safety Week. A Mental Health Caravan at Marikina Elementary School marked the nationwide effort.
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