By: Reich G. Ybiernas, AO V
DBM Siete celebrated the Heart’s Month last February 14, 2022 by understanding the wholistic approach in taking care of one’s heart.
In her opening message, OIC-Director Lenin S. Bernales emphasized the importance of caring for a person’s heart, the physical and emotional aspects, saying “Aside from keeping our bodies healthy, we have to keep our hearts physically healthy too, it is worthwhile to also spice up our daily lives, give and receive love in different ways and strengthen our hearts emotionally and spiritually as well.” Meanwhile, she was thankful for the DBM Siete GFPS TWG/Secretariat for once again initiating another meaningful activity.
Two distinct speakers who are both heart experts in different fields were invited: 1. Angela L. Cabergas, M.D., DPCP, an internal medicine doctor and 2. Sherryl Muli-Abellanosa, PhD, RPsy, a professional clinical psychologist.
In her discussion, Dr. Cabergas focused on the physical aspect of the heart, centering her talk on hypertension, its causes, symptoms and treatments. Dr. Muli-Abellanosa’s topic, on the other hand, was more on intimacy in relationships and what we need to know about women. Her discussion focused on the emotional aspects of the heart where she highlighted that in order to be happy and at peace, we need to gain harmonious relationship by understanding our differences.
DBM Siete employees made a Wall of Love thru the use of the Google jamboard where all were encouraged to express their adoration to their loved ones, including family, friends, and colleagues. A virtual bingo was also played during the activity.
OIC-ARD, Maricor U. Baquial wished everyone love and happiness as she delivered her closing remarks, “I hope everyone will enjoy the wonderful occasion of Valentine’s Day with your dear ones and may we be able to find the right balance between love and work as this is the time to remember the importance of love and compassion towards others as well as to ourselves.”
About the writer:
Reich G. Ybiernas is the Administrative Officer V of DBM Siete. She is a member of the Gender and Development Focal Point System-Technical Working Group/Secretariat (GFPS-TWG/Secretariat), representative from the Financial and Administrative Division.
