Project Dikig Help-line

Call Directions Website

Project Dikig Help-line Welcome to Project Dikig Help-line Page, an advocacy and helpline channel dedicated to the protection and empowerment of women and children.

Welcome to Project DIKIG Help-line: Advocating Protection and Prevention, a platform rooted in the Ibaloi term "Dikig," symbolizing safety, prevention, and safeguarding our community. This platform serves as a safe space for the community to connect, share, and seek guidance on addressing issues related to Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC). Our members include compassionate individuals from the community and professional partners from various sectors who are ready to offer advice and assistance. Through collaboration, we aim to raise awareness, support victims, and promote protection measures for vulnerable individuals. Our initiatives include a policing system designed to assist and protect victims of VAWC through social media. Initially, the “Help Line” will feature true stories, successful interventions, and ongoing cases of abuse experienced by the people of Benguet, highlighting the resilience and courage of victims and the community's support. We value confidentiality above all. Rest assured, all shared circumstances will be filtered and published with discretion, focusing only on necessary insights for public awareness. Furthermore, this page provides direct victims an opportunity to share their experiences and be heard, inspiring collective action for change. Join us in building a safer, more supportive community for women and children.

Definition and Cultural RootsKakababain is a Kankanaey term meaning “a shameful act.” Traditionally, it was used to warn...
17/08/2026

Definition and Cultural Roots
Kakababain is a Kankanaey term meaning “a shameful act.” Traditionally, it was used to warn against behaviors that would dishonor oneself or the family.

Over time, this cultural emphasis on saving face and preserving family reputation evolved into a system where families suppress or conceal misconduct to avoid public shame.

In 2025, after the study Mapping the Gaps: Barriers to R**e Reporting in Benguet, this practice was formally termed the “Kababain System” under Project Dikig to describe how cultural shame prevents victims from reporting sexual violence.

Study Findings (Benguet, 2025 – N = 1,463 respondents)
Cultural Shame & Kababain: 932 respondents (63.7%) identified this as the primary reason for not reporting r**e.
Fear of Gossip & Judgment: 700 respondents (47.9%).
Perpetrator is a Family Member: 616 respondents (42.1%).
Legal, Financial & Institutional Barriers: 556 respondents (38.0%).
Trauma / Emotional Suppression: 458 respondents (31.3%).
Private Settlement Preference: 276 respondents (18.9%).
Pro‑Reporting / Awareness: 193 respondents (13.2%).

Implications
The Kababain System misplaces shame onto victims instead of perpetrators, reinforcing silence.

Families often prioritize reputation over justice, especially in cases of in**st or sexual violence.

This cultural barrier is now recognized as a systemic obstacle to VAWC prevention and case reporting in Benguet.

”

🌟 When Whispers Create Conflict 🌟Sometimes, fights among kids don’t start loud — they start with a whisper. 👂 Kid A whi...
17/08/2026

🌟 When Whispers Create Conflict 🌟

Sometimes, fights among kids don’t start loud — they start with a whisper.
👂 Kid A whispers to Kid B… then Kid B suddenly picks on Kid C.
It happens again and again — and Kid C ends up hurt and confused.

💬 Let’s pay attention.
Small whispers can plant big conflicts.
Here’s what we can do:
🔍 Notice the pattern — does trouble follow a whisper?
🛑 Step in early — pause the play and redirect.
💬 Talk it through — ask what was said and guide better choices.
❤️ Protect the child — comfort and support the one being targeted.

👉 Bullying can start quietly.
Let’s teach kids to use their words for kindness, not conflict.

Future Forged in Courage 🌄Kailyan, the numbers speak:13 cases of in**stuous abuse in Benguet (2025–2026).Victims hurt by...
14/08/2026

Future Forged in Courage 🌄

Kailyan, the numbers speak:

13 cases of in**stuous abuse in Benguet (2025–2026).

Victims hurt by fathers, stepfathers, uncles, even grandfathers and cousins.

Behind these numbers are stories of broken family structures, abuse of power, poverty, silence, and misplaced trust.
Too often, the abused carry shame while the abuser hides in pride, shielded by the twisted “Kababin System.”

👉 It’s time to break the silence.
👉 It’s time to stand together.
👉 Let’s forge Benguet’s future in courage.



photo ctto: https://campsites.ph/province/benguet/info

True healing isn’t found in “I.” When we try to mend ourselves, we walk dangerous paths and carry the same wounds. But ...
24/03/2026

True healing isn’t found in “I.”
When we try to mend ourselves, we walk dangerous paths and carry the same wounds. But when we surrender to God, He restores, binds, and makes whole.

When the world feels unsafe, His wings become our refuge. For every woman and child longing for escape, freedom, and su...
11/02/2026

When the world feels unsafe, His wings become our refuge.
For every woman and child longing for escape, freedom, and survival,
God’s truth is our shield. His justice is our buckler.

Let faith rise. Let protection stand.
Let no violence go unanswered.
Let no child walk alone.

LAW + FAITH = PROTECTION
NO TO VAWC. NO TO GBV.

🕊️ “He shall cover thee with His feathers, and under His wings shalt thou trust…”
Psalm 91:4 (KJV)

“Stronger together—like threads braided in trust, we become a shield of hope.”
09/02/2026

“Stronger together—like threads braided in trust, we become a shield of hope.”

Flame - Burning Anger Anger is like fire: powerful, but dangerous if left unchecked. Let it refine, not consume."Be ye...
05/02/2026

Flame - Burning Anger
Anger is like fire: powerful, but dangerous if left unchecked. Let it refine, not consume.

"Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath." Ephesians 4:26 (KJV)

Life’s waves can feel overwhelming, but even in the deepest pain, God’s love carries us through."Deep calleth unto deep…...
03/02/2026

Life’s waves can feel overwhelming, but even in the deepest pain, God’s love carries us through.
"Deep calleth unto deep… all thy waves and thy billows are gone over me. Yet the LORD will command his lovingkindness in the daytime, and in the night his song shall be with me." — Psalm 42:7–8 (KJV)

Peace isn’t just a feeling—it’s a bridge. Ephesians 2:14 reminds us that Christ didn’t just mend hearts—He tore down wa...
02/02/2026

Peace isn’t just a feeling—it’s a bridge.
Ephesians 2:14 reminds us that Christ didn’t just mend hearts—He tore down walls.
He is our peace. He is our unity.
Let’s walk the bridge He built.

📖 “For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility.”
— Ephesians 2:14

One small candle. One powerful truth.In a world full of shadows, some walk toward the light with hope… others remain tur...
30/01/2026

One small candle. One powerful truth.

In a world full of shadows, some walk toward the light with hope… others remain turned away, lost in the dark. But even the smallest flame can guide the broken, comfort the weary, and awaken the soul.

Let your light shine. Someone might be waiting to see it.

📖 “Neither do men light a candle and put it under a bushel… it giveth light unto all that are in the house.” — Matthew 5:15 (KJV)

Address

Camp Major Bado Dangwa LTB
La Trinidad
2601

Telephone

+639105063433

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Project Dikig Help-line posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share