The Bikolano phrase kugus tugang, which literally means to hug one’s brother or sister, is a health and wellness program of MARINERS’ Legazpi. At its core, it aims to provide a learning and social support network to all members of the MARINERS’ Community particularly in this time of pandemic. This encapsulates the overall direction of the management to promote mental health and overall wellbeing, mindfulness, empathy, and sense of solidarity and community among its students, faculty members, staff, and other stakeholders. Throughout the duration of the program, MARINERS’ will collaborate with experts and professionals to share their knowledge, expertise, and insights along the various components of the project.