AFP sponsors youth summit in Cagayan

From the Philippine Information Agency (Nov 22): AFP sponsors youth summit in Cagayan

STA. ANA, Cagayan -- To provide leadership skills and develop core values among young individuals, the Armed Forces and the local government unit here have initiated the 1st Municipality Youth Leadership Summit in this town on November 8-10, 2013.

Lowella Alibania, information officer of the civil relations service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), said some 110  potential youth leaders joined the 3-day leadership summit with the theme: “Lead, Empower, Excel”.

She said the training was participated in by students from the three secondary schools in the town sponsored by the LGU of Sta Ana, Philippine Navy, 21st Infantry Batallion, Department of Education, Cagayan Economic Zone Authority, Philippine National Police, 5th Civil Military Operations, 1st Civil Relations Group of the AFP.

On her part, Vice Mayor Genevy Rodriguez said ‘the transformation of youth’s skills and values may be a proof of worthwhile investment in their personal and professional growth which may ultimately lead into economically productive and progressive citizenry’.

During the training proper, the participants were given lectures on the role of culture in shaping social and environmental consciousness, servant leadership and ethical behavior of youth leaders, reciprocal responsibility of the police and the public in crime prevention, valuing education, anti-drug addiction, and youths’ responsibility for economic growth.

Alibania also reported that the group was also exposed in social services to include tree planting and coastal clean-up in the area.

She said the summit also aims to encourage youths to take active role towards the attainment of lasting peace and development in the society.

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