Army, young people lead ‘joint youth leadership’ seminar in Bukidnon

From the Philippine Information Agency (Jul 1): Army, young people lead ‘joint youth leadership’ seminar in Bukidnon

Seventy-two aspiring youths from across the provinces of Misamis Oriental, Bukidnon—including Cagayan de Oro City—participated and spent an intense, exciting three days at the headquarters of Peacemaker Brigade at Camp Osito D. Bahian in Impalambong, Malaybalay City.

The three-day Youth Leadership Seminar (YLS) spearheaded by the army’s 403rd Brigade in partnership with the Propelling Our Inherited Nation Through our Youth (POINTY) Inc. aims to impart to the youths the best practices of leadership to inspire them as they journey to become leaders of future generations.

The young leaders representing the in-school youth, out-of-school youth, and young professionals have been campaigning for the Filipino youth to be more responsible, productive, and well-informed members of society.

Col Jesse A Alvarez, 403Bde commander said there is a need for our youths to be involved and be part of any organization that will enrich their capacity and passion to do it.

“Hence, their leadership potential should be enhanced in order to increase their support to the government’s efforts in the ongoing campaign for peace, progress, and development,” Col Alvarez said.

With the theme “Kabatan-onan Magtinabangay para sa Kalinaw ug Kalamboan (Youths cooperation for peace and development),” Bukidnon provincial administrator lawyer Nestor E. Cajes—who talked in behalf of Gov. Jose Ma. R. Zubiri—emphasized that youth should be reminded on the common goals and their roles and responsibilities in the society.

For their part, POINTY youth leaders expressed gratitude for this YLS program of the Philippine Army.

“We won’t forget our learning experience here Sir, and for that we are very grateful for being an ally in our advocacy to inform our fellow youth groups on the security situation and its implications to national development,” said one of the participants of the Joint Provincial YLS.

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