BUTUAN CITY - Some 160 youths and Indigenous Peoples gathered recently for this year's Regional Youth Leadership Summit held at the Caraga State University (CSU) Gymnasium, this city.
Said activity served as an avenue for the youth leaders to increase their knowledge on how to develop their leadership skills as they will tackle various topics and issues and concerns in their respective community and come up with a plan on how they could contribute in solving pressing issues.
“These trained youths from the different provinces of Caraga region could greatly help in bringing the government closer to the people,” said Roberto Laurente Jr., President of Propelling Our Inherited Nation Through Our Youth (Pointy) Incorporated
On behalf of Dr. Anthony Penaso, president of Caraga State University (CSU), vice president for academic affairs Dr. Rolando Paluga shared to the participants some tips and important skills, which could help the youths become more responsible and productive in their fields.
He emphasized that having the right character in any circumstance and knowing how to communicate well will allow them to overcome challenges.
Also, Brigadier General Franco Nemesio Gacal, commander of 402nd Brigade emphasized that the youths continue to play a vital role in promoting peace and development initiatives not only in the region, but also in the country in general.
“In this summit, the youths will draft their action plan that will respond to the issues and concerns on peace and order, illegal drugs, environment, and other social concerns. We are preparing these youths to become the future leaders of our country,” BGen. Gacal said.
The representatives of Mindanao Indigenous Peoples Youth Organization (MIPYO) from the five regions of Mindanao also joined in the said event, where the 13 members were warmly welcomed by all other participating stakeholders.
The three-day Regional Youth Leadership Summit, which is spearheaded by the 401st and 402nd Brigades of Philippine Army, together with other partner government agencies, is anchored on the theme "Filipino Youth: Future Leaders of the Country."
https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1017006
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