BUTUAN CITY -- Some 36 Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) chairpersons in this city are now among the enlisted army reservists after passing the Basic Citizens Military Training under the 15th Regional Community Defense Group, Army Reserve Command, which was also in time with the conduct of the three-day 1st SK Butuan City Leadership Development Training held recently in Brgy. Alubihid, Buenavista, Agusan del Norte.The program was aimed to enhance the leadership and organizational skills of the youth particularly the SK chairpersons, as they have the potential to become future political leaders of the country.
This also forms part of the government's initiative to help the youth by keeping them involved in nation-building, as they play a vital role in curbing the insurgency problem in the region, and preventing them from being lured and recruited by the New People’s Army (NPA) rebels.
According to Engr. Wen Kok Chiang, SK Federation president of Butuan City, the SK officials are considered as duty-bearers, hence, they should serve as a good example of being a leader to other youths and should give their best in serving the people.
This also forms part of the government's initiative to help the youth by keeping them involved in nation-building, as they play a vital role in curbing the insurgency problem in the region, and preventing them from being lured and recruited by the New People’s Army (NPA) rebels.
According to Engr. Wen Kok Chiang, SK Federation president of Butuan City, the SK officials are considered as duty-bearers, hence, they should serve as a good example of being a leader to other youths and should give their best in serving the people.
He also encouraged other youths to be vigilant not to be recruited and exploited by the communist NPA group. “Let us support the Duterte administration in its fight against criminality and insurgency. We, as youths have a big role to play in our society. Let’s be responsible citizens of this country,” he said.
Chiang further emphasized that the Philippine Army is always ready to protect the nation, and they deserve people’s trust and confidence.
Brigadier General Maurito Licudine, commander of 402nd Brigade, Philippine Army also underlined the value of capacitating the youth with the leadership skills and enhancing their capabilities. He hopes that more youths would volunteer themselves and become part of the said training. (JCM/JPG/PIA-Caraga)
https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1029293
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