Posted to Kalinaw News (Apr 17, 2021): 2nd Municipal Youth Leadership Summit 2021 Culminates in Malitbog, Bukidnon
CLAVERIA, Misamis Oriental – The Army’s 58th Infantry Dimalulupig Battalion, in partnership with the Malitbog Local Government Unit, held its 2nd Municipal Youth Leadership Summit 2021 (YLS) from April 9-11 at Monte Shannah’s Farm, Sitio Lake, Barangay San Luis, Malitbog, Bukidnon.
The Malitbog and Misamis Oriental Chapter of Propelling Our Inherited Nation Through Our Youth (POINTY), in collaboration with the 58IB, organized the three-day Municipal Youth Leadership Summit 2021 with the theme “”Youth: Hope and Aspiration for a Peaceful Municipality and Community.”
A total of 100 young people from various barangays in Malitbog, Bukidnon, participated in the YLS, which aims to build youth leaders and inspire them to become responsible citizens and catalysts for peace and growth in their communities.
Aside from the discussion of youth in peacebuilding, the participants were also given a series of lectures on COVID-19 related health protocols, disaster risk reduction management, and basic life support and first aid, IPRA Law’s 4 Bundles of Rights, 6 Programs for Indigenous People under EO No. 70, Anti-criminal Act, and Livelihood Opportunities for Indigenous People, and CPP-Youth NPA’s Exploitation.
As a result, the participants realized that as motivated youth, they must take a stand in every aspect of their lives because they are tomorrow’s leaders.
They have been made aware of the pressing problems that affect them and how they can contribute to the resolution of social conflict in the municipality. They also realized that joining the NPA and overthrowing the government was unnecessary because they respected and appreciated what the government was doing for them.
In addition, team building activities, healthy competitions, small group discussions, community development programs, and socio-cultural activities were also supplemented to complete the package that has prepared the participants on becoming an equipped peace advocate.
One participant shared his experience and reflection during the conduct of YLS. “YLS is really for creating leaders that will change the nation for the better. We can make a better world, as a youth, we can make a difference. We can mold our future starting with this one. As the leaders of tomorrow. The purpose of the activity is to build us, to build a better world for us.
Lieutenant Colonel Ricky L Canatoy, Commander of 58IB, expressed his heartfelt gratitude to all government agencies and partner units for their collaborative effort toward the success of the activity to develop the youth’s knowledge of their integral role in nation-building by instilling the spirit of nationalism in them and empower them to take a step in encouraging the remaining members of the Communist Terrorist Group.
“The youth are the motherland’s hope; as the next generation’s leaders, we must protect them from the CTG’s manipulation and deceit. As we continue our efforts to end local communist armed conflict, I call on our partners from various agencies to join hands. And to the remnants of the NPA, stop recruiting these youths, instead lay down your weapons, return to the folds of the law, and live a peaceful life with your families,” he ended.
Meanwhile, Hon. Osmundo Dela Rosa, Municipal Mayor of Malitbog left a remarkable message to the participants.
“All the lessons you’ve learned, and friendships you’ve gained, savor them, cherish them all the days of your lives for the betterment of the country. I challenge you that what you have learned today, share it in your area. Let everyone know what the government is doing to improve our community.”
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