From Kalinaw News (Jun 22, 2021): LGU, Army launch youth for peace movement in Basilan
TABUAN-LASA, Basilan – The Local Government Unit of Tabuan–Lasa headed by Municipal Mayor Brenda Junaid in partnership with 14th Special Forces Company and 4th Special Forces Battalion launched the Youth for Peace Movement Tabuan–Lasa Chapter from June 18 to 20 June 2021 here at Barangay Lanawan. The three-day youth camp with the theme, “Youth Leaders of Today, Hope of Tomorrow”, aims to develop the leadership skills and build the camaraderie of youth leaders from different barangays.
The occasion was the very first youth camp with seventy-three (73) youth leaders from different barangays vigorously participated in different leadership development activities such as amazing race, self-reflection, team building, leadership seminar, human rights law and environmental protection lecture.
Mayor Junaid expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the 4th Special Forces Battalion headed by Lieutenant Colonel Alex D. Ampati in support to the success of the activity which will mold the participants to become effective future leaders of Tabuan-Lasa.
“Let us continue our aspirations for peace and be a good example to our respective communities.”
Furthermore, Attorney Yasmeen Junaid, Municipal Administrator and adviser of Youth for Peace Movement Tabuan-Lasa Chapter, praised the sincerity of the youth leaders in promoting peace and become partners in peace-building efforts.
“You don’t have to be highly educated to be a good leader, but if you can reach that, that’s great.”
Moreover, Captain James Dipidip, Executive Officer of 4th Special Forces Battalion, inspired the youth leaders to live to their fullest potentials and become the catalysts of change.
“The future of Tabuan-Lasa depends on you, you are the one who will shape the image of your community.”
The activity were also attended by First Lieutenant Reynaldo Gamponia Jr., CMO Officer of 101st Brigade; Police Lieutenant Ritchel Perez, Chief of Tabuan-Lasa MPS; Youth for Peace – Isabela City Chapter, different local agency heads, barangay officials and other stakeholders.
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