Kalinaw News: 79IB concludes 3-day Youth Leadership Summit in Calatrava

From Kalinaw News (Jul 4, 2022): 79IB concludes 3-day Youth Leadership Summit in Calatrava

Sagay City, Negros Occidental – A total of 66 youth from barangay Minapasuk, Cambayobo, Hilub-ang and Winaswasan, all Calatrava, Negros Occidental completed the 3-day Youth Leadership Summit (YLS) organized by the Philippine Army’s 79th Infantry Battalion held at the Evacuation Center of Calatrava from July 01 to 03, 2022.

Anchored on the theme, “PAKIGLAMBIGIT: Advancing Peace Amidst Challenging Times Through Culture of Collaboration” the YLS sought to empower the youth through a leadership training; instill among them the spirit of patriotism, nationalism and social responsibility; transform them into active partners of government in its peace-building initiatives; and protect them from manipulation, recruitment and exploitation of the Communist NPA Terrorists (CNTs).

Series of team building activities, workshops, and lectures were conducted in line with the awakening, nurturing, and empowering modules of YLS.

Among the participants was Junwel Orot of Sitio Tinibiangan, Brgy Minapasuk who shared the wonderful experience and learnings he had during the three-day summit and thanked the Philippine Army and their Brgy Captain for encouraging them to participate in the activity. “Mo uli ko sa amua, akoa gyung dal-on sunod namo balik dri akoang mga kuyog kay lami diay kaayo. Dako kaayo ug kalipay diay. Kami pag gikan namo sa amua, dako ko kaayo ug kahadlok abi nako ug unsa ni diri. Wala mi kadala ug sapatos ug mga delargo kay tungod nahadlok mi ug unsa kay nakaagi nami ug kahadlok pod sauna,” said Orot.

Calatrava Municipal Mayor Marilyn Era who was represented by Ms. Mariane Lumanog, Executive Assistant to the Mayor expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the Brgy Officials for accepting the invitation and for sending their youth to participate in the activity and to the Philippine Army for their support not only in the peace and development efforts of the municipality but also in shaping the minds and hearts of the future generations of Calatrava to become productive citizens and responsible leaders in their community.

Meanwhile, Lieutenant Colonel J-jay Javines, Commanding Officer of 79IB expressed his utmost gratitude to everyone who made the activity possible and successful. He further lauded the determination and interest of the youth to protect and sustain the peace in their respective community.

“Consider this leadership summit as privilege and training as future leaders of your locality. Be a responsible citizens, make the most of what you have learned and use your talents and abilities to influence others in doing the right thing,” said Lt Col Javines.

Your Army will not allow any form of deceptive and manipulative efforts that would ruin your future. That is why we are conducting this activity, together with the municipal government and the Youth For Peace Movement- Northern Negros Chapter to shield you from the influence and recruitment of these terrorists, Lt Col Javines added.

The three (3) day youth activity which commenced on July 1 was made possible through the support of Hon. Gerardo P Valmayor Jr., 1st District Representative; the Local Government Unit of Calatrava headed by Hon. Marilyn Era, Municipal Mayor; Barangay Captains of Brgy Minapasuk, Hilub-ang, Winaswasan and Cambayobo by sending respective number of youth participants; facilitators of Youth For Peace Movement-North Negros Chapter; 65th Special Action Company, 6SAB PNP-SAF; Calatrava MPS and other lecturers from the DSWDO and MDRRMO.

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