Davao de Oro – Following the new normal, the 6th Mabini Youth Leadership Summit was successfully conducted at Mabini National High School, Mabini, Davao de Oro last October 1-3, 2020.
Thirty-three (33) participants from thirteen (13) barangays of Municipality of Mabini graduate from the 6th Mabini Youth Leadership Summit.
The Youth Leadership Summit is a peace camp that aims to promote character-based leadership for the youth and to inculcate among them the virtues of patriotism, adherence to the law, support against drug addiction, deeper environmental concerns, and other essential knowledge to become a responsible citizen of the country.
The three (3) day activity was a series of lectures and activities including spiritual enhancement, academic competition, cultural night, and team building. The participants were encouraged to unleash their talents and discover their full potential.
Through the active collaboration and support from the Local Government Unit of Mabini, Youth for Peace Movement (YFPM) Davao de Oro, and other stakeholders, the 71st Infantry (KAIBIGAN) Battalion successfully conducted the program and activities to educate and empower the youth belonging to the Out of School Youth, Indigenous People and students sector to be an active advocate of peace and a catalyst of change in the municipality of Mabini.
“You are the hope of our municipality. Use what you have learned here and apply it to your barangays so that no more youths will get lost” Mayor Reynaldo Dayanghirang said during the closing program.
Officially becoming a member of the Youth for Peace, they have crafted an action plan that will serve as their guide in programs and activities in their respective barangays.
Rest assured, the Philippine Army through 71st Infantry Battalion will remain steadfast in empowering our youth and take as active rule in Nation-Building.
(CMO 71st IB, DPAO & OIC Michael Manguhig, RPN DXKT Davao)