Saturday is supposed to be a rest day but not for local officials who are supportive of the youth’s cause especially in time with the celebration of the Linggo ng Kabataan in the observance of the International Youth Day 2019.
Bannering the theme “Transforming education”, this year’s celebration highlights the efforts to make education more relevant, equitable and inclusive for all youth to promote lifelong learning opportunities for all”.
The San Nicolas celebration was spearheaded by youthful councilor Kiko Bravo, chair of the Committee on Youth and Sports, with various activities such as Inspirational Film Viewing with free snacks, Laro ng Lahi, Search for Ambassador & Ambassadress of Youth, Miss Q & A, Slogan Making and Essay Writing Contest, Quiz Bee, Zumba at the Park, and Fun-Run For-A-Cause. Councilors Leomar Saldivar, Jun Serquiña and Amor Pulido also joined in today’s activities.
International Youth Day 2019 aims to examine how governments, young people and youth-led and youth-focused organizations, as well as other stakeholders, are transforming education and how these efforts are contributing to the achievement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Later today, Team Pagbabago, who are all fresh from the recently-concluded capability-building activity hosted by the Department of Interior and Local Government for the formulation of the town’s Executive Legislative Agenda, brainstormed yet again for the plan of works which will serve as guide for their operations in the weeks ahead.
Mayor Alice and her team made the most of their day by visiting Agpay Falls together with former Congw. Marlyn L. Primicias-Agabas, and incumbent 6th District Congressman Tyrone D. Agabas, to supervise the continuous clean-up of this gem by the personnel of the Municipality of San Nicolas under the TUPAD Program.
TUPAD or Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced (TUPAD) is a project of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in partnership with Congressman Agabas as an emergency employment program for disadvantaged sectors in the District.
Alicia L. Primicias – Enriquez
