TABUK CITY, Kalinga – The City Special Concerns and Coordinating Office (CSCCO) through its Local Youth Development Office (LYDO) on September 6 hosted a one-day leadership forum for officers and active members of various student and youth organizations here.
Glen Wansi, CSCC Officer said this forum was organized to strengthen leadership capabilities, foster collaboration, and inspire the student-leaders to actively participate in youth empowerment initiatives and community-building efforts through workshop and interactive discussions.
Wansi, in his message, emphasized the significance of ethical leadership, communication, and decision-making that should be inculcated among the student-leaders today, as they exchange ideas, share experiences, and build a stronger support system with their fellow youth.
He said it is the prime responsibility of the CSCCO through the LYDO to lay down broader initiative in empowering the youth of Tabuk City by providing them with the necessary skills to become influential leaders and advocates of positive change.
Another message was given by City Local Government Operations Officer Helen Lacuesta addressing the participants to enhance their leadership capabilities as leaders in their respective organizations.
“Leadership is not a title. It is about service, responsibility and courage to make a difference and influence others,” she remarked.
Speakers during the activity were Lovelia Iringan, guidance counselor of the Kalinga State University (KSU) on the topic stress management and mental health; PLtCol Jolly Ngaya-an, Chief of Police of the Tabuk City Police Station on topic vehicular accidents involving the youth; Gideon Wansi, Social Welfare Officer of the City Social Welfare and Development Office for the topic advance leadership; and updates on anti-insurgency from the 503rd Brigade.
This one-day leadership forum, initiated by the CSCCO in partnership with the Schools Division of Tabuk City was attended by the officers and active members of YES-O, Junior Social Worker Society of KSU, Secondary Student Learners Governance, Barkada Kontra Droga, and Alternative Learning System (ALS). By Darwin S. Serion
