Mati to hold Youth Leadership Summit

CITY OF MATI, Davao Oriental, January 21, 2015 – The City Government of Mati and the 28th Infantry Battalion, 10th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army will hold the second Youth Leadership Summit (YLS) for the Out-of School-Youth (OSY) in the City on February 6-8, 2015.

This gathering intends to produce the common youth agenda leading to the creation of a youth movement that will shape the future of their society towards peace and sustainable development. YLS  also aims to create awareness on the role and responsibilities of the youth in nation building and promote a positive and healthy self-image, critical thinking, love of country, social responsibility and the spirit of volunteerism among the youth.

The Youth For Peace Movement (YFPM) of the 1st YLS was organized way back in 2012. This inspires to push for the second round with the theme “Panaghiusa sa Kabataan, Kaabag sa Kalinaw ug Kalamboan”, to refresh and continue what had been started since members of the first batch are now mostly married already while some have moved to other places for good.

The summit will draw its participants from the twenty six (26) barangays of the City.  Each barangay is required to send at least five (5) participants preferably aspiring youth leaders especially that special Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) election is set to roll on the 21st of the same month per COMELEC Resolution No. 9905.

In this four-day activity containing a series of lectures and interactive discussions focusing on leadership and the role of the youth in nation building, the youth will also be educated on how they can help address the problem of insurgency. On the other hand, issues concerning environmental protection, drug abuse, human rights and spiritual values will supplement their formative encounter.

           

This activity will inculcate positive values, attitudes and behavior that will ultimately develop a character based leadership among our youth. It will also foster unity of different communities and youth groups leading to synergy and commitment to community development. It will further enable the youth to discover, affirm and further use their inherent leadership attributes that will later create a positive impact to the society. (YPM-CIO Mati)