NEWS|Good governance caravan underscores importance of youth empowerment

Good governance caravan underscores importance of youth empowerment

Roxan D. Resuello

Aimed at training budding leaders to be frontrunners of good governance, Kaya Natin! Movement holds a seminar-workshop at PHINMA-UPang's Banquet Hall on September 19, 2022.

Young university leaders and representatives from other institutions attended the 1-day forum dubbed "Juan for Good Governance Caravan."

Kaya Natin! Movement for Good Governance and Ethical Leadership is a non-government organization formed by progressive Local Government Unit (LGU) leaders to call and "push for electoral reform, people empowerment, and the crusade against all illegal activities."

Present at the event to share wisdom and discuss youth empowerment is Malabon City Mayor Antolin Oreta III.

Oreta discussed notes on transforming the system through youth empowerment projects done in the city of Malabon.

He shared plans of action done in their jurisdiction, which helped improve the lives of their constituents, most especially the youth. Some mentioned projects include the Karinderia para sa Kalusugan ni Chikiting at Buntis, and Buntis-Chikiting Patrollers (BuChikPats).

In addition, he emphasized the importance of giving the youth a chance to pave the future by encouraging them to do things for themselves.

When asked about what strategy fuels the high community engagement in Malabon, he replies that when people see actual results, they tend to mobilize and reach out to participate. “[When] the people see results, gusto nila sumali” Oreta stated.

The caravan was also graced by Alaminos City Councilor Carol Dizon-Sison, who talked about crafting youth projects that would benefit the community.

Cllr. Dizon-Sison urged the young leaders to ask for help when in need of support for their project.

"Do not be afraid to ask or approach mentors should you need help." She added that many are willing to help make a worthwhile project come to life when asked.

On a Facebook post, she writes “Naniniwala po tayo na sa pamamagitan ng mga forum na gaya nito ay naibabahagi natin ang mga best practices at kahalagahan ng Good Governance sa ating mga kabataan.”

For the workshop activity, the attendees were given the opportunity to express their visions for the future of the Philippines through drawings and visual presentations.

The Juan for Good Governance Caravan is set to visit a few more cities and provinces to communicate the organization's goal to the people.

EMPOWERING LEADERS! - Student leaders attends Kaya Natin! Movement seminar at PHINMA-UPang Banquet Hall, September 19.

Photo from Kaya Natin! Movement for Good Governance and Ethical Leadership Facebook Page