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AHopeEvenintheToughestTimes

By:JasmedarDaggung

Povertyhasbecomethemostunending issueworldwide,resultinginmanyFilipinos’ suffering.Untilnow,manyofthemarestill stuck,andeverydayisachallengeto overcome.Employmentstatusand standardsarethebiggestcontributionwhy reducingpovertyisdifficult.Accordingto theUnitedNationsGlobalImpact,atotalof 700millionpeoplegloballyarestilllivingin extremepoverty.WithSustainable DevelopmentGoal1“NoPoverty”asaway toalleviateit,hopefullyitwillendby2030. However,offeringhelpthroughprograms mustalsofosterencouragementforpeople nottobelazyanddependent.

ImeldaManaloTuraji,59years-old,isa residentofCampoIslamandavictimof poverty.Duetoherage,shealwaysfound herselfindifficultsituations,evenstruggling tomakeendsmeet.Alifestuckinpoverty–itwasneverthelifeshewanted.Sheneeds toworkhard,alwaysremindingherselfnot togiveuptoprovideheryoungest daughter’seducationalneedsandforher grandson'sfinancialsupport.

Herlifebecamemoredifficultwhenher husbanddiedthisyear.Shemaybeliving withherson,whoiscapableofworking,but hestillhasnojobbecauseofthehigh standardsnowadays.Untilshemetan opportunity,somehowensuringherfamily’s comfort.

Sheearnsmoneyfromdoinglaundryservices.Everyotherday,Melwouldalsoroamaroundtheirneighborhood andofferstothrowtheirgarbagefora10to20pesofee.Itwillnotonlybenefither,butalsoheractofservice willensureacleanandstablecommunityfreefromwastemismanagement."Kungmaysipagattiyaga,lahat posible."Melproposed.Herloveanddedicationtowardshercommunitydroveherinbelievingthatb yhavinga sustainedenvironment,thereisalwayshope.

Imelda'sstoryservesnotonlyalessonbutalsotoshowthatpovertyisanurgentissue.AndthroughSDG1,we canworktogether,requiringeffortstowardscreatingopportunitiesforpeoplelikeMeltoliftthemselvesoutof povertybyprovidingbasicaccesstoeducation,lifeskillstraining,especiallyintheworldofbusinessand employment.Letusworktogethersowecanbreakthecycleofpoverty.

ACryfor4PsBudget:Zero HungerAmongChildren

By: Jurnalyn Lahurin

Actionagainsthungerisneededas Sinunucandamotherofeight(8) children.

Sheandherhusbandwereonlyable tofinishtheeducationallevelof grade6.Botharealsounemployed, andtheirdailyexpensesareonly coveredbythemoneythatshegets fromdoinglaundriesandfromher husband’sfishing.

She said in an interview that “I can only count how many times we actually ate three times a day becausemost of the time, it’s either twice or none at all.” They went to sleep without any food for an entire day numerous times. She feels sad for her children, as it is not even their fault that they had to suffer fromhunger. She admitted that she wishes she could find a high-paying job, but due to her health condition, she cannot even pursue this dream.

Ever since Rubilyn was born, she has been livingin a crowded and smelly place near the sea.She said that despite their repeated applications to the 4Ps, their cry for help went unanswered for years. She stated that she is not interested in materialistic things and that all she really wants is the budget to provide her kids with the food they deserve in the first place.

With the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) number 2, which is called “zero hunger,” children like Rubilyn’s will be able to receive the nutrition that they need. With SDG 2, governmental agencies will also be able to enhance their facilitation of providing assistance to the needy.

SurvivingHungerinaDay

By: Juliana Jakiran

Many Filipinos are still experiencing hunger, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals target goal number 2 is to solve this problem by 2030 and create a community that is zero in hunger. TheNational Nutrition Council (NNC) has identified 10 barangays in Zamboanga City that have a high prevalence rate of stunted and underweight children in 2020.

Zamboangeños are experiencing hunger day by day, and Barangay Kasanyangan, Zamboanga City, Philippines, with a total population of 28,819 in 2020 is one of them.

Mrs. Nushiba Alfad Sadjail, a resident of the said Barangayis a 29-year-old mother and a housewife. They have five children living with them; three of them are studying. According to her, their major needs on a daily basis are financial and food assistance. When asked how to survive hunger, she said that “Our family suffers from hunger every day, and sometimes we just go to sleep even though our stomachs are empty”.

On March 25, 2024 at exactly 11in the evening, she and her

family just cried because there was nothing left to eat.

Nurshiba said that this is how they try to survive hunger every day, by letting their children eat first and sleep to forget their hunger.

Her husband, Al-Rahimen Hasan Sadjail is a motorbike driver, which they just rented, and his every-day income is just enough for its boundaries, and sadly, it cannot sustain their daily foods and needs. “We just eat vegetables and dried fish, but mostly just rice soup for the kids,” she said. These everyday activities resulted intheir children’s malnourishment and Nurshiba cannot do anything, she only completed elementary school, and if she finds a job, who will take care of their children?

Her only dream is that someday they will be given an assistance by the government or someone who has a kind soul to sustain their food and everyday needs, and by that, they will notask for any help but they will personally sustain their needs and hunger through their own hardship through the livelihood assistance.

DOH'sWorldTBDay

Program:UnitingGlobal EffortsforSustainable TBControl

By:AngelicaEnriquezandShoniarhiaSuaibon

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TheDepartmentofHealth (DOH)heldaprogramon March24,2024,asa CommemorationforWorldTB Day.Itistoraiseawareness andstepupoureffortsto controlthisdiseasenotonlyin thePhilippinesbutaroundthe world.Withthisprogram,they weregivenanawardwhich waspresentedbytheNurseV CoordinatoroftheNationalTB programoftheDOHin ZamboangaPeninsula,Ms. EastsunHallilouB.Pil.She sharedsaidthatTBpresentsin twoforms:TBdiseaseandTB infection.Hence,TBdisease referstopatientsshowing signsandsymptoms,testing positiveforbacteriaintheir sputum,orbeingdiagnosed basedonclinicalfindingslike X-rayresults.

AccordingtoMs.Eastsun “In 2023ourhighestcasewasat 16,053ofallformsofTB.” The considerationofsignsand symptomsofTBisthecough, nightsweats,fever,and unexplainableweightsloss experiencedformorethantwo weeks.

TBishighlyinfectious,itis easilytransmittedtoother people,especiallywhena personwithTBcoughs, sneezes,orsimplyspits somewherebecausetheyhave TBVasily.Itistransmitted, especiallywhenanother personinhalesitandalso whenaperson'simmune systemweakensitdevelops TBdiseases.Insuchsituatio n TBdiseasesaretransmitted.

“TB is treatable and medications are also freeat the health centers,” Ms. Eastsun said. They have composed four (4) potent anti-TB drugs, also called RIPE for the standard protocols for TB treatment. RIPE is for Rifampin, Isoniazid, Pyrazinamide, and Ethambutol tablets. This kind of medication is for 6 months treatment for TB to be treated.

While for multi-drug-resistant (MDR-TB) the medication is called BPAL which means the Bedaquiline, Pretomanid, and Linezolid tablets. Multi-drugresistant TB (MDR-TB) requires different medications like BPAL (Bedaquiline, Pretomanid, and Linezolid). However, long treatment

periods pose challenges, necessitating thorough health education to ensure patient compliance and prevent drug resistance.

Challenges faced by the DOH include ensuring timely transportation of medicines and improving access to diagnostic facilities like GENEXPERTS for faster TB testing. To address these, DOH plans to expand GENEXPERTS facilities, implement shorter regimens for MDR-TB patients, and provide free chest X-rays. This year, DOH will continue to conduct active case finding and mobile chest X-ray screenings throughout the region to combat TB, as stated by Ms. Eastsun.

FreeCollegeEducationtoAttainQualityEducation

By:CristyMaeJoyRevillasandReignaFatimaBuklao

Educationisoneofthe mostimportantthingsa personhasacquired,asno onecantakeawaythe knowledgetheyhave learned.Educationisalsoa keytosuccessandabetter life,butnotallpeople, especiallyinthe Philippines,havethe privilegetoeducation, whichiswhytheUnited Nationsdesignedthe seventeenSustainable DevelopmentGoalsto transformtheworldby 2030.Oneofthegoalsof theUNSDGisQuality education,thisgoalwants toensureinclusiveand equitablequalityeducation andpromotelifelong learningopportunitiesfor all.

InthePhilippines,Republic Act10931alsoknownas theUniversalAccessto QualityTertiaryEducation Act,wassignedintolawin August2017.Thislaw givesFilipinoyouth, particularlythosefrompoor andunderprivileged families,theopportunityto pursuecollegedegrees throughfreetuitionand exemptionfromotherfees toenterstateuniversities andcolleges(SUCs).

Freecollegeeducationhas raisedtheconcernsofthe publicaboutitsimpacton thecaliberofacademic programsandstudent

outcomes,butthegoalof thislawistoopenthe doorsforstudentsinthe Philippinesandthe surroundingareato promoteastrongcodeof ethicsforlearningamong thestudentstoensurethe qualityoftheiracademic advancement.

Withtheimplementationof freecollegeeducation, WesternMindanaoState University(WMSU),a knownuniversityin ZamboangaCity,wasable tocatertoalotofstudents, WMSUmanagesthe potentialstrainbysecuring additionalfundingandto ensurethelearningofthe students,thecurriculum wasalsoupdatedtobetter suitthedemandsofthe industry.

WMSU is one of the universities that cares and supports the students as they monitor their development and maintaining the focus on the intended result, which could be securing a future career path or academic success

WMSU has faced difficulties as a result of free college education, but they were able to sustain the high-quality education WMSU has made a lot of programs to ensure quality education, and one of them is the Distance Education Program. On May 30, 2023, a meeting was held to discuss WMSU’s plans to take a significant leap forward in the education sector, with the launch of

theDistanceEducation Program.Inthemeeting, theydiscussedthe progressthatwasmade andthefutureplansofthe university.

WMSUaimstoprovide accessibleandhigh-quality oflearningopportunities thatcancatertotheneeds ofthestudents,itaimsto makeeducationmore attainableandflexiblefor thestudents.Withthehelp offreecollegeeducation andWMSUitcanhelp people’slivesandalsothe community.

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EqualitywithintheCommunity

By:GlaizaMaeAlbinoandDianeDael

Gender is often categorized by people into two categories, which are male and female, but for some, like Mhuammar Magasa, a member of the USAD KA-ZAMPEN organization, defines gender as "Something that radiates in you and you have to be confident with no matter who you are.” Equality for everyone means balance and fair opportunities for all, butin this generation, equality is rarely achieved by everybody due to the difference between the gender and sexual orientation of an individual. Gender inequality has been a big issue for we are living in a society full of different perspectives and narratives.

Promoting educational programs will be a big factor in order to achieve gender equality within the community, and to resolve such gender issues in the most appropriate way.As Mhuammar stated "Gender Equality is important as it will bring us peace and harmony.” Treating each other equally is a way of promoting the ideology of equal opportunities and equal rights. Mhuammar was also a victim of discrimination. But being a member of an organization that fights discrimination and gender inequality, gave him the courage to strengthen his fate and gave him the opportunity to voice out his opinionsabout this issue.

Mhuammar and the USAD KAZAMPEN are making their way to end the dispute between equality and inequality for a better world that is open to diversity in culture, religion, and gender and it has one goal and that is to achieve gender equality.

"I firmly believe that every one of us is a jewel, we have our own shimmer, our own color, and most importantly we know our worth in

the society".

-Mhuammar A. Magga

community, which is essential for the development. That is why Women's Month is celebrated and a summit was conducted to bring out the beauty of having a community with diverse cultures and balance human rights for all as well as women empowerment. In addition, its goals will shed light in raising the voices of women as an essentialpart of attaining peace and development of our nation.

TheGenderandDevelopment OfficeofZamboanga(GAD)had madeprogramstoachieve genderequality.Womenand girlsarealsopartofthe WherePlanetRestorationMeetsSustainableGoals•2024

“WE for gender equality and inclusive society” is the theme of celebration for the National Women's Month from20232028. WE means Women and ThegovernmentofZamboanga Cityisworkinghardaswellin achievinggenderequalityby highlighting women empowermentandconducting programsthataimstopowerup therolesofthewomeninthe community.Theyweregiventhe chancetobecomeleadersand representthemselvesasstrong andindependentandhasthe sameabilitiesasmenhavein termsofthepoliticaland economicsystem.

Everyone,andWEalsostandsfor WomenEmpowerment.Throughthis, womenandmen,girlsandboys,as wellastheLGBTQIA+andall membersofthecommunity, encourages oneanothertojoinin achievinggenderequalitytobuildan inclusivesocietywhereeveryonehas equalrights.

UnifiedActionforClean WaterintimesofElNiño

By:RisajaneMustero

Clean water is one of the basic needs of people that is free from disease and pollution, which is why under the United Nation seventeen sustainable development goals were designed to ensure the availability and sustainable management of water andsanitationfor all or the SDG6 that were designed to transform the world by 2030.

However, Zamboanga City is in a state of calamity due to water shortage, as announced by the city Disaster Risk Reduction to El Niño phenomenon. That leads half of the city’s 98 barangays without water for half a day.

According to the statement of Ray Vasquez, “The Zamboanga City Water District general manager, half of the city’s 72,000 water consumers will not be having a full day’s supply of water until the situation returns to normal,” as published in inquirer.net reported by Julie S. Alipapa. This means the sixth goal willbe hard to achieve because Zamboanga City is in at state of calamity. But with unified action and making a way to meet the clean water and accessible to all wecan achieve the goal of SDG6.

Barangay Capisan is one of the 98 barangays in Zamboanga City, that are affected by the water rationing, receiving water only twice a week. Due to the lack of water, the residents of Alarcon Drive in Barangay Capisan relied sometimes on spring water. According to the residents, the spring water survived the 2015 El Niño and they are expecting that the water will not run out this year.

AccordingtoJohnPaulAlarcon oneoftheresidentsofAlarcon Dr., “Almost15housesand3 farminglandwererelyingonthe freshpondswaterbecausewater districtwascannotmeettheir dailyneedsofwater.However, theyareremindingthe neighborhoodtokeepthe cleanlinessofthespringwaterand donotdisturbthewaterlizard livingonit,asitsignifiedthe cleanlinessofwaterandthey believeifthelizardleavesthe ponds,thepondswilldrought" Keepingthewatercleanaresome ofthealternativewaysofthe residentsinAlarconDrive Capisan,ZamboangaCityto survivethewatercrisisduetoEl Niño.

Learningabouthowfreshwater systemsworkinthewildernessin someremoteareascanhelpthe communitytoatleasthavesome alternativewaterresourceswith propersanitationthatcanprovide cleanwatertothepeoplearound it.

Furthermore,aspartofthe50th anniversarycelebration,theZCWD conductedaRiverCleanupalong theTumagaRiverinBarangay Pasonanca.Thisactivitywas conductedinanticipationofthe rainyseason toensurefree followingwaterfromtherivers withoutdebris.

Moreover,withthiskindofactivity, suchastheRiverCleanupDrive, repairingtheleakalongthe highwayisanimmensehelpto keepthecleanlinessofthewater. Effortswilltaketimebutslowly thegoalwillachievetohavea cleanwaterandsanitationby unifiedaction.

ZamcelcoJourneyLighting theWayForward

By: Anjerivie Rebollos

IntheheartofZamboangaCity, amidstthevibrantcolorsand cultures,liesacooperativethat illuminateshomesandempowers communitieswithreliableservice.

ZamboangaCityElectric Cooperative,fondlyknownas ZAMCELCO.

Uponinterviewingoneofthe district9boardofdirectors,Mr. ArnuelA.Alviarsaid, “Zamcelcois underNationalElectrification Administration(NEA)supervision, theonelookingatusinevery movementanddecision,even askingforresolutionsthe cooperativewillundergothrough NEA.”

“Allofusundermemberconsumers-owners(MCOs)manage byCrownandthenthrough Zamcelco,butatleastwearestill cooperativeandmanagethrough privateduetotheagreement betweenInvestmentManagement Contracts(IMC),” Alviaradded.

AsperMCOsintheentire ZamboangaCity.Theywerethe oneswhoelectedwhowouldbeon theboardofdirectors.Sometimes circuitbraketripsoccurduetolow maintenanceandnotregularly maintainingthemwell. “Thewireof Zamcelcowasduringtheyears 1970and1980,” Alviarmentioned.

InthecityofZamboanga, ZAMCELCOremainsthetop electricitydistributor.Anecessity ofdailylifefortheresidentsand constituentsofZ.C.Zamcelcobuys energysourcesfromtheC-Fired PlantinIligan.Sincethen, Zamcelcohasbeenadirect memberoftheWholesale ElectricitySpotMarket(WESM).

Anti-pilferageofelectricity campaignthatgivesriseto differentviolationsineveryarea andbarangaywithinthecity.NewZamcelcofollowsacertaincodeof ethics(NZ-CODE)astheyalignit withtheirvisionandmission.Italso hasitsownobjectivesandvalues.

Zamcelcoshedlightonthewayto amorepromisingfuturefor ZamboangaCityandbeyond.The cooperativecontinuestoaddress theneedsofthecommunityand meettheneedsofitsconsumers throughitslegacyofserviceand commitment.

VISION: “To be a globally competitive electric cooperative providing quality service that is affordable for consumers’ satisfaction.

MISSION: “To provide world-class services that exceed consumer expectations.”

SLOGAN: “Servicio con amor.”

ElectricalSubstitutioninZamboangaCity

By: Erica Jane Palisoc

Zamboanga City has seen a historical shift with the installation of electrical substitution in the Tumaga high-end region. This project implemented by the National Power Corporation (NPC) means to uplift the gain of the city for it the community to have reliable electrical supply and an efficient power distribution system. Tumaga Feeder Station plays the role of the main point of redistribution and it is very critical for the power grid in Zamboanga City. The centers which use electricity, such as residences, enterprises, and industries get electricity from here.

The trend towards urbanization and industrial development has led to a significant increase in the electricity demand, which has put much strain on the current power networks, causing inadequacies that call for improvements. The NPC launched a project meant for the replacement of obsolete and worn-out equipment with modern, high-functioning components, which in turn enhanced the ability ofthe power station to provide the electricity needed for increasing power demands.

The new capacity enables the supply of electricity to a growing consumer base without compromising the power quality and with the upgraded and reliable machinery, it lessens the incidence of breakages and power failures. Higher efficiency on the distribution line translates toless energy being lost and lowers the operational costs for power generation companies. Furthermore, the project has received much praise for its reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, thereby promoting the implementation of more sustainable power sharing plans.

With this in mind, the electric connection at Tumaga Load-End in Zamboanga City proves an essential epicenter for the city's power infrastructure to undergo development. This project takes on and solvesthe growing power demands with the development ofa more efficient and environmental system of power distribution. Zamboanga City dwellers and business now have something to hold on to as a more stable and unhindered supply of electricity has been provided, thereby bolstering growth and development in the area.

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TheRoleofDOLE’sSpecialProgram forEmploymentofStudents(SPES)

By: Sunshine Elavasantos

CatalyzingChange:AComprehensiveLookat theTUPADProgram'sImpacton Zamboangueños

By: Ruby Jean Mandag

TheDepartmentofLaborandEmployment(DOLE)isavitalnationalgovernment agencytaskedwithformulatingpolicies,implementingprograms,andservingas thepolicycoordinatingarmoftheExecutiveBranchintherealmoflaborand employment.DOLEgivesemploymentopportunitiesandoptimizingthe developmentandutilizationofthecountry’smanpowerresources.

UndertheprogramofDOLEistheS pecialProgramsforEmploymentofStudents (SPES).Thisprogramaimtoprovideemploymentopportunitiesforstudents whowantstoearnduringsummervacation.SPESprogramaimtohelpstudent low-incomefamiliestofinancetheireducationwhilegainingtheirwork experienceandskillsduringthesummerbreak.Thisprogramrequiresboth privateandpublicsectoremployerstohirestudentsastemporaryemployees duringthesummerbreak.

ToqualifyasabeneficiaryofS PES,theindividual’sapplicantsmustbeaged between15andnotmorethan30yearsold.Theapplicationmustmeetthe requirementswhichincludepassinggrades,proofoftheirparentsincometax, birthcertificate,photocopyofschoolIDTheprogramofSPESSprioritizethe seniorhighschoolstudentsandCollegestudents,providingthemwithvaluable workexperiencewhilesupportingtheireducation.Beyondfinancialassistance it'salsooffersstudentstheopportu nitytodevelopvaluableskills,andtoexplore apotentialcareerpathandtobuildagoodconnectiontothecommunity.

AsSPESbeneficiarythereareexpectedtocommittotheirjobs,showrespectto theircoworkersandsupervisors,beresponsibletotheirworkandcontributea positivelytotheircommunity.SPESbeneficiarieswillworkfornomorethanone month,typicallyfor20days,intheirassignedareaorbarangay,dependingon theirskillsandexperience.

TheDOLES PESprogramplaysacrucialroleinsupportingstudentsfinancially asgivingthematemporaryworktoearnwhilefosteringtheirpersonaland professionaldevelopment.ByparticipatinginSPESstudentsnotonlyaboutgain financialtosupporttheireducationbutalsoitaimtohelpstudenttobuilda goodrelationshiptotheircommunitybutalsotheirgainavaluableexperienceto contributefortheirfuturesuccess.

The Philippines is considered one of thepoorest countries in Asia. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the first semester of 2023 poverty incidence was estimated at 16.4 percent, which was equivalent to 4.51 million poor families. Meanwhile, the subsistence incidence among families was recorded at 5.9 percentor about 1.62 million food-poor families.

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) was the one who initiated The Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program in 2011, and it is in response to the urgent need for immediate aid and livelihood support for underprivileged workers throughout the Philippines.

The TUPAD program in Zamboanga City is a comprehensive initiative focusing on sustainability, inclusion, and collaboration, encompassing various projects including skill development, agriculture, environmental conservation, and infrastructural development. TUPAD was implemented in Zamboanga City’s 1st District in collaboration with Representative Cong's office in the 1st Congressional District. The Office of City Vice Mayor Atty. on behalf

The PSA reported a 22.4% rate, benefiting 25.24 millionFilipinos and reducing poverty by 1.3 percentage points. “We are happy for 900,000 of our countrymen, whose situation has improved from being poor over the past two years. We will continue to help the more than 25 million get out of poverty through intervention programs Congress, principally the House where the national budget emanates, should consistently fund,” Speaker Romualdez said. It was cited that TUPAD is among the government intervention measures aimed at reducing poverty.

The TUPAD program is more than just a government-generated program, it is an agent of change, that aims to create a more inclusive future in Zamboanga City through dedication, teamwork, and perseverance.

of Cesar “Jawo” L. Jimenez and the Zamboanga City Local Government Unit. Agan, Rommel "Meng".

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TRIVIA

Which SDGs do you think best align to this goal “to ensure availability and sustainable managementofwaterandsanitationforall?”

A. SDG 3

B. SDG 17

C. SDG 9

D. SDG 6

4P'SElevatePoverty

By:RisajaneMustero

Theworld’swealth,heldbyasmallgroupofpeople,often leadstofinancialandsocialdiscrimination.Forthenationto flourish,equalityandprosperitymustbeavailableto everyone,regardlessofgender,race,religiousbeliefs,or economicstatus.TheUnitedNationsSustainable DevelopmentGoal10aimstoreduceinequalitywithinand amongcountries.

OneoftheprogramsofthegovernmentinthePhilippinesis thePantawidPamilyangPilipinoProgramsor4P’s. ImplementedbytheDepartmentofSocialWelfareand Development(DSWD),4P'sisthenationalpovertyreduction strategyofthegovernmentasstatedunderRepublicActNo. 11310whichwassignedonApril17,2019.

FloribelBasiliohasbeena12-yearmemberof4Ps.Sheis oneofthemanyFilipinofamiliesthatarebelowthepoverty line.Herfamilyisleavingataruralareawheretheirdaily needsaresupportedbynaturalresources.

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Herhusbandisafarmerandtheyhavetenchildren,butonlyfiveofthemarestudying.

Herthreesonsarethebeneficiariesofthe4Ps,andoneofthemisaworkingstudentandisalreadyinseniorhighschool.Everythree (3)tofour(4)months,theywillreceiveacashgrantfromthe4Psintheamountofthreethousandsevenhundredpesos(3,700)ortwo thousandeighthundredpesos(2,800).

Theirmonthlyincomeisabovethreethousandpesosandthemoneythattheyreceivefrom4Psi sanimmensehelptosustainher children'sneedsinschool,suchastheirpocketmoneyforschool,lunch,andschoolsupplies.

Accordingtoher, “The4Psareabighelptomyfamily,tomychildrenwhoareattendingschool,ifwedidnothaveincome,thepayoutof the4Psweboughtrice,andformychildren'spocketmoneyinschool.”

1.7MsetforZamboangañosTUPADBeneficiaries

By:JobertSantos

450Zamboangañosaresetto benefitfromtheP1.7million budgetfortheTulong PanghanapbuhaysaAting Disadvantage/Displaced Workers(TUPAD)programbythe DepartmentofLabor(DOLE)in collaborationwiththeOfficeof SenatorGracePoe.

Thebeneficiariesfromthe differentBarangaysin ZamboangaCityhadparticipated intheorientationattheTetuan CityColleseumbefore commencingtheir10-day employment,wheretheyearna wageofP381daily.

DOLEtooktheinitiativeto providefinancialassistanceto unemployedanddisplaced workersinZamboangaCity.

SomeoftheTUPADbeneficiaries hadsenttheirwarm appreciation,emphasizingtheir gratitudetothegovernmentfor howthisprogramprovidethem financiallyandadditionalincome fortheirfamilies.Asinglemother namedRheaexpressedher appreciationforthe10-day employmentstating, “Malaking tulongnasiyaparasapag-aaral nganakkoatsapangaraw-araw nabilihin.”

MayorJohnDelipealso expressedhisgratitudeto SenatorGracePoeforextending

financialassistanceforthe Zamboangañosthroughthis program.Therewerealso severalLGU’Sofficialsattended theprogramincluding, SupervisinglaborEmployment MakarayaAdil,SeniorLabor EmploymentOfficerSylviaDelos Santos,ExecutiveassistantRon SacobOrendanandBrgy.San RoqueKagawadCharlene MendozapresentingSenator GracePoe.

TheTUPADProgramofDOLE hascontinuesitssignificantrole toimpactthelivesofmany citizens.Theircommitmentto governmenttoprovideasolution fordisadvantageanddisplaced workersbygivingthem employmentopportunities.

PartneringwithDENRforRiver RestorationduringWomen'sMonth

By:NovyAprilJaneBantilan

Toprotectandconservewater resourcestheDepartmentof EnvironmentandNaturalResources (DENR)oftenconductsprograms aimedatensuringwater.Activities suchasmonitoringwaterquality, managingwatersheds,promoting pollutionprevention,organizing communitycleanupdrivesand enforcingregulationsaresome examplesoftheseefforts.

OnMarch01,2024,severalgroups, includingtheNationalGovernment Agencies(NGA)andBarangayLocal Units(BLGU),joinedforcesforthe EsteroCleanUpeventorganizedby

Thecleanupeffortswerecarriedout inthefollowingareas:AyalaRiver cleanupwasledbyDoloresKagawad EbolfromAyalaBrgy.Council,with theparticipationofwomenfrom AyalaOrganizationandAyalaTUPAD, TumagaRiverwascleanedupby BarangayTumaga,TulungatungRiver sawparticipationfromBarangay TulungatungandTupadTulungatung, PasonancaRivercleanupinvolved PNP,barangaymembers,andTUPAD Pasonancaparticipants,Jumbo BridgeinGuiwanwascleanedupby BarangayWomen’sOrganization members,andBarigonBridgein Tugbunganhadparticipantsfromthe PhilippineSocietyofSanitary Engineers(PSSE)streetsweepers fromBarangayandTugbungan Women’sAssociationalong,withthe ZethaPhiOmegagroup.

DENR'sCommunity ResilienceInitiatives

By:JanCarlRefonte

ZamboangaCityisathrivingcenterof bothbusinessandculture. Nevertheless,thetownhas environmentalissuesthatcallfor attentionandaction,despiteitsbusy streetsandattractiveseasideviews. Inresponse,ZamboangaCity's resilienceandsustainabilityhave beenpromotedbytheDepartmentof EnvironmentandNaturalResources (DENR)throughproactiveinitiatives.

sustainablefutureforthecitythrough DENR'scollaborationwithlocal governmentsandcommunitygroups, whichcultivatesacultureof environmentalresponsibility.

Thecommunityfacesacriticalwaste administrationchallengeduetoquick urbanization,populationgrowth,and changingutilizationdesigns.DENRis initiatingactivitiestosolidwaste managementandcultivate communityversatility.

Thestudentsalsoparticipatedinthe ZamboangaCityWaterDistrictRiver Clean-upActivityonMarch20,2024. ThestudentsofBSEnvironmental Science,BSMarineTransportation, andBSMarineEngineering,cleaned fromBanuang,SitioCanucutan,tothe spillway(thebridgegoingtoClimaco Park).

Engaginginthisactivitynotonly fosterscommunityinvolvementbut alsopromotesenvironmental protectionandpreservesthehealthof ourwaterways.

AccordingtoEngr.NormanA.Erazo, theChiefofPEMUZamboanga SibugayRegion9,statedthatthe DENRistakingactionbydeveloping variousinitiativesforthecommunity's future.AmongtheirofferingsisSolid WasteManagements:Effectivewaste managementtechniquesaregiven topprioritybyDENRinitspursuitof environmentalsustainabilityinorder toreducepollutionandadvancea cleaner,healthierenvironment.

DENRencouragescitizensto embraceeco-friendlypracticesthat reducetrashcreationandpromote recyclingthroughthedevelopmentof MaterialsRecoveryFacility(MRF)and theexecutionofwastesegregation programs.ResidentsofZamboanga Cityareencouragedtoactively participateintrashreduction activitiesandhelpcreateamore

Theprogramcentersoncommunity engagementandstrengthening, cultivatingorganizationswith barangays,neighborhoodgovernment units,andrespectfulsociety organizations.Itadvancesisolationat thesource,empowersfamilyunits andbusinesses,andteachesto isolatewasteintobiodegradableand non-biodegradablecategories.DENR alsobuilduptheMRFtosupport isolationandreuseendeavors.These officesserveascentersforsorting, preparing,andreusingrecyclable materials,contributingtoasset preservation,contamination reduction,andfinancial strengthening.

DENRimplementsnaturallawsand controlsrelatedtostrongsquander administrationtoguarantee complianceandresponsibility. Whereasoutstandingtriumphshave beenmade,challengesholdon,and thejourneytowardsfeasible squanderadministrationrequires continuous commitment, development,andcollaborationfrom allpartners.

TheDENR'sSolidWasteManagement Programisasignaloftrustfor ZamboangaCity'smaintainabilityand communityresilience.

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SustainableConsumptionandProductionwithKidsWhoFarm!

By:JansenOlarteandDivenaFua

2019.

Ensuringalowimpactonthe environmentandinvolvingthe futuregenerationinfood production,KidsWhoFarm utilizesdifferentmethodsof farmingforsustainabilityand self-sufficiency.Theyaimto inspiretheyouthbymaking farmingafunactivitytowork with,theyalsofacilitate programsandactivitiesthat willinvolvetheyounger generationtoparticipatein makingsolutionsforfoodrelatedproblemsandactively engagetheminthe developmentoftheir communities.

Theyhavecollectively collaboratedwithdifferent organizationsindifferentparts ofthecountry,evenpenetrating smallcommunities,tohelpaim forabrighterfuture.Thesaid advocatehasbeenrecognized bythegovernmentandmany privateinstitutions.

Bringingwiththemtheirpride inhavingrecognitionsuchas the "ConservationHeroAward" in2020,givenbytheWorldwideFundforNature Philippines,the2021grand prizewinnerofthePhilDev FoundationandCebuana LhuillierFoundationFinancial LiteracyInnovationChallenge fortheHyperlokal-Kapital, communitysavingsclub,2021 PeaceweaverAwardfor Environmental.Securitybythe inter-religioussolidarityfor peaceandtheZamboanga Basilan Integrated DevelopmentAlliance,among others.

Recently,KidsWhoFarmhas engagedinbringing communitiesinZamboanga Citytotheimportanceofmicro farming.Oneoftheir collaborationshasbeenmade withtheSanguniangKabataan ofBarangayGuiwanandthe studentnursesofWestern MindanaoStateUniversityin makingamicro-farmprojectin theJumboBridgecommunity ofthesaidbarangay.

farming such as raised bed micro farming, sack gardening, and hydroponics.

They are also currently promoting backyard chicken keeping, which aims for people to have access to fresh and hyper-local eggs and to educate young children on how food production is made.

Kids Who Farm only proves that everyone in the community is contributing to sustainability. They believe that as young as we are, we canbe a part of the solution.

Thismicrofarmshowcases differenttechniquesofmicro

WhichSDGsdoyouthinkbestalignto thisgoal"toensureavailableand sustainablemanagementofwaterand sanitationforall"?

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B.SDG17

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D.SDG6

TheHumanBuilds, TheWorldCreates

By:TrixieFaithJazminesandFatimaZahraOmar

Climateactionservesasoneofthepathwaysinordertobuildasafeandpeacefulworldforthenextgeneration.A communitythatunitesinbattlingcalamities,isacommunitythatmaintainssustainability.

ZamboangaGolfCoursescreams“Green”asthewholeplaceisfilledwithgigantictreesthatareperfectforagetawayand relaxationofyourmind.Notonlyarethegreensurroundingsprovidingabetterviewforthegolfers,buttheyare alsotheroot ofpromotingthesustainabilityoftheenvironment.Accordingtothecaddymasterofthegolfcourse,MildredJazmines,a treeplantingwasconductedlastyear.Thishighlightstheideathatthisgolfcourseandbeachparkisnotonlylimitedto givingitscustomersthebestservicesbutalsoestablishinganactionthatensuresthesafetyandconditionoftheir environment.

Thepeculiarityofthisgolfcourseisthatthesustainabilityoftheirsurroundingsi stheirmaingoalinordertoprovidegood servicetothecustomers.Sustainabilityiseasilyestablishedwhenpeopleinthecommunityformsunityandtakeactionto prolongahealthyecosystemandreinforceabrightfuture.DespitethesituationthecityofZamboangaisexperiencingright now;ElNiñoandwatershortage,thegolfcourseisinaseriousfighttobattlethedestructionthatmightaffecttheirplace.

TheZamboangaGolfCourseisinpartnershipwiththeVictory FishingandTaskForceMalagutayforawatersupply.Golf CourseSupervisor,SannyFernandostated,“Ahealthygreenplantsmakesahappycustomer.Weareafterthesustainability ofthegolfbecausewewanttoseeourcustomershappy.”

Thegolfcoursehasitsowngardenthatsymbolizestheirunitywiththeecosystemandtheywillforeverstandintaking actionsagainstclimatechange.Evenasingleleafcanmakeadifference,sofeeltheanticipationofseeingthegrowthof thousandsoftrees.Whenyoubuildsomething,youhavetolovewhatyoubuildandcareforitssustainability.Thiswillmake theworldfeelsafeandbeinspireyoutoprovideandcreatemore.

LivesunderWaterMatter

By:SharanoorAbdulajid

Lifeforushumanbeingsisprecious,preciousasagemandneedstobeprotectedandcherished.Despiteitsbeautyand hardnesswhichseemtobeindestructible,itstillbreaks.Especiallywhenlifeisintendedtoend.Justlikethelivesunder thewater.

Humansexisttohelppreservetheecosystemandyet,wearelackingvisioninsustainingotherpartsoftheenvironment. Notonlythehumanbeingsrelyonnaturalresources,humansalsoserveasalifelinetootherlivingthingsonEarth. However,humansalsoserveasathreattotheworld,specifically,thewaterworld.Themoderncenturyhaschangedthe wayahumanlive,anditalsochangehowhumantreatstheworld.Forinstances,fishermenareproneinusingexplosives ordynamitesforfishing,notonlythedangeritmayaffectthebodiesofwater,itisalsolikelytoreleasetoxinsand chemicalsthatcandestroytheentireseawildlife.

Recently,theDepartmentofAgriculture-BureauofFisheriesandAquaticResources(DA-BFAR)inspected4fishing vesselsand28boxesofassortedfishfoundanddetectedblastedfishthroughafishexaminerwhentheycollaborated withZamboangaDelNorteOperativesoftheEnforcementandRegionalMonitoring,Control,andSurveillanceOperation Center(ERMCSOC)againsttheillegaltradeoffisheryspeciesinDapitanCity.

ThetwoagenciesdistributedIECmaterials,includingpostersofprohibitedandregulatedfisheryspeciesandflyers highlightingthedetectionofblastedfishandprohibitedactsundertheamendedPhilippinesFisheriesCode(RA10654). Thisisavitalstepintheongoingeffortstopreservemarineresourcesandensuresustainablefisheriesmanagementin theregion.

HumanbeingsmuststarthelpingtheDA-BFARmakingtheirprogramsinsustainingthelivesunderthewatereasier.In justlittleways,itcanmakeabigdifference.

MarineandCoastalConservation

By:RubyAbarri

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HumanscannotexistwithoutMother Nature,butnaturecansurvivewithout them.Whatdoesthatsignify?It'sa wake-upcalltoeveryonetotakepart inprotectingourmarinespeciesand coastalecosystems,bothofwhichare indanger.Thisisessentialtoboththe survivalofhumansandthegeneral healthofourplanet.

Weparticularlyrequireourmarine species,includinghawkbillturtles,and fragilecoastalhabitats.Wealsoneed ourmangroveforests,seagrassbeds, andcoralreefs.Itisalsopresentin LittleSta.CruzIsland.Theeventual extinctionofthesespecieshasthe potentialtodevastateournatural resourcesandhaveanimpacton climatechange.

TheDepartmentofEnvironmentand NaturalResources(Zamboanga Peninsula)conductsactivitiesthat ensuretheprotectionofournatural resources

InhonorofWorldSeagrassDay,which isobservedonMarch1st,90 volunteersfromtheDepartmentof EnvironmentandNaturalResources RegionIX(DENRIX)regionaloffice organizedacoastalclean-upaction. Go,GENROZamboangaCitypicked personnelledbyForesterExpedito Flores,representingJaimeSalvador (CENRofficer)andtheresidentsof Sta.CruzIslandOrganization(SCIPO), membersoftheAirForce,Coast Guards,PhilippineNavy,Marine BatallionLandingTeam,2nd ZamboangaMobileForceCompanyof thePhilippineNationalPolice,and ZamboangaCity'sLocalGovernment Unit(LGU),representedbyForester JerryPolliscofromtheCity EnvironmentandNaturalResources office.

TheDENRandLGUofZamboanga Citycollaboratedtorelease103 Hawksbillturtlesbacktotheirnatural habitat.

WherePlanetRestorationMeetsSustainableGoals•2024

ItwasconductedattheSta.Cruz Island,aftercleaningthecoastal areas.Thegovernmentofficialsof ZamboangaCityarededicatedtothe protectionofournaturalresources. Theywillkeepimplementingactivities thataimforabetterenvironment.The activitywillserveasinspirationand advocacyforeveryonetohelpunite forthepreservationofournatural resources.

FightingFires,PlantingHope:BFP’S ZamboangaLeadsSimultaneous MangrovePlantingInitiative

By:Al-sanHassan

TheBureauofFireProtection(BFP)in ZamboangaCitytooktheleadinanevent titled“SimultaneousMangrovePlanting”on March20,2024,inBarangayTaluksangay. AspartoftheFirePreventionMonth,the BFP’sgoalsgobeyondtheirfiresafety efforts,theyalsofocusonsavingthe coastalecosystemsthroughthese initiatives.

LedbySFO2RonieC.Nicanor,theActing Sub-StationCommander,alongwiththe personnelfromMercedesFireSub-Station, initiatedmangroveplanting.Showingtheir commitmenttothefifteenthUnitedNations SustainableDevelopmentGoals(UNSDG), whichisLifeonLand.Byprotectingand restoringmangroveecosystems,theBFP hascontributetobiodiversityconservation forenvironmentalsustainability.Mad-Ha Ranwasisaid,“Iftherearenomangroves, thentheseawillhavenomeaning.It’s likea treewithnoroots,forthemangrovesarethe rootsofthesea!”

WakeUpCall

ThePhilippinesisexceptionallyatrisk fordrought,whichcanhavedisastrous effectsonfoodsecurity,water availability,andproductionofcrops.

#SaveWaterNow

GOJUSTProject: FightingFairJustice

By:AngelicaMaeLayno

Zamboanga City is making improvements in securing a more just and equitable society through theimplementation of the GOJUST Project. This initiative was funded by the European Union, aims to significantly improve access to justice for all Filipinos, with a particular focus on vulnerable groups. It will be launched two years from now. GOJUST stands for the Governance in Justice Sector Reform Programme.

The said program recognizes that a responsive and accountable justice system is vital for inclusive and sustainable development. It tackles one of the issues of ensuring that everyone, regardless of background or circumstance, has the opportunity to have their legal matters addressed fairly.

This program prioritizes those who are most vulnerable, including women, LGBTQIA+, persons with disabilities, indigenous peoples, and other excluded groups. Providing targeted support and resources. The Zamboanga City support the GOJUST project that aims to seek justice and hold rights violators accountable.

This projecthas two approach it is to strengthening access to justice in the city by combining improvements in the administrations of justice system and protection of human rights.The said program wants to achieve the 0% baklad in the city.

This project recognized those people who are accusedbut not yet proven guilty, give an equal justice for their rights. As City Administration Mr. Saavedra said, “The voice of the people truly isreflective of the decision of the government". It emphasize that the government’s commitment is to act as a representative of the people, ensuring that the justice system reflects the needs and concerns of all constituents.

The GOJUSTProject represents a significant step towards a brighter future for Zamboanga City. By establishing a "justice zone" for all, the program creates a space where everyonecan be heard and their rights are protected. This initiative serves as a powerful exampleof how collaboration and a focus on human rights can lead to a more just and equitable society.

BuildingMoreInclusiveness forFilipinoPeople

By:NikkaRoseGonzales

ThePhilippineNationalPoliceorthePNPinZamboangaCity implementedtheDiversity,Equity,andInclusionwhichthey calledtheDEIprogram,thataimstostrengthenthePNP’s connectionwithinthecommunitiesthatservestoensurethe fairnessandopportunitywithinitsranks.

ZamboangaCityisrichincultures,religionsandinethnicities wherethisprogramensuresanequalopportunityforallthe peopleregardlessoftheirbackgroundstatus.TheDEIprogram canalsobuildastrongerrelationshipswithinthecommunities throughdialogueandcollaborativeprogramsthatcanhelpthe constituentsbuildaninclusivesociety.

ThePhilippineNationalPoliceofZamboangaCitycontributesto thePeaceBuildingInitiativesthatcollaborateswithvarious partnershipsectorsandstakeholderstoensurethatevery individualwillreceiveafairjustice,historicaltensionsand socio-economicdisparitieswhichhaveattimesthathindersthe effortstofosterinclusivityandunityamongtheresidents.

Inrecognitiontothesechallenges,theDEIprogramhas emergedasthecatalystforchange,workingtirelesslytobridge thegapandcreateamoreinclusivesocietyforall.

AstheprogressofDiversity,EquityandInclusionprogram continues,itsimpacthadfosterthroughoutthecity,touching thelivesofeveryindividualsandfamily.Itfostersalsothe inclusivity,empoweringcommunitiesandnurturingunity,which theprogramwillbecamethegroundworkformoreequitable andharmonioussocietyforalltheresidentsinZamboangaCity.

TogetherWeThriveas Change-Makers

By:CarlBenedictMontojo

The only light that can guide one toward a brighter future in the midst of darkness is hope. Some could argue that deeds are what really matter and that hope is only a diversion from winning. Combining the two, the JCI organization strives for success through perseverance and goals that envisage a brighter future for youths and their countrymen.

The JCI is an organization that focuses on developing young leaders to positively impact the community and achieve the 17 United Nations goals set forth in 2015. These goals include gender equality and zero hunger, and JCI seeks to develop sustainable initiatives to address these goals.

The organization aims to establish partnerships with stakeholders to increase influence and outreach, building lasting connections and understanding between them.

In celebration of National Women’s Month, the JCI Zamboanga joined the celebration last Saturday, March 23, at the KCC Mall East Wing Activity Area.

A program called “Pinay Power,” aims to recognize and empower women in the city.

They havenominated the President of the SK Federation, Carol Julian, also known as CJ Dalipe, as a nominee invited here in the program called “Rise Up Woman Boss,” which means building opportunities for strong and successful women.

Their partners camefrom different sectors: the city government of Zamboanga City, Dr. Cecilia Atilano; the city sports officer, which represented one of her staff members, Mr. Evangelista; the Sangguniang Kabataan, Ms. Cj Dalipe; the President of Western Mindanao State University, Dr. Carla Onchotorena; and Dr. Lolina Bajil from the nongovernment sector.

This different sector represents different designated areas, which are sports, youth politics, education, and mental health and wellness. At the end of the event, there was a signing of a Memorandum of Agreement, which is intended for the firstever Western Mindanao Summit that will be held on the 20th day of April.

The1stWesternMindanaoUNSDGSummit

By: Gwyneth Rabago

The 1st Western Mindanao UNSDG Summit, which will be conducted on April 20, 2024, and will beorganized by Mr. Cedrick S.Zabala with the partnership of the JCI organization to advocate the different SDGs for students, universities, communities, and agencies.

JCI is an organization that develops young leaders to create a positive impact on the community. Guided by the 17 goals of 2015, JCI aims to create sustainable programs such as the 1st WMSU Summit, which aims to advocate the different Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for students, the university, the community, and agencies. Different organizations and agencies are invited, and they can share their practices, collaborate, or dialogue together with the other sectors.

This event is a place where different people or leaders from different sectors can dialogue and brainstorm for projects. The event has different activities, such as the launch of magazines, posters, boot exhibits, documentary short films, sustainable art competitions, quiz bees, and more, that can help students gain the necessary experience

and exposure to their talents and skills.

JCI an organization that promotes advocacy andteaches people to take action rather than talk and wonder. JCIis the change maker. This event is both an opportunity for young people to become future leaders and a training ground.

The signing of the MOA between all of the sectors, including more sectors whowill be interested in joining the new JCI project, which is the JCI Cares, a civic environment program where different agencies will come together and go to different barangays, especially the barangays that have difficult access in terms of service, will be done at the end of the program.

This partnership will prove that Western Mindanao State University is committed to its mission and vision of advocating and doing sustainable projects, not just for the students but also for the partners that it has: the city government and civil society. This is not just for student services but also for the community's global goals in achieving the UNSDG.

VE

RDAD

VerdaderoLideratoDeLosJovenesParaProgresoY DesarrolloDeLaCiudadDeZamboanga

M I S S I O N MISSION

ThemissionofVERDADistofoster activeyouthinvolvementand engagementinadvancingthe principlesofGoodGovernanceand authentic,servantleadership, advocatingforvariouscauses relevanttotheyouth,whileactively contributingtothelocalizationof thePhilippineYouthDevelopment Planthroughyouth-driven initiativesandconductedthrough democraticprocesses,thusseeking toempowereverymemberofthe youthcommunity,ensuringtheir voicesarenotonlyheardbutalso amplifiedwithintheirrespective localities.

ThevisionofVERDADisto cultivateacommunity

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characterizedbyGoodGovernance andyouthwhoexemplify authenticityandservant leadership,wheretheyserveas catalystsforsocialchangeand makepositiveandmeaningful changesintheirrespective localities,unitinginsolidarityas thehopeofthenation,embracing inclusivityamidstdiversity,and empoweringfellowyouthand countrymentoactivelycontribute tothecreationofsustainable impactswithinthecommunity.

VERDADEROLIDERATODELOSJOVENESPARAPROGRESOYDESARROLLODELACIUDAD DEZAMBOANGA(VERDAD)organizationislaunchingseveralinitiativestoempoweryoung peopleinZamboanga.TheseinitiativesincludeDELDEMempoweringyouththrough DeliberativeEngagement,whichprovidesworkshopsandseminarstodifferentyouthsectors topromotedialogueandaddresssocialissues.Theprojectwillfosteranenvironmentof inclusivity,equality,activelistening,andrespectfulcommunication,providingasafeand empoweringspaceforyoungpeopletoexpresstheirideas,concerns,andaspirations.

TheSchoolCaravanorganizationaldevelopmentinitiativeaimstofosterorganizational developmentwithinschools.Throughinteractivesessionsandcollaborativeactivities, participantswilllearnhowtoeffectivelydevelopandmanageprojects,delegatetasks,and cultivateapositiveorganizationalculture,empoweringthemtomakemeaningful contributionstotheirschoolcommunities.

TheZamboangaYoungLeadersCongress,inpartnershipwithgovernmentofficesandnongovernmentorganizations,isdesignedtoequipyouthleadersinZamboangawiththeskills, knowledge,andconfidencetodrivepositivechangeintheircommunities.Bynurturinganew generationofempoweredleaders,theprogramseekstocreatealastingimpactonthesocial developmentofZamboanga.

ParliamentoJovenesdeZamboangaisaplatformforyoungleadersinZamboangatoengagein civicdiscourse,participateindemocraticprocesses,andadvocateforyouth-relatedissues.In thisproject,youthleaderswilldeveloptechnicalskillsinwritingresolutions,bills,andother legislativedocumentsandprocesses.

Byempoweringyouthtobecomeactiveandinformedcitizens,theinitiativeaimstopromote civicengagement,fosterleadership,andstrengthendemocracyinZamboanga.Finally,the CapacityDevelopmentTrainingforZamboangaYouthLeadersisacomprehensiveprogram aimedatenhancingtheadvocacy,skills,knowledge,andcapacitiesofyoungleadersinthe region.

Therewillbeaseriesofworkshops,seminars,andexperientiallearningactivitiesfor participantstodeveloptheirleadership,communication,projectmanagement,andadvocacy skills.Itsaimstoempoweryouthleaderstoaddresspressingissuesfacingtheir communities anddrivesustainabledevelopmentinZamboanga.

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