Outstanding Baguio City youth heads, groups cited

BAGUIO CITY -- City officials recently congratulated and commended outstanding youth leaders and organizations in the city for this year.
    Under resolution 630, series of 2023, the City Council stated the city government recognizes and appreciates the unwavering commitment of the youth leaders and organizations to betterment of the community and their embodiment of good governance, leadership and social responsibility.
    The legislative body stated outstanding youth leaders and organizations of the city for this year demonstrated exceptional dedicated and exemplary service in their respective roles, making them deserving of commendation and recognition for their commendable efforts.

    The city government, in its commitment to promoting the welfare and active participation of the youth, has always valued the significant role played by young leaders and youth organizations in contributing to the city’s development.
    Section 12 of the 1987 Constitution provides that the State recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation-building and shall promote and protect their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social wellbeing. It shall inculcate in the youth patriotism and nationalism and encourage their involvement in public and civic affairs.
    Moreover, Section 120 of Ordnance No. 53, series of 2023 provides for the annual conduct of the youth leaders and organizations awards where the City Youth Development office and the Sangguniang Kabataan Federation (SKF) shall take the lead in its implementation.
    The 2023 search for the outstanding youth leaders and organizations was spearheaded by the City Youth Development Office. The said search is an integral part of the observance of the Linggo ng Kabataan to recognize the outstanding youth leaders and organizations who have undoubtedly exhibited extraordinary contributions to the city’s development.
    The 2023 outstanding youth leaders and organizations of the city whose exemplary dedication, tireless efforts and invaluable contributions have advanced the welfare of the city were SK chairpersons Carla Joy Cacho of Barangay Irisan; Julie Grace Bandao, Sto. Tomas Proper; Alpha Bagowan, Dontogan; Adrell Kent Mencias, Aurora Hill Proper; Jef Mitzel Paran, Trancoville; Garth Erwin Soriano, East Bayan Park; Angelo dela Cruz, Imelda Marcos barangay; Van Paulo Sanchez, Brookspoint; Carol Tomas, Padre Zamora; Haidee Grace Balangitan, Loakan Proper and Jezreel Alcantara of Greenwater barangay.
    Outstanding organizations were Red Cross Youth–Baguio chapter, Anxiety and Depression Support Group–Youth, JCI Las Chicas del Baguio, United Volleyball Club–Baguio-Benguet and Youth for Peace–Baguio chapter. -- Dexter A. See