MONKAYO, CVP – “Pakiglambigit sa Kabatan-unan: Enrooting Peacebuilding for an Empowered and Participative Youth in the Grassroots.” This was the theme of the 3rd Provincial Youth Peace Camp of Compostela Valley that was held on October 26-28, 2018, at the Monkayo Central Elementary School, Poblacion here.
At least 180 youth leaders and facilitators from different sectors who aspire to become servant leaders and advocates of peace in the province participated in.
The 3-day training was conducted by the Youth for Peace Movement Compostela Valley (YFPMCV) through the support of the Provincial Local Government of Comval led by Gov. Jayvee Tyron L. Uy, 100st Infantry Brigade, Philippine Army, headed by Col. Gilbert F. Saret, Pederasyon ng Sangguniang Kabataan ng Comval led by Charlemagne Bual Bautista, and other government agencies and private partners, to encourage the youth to support the government’s campaign in attaining peace, strengthen their leadership values, skills, and knowledge, and be recognized as a significant factor in promoting peace and order in every community.
Various lectures and team building activities happened during the camp which highlighted the organization’s core values of Leadership, Good-citizenship, and Patriotism, and the elements of a youth volunteer which are Compassion, Commitment, and Courage.
Different recognized speakers from the region also spoke about servant leadership, empowering the youth through social media, volunteerism, managing organizations, and addressing conflict and youth recruitment.
One of the highlights of the event is when visitors from the Destiny Marketplace Radicals, led by Mr. Mardean Malinao tackled the spiritual aspect of leadership by sharing the values of a servant leader according to the word of God.
They also engaged the participants afterward in a small group discussion to share what they have learned.
Other lectures were discussed by Provincial Director Noel Duarte of the Department of Interior and Local Government Comval, Mr. Michael Uy of Philippine Information Agency 11, Mr. Ronald Dohinog of Department of Social Welfare and Development Comval, Cpt. Edson Abello of 1001st Infantry Brigade, and the team of Gawad Kalinga Movement. These are all connected to the organization’s Youth Development, Community Development, Organizational Development, and Peace Communication programs.
An academic competition was also conducted to showcase the gifts of the youth in news writing, essay writing, poster making, logo designing, photojournalism, extemporaneous speaking, and song composition on peace-building, which were all done by the participants for a limited time.
The songs were then performed by the contestants during the Social Night entitled 4th Panagtapok ug Pakighimamat cum Gawad KALINAW where some of the organization’s members, officers, municipal chapters, and partners were recognized for their significant contribution to the organization and peacebuilding in the province.
A tree planting parenting activity likewise took place early morning of October 27, 2018, along the bank of Agusan river in Monkayo, to let the participants contribute in the protection of environment and preservation of the biodiversity in Agusan Marsh. The parenting of 100 Narra seedlings was then turned over to the members of Youth for Peace Movement Monkayo.
Meanwhile, Mr. Bren Cabatingan, the President of YFPMCV reminded the participants of their significance as peace advocates.
“Continue to grow no matter what your decisions will be because being a peace advocate is not a simple responsibility; we need to take risks. Now that you are part of this organization, you also need to set yourselves as servant leaders who will promote peace from your family up to other youth in your community,” he said.
He also shared the importance of their actions in promoting peace.
“There are positive and negative effects that we could acquire while promoting peace. However, let us always put in our mind and heart that we are a significant factor in promoting peace and order in our community,” he added.
On the other hand, the Closing Ceremony was graced by the Commander of 1001st Infantry Brigade, Colonel Gilbert F. Saret who shared the three Ms of life to the youth participants; Mangarap (Dream), Magsikap (Strive), and Maglingkod (Serve).
Writer: Mae C. Atendido | Peace Camp News Writing Winner
Video by: 10th CMO Kalinaw Battalion
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