Youth groups across Cebu converged in Maribago, Lapu-Lapu City for the Batang Kaparis ni Rizal (BATARIZ) Youth Camp initiated by the Department of the Interior and in partnership with Knights of Rizal, National Youth Commission (NYC) and the RAFI Center for Leaders. Over 100 youths from different universities and colleges, and community youth organizations join the three-day camp, which opened on Tuesday, October 25, 2022. The students are from the University of Southern Philippines-Foundation, University of San Carlos, University of Cebu, Cebu Normal University, Cebu Technological University, University of the Visayas, Cebu Institute of Technology-University, and SWU-Phinma. The community youth groups, meanwhile, are from Cebu Province, Cebu City, Mandaue City and Lapu-Lapu City. PDMU Chief Rommel Correa formally opened the camp with a message and overview of the program. It was followed with activities from RAFI. Commissioner Dr. Emmanuel Calairo of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines discussed the Life and Teachings of Rizal. The youths take part in a series of discussions and various activities until October 27.
