The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)-7 under the leadership of Director Leocadio Trovela gathered over 100 student and community youth leaders from Negros Oriental and Siquijor for the Batch 3 of Batang Kapariz ni Rizal (BATARIZ).
Student leaders from Foundation University, Presbyterian Theological School, Siquijor State College, STI Dumaguete, Metro Dumaguete College, Negros Maritime College Foundation Inc., Colegio de Santa Catalina de Alejandria, Negros Oriental State University and Silliman University are part of the three-day activity held in Dauin, Negros Oriental.
While the leaders from the community-based organizations and society are from 4H CLUD FED, Dumaguete Youth Leaders for Youth Development, Gaba-an Youth Leaders, Ang Samahan, Teen Advocate for Gender Awareness of Dumaguete City, DOST Negros Oriental, Life Science Society, Dumaguetnon Youth Theater Artist, and Local Youth Development Council.
BATARIZ Batch 3 kicked off on Wednesday with the presence of Dir. Trovela who gave the opening remarks and inspirational message to the students, emphasizing the importance of youth participation in nation-building.
“Remember your role and responsibilities as youths in our respective schools and communities. Dream and strive to reach your potential by harnessing skills and talents for the betterment of oneself and contribute to the development of our nation,” he said.
LGOO VI Rommel Correa, who’s also the PDMU chief, gave the overview of the program.
The opening day featured interactive activities facilitated by LYDO Dumaguete City, discussions of the Life and Teachings of Rizal and Role of the Youth in Nation Building with resource speakers Prof Renante Lingcong and NSTP Director and Knight Grand Cross Commander of Rizal Romualdo Generalao.
The second day featured a discussion from the head of the Cultural and Historical Affairs Office-Cebu City Bryner Diaz, Papercut Workshop from artist and founder of the Papercutters Guild of the Philippines Alberto “Badz” Magsumbol, among others.
