Young leaders in Central Visayas gathered for Batch 2 of Batang Kaparis ni Rizal (BATARIZ) program of DILG-7, which kicked off on Monday, December 5 in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu.
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)-7 together with Knights of Rizal (KOR), and Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) Center for Leaders held another camp and learning sessions for over 100 students and community youth leaders.
Regional Director Leocadio Trovela opened the program with words of inspiration addressed to the participants, followed by an overview of the program by PDMU Chief LGOO VI Rommel Correa.
Later in the afternoon, RAFI had series of activities for the participants and Dr. Emmanuel Calairo of the National Historical Commission imparted the life and teachings of Rizal.