24/08/2026
Empowering the Youth Through Fitness, Awareness, and Community Engagement! πͺπββοΈπ
The Local Government Unit of Baggao in the leadership of Hon. Mayor Leonardo C. Pattung, M.D and Sangguniang Bayan headed by Vice Mayor Hon. Rowel B. Gazmen and thru the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO) headed by Ma'am Elvie M. Salvador, successfully conducted the PHYSICAL FITNESS and SPORTS DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY CUM TEAM BUILDING for the YOUTH at J. Pallagao, Baggao, Cagayan.
The activity promoted not only physical fitness and sportsmanship but also increased the participants' awareness of important issues affecting young people today. Our resource speakers from the Philippine National Police (PNP) discussed Anti-Illegal Drugs, Anti-Bullying, and the Anti-Bastos Law, encouraging the youth to make responsible decisions and become respectful and law-abiding members of the community.
The MSWDO also conducted a lecture on Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL) and the possible consequences and liabilities of committing offenses. The youth were given a simple discussion on Republic Act No. 9344, or the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act, which provides a child-sensitive justice system and focuses on the child's welfare, rehabilitation, and reintegration. The discussion also explained that children below 15 years old are exempt from criminal liability, while those above 15 but below 18 years old may be held accountable when they acted with discernment, subject to the appropriate intervention and legal processes provided by law, she also shared and discussed recent events and issues in the country, to further raise awareness among the youth about safety, responsible behavior, and the importance of making informed choices.
Together, let us continue to empower our youth to become healthy, responsible, disciplined, and active partners in nation-building!
Kabataang Baggao, Kaagapay sa Pagbabago!β€οΈ
