Local Youth Development Office - LGU Labo

24/08/2026

📸🏆 𝐏𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐊 𝐊𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐀𝐍 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒🏆📸

Buong puso at buong pagmamalaki nating binabati ang ating PITIK KABATAAN 2026 – Photojournalism Contest Winners! 📸🏆

Sa pamamagitan ng inyong mga lente, naipakita ninyo na ang isang larawan ay hindi lamang basta kuha, ito ay kuwento, damdamin, karanasan, at realidad.

Ang inyong creativity at kakayahang makita ang kuwento sa likod ng bawat eksena ay tunay na kahanga-hanga. Patuloy ninyong gamitin ang inyong talento upang makapagkuwento at makapagbigay-liwanag sa mga kuwentong mahalagang marinig at makita.

Thank you for sharing your perspective and for allowing us to see Labo through your eyes. 💛

📌 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑:
The Awarding Ceremony date and venue are yet to be finalized, as there are still other activities and events under the Linggo ng Kabataan 2026. Rest assured that all winners will be informed immediately once the official date and venue have been confirmed.

𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐕𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐃 𝐈𝐃 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐋𝐀 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲.

Once again, congratulations to all our PITIK KABATAAN 2026 winners! 🎉

24/08/2026

🎬🏆 𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐊𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐀𝐍 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒🏆🎬

Buong puso at buong pagmamalaki nating binabati ang ating SINE KABATAAN 2026 – A Short Film Competition Winners!

Sa bawat eksenang binuo, bawat salitang isinulat, at bawat kuwentong ibinahagi, nakita natin kung gaano kalawak ang creativity at talento ng Kabataang Laboeño. Hindi lang kayo gumawa ng video, nagkuwento, nagbigay-buhay sa mga ideya, at naghatid ng mensaheng maaaring tumatak sa puso ng iba.

Deserve na deserve ninyo ang pagkilalang ito! 👏✨ Nawa’y maging inspirasyon ang achievement na ito para lalo ninyong paghusayin at gamitin ang inyong talento sa paggawa ng mga kuwentong may saysay, may puso, at may impact.

𝐒𝐚 𝐥𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐡𝐨𝐤, 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐭! Alam naming hindi biro ang bumuo ng isang buong production. We are truly proud of everyone who took the courage to create and share their stories with us.

📌 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑:
The Awarding Ceremony date and venue are yet to be finalized, as there are still other activities and events under the Linggo ng Kabataan 2026. Rest assured that all winners will be informed immediately once the official date and venue have been confirmed.

𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐕𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐃 𝐈𝐃 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐋𝐀 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲.

Once again, congratulations to all our SINE KABATAAN 2026 winners! We proudly celebrate your creativity, your stories, and your passion.

𝐏𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐧, 𝐊𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐞ñ𝐨! 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐧!

22/08/2026

𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐊𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐍𝐨. 𝟒: 𝐒𝐄𝐄𝐃𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄
Dhonald Jay E. Veraña

Seeds of Change is a 3-minute short video about the Bagong Silang-I 4-H Club and its journey of turning a community challenge into meaningful action.
Beginning with the problem of an unclean environment, the youth take the lead through clean-up drives on land and waterways. Their story continues through tree planting, gardening, swine raising, outreach, and feeding programs—showing how 4-H empowers young people through service, innovation, leadership, and learning by doing.

But the Bagong Silang-I 4-H Club does not stand alone. With the support of stakeholders, community leaders, partners, and volunteers, their small actions become stronger and create lasting impact.
Their initiatives contribute to the SDGs, particularly SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 3 (Good Health), SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 11 (Sustainable Communities), SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 15 (Life on Land), and SDG 17 (Partnerships).
From a community challenge comes action. From action comes empowerment. And from empowered youth comes sustainable change.
Bagong Silang-I 4-H Club — Hands to Serve, Hearts to Lead.

Aside from the main judging criteria, a special award will be given to the entry with the most heart reactions on its official Facebook post. Heart counts will be based on the final tally on August 23, 2026 @ 7PM.

𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐕𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬:
Follow the Local Youth Development Office - LGU Labo page.
React with a Heart on your favorite official contest entry.
The organizers reserve the right to review the reactions received and exclude votes that are found to be fraudulent, artificially generated, manipulated, or obtained through prohibited means.
Votes generated through fake or suspicious accounts, automated/bot activity, purchased reactions, reaction-exchange schemes, or other forms of artificial engagement may be disqualified.

22/08/2026

𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐊𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐍𝐨. 𝟑: 𝐔𝐍𝐒𝐄𝐄𝐍
Winard B. Villalon
Yuriz Gwyneth D. Nataño
Althea Raine E. Villagomez
Zhane Nicholle D. Lecitivo

A short advocacy video showcasing a student who silently struggles with loneliness and anxiety while appearing fine to everyone around them. As the student's struggles become harder to carry alone, they eventually find the courage to reach out to someone they trust. Through a simple conversation and a supportive response, the student realizes that asking for help is not a sign of weakness—it can be the first step toward healing.
The video highlights that someone may appear perfectly fine on the outside while silently battling loneliness, anxiety, and other mental health struggles within. It encourages everyone to look beyond appearances, listen without judgment, and offer genuine support to those who may be struggling in silence.
The core message of the film is that true community innovation does not start with grand government policies or complex software, it begins with the courage to break the silence. By transforming a standard private chat box into a public, sustainable network of trained youth peers, the story proves that a single voice has the power to shatter social stigma. It shows that when youth leadership is empowered, a vulnerable generation can move away from digital isolation and successfully build a proactive culture of shared care and community-wide transformation.

Aside from the main judging criteria, a special award will be given to the entry with the most heart reactions on its official Facebook post. Heart counts will be based on the final tally on August 23, 2026 @ 7PM.

𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐕𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬:
Follow the Local Youth Development Office - LGU Labo page.
React with a Heart on your favorite official contest entry.
The organizers reserve the right to review the reactions received and exclude votes that are found to be fraudulent, artificially generated, manipulated, or obtained through prohibited means.
Votes generated through fake or suspicious accounts, automated/bot activity, purchased reactions, reaction-exchange schemes, or other forms of artificial engagement may be disqualified.

Send a message to learn more

22/08/2026

𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐊𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐍𝐨. 𝟐: 𝐁𝐈𝐍𝐇𝐈
Precious Mei A, Obog
John Darwin B. Dedase
Shaenne Nicole Sumaylo
Jonathan Velarde

Ang pelikulang ito ay nagpapakita ng pagtutulungan ng mga mag-aaral upang makamit ang positibong pagbabago at patuloy na pag-unlad ng komunidad. Sa tulong ng mga nakatatanda at makabagong teknolohiya, ipinapakita nito na ang pagkakaisa ng bawat henerasyon ay mahalaga sa pagbuo ng mas maunlad at mas magandang kinabukasan.

Aside from the main judging criteria, a special award will be given to the entry with the most heart reactions on its official Facebook post. Heart counts will be based on the final tally on August 23, 2026 @ 7PM.

𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐕𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬:
1. Follow the Local Youth Development Office - LGU Labo page.
2. React with a Heart on your favorite official contest entry.
3. The organizers reserve the right to review the reactions received and exclude votes that are found to be fraudulent, artificially generated, manipulated, or obtained through prohibited means.
4. Votes generated through fake or suspicious accounts, automated/bot activity, purchased reactions, reaction-exchange schemes, or other forms of artificial engagement may be disqualified.

Send a message to learn more

22/08/2026

𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐊𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐍𝐨. 𝟏: 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐉𝐄𝐂𝐓 𝐁𝐔𝐊𝐀𝐒
Haily Jaylo
Jhenica Siso
Loraine Hita
Kate Gamit

"Project Bukas" is a short film about three young people who choose to take action when they see the problems in their community. Starting with a garbage-filled vacant lot, they turn waste into useful materials and create a small community garden. Despite doubts and discouragement, they continue their efforts and eventually use the garden's produce and recycled products to generate funds for school supplies for a learner in need.
The film highlights how youth leadership, creativity, teamwork, and small actions can create meaningful and sustainable change It promotes SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) while showing that a better future can begin with just a few people willing to take the first step.

Aside from the main judging criteria, a special award will be given to the entry with the most heart reactions on its official Facebook post. Heart counts will be based on the final tally on August 23, 2026 @ 7PM.

𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐕𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬:
1. Follow the Local Youth Development Office - LGU Labo page.
2. React with a Heart on your favorite official contest entry.
3. The organizers reserve the right to review the reactions received and exclude votes that are found to be fraudulent, artificially generated, manipulated, or obtained through prohibited means.
4. Votes generated through fake or suspicious accounts, automated/bot activity, purchased reactions, reaction-exchange schemes, or other forms of artificial engagement may be disqualified.

21/08/2026

📢 IMPORTANT UPDATE:

MOST HEARTS REACTION FOR PITIK KABATAAN 2026

The Most Hearts Reaction will run from August 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM until August 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM.

We sincerely apologize for the oversight regarding the date indicated in our original posts. We appreciate your understanding.

📌 Reminder:
For reactions to be counted, the person reacting must be following the page. Reactions from non-followers will not be included in the final count.

Thank you, and good luck to all our participants!❤️

20/08/2026

𝐏𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐊 𝐊𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐀𝐍 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐍𝐨. 𝟑 - 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬. 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬. 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞.

In this simple moment, a community tells a powerful story. Young learners gather, share, and discover—while a helping hand turns a small learning space into a place of opportunity.

There may be no grand classroom or advanced tools, but there is something more important: the willingness to learn and the courage to help. Every page being written represents a dream taking shape; every lesson shared is a step toward a better future.

Through the Bagong Silang-I 4-H Club, this moment reflects the true meaning of empowering youth through stories of communities, innovation, and sustainable change—where change begins not with what we have, but with what we are willing to do together.

Because powerful change does not always start big. Sometimes, it starts with a young mind, a helping hand, and a community that believes.

Aside from the main judging criteria, a special award will be given to the entry with the most heart reactions on its official Facebook post. Heart counts will be based on the final tally on August 21, 2026 @ 7PM.

𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐕𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬:
1. Follow the Local Youth Development Office - LGU Labo page.
2. React with a Heart on your favorite official contest entry.
3. The organizers reserve the right to review the reactions received and exclude votes that are found to be fraudulent, artificially generated, manipulated, or obtained through prohibited means.
4. Votes generated through fake or suspicious accounts, automated/bot activity, purchased reactions, reaction-exchange schemes, or other forms of artificial engagement may be disqualified.

20/08/2026

𝐏𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐊 𝐊𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐀𝐍 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐍𝐨. 𝟐

An older cousin shares a lesson about caring for the environment with two younger cousins, turning a simple picture book into a learning opportunity. As he reads, his 3-year-old cousin listens closely, while their 5-year-old cousin takes action nearby by picking up a discarded paper cup. The moment shows that environmental awareness does not always begin with grand projects. Sometimes, it can start with a story, and a small picture book. By learning from one another and caring for their surroundings, young people can inspire their communities and take meaningful steps toward a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future.

Aside from the main judging criteria, a special award will be given to the entry with the most heart reactions on its official Facebook post. Heart counts will be based on the final tally on August 21, 2026 @ 7PM.

𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐕𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬:
1. Follow the Local Youth Development Office - LGU Labo page.
2. React with a Heart on your favorite official contest entry.
3. The organizers reserve the right to review the reactions received and exclude votes that are found to be fraudulent, artificially generated, manipulated, or obtained through prohibited means.
4. Votes generated through fake or suspicious accounts, automated/bot activity, purchased reactions, reaction-exchange schemes, or other forms of artificial engagement may be disqualified.

20/08/2026

𝐏𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐊 𝐊𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐀𝐍 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐍𝐨. 𝟏 - 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡’𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐀 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲

The photo shows 15-year-old Romel Bigata clearing the community pathway in Barangay Masalong. This simple act is powerful proof: one young person can truly make a difference.
He works because he understands how difficult and unsafe muddy paths are for students and residents. His effort embodies the theme: “Empowering Youth Through Stories of Community, Innovation, and Sustainable Change.”
“I am a student too. I know how hard this path is. I help not just for myself, but for everyone who passes here.”
Romel shows that real change begins with one person who cares. You do not need authority to lead — you only need a heart willing to serve.

Aside from the main judging criteria, a special award will be given to the entry with the most heart reactions on its official Facebook post. Heart counts will be based on the final tally on ugust 21, 2026 @ 7PM.

𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐕𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬:
1. Follow the Local Youth Development Office - LGU Labo page.
2. React with a Heart on your favorite official contest entry.
3. The organizers reserve the right to review the reactions received and exclude votes that are found to be fraudulent, artificially generated, manipulated, or obtained through prohibited means.
4. Votes generated through fake or suspicious accounts, automated/bot activity, purchased reactions, reaction-exchange schemes, or other forms of artificial engagement may be disqualified.