Basakanon Advocates and Leaders for Adolescent Health and Development

03/09/2026

𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐆𝐎 𝐍𝐆 𝐊𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐀𝐍 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐊𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐀𝐍 𝐅𝐈𝐋𝐌 𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐋 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 🎬 🎥

The cameras rolled, the stories unfolded, and the youth made their voices heard! As part of our 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐠𝐨 𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐚𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, our talented young filmmakers brought their creativity, stories, and imagination to the big screen through the 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐊𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐦 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥! From writing and directing to acting and production, our youth showcased their passion and talents while telling stories that reflect their experiences, dreams, and perspectives. It was truly a celebration of creativity, courage, and the power of storytelling. ✨🎞️

Our heartfelt gratitude goes to our Barangay Captain, Hon. Jasmine "Daday" Chan, and the Barangay Council for their continued support and for providing opportunities for our youth to express themselves through the arts. We also thank the Basakanon Advocates and Leaders for Adolescent Health and Development, Federation of Youth Organizations of Barangay Basak-FYOB, participating film teams, organizers, youths, judges, and everyone who supported and witnessed this meaningful event. Congratulations to all our young filmmakers for sharing your stories and proving that the youth have stories worth telling and voices worth hearing! 🎬

01/09/2026

𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗛𝗗 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝟯𝟬𝟬+ 𝗚𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀!

On August 26, 2026, the 𝘽𝙖𝙨𝙖𝙠𝙖𝙣𝙤𝙣 𝘼𝙙𝙫𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘼𝙙𝙤𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 (𝘽𝘼𝙇𝘼𝙃𝘿) brought its youth-led advocacy to Ganaan International Christian Academy, empowering 300+ Ganaanian students through one of our flagship initiatives, the Heart to H.E.A.R.T. Talk. The session created a safe and engaging space for young people to learn, reflect, ask questions, and engage in meaningful conversations on issues that matter to adolescents.

Through peer-led discussions and interactive learning, 𝘽𝘼𝙇𝘼𝙃𝘿 continues to champion the importance of informed choices, healthy relationships, responsible decision-making, and adolescent health and development. More than simply providing information, the 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐇.𝐄.𝐀.𝐑.𝐓. 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 seeks to equip young people with the confidence and knowledge to become responsible advocates for themselves and their peers.

This meaningful engagement was also held in celebration of Linggo ng Kabataan 2026, reminding us that celebrating the youth goes beyond recognition—it means creating spaces where young people are heard, informed, empowered, and trusted to lead. 🌱

From the community to the classroom, 𝘽𝘼𝙇𝘼𝙃𝘿 continues to hold the beat of youth empowerment—one conversation, one learner, and one empowered adolescent at a time. 💚

24/08/2026

𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐊𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐀𝐍 𝐅𝐈𝐋𝐌 𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐋 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 — 𝐌𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐄 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐃𝐑𝐎𝐏!🎬

👀🎞️ Here they are! Meet the official film entries for SineKabataan 2026! ✨

These aren’t just movies—they’re stories close to the heart. ❤️ Stories inspired by real experiences, meaningful advocacies, and issues that deserve to be seen, heard, and talked about. 🗣️🎥

And the best part? You’ll get to watch them soon! 👀🍿

🎬 Catch their official 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐊𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐦 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥
entry on 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝟖:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 exclusively on the 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐠𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐤 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐞.

So, which poster caught your eye first? 👀👇�Let us know in the comments! 💬❤️

29/07/2026

𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗛𝗗 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗛.𝗘.𝗔.𝗥.𝗧. 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗦𝗖𝗟𝗔 𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗧𝗜𝗣𝗢𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

On July 26, 2026, the Basakanon Advocates and Leaders for Adolescent Health and Development (𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗛𝗗) proudly served as one of the resource organizations during PANAGTIPON SSCLA 2026, held at the Sudtunggan Elementary School Gymnasium, Barangay Basak, Lapu-Lapu City.

Representing the organization, Mr. Hope Deloso Ynot, President of 𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗛𝗗, facilitated the organization's flagship Heart to H.E.A.R.T. Talk, empowering more than 70 youth leaders. Through an engaging and interactive discussion, participants explored the five core pillars of the program—HIV and AIDS Awareness, Early Sexual Encounters, Adolescent Sexuality, Reproductive Health, and Teenage Pregnancy—while fostering responsible decision-making, healthy lifestyles, and youth leadership.

The activity formed part of a broader leadership development program that also featured discussions on Voters' Education, Environmental Stewardship, and organizational accomplishments. 𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗛𝗗 is grateful to the Sudtonggan Society of Core Leaders Sudtonggan Society of Core Leaders Association (SSCLA) for the opportunity to contribute to the formation of empowered and socially responsible young leaders. We likewise commend every participant whose enthusiasm and active engagement made the session meaningful and impactful.

As 𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗛𝗗 continues to strengthen its peer-led advocacy across Lapu-Lapu City, activities like PANAGTIPON SSCLA 2026 reaffirm our belief that investing in young people through education and leadership development creates lasting community impact. Every empowered youth becomes another advocate for informed choices, healthier lifestyles, and positive change.

More than 70 young leaders empowered. One mission strengthened. A healthier and more informed generation continues to rise.

26/07/2026

𝐅𝐘𝐎𝐁 𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐊𝐔𝐌𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐇𝐀𝐍 𝟑.𝟎‼️

A simple "_Kumusta?_" can create meaningful connections.

As we gather once again for Cluster Kumustahan 3.0, we celebrate not only another meeting but another chance to strengthen the bond that unites every youth organization in Barangay Basak. Together, we create a safe space where everyone is encouraged to share ideas, express concerns, celebrate achievements, and inspire one another to continue serving with purpose.

Every conversation matters. Every perspective counts. Every youth has something valuable to contribute.

Let us continue to build a community rooted in trust, respect, teamwork, and genuine care for one another.

Together, we are creating a future where every young leader is empowered to make a difference.

𝑺𝒆𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒂𝒕 𝑪𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑲𝒖𝒎𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒉𝒂𝒏 3.0!

"𝑻𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝑾𝒆 𝑻𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒆: 𝑩𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑪𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒔."

25/07/2026

20/07/2026

𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗛𝗗 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟭,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗛.𝗘.𝗔.𝗥.𝗧. 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸

On June 29, 2026, the 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗱𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗛𝗗) successfully conducted its flagship 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝑯.𝑬.𝑨.𝑹.𝑻. 𝑻𝒂𝒍𝒌 during the 𝐀𝐝𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 (𝐀𝐇𝐃) 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐚𝐭 Benthel Asia School of Technology, Inc., engaging more than 𝟭,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 through a whole-day, three-session symposium. The activity stands as one of 𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗛𝗗's largest peer-led adolescent health education initiatives to date, reaffirming the organization's commitment to promoting informed, healthy, and responsible decision-making among Filipino youth.

Grounded on the principles of peer education and evidence-based adolescent health advocacy, the symposium provided a safe, interactive, and youth-friendly learning environment where students openly discussed issues affecting adolescents today. Through engaging lectures, open forums, and participatory activities, participants deepened their understanding of the five core pillars of the Heart to H.E.A.R.T. Talk—HIV and AIDS Awareness, Early Sexual Encounters, Adolescent Sexuality, Reproductive Health, and Teenage Pregnancy. Beyond the transfer of knowledge, the activity sought to cultivate values of responsibility, empathy, resilience, and leadership, empowering students to become positive influences within their schools and communities.

The symposium was further honored by the presence of Hon. Kim S. Estillore, 𝐒𝐊 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, and Hon. Mike Kilven, 𝐒𝐊 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐫, whose steadfast support for youth health and development initiatives continues to strengthen 𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗛𝗗's mission. Their attendance underscored the importance of collaborative leadership between local government and youth organizations in advancing adolescent health and meaningful youth participation.

𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗛𝗗 extends its sincere appreciation to the administration, faculty, and staff of Benthel Asia School of Technology, Inc. for entrusting the organization with the opportunity to educate and engage their student body. We likewise express our profound gratitude to 𝐌𝐬. 𝐆𝐰𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐚, 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒆 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒊𝒓𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒏 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 of the Cebu Provincial Youth Development Office (CPYDO), for generously serving as one of the symposium's Lead Resource Speakers. Her expertise, experience, and passion for adolescent health advocacy greatly enriched the discussions and inspired students to become active champions of youth health and well-being. We also acknowledge the continued guidance and support of the Commission on Population and Development Region VII , whose unwavering commitment to strengthening peer education continues to empower organizations like 𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗛𝗗.

As 𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗛𝗗 continues to expand its flagship programs across Lapu-Lapu City, this successful symposium reflects the organization's enduring mission to create safe spaces where young people can learn, grow, and lead. More than reaching over a thousand students in a single day, this initiative represents an investment in a generation equipped with the knowledge, values, and confidence to make informed choices and contribute meaningfully to healthier, more resilient communities.

𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲. 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝟭,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝. 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝.

20/07/2026

𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗛𝗗 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗜𝘁𝘀 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗣𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀' 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 | 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗱, 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗱

The 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗱𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗛𝗗) successfully convened its 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐲 𝐏𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬' 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠, marking a significant milestone in the organization's continued commitment to advancing adolescent health and youth development. During the meeting, the organization formally lifted its Notice of Discontinuance following the reactivation of its Batch 1 Peer Educators, thereby restoring 𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗛𝗗's technical capability to implement evidence-based and peer-led Adolescent Health and Development (AHD) programs in accordance with the standards of the Commission on Population and Development Region VII.

The meeting was notably graced by Ms. Cybel Cortes Tantay, 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙊𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙧 𝙄 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙝 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 (𝙉𝙔𝘾) – 𝘾𝙚𝙗𝙪 𝘼𝙧𝙚𝙖, who joined the organization in reaffirming its commitment to youth leadership and community development. Her presence served as a meaningful affirmation of 𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗛𝗗's growing credibility and standing within the youth development sector. As one of the organization's long-time mentors and advisers, Ms. Tantay continues to provide invaluable guidance in strengthening 𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗛𝗗's institutional capacity and ensuring that its initiatives remain responsive to the needs of young people. Her support reflects the importance of sustained collaboration between grassroots youth organizations and national youth development institutions in cultivating responsible and empowered youth leaders.

Among the key organizational matters discussed was the finalization of 𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗛𝗗's Constitution and By-Laws (CBL), a foundational document that strengthens the organization's governance, accountability, and long-term sustainability. The Peer Educators also finalized preparations for the upcoming August 2026 advocacy calendar and outlined strategic plans for the expansion of 𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗛𝗗's flagship AHD initiatives throughout Lapu-Lapu City. These include the Heart to H.E.A.R.T. Talk, U4U Teen Trail, Parent-Teen Talk, AHD Film Fest, and other peer-led educational programs that promote informed decision-making, healthy lifestyles, adolescent well-being, and meaningful youth participation.

The meeting likewise became an occasion to celebrate a milestone that reflects years of perseverance and dedication—𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗛𝗗's recognition as a 𝑽𝒊𝒔𝒂𝒚𝒂𝒔 𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑻𝒆𝒏 𝑶𝒖𝒕𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑼𝑵 𝑺𝑫𝑮 𝑨𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒔 (𝑻𝑶𝑼𝑺𝑨) 2026: 𝑹𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒈𝒏𝒊𝒛𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑻𝒐𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒓𝒐𝒘, organized by the 𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙎𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙎𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙉𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙝 𝙋𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨 (UN SDSN Youth - Philippines) and the Global Youth Program. The recognition affirms the organization's sustained efforts in advancing youth-led initiatives that contribute to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and reinforces 𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗛𝗗's commitment to creating measurable and lasting community impact.

As 𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗛𝗗 enters this renewed chapter, the organization remains steadfast in its mission of empowering young people through leadership, peer education, and public service. With strengthened governance, the renewed commitment of its trained Peer Educators, the continued guidance of Ms. Cybel Tantay, and the unwavering support of its partners and stakeholders, 𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗛𝗗 is well-positioned to broaden its reach and deepen its contribution to adolescent health and youth development across Lapu-Lapu City.

This meeting signifies more than the resumption of organizational activities—it symbolizes 𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗛𝗗's renewed resolve to lead with integrity, serve with excellence, and continue developing young leaders who will create meaningful and sustainable change in their communities.

03/07/2026

🎓✨ 𝐀 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐇𝐃! ✨🎓

Today, we celebrate one of our own — a dedicated 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐇𝐃 — who has successfully completed her 𝑩𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒓 𝒐𝒇 𝑺𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝑰𝒏𝒅𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝑬𝒏𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈.

Your journey has been marked by perseverance, excellence, and a heart for service. While pursuing your degree, you also shared your time and compassion as a peer educator, empowering fellow youth and advancing Adolescent Health and Development in our community.

Your achievement is not only a personal victory — it is also a testament to what youths can accomplish when passion meets purpose. You remind us that academic excellence and community service can go hand in hand.

𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐇𝐃 is deeply proud of you. May you continue to inspire, lead, and carry forward the advocacies you helped strengthen. The future you are building shines bright — and so do the lives you have touched along the way.

𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨, 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐫. 𝐓𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐲!

25/06/2026

𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 🍃

Day 1 is officially underway at the Convergence! Our very own BALAHD President Hope Ynot and SK Councilor Mike Dela Cruz are currently in Palawan, representing us as leaders from the UN, government, civil society, and the youth sector gather to set the stage for sustainable development.
From deep dives into the 2030 Agenda to discussing the current state of SDG implementation in the Philippines, they are gaining valuable insights to bring back home to our community.

A huge thank you to our Mayor Hon. Mayor Cindi King Chan, Congressman Hon. Junard "Ahong" Chan, and especially to Kap Daday Jasmine "Daday" Chan for helping our representatives get there! Your unwavering support for the youth and for sustainable development made this incredible opportunity possible. Thank you so much for always standing behind us!