DILG AKLAN CONDUCTS DAGYAW 2025
DILG Aklan, in partnership with DILG Region VI, Support to Local Governance Program (SLGP), Local Resource Institutions (LRIs), and CSO youths, successfully conducted Dagyaw 2025 with the theme “Balancing the Scale: Nurturing Leadership without Compromising Academics” at the Kalibo Pastrana Park Covered Court, Kalibo, Aklan.
A total of 500 students and youth partners from 28 schools and organizations participated in this meaningful dialogue, reflecting the strong commitment of the youth sector to open government, shared leadership, and collaborative engagement.
The highlights of the activity included the presentation of position papers by selected student representatives, showcasing their perspectives on leadership, academic balance, and youth involvement in governance. Moreover, the program concluded with the announcement of winners for the Digital Poster Making Contest and the Short Film Making Contest, recognizing the creativity and advocacies of the participating youth.
The event was actively participated in by students from various academic institutions across the province. These include ACC High School and College Departments, GCT High School and College Departments, Aklan State University, NVC High School and College Departments, Infant Jesus School, the Regional Science High School for Region VI, Linabuan National High School, STI College Kalibo, Aklan National High School for Arts and Trades, and Aklan Polytechnic College. Their collective presence showcased the strong involvement of the academic community in fostering youth engagement and leadership.
Equally vibrant was the participation of numerous youth organizations that contributed to the richness of the dialogue. These include PYAP–Aklan, Akon-DA, Aklan MOVERS, the League of Provincial Youth Officials, Peer Educators–Aklan, Junior Jaycees, CFC–Youth for Christ, Sigaw ng Kabataan–Coalition, Young Entrepreneurs’ Society–ASU, Rotaract Club of Metro Kalibo, Pulong ng Kabataan, Kiwanis Club of KISEC, GSP Aklan Council, Aklan Arts and Craft Society, and JCI Aklan Kalantiao. Their involvement highlighted the commitment of organized youth groups in championing participatory governance and community development.
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