Baricuatro discusses her 8-Point Youth Dev’t Agenda with youth

CEBU -- Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro met with the officers and members of the Provincial Youth Development Council (PYDC) and presented her 8-Point Youth Development Agenda, during the PYDC pre-convening meeting on October 16 at the Capitol Social Hall, gathering 15 registered youth and youth-serving organizations from across Cebu Province to mark the full activation of the PYDC.

“I am here para ninyo—to pave the way for a better future for Cebu, para ang inyong umaabot nga generation dili ma-experience ang kalisod ug ang kawad-on nga na-experience karon,” Baricuatro said in her opening speech.

The PYDC is a multi-sectoral youth association headed by the SK Pederasyon President and composed of representatives of youth and youth serving organizations in Cebu Province.

Marven Gorgonio, the Capitol’s pro-bono consultant on youth affairs, presented the 8-Point Youth Development Agenda, which includes the following: Cebuano Youth Wellness that focuses on mental, physical, and reproductive health, as well as the holistic well-being of the youth.

NegosYouth, promotes youth entrepreneurship and financial literacy while GreenGen-Youth for a Greener Cebu, encourages environmental sustainability and climate action; and Kabataan Techie that advocates digital empowerment, responsible social media use, and AI literacy.

SugBuhat & Turismo Kabataan, promotes creativity, innovation, and youth participation in advancing local culture and tourism; eSKwela, supports academic excellence and accessible education opportunities; SportsKabataan, advances sports development, teamwork, and discipline; and Youth in Governance, focuses on leadership development, civic engagement, and participation in clean and good governance.

“Akong dream is mapa-inherit ninyo ang commitment on good governance through the PYDC so that the province will have more good leaders in the future,” Baricuatro said, adding that these programs aim to prepare the youth for leadership and instill in them the values of integrity and public service. (Photos: Capitol PIO)