YOUTH AGENCY AWARDS TOP LOCAL LEGISLATORS

The National Youth Commission (NYC), in partnership with the National Movement of Young Legislators (NMYL), will be awarding eleven local legislators for their valuable support to youth development initiatives through the passing of ordinances that had significant impact to the youth in their localities.

NYC Chairman Richard Alvin Nalupta, who was also the former Sangguniang Kabataan National Federation President, conceptualized the Kampeon ng Kabataan Awards. It seeks to recognize local legislators from among the ranks of the NMYL to the more seasoned legislative stalwarts who painstakingly devoted their time and effort in drafting, filing, and sponsoring legislations to propagate youth rights and welfare at the local level as well as to enhance youth development.

The Kampeon ng Kabataan awards also aims to provide a vehicle in documenting good practices enhancing youth development and to replicate these practices in other communities nationwide.

The Kampeon ng Kabataan Awards is NYC's humble tribute to the indefatigable men and women in the local government units who braved the undercurrents of mediocrity and whose conviction and unwavering determination as youth champions made a lot of difference as exemplars of good governance.

The ordinances submitted by the legislators who joined were judged according to the following criteria: 1) Impact on the Youth Sector; 2) Feasibility and Probability of Duplication; 3) Compliance with National Youth Policies; 4) Social Mobilization, and; 5) Innovation.

The winners are: Municipal Councilor Noriel Bernales from Nabua, Camarines Sur; Board Member Mila Perpetua Catabay-Lauigan from the 3 rd District of Cagayan, Vice-Mayor Bruce Colao of Lugait, Misamis Oriental; City Councilor Jose Romeo dela Cruz of Santiago City in Isabela; Municipal Councilor Senen Lloren of Jagna, Bohol; Board Member Shirlyn Macasarte-Espuelas of the 1 st District of Cotabato; Sangguniang Kabataan Provincial Federation President and Ex-Officio Board Member Sophia Marie Pagtakhan of Cavite; Board Member Shierwin Taay from Aurora; Board Member Godofreda Tirol from the 3 rd District of Bohol; and Municipal Councilor Pio Antonio Borrel and SK Municipal Federation President Daniel Madriaga from Capoocan, Leyte.