Students, youth org join advocacy forum against teenage pregnancy in Tandag City
TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur -- The Local Youth Development Council (LYDC) of
Tandag City, in partnership with the Suprem Student Government (SSG) of the
Jacinto P. Elpa National High School (JPENHS), successfully conducted an
advocacy forum entitled, “Empowering Youth in Tandag City Against Teenage
Pregnancy” last June 9, 2023 at Shacene Royal Hotel, Tandag City in the
province of Surigao del Sur.
SSG representatives from different schools including North Eastern Mindanao
State University (NEMSU), JPENHS, Tandag National Science High School (TNSHS),
Buenavista National High School (BNHS); and youth organizations such as the
Barkada Kontra Droga -JPENHS and Pag-asa Youth Association of the Philippines
(PYAP) - Tandag City chapter attended in the said event.
The activity raised awareness on teenage pregnancy and promoted responsible
behavior of the students and the youth.
On behalf of Tandag City Mayor Roxanne Pimentel, City Administrator Atty.
Janissa P. Delicona delivered an inspirational message, underscoring the
importance of creating a safe space and venue for the youth to openly discuss
sensitive and significant issues affecting their lives, without fear of
judgment and discrimination.
Emphasizing on the mayor's fourth pillar of development on responses to
capacitate and protect the vulnerable groups, Atty. Delicona proposed the
establishment of a functional support group for the youth of Tandag City.
Also, present at the event were City LGOO Olivia P. Bagasbas, youth development
officer Amos Kevin L. Diaz, JPENHS - SSG adviser, Lucky Mae Tino, JPENHS
teacher and guidance advocates, Lorenzo B. Blasquez and Jane A. Bruce. (Tandag
CSWDO/NGPB, PIA-Surigao del Sur)
