The City Government of Valencia through the City Social Welfare and Development Office conducted the 2nd Youth Congress with the theme, “Pyap: Build as One, Work as One! Lihok na, Hali na!” on June 22, 2016 at the City Hall Covered Court, Valencia City.
More than two hundred youth from Pag-asa Youth Associations in the City of Valencia joined the youth congress. The activity started with a parade from the Plaza Rizal to the City Hall Covered Court.
During the program, the participants were acknowledged by Ms. Odessa S. Pagsiat, RSW, Social Welfare Officer I of CSWDO.
City Councilor Hon. John Lee B. Quillo, Chairman of Committee on Youth and Sports Development gave his welcome remarks and emphasized the importance of establishing the Pag-asa Youth Associations in the 31 barangays of the city. He also urged the youth to be involved and be participative in the activities of the community.
Meanwhile, speakers Ms. Philadelphia Rizon and Ms. Jane Dacula of Pdea-10 gave their lectures on the Ill Effects of Drug Abuse and elaborated RA 9165 The Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
The third part of the program is the contest proper and participants from each barangay joined the essay-writing, poster-making, sulong-dunong and laro ng lahi games.
Part 4 is the Search for Mr. and MS. Pyap 2016 and the Pop Dance and Song Solo Contest.
Ten lovely pairs graced the stage as they vie the most-coveted crown.
Essay-writing Contest: 1st Place Mariel Loida Magpantay- Catumbalon 2nd Place Teodulfo Mahilom Jr.- Batangan 3rd Place Quennie Heloventino- Dagat Ki Davao Poster-making Contest: 1st-place – Rey Querobin- Laligan 2nd Place- Kris Mae Miñoza- Batangan 3rd Place- Jonard Barcelona- Sinayawan Sulong Dunong: 1st-place John Mark Magallanes- Laligan 2nd Place Marky Florencio – Sinayawan 3rd Place Julius Bautista – Mabuhay
Pop Dance Contest: 1st Place- Batangan 2nd Place – Laligan Song Solo Contest: 1st-place Anna Lou Radoc- Batangan 2nd-place John Paul Patalinhog- Sinayawan 3rd place Ruel Bretana- Catumbalon Ms. Congeniality – Ms. Vintar Mr. Congeniality- Ms. Tugaya Ms. Body Beautiful – Ms. Batangan Mr. Body Beautiful- Mr. Vintar Ms. Close-up Smile – Catumbalon Mr. Close-up Smile – Batangan Ms. Amazing Beauty- Dagat Ki Davao Mr. Amazing Beauty – Lumbayao Ms. Darling of the Crowd – Laligan Mr. Darling of the Crowd – Laligan Ms. Photogenic- Catumbalon Mr. Photogenic – Sinayawan Ms. Pyap – Herna Prantilla – Laligan 1st Runner up – Angel Kathleen Lopez – Catumbalon 2nd Runner up – Kristine Mungaya- Batangan Mr. Pyap – Alfredo Liguayan Jr.- San Isidro1st Runner up – Jerick Ariel Agpalza – Vintar 2nd Runner up- Ariel PAcapat – Laligan Acting City Social Welfare and Development Officer Ms. Evangelista S. Cuzon, RSW said that last year, 32 participants from Valencia City joined the regional delegation during the 41st Regional Anniversary at Tubod, Lanao Del Norte on July 27-29, 2015.
“The City Mayor Hon. Azucena P. Huervas continues to support the programs of the City Social Welfare and Development Office especially PYAP and this year, we were able to conduct the 2nd Youth Congress,” Cuzon said. pr
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