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SUGPAT co-organizes Galing Pook’s #BagoTayo webisode
Ateneo de Zamboanga University’s SUGPAT Program co-organizes #BagoTayo Webisode on December 16, 2020. The 9th webisode entitled “Youth Innovation in Strengthening the Alternative Learning System in the New Normal,” featured the innovations of the SUGPAT program to address some gaps in the education sector, particularly in the alternative learning system, and the youth development alliance…
Read MoreCOMELEC Commissioner Guanzon urges youth to participate and organize in the coming election
“Magfocus kayo sa defending your democratic way of life. Kasi madugo itong sunod na election so you have to prepare for it. I hope you will all be guided, I hope you will all be inspired, I hope you will be courageous,” COMELEC Commissioner Atty. Rowena Guanzon said on her message for the Filipino youth…
Read MoreZambo del Norte gives recognition to AdZU SUGPAT for its aid in the establishment of ZNYDA and PYDC
On September 7, a resolution was passed recognizing the help of Ateneo de Zamboanga University’s SUGPAT Program, ING, and UNICEF Philippines in establishing the first provincial wide youth development alliance in the Philippines and for its aid in creating the Provincial Youth Development Council (PYDC). Resolution No. 679 series of 2020 entitled ” A Resolution…
Read MoreAdZU SUGPAT UPSKILLS R9 ALS implementers
Over 300 Alternative Learning System (ALS) implementers from Zamboanga Peninsula completed the five-day, intensive online training course, strengthening their teaching skills in the global pandemic context. The training, labeled UPSKILL: Shaping the New Normal for the Alternative Learning System, is an accelerated online training for ALS implementers in the Zamboanga Peninsula–ALS Focal Persons, Education Program…
Read MoreZNYDA establishes ‘think tank’
To move forward with the Zamboanga del Norte Youth Development Alliance (ZNYDA) after the executive order was signed that signals its official establishment, a think tank was formed to strengthen the strategic planning for the alliance. The ZNYDA Think Tank is the core group that will pre-plan and initiate program planning for the alliance. On…
Read MoreAdZU SUGPAT celebrates IYD by recognizing youth’s power
SUGPAT is one with the youth around the world in celebrating the International Youth Day 2020. In a video message, the UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth Jayathma Wickramanayake said, “This international youth day, we celebrate youth engagement for global action. I celebrate you, young people who show resilience, strength, and solidarity in the face of…
Read MoreZambo city councilors promote the use of Power for Youth modules in community learning centers
To spread the use of the Power for Youth Activity-based modules in Zamboanga City, the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Zamboanga City passed a resolution promoting the use of the worksheets in the Alternative Learning System (ALS) community learning centers in Zamboanga City. Resolution No. 1020 entitled “A Resolution Promoting the Use of Youth Life Skills Modules…
Read MoreFirst-year Ateneans use the Power for Youth Worksheets to teach ALS Learners in Zamboanga City
More than 300 Ateneo de Zamboanga University students served as student teachers to the learners of the Alternative Learning System (ALS). For five Saturdays during the month of February, 304 first year students under the National Services Training Program (NSTP) – Literacy Training Service (LTS) of Ateneo de Zamboanga University (AdZU) got immersed in teaching…
Read MoreZamboanga del Norte establishes first provincial-wide youth development alliance amidst pandemic
Amidst the COVID-19 global pandemic, an executive order constituting the very first provincial-wide youth development alliance in the Philippines was signed on March 30, 2020. Signed by Zamboanga del Norte Provincial Governor Roberto Uy, Executive Order 20-28 or the establishment of the alliance called Zamboanga del Norte Youth Development Alliance (ZNYDA) will now officially roll…
Read MoreOrganizations join forces to capacitate SK and LGUs
Over 140 Sangguniang Kabataan Chairpersons and Federation Presidents participates in the pilot course Strengthening the Children and Youth Participation in Governance Program. In support of the SK Reform Act, the Galing Pook Foundation, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and the National Youth Commission entered into a collaboration and came up with Strengthening the Children and…
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