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Zambo 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…
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First-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…
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Zamboanga 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…
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Organizations 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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ALS Implementers undergo leadership and management course
To strengthen the delivery of the Alternative Learning System in Region 9, ING, UNICEF, and Ateneo de Zamboanga University (AdZU) launched the Educational Leadership and Management Course (ELMC) for Alternative Learning System Implementers of Zamboanga del Norte. A total of 45 ALS Implementers holding leadership positions underwent the first module on January 27-February 1, 2020,…
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First youth development course in Asia launched
Aiming to professionalize youth development work in the country, the Master of Arts in Governance and Development Major in Youth Development Work (MAGD-YDW) officially launched last February 17, 2020, at Yakan Hall, Garden Orchid Hotel, Zamboanga City. Ateneo de Zamboanga University, in partnership with the National Youth Commission and UNICEF Philippines, offers this 45-credit unit…
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Zambo del Norte to establish youth development alliance
Aiming to improve the referral mechanisms to link the youth to opportunities for education, employment, and entrepreneurship, a youth development alliance will be formed in the province of Zamboanga del Norte. With the strong support of the provincial governor, Roberto Uy, the youth development alliance is set to roll during the second quarter of the…
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SUGPAT awarded as one of Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations in the Philippines
Out of more than 300 applicants, Ateneo de Zamboanga University’s SUGPAT Program is recognized as one of the Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations (TAYO) in the Philippines. “This TAYO award is given to SUGPAT, that has worked hard for harnessing creativity and innovation,” TAYO Awards Foundation President Perci Cendana said. The national awarding was held on…
Read MoreZamboanga city mayor delivers state of the children’s report
Over 150 people gathered last November 28 to listen to the Zamboanga City Mayor as she delivers her State of the Children’s Report at Centro Latino, Paseo del Mar, Zamboanga City. Zamboanga City Mayor Maria Isabelle “Beng” Climaco-Salazar highlighted in her speech the programs, activities, awards, and policies centered on children. “We are proud to…
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