May 25, 2026

Outstanding student leaders from across the province were recognized for their civic and academic achievements during the Youth Leadership Excellence Award (YLEA) 2026 held at the Go Negosyo Center. The recognition and training event was made possible through the collaborative effort of JCI Surigao North, JCI Surigao Nickel, and JCI Surigao Wensie.

To equip the young awardees for future governance, the program featured two core development sessions. Kenn Edgar A.

Parojinog, 2026 Vice President for Individual Development of JCI Surigao North, anchored the training with his talk, ‘Youth Leadership in a Nutshell: Why Leading with Purpose Matters?”. He challenged the youth to move past superficial titles and lead with permanent, vision-driven purpose.

Following this, Angelica Navarro, 2025 Local Skills and Development Director of JCI Surigao Wensie, facilitated a vital session on Mental Health, providing essential strategies for resilience and self-care. The ceremony also featured an inspiring keynote address by Hon.

John Lester R. Fetalvero, Municipal Vice Mayor of Sison, alongside a message of support from a Palawan Pawnshop representative advocating for youth empowerment.

The event culminated in the formal conferment of the YLEA tot he province’s top-performing students. Through extensive logistical groundwork and seamless organizational coordination, the joint JCI initiative successfully delivered a platform that not only celebrated past achievements but actively prepared the province’s youth for purposeful leadership.

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