League of Active Youth Ambassadors

27/04/2026

JUST IN | 𝐋𝐀𝐘𝐀 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐏50,000 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬

The League of Active Youth Ambassadors (LAYA) was awarded a seed grant amounting to P50,000 by the Provincial Government of Maguindanao Del Sur on April 27, 2026 at the Provincial Capitol, Buluan, Maguindanao Del Sur following the approval of its project proposal by the Provincial Youth Development Office.

With this assistance, the organization is set to proceed with the implementation of its planned activities in coordination with local government offices and different concerned stakeholders.

18/12/2025

𝐋𝐀𝐘𝐀 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐒 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐇 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐘 2025 𝐀𝐒 𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐄 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐎 𝐈𝐍 𝐁𝐀𝐆𝐔𝐈𝐎 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘

BAGUIO CITY — LAYA President Morsid Maliga participated as the only participant from Mindanao at Youth Ready 2025: The National Disaster Preparedness and Community Resilience Bootcamp, initiated by the Center for Leaders, held from December 13 to 15, 2025, at Pines View Hotel, Baguio City.

Carrying the theme “Empowering Youth Leaders for Community Resilience and Preparedness,” the three-day national bootcamp convened selected youth leaders, Sangguniang Kabataan officials, student leaders, and youth development practitioners from across the country. The activity aimed to strengthen youth participation in disaster preparedness, climate resilience, and community risk governance.

The program was anchored on key national frameworks, including Republic Act No. 10121 (Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010), RA 10742 (SK Reform Act of 2015), RA 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991), and RA 9729 (Climate Change Act). It featured plenary discussions, field immersions, simulation exercises, policy workshops, and action-planning sessions grounded in community-based Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM).

Maliga’s participation reflects LAYA’s commitment to advancing youth leadership in DRRM, as he gained competencies in hazard mapping, emergency response, the Incident Command System (ICS), climate adaptation, psychosocial support, and the formulation of youth-responsive DRRM policies—contributing insights from Mindanao to national-level resilience-building discussions without claiming formal regional representation.

18/12/2025

| NYC - BAGUIO JOINS YOUTH READY 2025 BOOT CAMP TO EMPOWER TRANSFORMATIVE LEADERS FOR CLIMATE RESILIENCE

The National Youth Commission (NYC) – Baguio Area Office actively took part in “Youth Ready 2025,” a three-day youth boot camp held from December 13 to 15, 2025, at Pines View Hotel, Baguio City, aimed at shaping transformative youth leaders and strengthening climate and disaster resilience among young changemakers.

Organized by the Center for Transformative Leadership and Capacity Development Inc., the training gathered youth leaders, advocates, and organizations in a dynamic learning space focused on transformative leadership, civic engagement, sustainable development, and community resilience. The activity aligned with the Philippine Youth Development Plan (PYDP) Center of Participation on Environment, emphasizing the vital role of the youth in addressing climate-related challenges.

As part of the program, the NYC was invited to present its programs, projects, and activities, with particular focus on disaster risk reduction and management and climate change adaptation initiatives. The session highlighted how empowered and informed young people can take the lead in preparedness, mitigation, and adaptation efforts within their communities, especially in disaster-prone and climate-vulnerable areas.

The NYC Baguio Area Office, led by Dr. Sheridan Athena Gajete, delivered an in-depth presentation on NYC’s youth-centered policies and initiatives. She underscored how the Commission advances youth empowerment through policy advocacy, capacity development, and multi-sectoral partnerships, ensuring that youth perspectives are meaningfully integrated into national and local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) and Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) efforts. Her discussion reinforced the importance of youth participation in building resilient, responsive, and sustainable communities.

The engagement also fostered open dialogue between youth participants and the National Youth Commission, providing a venue for questions, shared experiences, and exploration of collaboration opportunities. Through this exchange, participants gained clearer insights on how local youth initiatives can align with national frameworks and contribute more effectively to disaster preparedness and climate action.

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13/08/2025

𝐋𝐀𝐘𝐀 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐠𝐨 𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐚𝐧 2025 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐫

August 12, 2025 — The League of Active Youth Ambassadors (LAYA) was honored with a special award during the culmination program of Linggo ng Kabataan 2025, held at the Provincial Capitol in Buluan, Maguindanao del Sur.

The award recognized LAYA’s outstanding contributions and active involvement in the planning and ex*****on of various youth-centered activities throughout the week-long celebration. Representing the organization at the event was its former president and current adviser, Mark Lester Cambas, who accepted the recognition on behalf of LAYA.

As a committed member of the Provincial Youth Development Council (PYDC), LAYA played a key role in mobilizing volunteers, organizing events, and ensuring the success of this year’s Linggo ng Kabataan. Their efforts were instrumental in fostering youth participation and engagement across the province.

In his remarks, Cambas expressed gratitude to the provincial government and the PYDC for the continued trust in youth organizations like LAYA. He emphasized the importance of empowering young leaders and sustaining partnerships that promote youth development.

The culminating activity gathered youth leaders, advocates, and local officials to celebrate the achievements of young people in the province and to reaffirm support for youth-led initiatives. With this recognition, LAYA continues to stand as a model of active youth leadership and civic engagement in Maguindanao del Sur.