05/09/2026
The Quirinian Studentsβ Organization β Quirino State University Cabarroguis Chapter (QSO-QSUC) successfully conducted Project HERO at the Capitol Plaza Hotel & Restaurant, Capitol Hills, bringing together young people in a meaningful day of fitness, environmental action, leadership development, and youth empowerment.
The activity opened with a Fun Run and Walkathon cm Project SINOP+, held at the Quirino Tourism Sports Complex, where participating CABataan took part in a community-centered initiative that combined physical wellness with environmental responsibility. Participants traversed the designated route from the Sports Complex through the Provincial Governmentβs Office area, Barangay San Marcos Hall, Cabarroguis Public Market, and Petron Cabarroguis, while contributing to the collection of waste along the route.
The organization extends its deepest gratitude to the Barangay Local Government Unit of San Marcos, through the leadership of Hon. Lorna D. Gurat, for its assistance, cooperation, and full support in ensuring the safe and successful conduct of the Fun Run cm Project SINOP+. Their partnership demonstrated the importance of strong local governmentβyouth collaboration in advancing community-based initiatives.
Following the morning activities, Project HERO proceeded with its opening program and afternoon forum, which featured relevant discussions on pressing issues affecting the youth and the community.
Among the highlights was the session βFrom Conflict to Community: Addressing Youth Violence in Schools,β facilitated by PMAJ Joel P. Guinobang, Chief of the Cabarroguis Police Station. The discussion emphasized the role of young people in promoting peaceful and safe school communities.
The forum also tackled youth leadership and mental health through the session βBreaking the Silence: Youth Leadership and Mental Health,β facilitated by Chariz Lionor Bangi, RPM, a Guidance Advocate from Quirino State University. The session encouraged participants to recognize the importance of mental well-being, responsible leadership, and creating supportive spaces where young people can speak, listen, and seek appropriate support.
Adding creativity and healthy competition to the program were the Pagkilala sa Cahusayan ng CABataan, Poster and Slogan Making Contest, and Tagisan ng Talino, which provided participants with avenues to showcase their knowledge, creativity, teamwork, and leadership potential.
Project HERO served not merely as a one-day gathering but as a platform for the CABataan to recognize their role in building safer, more responsible, environmentally conscious, and empowered communities. Through its integrated approach to health, environmental stewardship, peace, leadership, and youth development, the project demonstrated that meaningful youth participation can translate into concrete community action.
The successful conduct of Project HERO was made possible through the collective efforts of the QSO-QSUC Chapter Officers, partners, volunteers, resource persons, participating CABataan, and supporting institutions whose commitment helped turn the initiative into a meaningful and impactful undertaking.
Project HERO reminds us that being a CABataan means more than being heardβit means standing up, taking action, serving the community, and becoming a hero in ways that create lasting change.
