PYAP - Matanao Chapter

11/12/2025

PYA Matanao: Future Hope — One Vision, One Collaboration for a Wow Matanao

The Local Government Unit of Matanao, through the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO-Matanao), successfully conducted its Year-End Evaluation cm Team Building and Christmas Party on December 9–10 at Federicos Resort at san jose Matanao davao del sur,

This two-day activity gathered 50 youth including leaders and members of Matanao for meaningful, fun-filled, and capacity-enhancing activities designed to strengthen their leadership skills and prepare them for a brighter and more empowered future. Participants engaged in interactive sessions such as Greet and Meet, Team Building Challenges, Parlor Games, and the Presentation of Accomplishments for 2025 along with initial Budget and Planning for 2026.

A highlight of the evening was the lively and entertaining Macho Gay 2025, where four talented candidates showcased not only their charisma and creativity but also their confidence in answering questions that reflected their personal strength and authenticity.

Crowning the two-day event was the Election of the new PYA-Matanao Officers, presided over by PYAP - Matanao President Mr. Mhar Daniel Diamos of Barangay San Vicente, Matanao, Davao del Sur. The newly elected officers are as follows:

President: Joyjoy Marianito Reston
( Barangay Towak)
Vice President: John Onie
( Barangay Asbang,)
Secretary: Edielyn Aragon Geral
( Barangay New Visayas)
Treasurer: Reann Villostas
( Barangay Poblacion)
Auditor: Chariz Babao Quibo
( Barangay San Jose)
Public Relations Officers:
• Head | Chris Chan Abastas
(Barangay Bangkal)
Members
• Mary Ann Perocillo
( Barangay Cabasagan )
•Nanjimark Minggong
( Barangay Colonsabac)

Business Managers:
• Don Don Omayan Sanchez
(Brgy.Kauswagan)
• JayMark Susas Areso
(Brgy.La suerte)
• Deanje Mar Carcueva
(Brgy.Buri)
• Jolina Amolo Talabon Elac
( Brgy. Lower Marber, )

Committees

Program Head
-Nanji Mark Minggong

TWG - Emmanuel Jawod

Food
Finella Caran
Dondon Sanchez
Jaymark Areso
Dondon Sanchez

With renewed energy, strengthened camaraderie, and a shared vision, the PYA-Matanao officers and members are now fully equipped and committed to collaborate with all partners, youth advocates, and stakeholders. Together, they are ready to bring PYA-Matanao to the next level and make “ Wow Matanao” a reality beginning 2026 and beyonds.

11/12/2025

08/12/2025

PYAP Provincial Leadership Training Successfully Conducted in Digos City

The Pag-asa Youth Association ng Matanao, proudly participated in the PYAP Provincial Leadership Training,a comprehensive 3-day capacity building program held on November 19-21,2025 at Megas World Hotel in Digos City.

With the theme "Strength in Unity:Youth Leadership Training for Tomorrow's Changemakers"is a capacity-building program designed to empower young people with the skills, confidence, and values needed to lead with purpose. Through teamwork, leadership exercises, and community-focused activities, participants learn how unity, collaboration, and shared vision can create meaningful and lasting change in their communities, and beyond.

27/06/2025

Day 2:

✅Topic 7: PERFUME MAKING😍
Resource Speaker: Sir JUANITO C. MOMO JR.

Gikan sa kinasingkasing sa PYA MATANAO DAV SUR, kinasingkasing kaming nagpasalamat sa talagsaon nga pagtapok sa paghimog pahumot nga inyong gihatag. Kining kasinatiab hilabihan ka makapuno ug nakalapas gyud sa among gipaabot sa tanang paagi. Ang inyong dedikasyon sa pag share sa inyong kahibalo ug kadasig tinuod nga makapadasig.

Dako kaayo ang among pasalamat sa kahibalo ug kahanas nga among naangkon. Kining pag tigayon sa maong training dili lang naghatag namo og teknikal nga abilidad sa paghimo og mga pahumot apan nagpasiga usab sa among kadasig niining makaiikag nga craft. Masaligon kami nga magamit namo ang among bag-ong nakat-unan nga mga kahanas sa mamugnaong paagi ug posibleng makatampo sa lokal nga industriya sa pahumot. Daghan kaayong salamat pag-usab niining makapausab nga kasinatian; ang inyong pagkamanggihatagon ug dedikasyon nagbilin og malungtarong epekto sa among kinabuhi. DAGHAN SALAMAT❤️!

26/06/2025

26/06/2025

Day 2 📍📍

✅Topic 4 - CTG RECRUITMENT SCHEME
Resource Speakers:
- SSG RHANEL M. GEVEROLA
- BELLY BERANA
- JIFFY TAGNIPIS
- MELANIO GALO SR.

✅Topic 5 - Roles of the Youth in National- Building/ Youth in Volunteerism open Forum.
Resource Speaker: Sir JAY P*E P. CANOY

✅Topic 6 - Quality Education on the Lens of Peace
Resource Speaker: Ma'am CYNA WELLA D. CULPA

SALAMAT PO SA INYO MAM AND SIRS 👏🏼👏🏼❤️

24/06/2025

UPDATE❗️❗️❗️

The Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO) of Matanao, through the Pag-asa Youth Association of Matanao (PYA Matanao), in partnership with the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) and the Local Youth Development Office of Matanao, is conducting a three-day Leadership Training Seminar cm Perfume-Making Workshop from June 24-26, 2025, at Megans Function Hall, Digos City.

This seminar targets 45 youth participants composed of PYA Matanao Presidents and members, SK Federation Officers, Youth for Peace Matanao members, and selected HUGNA Facilitators.

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23/05/2025

⏳ 𝟓 𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐆𝐎 '𝐓𝐈𝐋 𝐇𝐔𝐆𝐍𝐀 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓! 💥
The countdown is getting real—are you ready to rise with us?

✨ Prepare for 3 days filled with passion, purpose, and powerful connections with fellow youth leaders across Matanao.
This is not just a camp—it’s a movement. It’s your moment.

📅 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟖–𝟑𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓
📍𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐨 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥

💸 Registration Fee: ₱250.00 (includes meals and snacks!)
🔗 Register now before it's too late:
👉 https://forms.gle/MQL9WDtmiei4yQgz5

🎽 Want to wear your HUGNA pride?
Grab the Official Sublimation Shirt for only ₱350.00:
👉 https://forms.gle/Hsjzy2mu9U3X4AFk7

🚨 Final deadline is May 25, 2025 — NO walk-ins allowed!
So kung wala pa ka naka-register... karun na gyud ang panahon!

Let’s rise as one, serve with heart, and spark the change together.
✨ is almost here—don’t get left behind!




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