Bana-ág Iloilo Youth Coalition

26/08/2026

𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐁𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐍 𝐁𝐀𝐆𝐎 𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐍

Reposting this timely reminder that the names we use—and the names we choose to stand behind—should always serve a purpose greater than ourselves.

Our heroes used aliases to protect themselves while exposing truth and fighting for the Filipino people. Today, the standard should remain clear: public service must never be a cover for corruption, abuse, or the misuse of power.

As we remember our heroes, may we also remember the values they represented: courage, integrity, accountability, and service to the nation.

Ang tunay na lingkod-bayan, walang kailangang itago.

𝐃𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠? 𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐢? 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐨? 𝐌𝐠𝐚 𝐩𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐨?

Sa harap ng banta ng karahasan, pananakop, at pang-aabuso mula sa mga dayuhan at mga Pilipinong ganid sa kapangyarihan, napilitan ang ilan sa ating mga bayani na gumamit ng mga alyas upang maitago ang kanilang pagkakakilanlan. Hindi upang pagtakpan ang kasalanan, kundi upang maipagpatuloy ang kanilang laban para sa bayan.

• Dimasalang – Dr. Jose Rizal
• Siling Labuyo – Marcelo H. Del Pilar
• Tikbalang – Mariano Ponce
• Taga-ilog – Antonio Luna
• Maypagasa – Andres Bonifacio
• Buwan – Juan Luna
• Magdalo – Emilio Aguinaldo
• Leon Kilat – Pantaleon Villegas
• Vibora – Artemio Ricarte
• Lakambini – Gregoria de Jesus
• Paralitiko – Apolinario Mabini
• Alipato – Luis Taruc
• Liwanag – Roman Basa
• Balete – Ladislao Diwa
• Marcial Bonifacio – Ninoy Aquino

Ang mga alyas na ito ay ginamit ng mga totoong taong may totoong ipinaglalaban. Mga taong kailangang magtago ng pangalan upang mailantad ang katotohanan. Mga taong gumamit ng kanilang talino, tapang, at impluwensya upang maglingkod sa kapwa Pilipino, hindi upang abusuhin ang kanilang kapangyarihan.

𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐧𝐚 𝐤𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐨.
𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐤𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐬𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐤𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐩𝐚𝐧.
𝐀𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐠𝐚 𝐛𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐢 𝐚𝐲 𝐠𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐠𝐚 𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐚𝐬 𝐮𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧, 𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐤𝐨𝐡𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐚𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧.

23/08/2026

𝐁𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐍 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐒 𝐊𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐏𝐔𝐍𝐀𝐍 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌’𝐒 𝟏𝟎𝐓𝐇 𝐓𝐎𝐖𝐍 𝐑𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐈𝐍 𝐈𝐋𝐎𝐈𝐋𝐎

On August 22, 2026, the Katipunan Formation Program held its 10th town rollout in the Province of Iloilo, bringing together over 50 young people from secondary schools and youth members of Movers for Christ in Badiangan.

The rollout was made possible with the support of the Provincial Local Youth Development Office, headed by Ms. Shiela Tuares, and the Municipal Government of Badiangan, headed by Mayor Suzette Mamon.

This milestone marks the 10th town reached by Katipunan, continuing its mission of equipping young people with civic knowledge, leadership skills, and the confidence to actively participate in their communities.

10 towns. 500+ young people reached. The movement continues. 🧡

12/08/2026

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐇 𝐃𝐀𝐘! 🤙

Today, August 12, we celebrate International Youth Day, a reminder of the vital role that young people play in shaping the future of our communities and our nation. 🇵🇭

At the Bana-ág Iloilo! Youth Coalition, we believe that 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝗯𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗰𝘁—those who lead with integrity, serve with purpose, and participate actively in advancing civic engagement, good governance, and positive change.

May this day inspire every young Filipino to continue learning, serving, organizing, and leading. Together, let us build stronger communities and a brighter future for all. 🧡

11/08/2026

𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 | 𝐍𝐎 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐘𝐒. 𝐃𝐄𝐅𝐄𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐁𝐒𝐊𝐄. 🇵🇭

The Bana-ág Iloilo! Youth Coalition and its member and partner organizations express their strong opposition to all measures seeking to postpone the 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE).

Regular and periodic elections are a cornerstone of our democracy. Repeated postponements undermine democratic accountability, weaken public trust in our institutions, and deny communities and young Filipinos the opportunity to exercise their right to choose their leaders.

We call on Congress to reject all measures seeking to postpone the 2026 BSKE and ensure that the elections proceed as scheduled on 2 November 2026. We likewise urge the Commission on Elections to continue its preparations for free, honest, peaceful, and credible elections.

The barangay is where democracy begins. The Sangguniang Kabataan is where many young Filipinos first learn to lead, participate, and serve.

📰 Read our full Official Statement here:🔗 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dDxeK7YwAREhn2sfq_2PEVB_uTU7APQFO_Z4-NVUdPA/edit?usp=sharing

07/08/2026

𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐖𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐊𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐏𝐔𝐍𝐀𝐍 𝐓𝐎 𝐖𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐒! 🌏🇵🇭

The Bana-ág Iloilo! Youth Coalition proudly participated in the 2026 International Youth Day (IYD), Linggo ng Kabataan (LNK), and ASEAN Day – Western Visayas Kick-Off Celebration at the Passi City Arena, where we showcased the Katipunan Formation Program: Stewardship of Good Governance to students, youth leaders, Sangguniang Kabataan officials, and youth organizations from across the region.

Our booth served as a space to introduce the Katipunan Formation Program and engage potential partners interested in bringing the program to their municipalities, schools, and organizations throughout Western Visayas.

We are also proud that our youth facilitator, Rancid Rogue Gayonoche, represented the Coalition during the panel discussion, where he introduced the Katipunan Formation Program and shared our experience in implementing civic leadership and values formation across Iloilo.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Kaya Natin! Movement for Good Governance and Ethical Leadership and Katipunan MakaDiyos MakaBayan for their unwavering support in making our participation possible and for providing us the opportunity to showcase the program to a wider regional audience.

We were likewise honored by the visit of NYC Asec. Wacky Rancho, who dropped by our booth and learned more about our ongoing initiatives.

Thank you to everyone who visited our booth, explored our Katipunan merchandise, and expressed interest in bringing the Katipunan Formation Program to their communities. We look forward to partnering with more youth organizations and local governments across Western Visayas.

06/08/2026

𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐈!𝐘𝐂- 𝐊𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐏𝐔𝐍𝐀𝐍 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐓𝐇 𝐓𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐎𝐖!

Join us at the 2026 International Youth Day (IYD), Linggo ng Kabataan (LNK), and ASEAN Day – Western Visayas Kick-Off Celebration on August 7, 2026, at the Passi City Arena, where over 170 youth organizations from across Western Visayas will come together to celebrate youth leadership and empowerment.

Stop by the Bana-ág Iloilo! Youth Coalition booth and:
🟧 Check out our exclusive Katipunan Formation Program merchandise
🟧 Learn more about the Katipunan Formation Program
🟧 Find out how you can bring the program to your municipality, school, or organization
🟧 Connect with our team and fellow youth leaders from across the region

See you tomorrow at the Passi City Arena! Together, let’s continue building informed, responsible, and engaged young Filipinos. 🇵🇭

31/07/2026

𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐍𝐄𝐑 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐇 𝐎𝐑𝐆𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐙𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒: 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐃! 📢

The Call for Partner Youth Organizations for the 2026 International Youth Day, Linggo ng Kabataan, and ASEAN Day – Western Visayas Kick-Off Celebration has been extended until August 2, 2026.

We encourage our member organizations and youth partners across Western Visayas to seize this opportunity to connect, collaborate, and celebrate with fellow young changemakers while advancing youth leadership and community engagement.

Don't miss your chance to be part of this meaningful regional celebration!

DEADLINE EXTENDED! 🚨 You just got extra time. ⏳
Due to public demand, we are extending the Call for Partner Youth Organizations

Calling all Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) councils,
youth/student and youth-serving organizations, community and faith-based youth organizations across Western Visayas to join the 2026 IYD, LNK and ASEAN Day - Kick Off Celebration!

This is your chance to connect, inspire, lead, and make a difference alongside fellow young changemakers from across Western Visayas. Together, let's amplify youth voices, champion inclusion,
and create meaningful impact in our communities.

The 2026 IYD, LNK and ASEAN Day – Western Visayas Kick Off celebration is organized by the Borres Youth Leadership Institute, Inc. and co-presented by CHILDInitiative and Technoph Systems and Integration Inc., in partnership with the Passi City Government and the National Youth Commission - Region 6.

Below are the useful links for your successful participation:

1. CALL FOR PARTNER YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS
📌TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE CALL FOR PARTNER YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS
https://tinyurl.com/2026IYDpartneryouthorg
📌TO REGISTER AS PARTNER YOUTH ORGANIZATION
https://tinyurl.com/2026IYDCallforpartneryouthorg
DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL: 02 August 2026, Sunday, 06:00 P.M.

2. CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS – DIGITAL POSTER-MAKING COMPETITION
📌RULES, MECHANICS AND SUBMISSION PORTAL
https://bit.ly/IYDWV2026PosterSubmissionPortal
DEADLINE OF SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES: 3 August 2026, Monday, 11:59 P.M.

3. IYD CONCEPT NOTE
https://tinyurl.com/IYD2026ConceptNote

Together, We Celebrate Youth. Together, We Make a Difference.

31/07/2026

𝐁𝐈!𝐘𝐂 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐓 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐀𝐏- 𝐉𝐔𝐋𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

July marked another step forward in our mission to empower young Ilonggos through leadership, civic engagement, and good governance.

This month, the Bana-ág Iloilo! Youth Coalition reached 100 young leaders across 2 municipalities, introduced the Bantay Bayan: Katipunan Case Investigation as a new interactive civic education innovation using the CIVIC Framework, and conducted civic leadership training for aspiring Sangguniang Kabataan candidates.

Every rollout is a step toward building a generation of informed, responsible, and engaged young leaders.

30/07/2026

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝟏𝟖𝐓𝐇 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐕, 𝐊𝐀𝐘𝐀 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐍 𝐌𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓! 🇵🇭🎉

The Bana-ág Iloilo! Youth Coalition proudly joins in celebrating 18 years of advancing ethical leadership, good governance, and active citizenship across the Philippines.

As the Province of Iloilo rollout partner of the Katipunan Formation Program, we are honored to contribute to this shared mission by empowering young Ilonggos to become informed, responsible, and engaged citizens. Together, we continue to build communities where integrity, accountability, and service to the common good remain at the heart of leadership.

Congratulations, Kaya Natin! Movement, on this remarkable milestone. Here's to many more years of inspiring citizens and transforming communities.

Happy 18th Anniversary, Kaya Natin! Movement! 🥳🎉🇵🇭

For nearly two decades, we have stood together with a shared vision of championing good governance, ethical leadership, and active citizenship across the Philippines.

We are deeply grateful to our dedicated volunteers, partners, and the communities who have walked this path with us. Your unwavering support fuels our mission to build a nation where transparency, accountability, and genuine public service prevail.

Your unwavering belief in our shared vision fuels our ongoing passion. As we officially come of age today, let us renew our commitment to empowering every Filipino. Together, we can continue to create lasting, positive change. Kaya Natin!