10/12/2025
𝐌𝐀𝐊𝐒𝐔𝐃: 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐊𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞, 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭
ISABELA CITY — The Local Government Unit of Isabela City, led by Mayor Sitti Djalia Turabin-Hataman through the Local Youth Development Office (LYDO), successfully conducted the MAKSUD: Mobilizing Active Kabataan for Service, Unity, and Development Student Leadership Training on December 6, 2025, at the Isabela City Youth Development Center.
Grounded in the Tausug concept of purpose, MAKSUD aims to shape young Isabeleño leaders by helping them understand their leadership purpose, strengthen their values, and commit to meaningful service.
The morning session opened with a leadership lecture by Mr. Hamiperon Kani, LPT, who emphasized responsible, ethical, and purpose-driven leadership. In the afternoon, participants engaged in experiential activities centered on six symbolic parts of a leader: the Skin, Body, Heart, Mind, Voice, and Soul.
The Skin – Awareness & Connection
Activity: Human Map of the Community
Youth participants mapped their community roles and explored real-life scenarios, underscoring the importance of awareness in leadership.
The Body – Action & Initiative
Activity: Mission Impossible: Leadership Edition
Teams completed silent challenges, demonstrating that leadership is revealed through action rather than titles.
The Heart – Empathy & Compassion
Activity: Pass the Story
A storytelling circle encouraged emotional understanding of community issues, reinforcing empathy in leadership.
The Mind – Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Activity: Break the Box Challenge
Groups identified local concerns and developed practical solutions, highlighting the need for thoughtful decision-making.
The Voice – Communication & Influence
Activity: Echo Chamber Challenge
Participants observed how messages shift within groups, stressing the value of clear and responsible communication.
The Soul – Purpose & Values
Activity: Lighting the Path
Participants reflected on their purpose, motivations, and sacrifices as leaders, symbolized through a collective “light of leadership.”
The MAKSUD Leadership Training reaffirms LYDO’s commitment to developing future-ready youth leaders who embody service, unity, and purpose—contributing to a stronger and more empowered Isabela City.