Ang Samahan ng Kabataang Amputi Layag - ASKAL

24/06/2026

SIGAW KALANGUERAN!!! ✊🔥

Kabataan, aya la!!! The long wait is over! We are officially revealing the powerhouse lineup of experts, advocates, and change-makers ready to ignite the fire at Sigaw Kalangueran! 🇵🇭✨

This isn't just an event—this is a masterclass in governance, accountability, and political empowerment. If you want to claim your space and truly lead, this is where you start.

Take a look at the heavy hitters steering our sessions:

📜 Session 1: Youth in Nation-Building (RA 8044)
Learn the laws that protect your right to lead with Dr. Sheridan Athena Gajete (Presidential Staff Officer IV & Cluster Head, NYC Region I & CAR).

🗳️ Session 2: Voters Education
Defend the ballot and shape the future with Bituin A. Aquino (Volunteer Coordinator, Pangasinan People’s Council).

⚖️ Session 3: Youth and Human Rights
Know your rights, fight for the people with human rights advocate Atty. Marben M. Panlasigui (Integrated Bar of the Philippines, Human Rights Committee).

🏆 Session 4: How to Win an Election & Build Your Platform
The blueprint to effective leadership and winning campaigns from Engr. Emmanuel Kenneth Bernas (National Chairperson, Model SK Network).

💸 Session 5: SK Auditing Regulations & Financial Accountability
True power lies in transparency. Master your funds with Faye Ramos Bacolor, CPA (Accountant IV, LGU San Carlos City).

⚖️ Session 6: Election Law Orientation
Navigate the rules of the game straight from the source with Atty. Reddy C. Balarbar (OIC-Regional COMELEC Officer).

🏛️ Session 7: Intro to the Sangguniang Kabataan (RA 10742 & RA 11768)
Deep dive into local governance with grassroots leader Lemuel Gio F. Cayabyab (Former SK Chairperson & LYDC Member).

🗣️ Session 8: Leadership & Public Speaking for Youth Leaders
Command the room and speak with conviction with communication strategist Kenneth A. Samera (Secretary General, Ang Samahan ng Kabataang Amputi Layag).

🏃‍♂️ Session 9: Amazing Race – Youth Leadership Challenge
Put your grit, teamwork, and leadership skills to the ultimate test!

Join us this June 27, 2026 for a meaningful leadership training dedicated to empowering current and aspiring SK leaders of San Carlos City and nearby LGUs.

𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄: June 27, 2026
𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄: Arenas-Resuello City Gym, San Carlos City, Pangasinan

Be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and vision needed to become effective youth leaders and public servants.

𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄:https://tinyurl.com/SigawKalangueran

29/05/2026

29 Days nalang!!!!!

𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐀𝐖 𝐊𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐔𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐍 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

𝐀 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐠𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐚𝐚𝐧 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐔𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐇 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐒 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄!
Join us this June 27–28, 2026 for a meaningful leadership training dedicated to empowering current and aspiring SK leaders of San Carlos City.
𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍 𝐓𝐎:
• Residents of San Carlos City
• Preferably aspiring SK candidates and youth leaders
• Preferably 18–23 years old, so as not to exceed the SK age qualification limit by election day, as provided under RA 10742
𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄: June 27–28, 2026
𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄: To be announced
𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐍. 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃. 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐄.
Be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and vision needed to become effective youth leaders and public servants.
𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄:https://tinyurl.com/SigawKalangueran

27/05/2026

𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐀𝐖 𝐊𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐔𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐍 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
𝐀 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐠𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐚𝐚𝐧 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐔𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐇 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐒 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄!
Join us this June 27–28, 2026 for a meaningful leadership training dedicated to empowering current and aspiring SK leaders of San Carlos City.

𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍 𝐓𝐎:
• Residents of San Carlos City
• Preferably aspiring SK candidates and youth leaders
• Preferably 18–23 years old, so as not to exceed the SK age qualification limit by election day, as provided under RA 10742

𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄: June 27–28, 2026
𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄: To be announced

𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐍. 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃. 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐄.

Be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and vision needed to become effective youth leaders and public servants.

𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄:https://tinyurl.com/SigawKalangueran

14/05/2026

Sa dami ng nangyayari ngayon, mas kailangan ang boses ng kabataan.

Hindi lang sa social media. Hindi lang sa usapan. Kundi sa mismong balota.

Magparehistro. Makialam. Makilahok.

May kapangyarihan kang pumili ng mga lider na tapat, may prinsipyo, at tunay na maglilingkod sa bayan.

Ang voter registration ay hanggang May 18, 2026 para sa Barangay at SK Elections at sa 2028 elections.

🖼️: Inquirer.net

26/03/2026

AUTOMATIC FARE INCREASE💸⛽

📍 San Carlos City, Pangasinan

The Sangguniang Panlungsod of San Carlos has passed a resolution implementing an automatic fare adjustment mechanism in response to fluctuating petroleum prices ⛽📈

⚖️ AUTOMATIC INCREASE & DECREASE
For every ₱5.00 increase or decrease in fuel prices, there will be a corresponding ₱1.00 increase or decrease in fares 💸🔄

🚫 No further advisory is required. Please be guided accordingly. 🛺📢

07/03/2026

🌸 Women’s Month 2026 | Ang Samahan ng Kabataang Amputi Layag 🌸

National Theme: “WE for Gender Equality and Inclusive Society”

This Women’s Month, Ang Samahan ng Kabataang Amputi Layag (ASKAL) proudly stands in solidarity with women everywhere.

We believe that women are strong, capable, and extraordinary human beings. They are often the backbone of families, communities, and movements, working tirelessly—sometimes quietly—behind the scenes to build a better society. Their leadership, courage, and compassion continue to shape our nation in countless ways.

Today, we extend our warmest greetings not only to the women of our organization, but to every woman who continues to break barriers, lead with strength, and inspire change. Your contributions matter. Your voices matter.

But celebrating women also means standing up against the injustices they continue to face.

We condemn the vile, misogynistic, and deeply degrading remarks recently directed at Congresswoman Sarah Elago, a women’s rights advocate and representative of Gabriela Women's Party, lawyer Ferdinand Topacio who was previously suspended in 2022-2024. Statements that normalize lustful objectification and dismiss respect for women are unacceptable in any society striving for equality.

We also note the inappropriate remarks made by Jesus Manuel “B**g” Suntay during a hearing of the House Committee on Justice, where he referenced actress Anne Curtis in a manner that sexualized and objectified her. While an apology has been issued, such incidents remind us how deeply misogyny and sexism remain embedded in public discourse.

These moments must serve as a reminder:
Respect for women should never be optional.

At ASKAL, we believe in a simple truth:
If men can lead, create, serve, and succeed—so can women.

Let this Women’s Month be more than celebration.
Let it be a commitment to end misogyny, dismantle gender bias, and build a society where women are safe, respected, and empowered.

Together, let us stand for gender equality and an inclusive society.

✨ Happy Women’s Month!

06/03/2026

ASKAL Statement on the Remarks of Congr. Jesus Manuel 'B**g' Suntay Regarding Anne Curtis-Smith

“No Woman Should Ever Be Spoken About That Way.”

The Samahan ng Kabataang Amputi Layag (ASKAL) strongly condemns the remarks made by Congressman Jesus Manuel 'B**g' Suntay during a formal hearing of the House Committee on Justice, where he referenced actress Anne Curtis-Smith in a manner that sexualized and objectified her.

In the course of his argument, Congressman Suntay used a disturbing analogy describing how he once saw Anne Curtis in a mall and imagined inappropriate scenarios about her, suggesting that such thoughts could not be punished because they existed only in his imagination. While the point he intended to make concerned legal culpability for thoughts or unenforceable statements, the example he chose was deeply inappropriate and disrespectful.

No woman should ever be spoken about that way—especially in the halls of Congress, and especially during Women’s Month.

March is a time when we recognize the contributions, dignity, and empowerment of women. Public officials are expected to model respect and uphold the highest standards of conduct. Remarks that reduce women to objects of desire, even in hypothetical examples, normalize a culture that trivializes the dignity and safety of women.

Although ASKAL is based in San Carlos City, Pangasinan and not in Quezon City, where the congressman is an elected representative and where the House of Representatives convenes, we believe that statements made by national leaders resonate across the country. Words spoken in Congress do not remain confined within its walls—they influence public discourse and can shape social attitudes.

Such statements create a chilling effect among young people and communities, including our members and constituents. They risk sending the dangerous message that it is acceptable to objectify women, when in fact the opposite must be upheld.

ASKAL therefore calls on public officials to exercise greater responsibility, sensitivity, and respect in their language—particularly when speaking about women. We urge leaders to use their platforms to promote dignity, equality, and genuine empowerment rather than reinforce harmful attitudes.

Women deserve respect—in our communities, in our institutions, and in our nation’s highest offices.

25/02/2026

ASKAL Statement on the 40th Anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution

The Ang Samahan ng Kabataang Amputi Layag (ASKAL) stands in solidarity with the Filipino people as we commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution.

ASKAL was founded on the principles of Makabayan, Makatao, at Makakalikasan. To be Makabayan is to love our country not only in words, but in action—to stand for what is right, just, and moral, even in the face of oppression. It means recognizing that patriotism sometimes demands courage, even from the youth. To be Makatao is to uphold human dignity, to remember the lives lost during Martial Law, and to honor the collective strength of a people who chose freedom over fear.

Our seal bears the symbols of the mace and the scale—representing truth, justice, equality, order, and peace. These are the very ideals that EDSA stood for. These are the same ideals that must continue to guide our generation.

Though we did not personally march along EDSA in 1986, we inherit the responsibility of safeguarding the democracy won by those who did. The freedoms we enjoy today were not given freely—they were fought for. And democracy is not something we simply receive; it is something we must actively protect and strengthen.

On this 40th anniversary, we call on the youth to remember with gratitude and act with purpose. Let us use our voices boldly. Let us engage, participate, and hold leaders accountable. Let us prove that the spirit of EDSA lives not only in history books, but in the everyday actions of empowered young Filipinos.

May we never forget the legacy of EDSA. More importantly, may we continue to live it—through courage, integrity, and unwavering commitment to the nation we love.

24/02/2026

Maligayang kaarawan kay Senator Risa Hontiveros! 🎉🎉🎉

Si Sen. Risa ay isa sa mga lider na lubos na iginagalang ng aming samahan dahil sa kanyang matatag na paninindigan at walang sawang pagtataguyod para sa West Philippine Sea, karapatan ng kababaihan, kalusugan ng mamamayan, at kapakanan ng kabataan.

Mula sa Ang Samahan ng Kabataang Amputi Layag, taos-puso po naming binabati ang inyong kaarawan. Nawa’y patuloy kayong pagpalain ng lakas at karunungan sa inyong paglilingkod sa bayan. 🎉

01/12/2025