Iloilo readies for regional out-of-school youths encampment
Preparations are up for the 26th regional summer life skills encampment for the 1,200 out-of-school youths of Western Visayas slated May 12-17 to be held in Maasin, Iloilo.
Social Welfare and Development youth focal person Eduardo L. Guevarra said the Pag-asa Youth Association of the Philippines (PYAP) will handle the summer camp which will anchor on the theme "Empowerment of the Youth."
Guevarra said among the activities lined up for the encampment are sports and cultural shows, forum on basic life skills, nature study and hiking and tree planting.
He said that there will also be sharing of best practices among youth organizations, photo exhibits and discussions of issues affecting the youth. (PNA)