Mayor. Lina O. Montilla delivered her
State of the Children’s Report during the opening of the 1st Konsultahan
ng mga Kabataan on October 29, 2012. She shared the city government’s
accomplishments that include programs for Children in Conflict with Law (CICL),
the Gender and Development Code, early childhood care and development, sports
programs, the Special Education Fund (SEF), and health and nutrition. However,
she admits that much must still be done. “Young people of Tacurong,” said
Montilla, “help us take the challenge by taking part in every endeavor for the
protection of the children’s welfare.” Mayor Montilla assured the youth that
the city government’s lines are always open for their concerns and suggestions.
She also emphasized on the city’s
accomplishments on local governance such as the Seal of Good Housekeeping and
Gawad Pamana ng Lahi. “Efforts in attaining excellent governance are not just
to decorate our city with awards. Excellent and proactive leadership is key to
implementing effective programs for all sectors, and that include you, our
youth” Montilla said.
The City Social Welfare and
Development Office of Tacurong City conducted the 1st Konsultahan ng
mga Kabataan in line with the celebration of the National Children’s Month. The
two-day forum-workshop themed ‘Empowered Young People: To Right Information and
Responsible Journalism’ was held at Edjin Pension House on October 29-30, 2012.
Twenty-six youth leaders of
school-based, church-based and community-based organizations joined the
Konsultahan. “This activity” said CSWD Officer Eufemia L. Robles, “is the first
of its kind in the province, so we are so thrilled to see these leaders come
together.” Moreover, Nancy Bawe, focal person of Gender and Development
Program, stated that this is one of the city’s strategies to nurture the
youth’s participation rights.
The City Government of Tacurong is
continuously pushing for more child-friendly policies and programs. It has been
adjudged as Region XII’s Most Child-Friendly City in 2011.
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