Over 200 attends PACD Youth Webinar

by Thiago Santos June 24, 2021 Youth and Sports Division of the Office of Provincial Assistance for Community Development (PACD), led by Mrs...

by Thiago Santos
June 24, 2021

Youth and Sports Division of the Office of Provincial Assistance for Community Development (PACD), led by Mrs. Fredesvinda R. Mendoza. (Photo from Batangas PIO)

BATANGAS CITY - On June 15, 2021, more than 200 young people from various towns in Batangas Province attended a webinar titled "Millennial Issues and Concerns: Critical to the Growth and Development of Future Leaders."

In accordance with Gov. DoDo Mandanas' guidance, the online seminar was led by the Youth and Sports Division of the Office of Provincial Assistance for Community Development (PACD), led by Mrs. Fredesvinda R. Mendoza.



It discusses some critical issues and understandings that millennials face, as well as their progress in life during the pandemic.

Topics included information on the Department of Information and Communications Technology's (DICT) Free Wi-Fi for All project, the importance of proper internet use, and the Data Privacy Act of 2012, led by Ms. Jessica Dela Cruz, DICT Training Specialist.



Ms. Jessica Dela Cruz, DICT Training Specialist, led the discussion on the Department of Information and Communications Technology's (DICT) Free Wi-Fi for All project, the importance of proper internet use, and the Data Privacy Act of 2012.

Delivered by Mr. Alfred Raymund Panopio, a professor from National University Manila, talks about Teenage Pregnancy, which emphasizes being a responsible youth by preventing early pregnancy. Where did Dr. Anne Marie Pineda, Psychiatry Head of Batangas Medical Center, the importance and right mindset to maintain proper mental health, in the face of the tests caused by COVID-19 on the mentality of every individual?



2nd District Board Member, Dr. joined the activity. Arlene B. Magboo, the chairperson of the Committee on Health and Sanitation of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan ng Batangas, paid tribute to the youth who actively participated in the webinar.


According to Mr. Arthur Caguitla, Youth and Sports Division Chief of the PACD, the gathering was a success with the aim of helping both Batangueño out-of-school youth (OSY) and in-school-youth become more productive members of the community. ISY).