11/11/2026
𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒| 𝐍𝐮𝐞𝐯𝐚 𝐕𝐢𝐳𝐜𝐚𝐲𝐚’𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫
𝐁𝐀𝐘𝐎𝐌𝐁𝐎𝐍𝐆,𝐍𝐮𝐞𝐯𝐚 𝐕𝐢𝐳𝐜𝐚𝐲𝐚— Young leaders stepped into the roles of Nueva Vizcaya’s top officials for a day, getting a firsthand view of provincial governance as the provincial government launched its 34th National Children’s Month celebration.
Kyle Eowyn A. Velasco of Solano High School and Cypurl Josh L. Ortiz of Bintawan National High School were introduced as the young counterparts of Governor Atty. Jose "Papa Jing" Gambito and Vice Governor Eufemia Ang Dacayo, respectively, during Monday’s flag-raising ceremony, November 9, 2026, which marked the opening of the provincewide celebration.
All 10 regular and four ex officio members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan had young counterparts, as did the Sanggunian secretary and the provincial administrator. The young officials were to spend the day with their counterparts to learn about their duties.
Gov. Gambito praised the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office(PSWDO), headed by Flordelina C. Granada, for continuing the young officials’ activity, a yearly highlight of the province’s Children’s Month celebration.
Gambito said exposure to public service could help shape the students’ aspirations. He recalled that accompanying his father to court as a child helped inspire him to study law. His exposure to politics, he added, drew him into public life and eventually led him to become governor.
Gambito urged the young officials to make the most of the opportunity to learn about the work of public servants.
“I encourage you to take advantage of all the experiences that you will gain from this activity,” he said, adding that the immersion would give them a closer look at what public officials do.
He also advised them to finish their studies and, after graduation, consider starting a small business as a way to pursue their goals and build a livelihood.
Young Governor Velasco, meanwhile, called on young Vizcayanos to work together to build a province where every child feels safe, valued and empowered, and has the opportunity to shine.
“As young people, let us remember that we do not need to wait until we become adults to make a difference,” Velasco said.
“We can start today by showing kindness, respecting others, standing against bullying, protecting our environment, and using our voices for positive change.”
Velasco added: “Leadership is not about having a title or position. It is about serving others, listening to their concerns, and becoming a voice for those who need to be heard.”
The provincial celebration carries the theme “Manindigan, Tumugon at Kumalinga: Sa Batang Handa, Mas Ligtas ang Bansa.”
