22/10/2026
PROJECT YES COPE: Empowering the Youth, Protecting the Future
On October 22, 2026, an advocacy campaign under Project YES COPE (Youth Escaping Substances, Violence, and Early Pregnancy: Creating Opportunities to Protect and Empower Youth) was successfully conducted at Harden Joyce Integrated School, Barangay Culaman, Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental.
The activity was conducted in partnership with the Jose Abad Santos Municipal Police Station, under the direct supervision of PCPT BILLY OWEN O BURGOS, OIC, together with the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Jose Abad Santos through the Local Council for the Protection of Children (LCPC) and the Local Committee on Anti-Trafficking and Violence Against Women and Their Children (LCAT-VAWC), under the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO), the Local Population and Development Office, and the Jose Abad Santos Municipal Advisory Group (JAS MAG).
The campaign aimed to educate, protect, and empower the youth by promoting awareness, responsible decision-making, and active participation in building a safer, healthier, and more secure community. It also emphasized the importance of preventing substance abuse, violence, and early pregnancy among young people through education, guidance, and community collaboration.
As part of the initiative, Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials related to the campaign were distributed to the school to further strengthen awareness and provide learners with valuable information on youth protection, personal safety, and responsible choices.
Through this collaborative effort, the participating agencies reaffirmed their commitment to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people by creating opportunities that encourage positive values, informed decisions, and a brighter future for the next generation.
Together, let us continue to empower our youth, protect their dreams, and build a community where every young person is safe, valued, and given the opportunity to thrive.
