City of Koronadal Youth Development Office

NOW HAPPENING | CKYDC, SKs undergo SKMT

The City of Koronadal Youth Development Council (CKYDC) and appointed SK secretaries/treasurers are currently undergoing the Sangguniang Kabataan Mandatory Training (SKMT), equipping its members with the essential knowledge on governance, leadership, and accountability as mandated by the SK Reform Act of 2015.

The training aims to strengthen the council’s capacity in formulating youth-centered programs and policies that align with the Philippine Youth Development Plan (PYDP) and the Local Youth Development Plan (LYDP).

The following CKYDC members participated in the training:

1. RJ D. Jamela (Junior Financial Management Society)
2. Jose Felipe E. Bagaforo (GVCCET - Mind and Motion)
3. Renz M. Nobleza (KFCI - Arts Club)
4. Windel F. Samillano (KFCI - The Shepherd)
5. Abdulrauff B. Mangubat (RPCI - College Student Council)
6. Ma. Silvia Natividad (RMMC-MI Criminology Student Council)
7. Mica Plana (RMMC-MI League of AB English Student)

Joining the council members are the following SK treas/sec from the city:
1. Louie Ray Delgado (Zone 1 SK Secretary)
2. Eugene San Lorenzo (Zone 4 SK Treasurer)

Other municipalities are also joining the said training - LGU Tantangan, Norala, Sto. Niño, and Banga.

𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 | 𝐂𝐊𝐘𝐃𝐂 𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐘𝐂-𝐘𝐎𝐑𝐏 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

The City of Koronadal Youth Development Council (CKYDC) is currently holding its 4th Quarter Meeting today, October 7, 2025, at Cheq Seafood Dampa, City of Koronadal. The event also includes the registration of youth organizations under the National Youth Commission’s Youth Organization Registration Program (NYC-YORP). This aims to recognize and empower more youth organizations across Koronadal by formalizing their participation in youth development initiatives.

This initiative not only strengthens the network of youth-led organizations in the city but also ensures that they gain access to resources, capacity-building programs, and official recognition from the NYC.

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖: 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 | 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥

The City Youth Development Office of the City of Koronadal is currently conducting the Post Evaluation Meeting for the 2025 Youth Festival held last August 2025 in the City of Koronadal.

Taking place today, October 7, 2025, at Cheq’s Seafood Dampa, this activity brings together the Steering Committee, Organizing Team, and Working Committees to assess the festival’s implementation, review accomplishments, and identify areas for enhancement.

Through this collective effort, the City Government of Koronadal reaffirms its commitment to creating meaningful, inclusive, and empowering programs for all the youth of Koronadal nurturing their talents, voices, and potential for community development.

Congratulations, Koronadal Youths!

Five of our youth entrepreneurs are recipients of the Outstanding Koronadal Youth Entrepreneur Award in recognition of their remarkable passion and determination in the field of entrepreneurship.

The awardees are as follows:

- Francis Joshua Caro (Melophilia Music Center)
- Dian Clear Saguindan (All-mine Online Shop)
- Brimian Kleshmer Sajo (Mhai Treats Cakes and Pastry)
- John Paul Samillano (Bloom Box Koronadal Cafe)
- MC Jimrie Sta. Ana (Pares All In)

The said awarding ceremony is in celebration of the 25th Charter Anniversary and Negosyo Festival 2025.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗦𝗞 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹𝘀!

In compliance with the directive of the National Youth Commission requiring the monthly submission of documents, we commend the following SK Councils from the City of Koronadal for successfully submitting their reports to the NYC Portal for the month of August 2025.

A huge thank you to the Local Youth Development Office of Pigcawayan for visiting us!

It was such a meaningful exchange of ideas and learn from each other's practices. Looking forward to future collaborations that empower the youth even more!

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐊𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐊 𝐅𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧!

The City of Koronadal Sangguniang Kabataan Federation has been recognized as a 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐄𝐌𝐒 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐊 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐫 and was officially evaluated during the Regional GEMS for SK Evaluation held at the HR Training Hall, Provincial Capitol, on September 26.

Also participating in the said evaluation were the Municipalities of Tupi and Polomolok. Stay tuned for the official results and regional awarding ceremonies on October 31.

Congratulations once again to all!




Photo credits: Provincial Youth Development Office

𝗔𝗡 𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗢𝗙 𝗞𝗢𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗗𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗦 𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗣𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗟 𝗢𝗙 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗜𝗧𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡, 𝗙𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦, 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗙𝗢𝗥

The Sangguniang Panlungsod of the City of Koronadal has officially approved the Ordinance Establishing the City of Koronadal Sports Development Council of 2025, marking a significant step forward in strengthening local sports programs and empowering grassroots athletes.

This representation is pleased to be one of the Authors of this ordinance, together with Hon. Ma. Ester M. Catorce, with the strong support of the Co-Authors: Hon. Charene Kristelle C. Jumilla-Pama, Hon. John Rey P. Rodriguez, and Hon. Handel Dee R. Cadellino-Cubilo.

We would also like to extend our gratitude to Mr. Arnold C. Pagdato, our City Sports and Youth Development Chief, who is also the resource person, for his invaluable input and contribution to the passage of this ordinance

With the establishment of the City of Koronadal Sports Development Council, we look forward to more opportunities and renewed focus on the development of our athletes here in our city.

To access the full passage of the ordinance, you may check it through this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_Y4QM45A45ZnBLBQ-68DQrglhKwWE26n/view?usp=drive_link

Now happening:

Our SK officials, acting as the peer educators, are rolling out health awareness discussions for the selected Grade 7 students of Koronadal National Comprehensive High School, who are actively participating and learning from the activity.

We give thanks to the Department of Health and our peer educators for generously sharing their time, knowledge, and effort in making this activity meaningful and impactful for the students.