PYAP AKO Region XII

Congratulations, Queen Crinice Jean Daluz, the newly crowned Mutya ng Tantangan 2026! 👑✨

Your grace, confidence, and dedication have truly shined on this remarkable journey. This victory is not only yours but a proud moment for your entire community. Your PYAP family celebrates this achievement with you and stands incredibly proud of the woman you are and the inspiration you continue to be to the youth.

May you use this crown as a platform to empower, inspire, and serve with purpose. Once again, congratulations. continue to shine and lead with heart!

We extend our deepest gratitude to Ma’am Robelyn Borcelo for her exemplary service and unwavering dedication to uplifting the youth of Kidapawan. Your motherly love, guidance, and genuine care have left a profound and lasting impact on the young people you have served. Through your compassion and leadership, you nurtured not only capable youth leaders but also confident and empowered individuals.

As you bid farewell to the organization, we thank you for the passion, commitment, and tireless efforts you generously shared for the benefit of PYAP Kidapawan. You consistently gave your best, placing the welfare and development of the youth at the heart of your service.

While we will surely miss your presence, we wholeheartedly wish you all the best in your new program and future endeavors. Please know that your contributions, dedication, and legacy will always be treasured and remembered by the PYAP family.

Maraming salamat po, Ma’am Robelyn. Your service has truly made a difference.

We extend our sincerest appreciation to Sir Heaver Jude Pamunag, PYAP-AKO Focal of Tacurong City, for his unwavering dedication and selfless service to the youth of the city. Your commitment to empowering young people, nurturing their leadership, and guiding them toward responsible citizenship has made a meaningful and lasting impact on their lives.

Through your passion, hard work, and genuine care for the welfare of the youth, you have become a source of inspiration and hope. proving that true leadership is rooted in service. The youth of Tacurong City are stronger and more confident because of your guidance and support.

Maraming salamat po for your tireless efforts, your integrity, and your heart for the youth. May you continue to be blessed with strength and wisdom as you serve as a catalyst for positive change in the community.

DSWD Field Office 12, through the leadership of Regional Director Loreto Jr. V. Cabaya, extends its warmest congratulations to Mr. Raffy E. Ormita on his election as the PYAP AKO National President. This milestone is a testament to his dedication, integrity, and unwavering commitment to youth leadership and empowerment. His journey from grassroots service to national leadership reflects the strength and potential of the Filipino youth when given trust, opportunity, and purpose. We are confident that under his stewardship, PYAP AKO will continue to advance inclusive participation, responsive policies, and transformative programs that truly represent the voice of the youth across the nation. The Region stands in full support as he leads with vision, humility, and a deep sense of service to the country.

The Pag-asa Youth Association of the Philippines (PYAP) Region XII actively participated in the Regional Sectoral Consultation, serving as a vital platform to present the organization’s 2025 accomplishment reports and strategic programs. This engagement reaffirmed PYAP Region XII’s commitment to collaborative governance, youth empowerment, and inclusive policy making. Through meaningful dialogue and evidence-based discussions, the organization contributed concrete recommendations and clearly defined ways forward aimed at expanding opportunities, strengthening youth participation, and addressing the evolving needs of young people across SOCCSKSARGEN. PYAP Region XII remains steadfast in its mission to partner with government agencies, civil society, and stakeholders in building responsive, sustainable, and youth-centered programs that shape a progressive and empowered generation.

Maligayang Kaarawan, Secretary REX Gatchalian! 🎂❤️

Sa bawat komunidad na ating nararating at sa bawat pamilyang ating natutulungan, ramdam ang iyong tatak ng pamumuno—mabilis, maaasahan, at higit sa lahat, may puso.

Ang iyong pamumuno sa Kagawaran ay patuloy na nagsisilbing gabay at lakas ng loob sa bawat kawani na naghahatid ng serbisyong may malasakit para sa mga higit na nangangailangan.

Lubos na nagpapasalamat ang buong DSWD sa iyong walang sawang paggabay, malinaw na direksyon, at tapat na adhikain para sa kapakanan ng bawat Pilipino.

Mabuhay po kayo at nawa’y patuloy ang inyong makabuluhan at makataong paglilingkod sa bayan.

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PYAP-AKO REGION XII 2025 ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT

The year 2025 marks a defining chapter for the Pag-asa Youth Association of the Philippines – AKO Region XII, as we strengthened our role as a proactive, policy-driven, and service-oriented youth organization in SOCCSKSARGEN. Guided by the principles of youth empowerment, inclusive participation, and sustainable development, PYAP-AKO Region XII successfully translated vision into action through concrete programs, partnerships, and advocacies that directly benefitted the youth sector.

Throughout the year, the organization demonstrated effective leadership and coordination across the four provinces and four cities of the region, ensuring that youth representation and participation remained active, responsive, and grounded at the grassroots level. PYAP-AKO Region XII implemented capacity-building initiatives, leadership trainings, community engagements, and volunteer-driven activities that enhanced youth competence, civic awareness, and social responsibility, especially among out-of-school youth and marginalized sectors.

In close collaboration with DSWD Field Office XII, local government units, partner agencies, and civil society organizations, PYAP-AKO Region XII advanced youth-centered policies, peace-building efforts, and technology-enabled programs that addressed current challenges while preparing young leaders for future responsibilities. The organization also strengthened its internal governance, organizational structure, and regional identity, ensuring transparency, accountability, and continuity of leadership.

More than the numbers and activities, the accomplishments of PYAP-AKO Region XII in 2025 reflect a collective commitment to service, resilience amid challenges, and an enduring belief in the power of youth to lead, inspire, and create lasting impact. As we move forward, PYAP-AKO Region XII remains steadfast in its mission to cultivate empowered, responsible, and participatory youth who will continue to be partners in nation-building and agents of positive change in the region.

Ma’am Clarissel Cabaya, PYAP-AKO Provincial Focal Person of Cotabato Province, exemplifies committed public service and inclusive youth leadership. Through her proactive stewardship, she has strengthened the implementation of PYAP-AKO programs by ensuring that youth initiatives are aligned with provincial development priorities while remaining grounded in the real needs of young people at the grassroots level. Her leadership plays a crucial role in bridging policy and participation. transforming youth from passive recipients into active partners in governance and community development.

As the provincial focal, Ma’am Clarissel continues to advance a culture of collaboration among local government units, youth organizations, and regional stakeholders. Her dedication to capacity-building, advocacy, and youth representation contributes significantly to the sustained growth of empowered, socially responsible, and development-oriented youth leaders in Cotabato Province. Her work stands as a testament to the vital role of strong institutional leadership in shaping a resilient and future-ready youth sector within the SOCCSKSARGEN Region.