YOUTH leaders from 15 barangays wrapped up the 3rd Saulog Leadership Camp today after concluding a four-day summit held on April 9–12, 2026 organized by the City Government of Tagbilaran through the Tagbilaran City Youth Development Office.
The camp assembled student officers, barangay youth volunteers and civic-minded students for plenaries, panel discussions and hands-on workshops.
Organizers said the program sought not only to teach leadership theory but to convert learning into practical initiatives that can be implemented across Tagbilaran’s communities.
“This camp is an opportunity to strengthen our future leaders,” Mayor Jane Yap told participants during the event.
“We hope you bring these lessons home and turn them into concrete projects for your barangays.”
The camp’s resource persons covered leadership, mental health, environmental protection and organizational management.
Plenary speakers included:
William M. Aranilla, LPT, MA Eng — “Youth for Transformational Leadership”; Florencio Salvo, LPT, MPA — “Student Government: Creating Impactful Academic and Extra-Curricular Activities”; Marysol O. Perocho — “Maximizing Organizational Finances”; Frence M. Boiser — “Motivational Listening for Youth Leaders”; Loucille Alcala Dabhi — “Understanding Positive Youth Development”; Florabel Ribay — “Personal Development for Youth Leaders”; Engr. Raul T. Aparicio II— “Youth in Action for Environmental Protection”; Karina Mae Uy-Bucoy, RGC, PhD, RPsy — “Positive Mental Health for the Youth”; Rosemarie Bantol (TESDA) – “TESDA for All”; Elizabeth Rosil (DepEd-ALS) – “DepEd ALS Program and Community Engagement”; Blair Panong (DTI) -“DTI for Youth Trainings and Programs.”
In his closing remarks, Marbert Remolador, head of the City Youth Development Office, praised the participants and laid out the city’s commitment to turn camp ideas into action: “Today we have seen the best of our youth — their creativity, discipline and willingness to serve. The Saulog Leadership Camp is not an end in itself but the start of sustained barangay-led action. The City Youth Development Office will mentor and link you with technical partners and funding agencies.”
