CavComm empowers youth during General Assembly

The Cavite Communicators (CavComm), in partnership with Ugnayan Youth, the Rotaract Club of Imus, and various sponsors, held a General Assembly focusing on youth empowerment and community engagement at the Cavite State University, Imus, Main Lobby, on Friday, November 21.

​With the theme “Empowering the Youth Towards Active Involvement and Community Strength”, the program highlights the essence of volunteerism, active participation, and community engagement for journalism students.

​The Ugnayan Youth President, Harry James G. Nuñez, discussed why community engagement is essential, especially [for] young journalists who partake in the said assembly.

​“Journalism has [an] impact [on the] community, you can amplify everything, you can amplify the youth. It [transforms] people to do positive change, to do action,” he said.

​Furthermore, Rotaract Club of Imus - United Chosen President Anshley Corpuz  stated that volunteerism gives purpose; he anchored the concept to indigenous communities uncovered by the government.

​“Yung first time nila magkaroon ng gamit, malaking bagay na ‘yun sa kanila. Makikita mong may purpose ang pagv-volunteer,” he added.

​CavComm President Jerich Levantino also addressed his foundation for the General Assembly, stating that the youth excels not only in academics, but also in leadership and change.

​“Youth adapt [to] change, and when they adapt to change, they embrace it. They will become catalysts for social change,” he said.

​Meanwhile, CavComm Vice President for Internal Affairs Andrea Bitangcor, together with Student Academic Program Ambassador (SAP) Journalism Chris John Labalan, presented the Assistance and Knowledge of Appeals and Protection (A.K.A.P.) Desk, a mechanism designed to provide, document, and record student concerns to ensure quality service within the journalism community. [F]

​via John Rey Osumo, Staff Writer