SKs in AgSur town promote ‘Maki-Brigada’ program

As part of the humanitarian activities of the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials dubbed “Maki-Brigada” in the municipality of Sibagat, Agusan del Sur, they reached out to select public schools in the area and provided assistance to the teachers and students. Anna Mae Dadap, SK municipal federated president of Sibagat

By Jennifer P. Gaitano bared that in time with youth organizations in the opening of classes the municipality, they in this new normal, they were able to conduct were able to provide relief distribution to bond papers to be the barangays. “In this used by the teachers in activity, the members printing their modules for of the Lesbian/Gay/ their respective pupils/ Bisexual/Transgender/ students. Queer/Intersex (LGBTQI “Despite the limited plus) have also joined budget, we tried our best with us and extend help to gather resources so we to those in need,” she could buy bond papers recalled. and give it to the different The SK-Sibagat has public schools. Along with also conducted fruit trees it, we also provided face planting activity, which masks,” said Dadap. will benefit the youth Dadap further sector during harvest revealed that in time. coordination with various Meanwhile, she

added that to address the continuing problem of teenage pregnancy, they also conducted a symposium following strict social distancing while wearing their face mask and face shield. “Apart from that, we also help the government in curbing the problem of insurgency. We, the SKs, have a great concern for the welfare of the youths and we want to prevent them from becoming victims and exploitation of the NPAs,” said Dadap. (JPG/PIA-Agusan del Sur)