𝐋𝐀𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐀𝐬𝐬, 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

Bringing together new and old members alike, Lideratong may Adbokasya sa Hinaharap at Transpormasyon (LAHAT) held their first general assembly, “ALPAS: Freedom in Motion, Strength in Progress” on Dec. 14 at the San Pedro College (SPC) Audio-Visual Room (AVR) to orient new members to the organization.

LAHAT introduced its executive and core groups, followed by an orientation on its goals, core principles and values — particularly its aim to form leaders equipped with the skills necessary for advocacy building, addressing issues not only within SPC but also providing a voice and platform for the betterment of society.

Moreover, an audio-visual presentation featured guest speakers Sen. Risa Hontiveros, Saligan Supreme Student Council (SSC) President Rochelle Andrea Yap, Khalil Emerson Hernandez Mamalinta of Bahaghari Ateneo de Davao University (AdDU), and Bai Sherifa Zaina Mantil of University of Santo Tomas (UST)-General Santos City, who congratulated LAHAT for a successful general assembly, shared their experiences of being advocates and encouraged members to become active voices for the youth.

“Pinatutunayan ninyo[ng] may boses, may paninindigan, at may kakayahan ang kabataan na magdala ng tunay na pagbabago,” Sen. Hontiveros said.

Furthermore, other guest speakers, including LAHAT Chairperson Christian John Lim, and Community Engagement and Extension Services (CEES) Project Assistant Ellen Aloba, personally shared their experiences as leaders and expanded members’ knowledge of CEES.

“Even though you are experienced in leadership, there will be times [when] you will be scared…the more you are exposed, the more opportunities will come,” Lim said.

“…it all leads down to my three words: a simple yes,” he added.

Meanwhile, the afternoon session featured additional guest speakers such as LAHAT Moderator Christopher Alba, Maxine Alyssa Kong, and Vince Lord Anac-anac.

After discussions on identifying their advocacies and implementing sustainable projects, LAHAT members engaged in team-building activities and proceeded with the oath taking ceremony, strengthening their commitment to service.

As a testament to this commitment, Lim stated LAHAT’s plan to implement Project AKBAY next semester, which aims to teach members how to build their own advocacies.

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