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 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 | 𝗖𝗡𝗚𝗟𝗔 𝗘𝗫𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗠 𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗦 𝗢𝗔𝗧𝗛 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 

by Joshua G. Dela Torre 

𝘾𝘼𝙋𝙎𝙐 𝘽𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙨 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙟𝙤𝙞𝙣 𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙝 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙡, 𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙙𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚.

The newly elected Executive Committee of the Capiz Next Generation Leaders Alliance (CNGLA) took its oath of office on Dec. 3 at the Office of the Governor in the Capiz Provincial Capitol in Roxas City.

Treasurer Joemari M. Candido and Director for Marketing and Communication Wendy Eunice P. Duntog, student leaders from Capiz State University (CAPSU) Burias Campus, took their oath as new ExeCom members, pledging to serve the youth and the province with integrity, purpose, and commitment, while Gov. Fredenil Castro administered the oath and reminded them of the responsibilities that come with leadership.

“It is an honor to lead this ceremony. Remember, this is another feather in your cap — an opportunity and a responsibility to serve,” Castro said.

In his message, Castro underscored the vital role of youth in shaping the province’s future.

“You are not only taking your oath as officers of the Alliance, but you are now taking your oath as future leaders of Capiz,” he said.

Candido said the election represents more than securing a position, stressing that it reflects trust, responsibility and the chance to make meaningful impact.

“This election, especially under the Capiz Next Generation Leaders Alliance, means more than just winning a position. For me, it represents trust — trust from people who believe in my credibility, my knowledge and my ability to serve with purpose,” he said. “This election highlights the voice of our community, and I feel grateful and humbled to be part of something that gives young leaders a chance to shape real change.”

He also shared how his leadership journey shaped his goals for the new role, centered on inclusion, participation and amplifying youth voices.

“As a former FLP president of our campus, now serving as president of SPEM, and having recently taken my oath as treasurer of CNGLA, I see this new role as an opportunity to bridge our campus with broader youth initiatives in the province,” Candido said.