The Provincial Government of Laguna under Governor Sol Aragones will officially launch the “Laguna Youth Patrollers” on May 27, an initiative aimed at empowering young people to become active partners in community reporting and local information dissemination across the province.
Aragones said the program seeks to engage the youth as citizen journalists who can help document and report important happenings in their respective communities.
“The program seeks to engage the youth as citizen journalists who can help document and report important happenings in their respective communities.”
As a former journalist, the lady governor underscored the value of having young contributors in spreading timely and accurate information, particularly on events such as fire incidents, disasters, tourism activities, and other significant local developments.
She added that the initiative will feature speakers and mentors from the media industry, including Abner Mercado, Jacque Manabat, Michael Delizo, Julius Segovia, and Doland Castro, who are expected to share their expertise on ethical reporting, fieldwork, and news writing.
“Gusto ko magkaroon ng katuwang na mga kabataan na magbabalita sa kanilang mga bayan,” Aragones said.
The “Laguna Youth Patrollers” initiative is expected to foster a culture of responsible citizen journalism among the youth while strengthening grassroots communication and ensuring that relevant local stories are properly reported and shared within communities across Laguna.
The initiative is expected to equip young participants with essential journalism skills while promoting responsible and fact-based reporting at the community level.
The initiative is expected to equip young participants with essential journalism skills while promoting responsible and fact-based reporting at the community level.
Through this program, the provincial government aims to harness the potential of the youth in delivering timely and relevant information that can benefit local residents.
Overall, the Laguna Youth Patrollers is seen as a step toward strengthening civic engagement among young Lagunenses and building a more informed and connected province through citizen journalism.
