Zone 5 Del Carmen Youth Alliance

08/07/2026

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲?

"The true measure of a community is not how it treats the strongest, but how it cares for those who need support."

That is why I proudly support the proposed Iligan City Right to Care Ordinance. In times of illness, emergencies, and personal struggles, having someone you trust by your side can make all the difference. This ordinance recognizes the importance of care, compassion, and human connection by allowing individuals to designate the people they rely on most to help them make important decisions and provide support when needed.

For Iligan City, this is more than just a policy; it is a step toward building a community where everyone feels seen, valued, and protected. It promotes inclusivity and ensures that no one has to face difficult situations alone simply because their support system may not fit traditional definitions.

I invite my fellow Iliganons to support this meaningful initiative. By standing behind the Right to Care Ordinance, we are choosing kindness over exclusion, understanding over judgment, and unity over division. Together, we can create an Iligan where every person has the right to care and be cared for, fostering stronger families, deeper connections, and a more compassionate community for all."

- Mx. John Kent Araco
President - Zone 5 Del Carmen Youth Alliance
Brgy. Del Carmen, Iligan City

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𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲?

"The true measure of a community is not how it treats the strongest, but how it cares for those who need support."

That is why I proudly support the proposed Iligan City Right to Care Ordinance. In times of illness, emergencies, and personal struggles, having someone you trust by your side can make all the difference. This ordinance recognizes the importance of care, compassion, and human connection by allowing individuals to designate the people they rely on most to help them make important decisions and provide support when needed.

For Iligan City, this is more than just a policy; it is a step toward building a community where everyone feels seen, valued, and protected. It promotes inclusivity and ensures that no one has to face difficult situations alone simply because their support system may not fit traditional definitions.

I invite my fellow Iliganons to support this meaningful initiative. By standing behind the Right to Care Ordinance, we are choosing kindness over exclusion, understanding over judgment, and unity over division. Together, we can create an Iligan where every person has the right to care and be cared for, fostering stronger families, deeper connections, and a more compassionate community for all."

- Mx. John Kent Araco
President - Zone 5 Del Carmen Youth Alliance
Brgy. Del Carmen, Iligan City

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📢 Support the proposed Iligan City Right to Care Ordinance by joining our Support Statement Online Campaign! We invite advocates, students, professionals, families, and allies to share a short statement on why they support the ordinance and why it matters to our city.

Your submission may be featured as a campaign poster on the official page of Akbayan Youth – Iligan & Lanao, helping raise awareness and strengthen public support for dignity, inclusion, and the right of every person to care for their loved ones with respect and recognition. 📝 Fill out the Google Form and make your voice count!

📝 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺: https://forms.gle/K3QMqCkwEdBYhKSp9

07/07/2026

📣 HELLO, ZONE 5 YOUTH! 💙

Let's all show our love and support for our very own Miss Zone 5, Jayra Mae Balucan, as she embarks on her journey to Miss Del Carmen 2026! 👑✨

Kindly click the photo, leave a ♥️ Heart reaction, and share it with your family and friends to help spread the support.

Every heart and every share counts. Let's unite and bring home the crown! 💙👑

𝐉𝐀𝐘𝐑𝐀 𝐌𝐀𝐄

07/07/2026

📣 HELLO, ZONE 5 YOUTH! 💙

Let's all show our love and support for our very own Miss Zone 7, Mary Jane, as she embarks on her journey to Miss Del Carmen 2026! 👑✨

Kindly click the photo, leave a ♥️ Heart reaction, and share it with your family and friends to help spread the support.

Every heart and every share counts. Let's unite and bring home the crown! 💙👑

𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐉𝐀𝐍𝐄

24/06/2026

To Our Team, Our Pride, Our Champions

Sometimes, the scoreboard doesn't tell the whole story.

Today, your journey may have ended in the elimination round, but never think for a second that you failed. You stepped onto that court carrying the name of our Purok with courage, determination, and pride. You fought with everything you had, and that alone makes you winners in our hearts.

We know how much effort, sacrifice, and dedication each of you poured into this competition. We saw the early preparations, the countless hours of practice, the sweat, the pressure, and the hope of bringing home a victory. And while the outcome may not have been what we wished for, your hard work did not go unnoticed.

Win or lose, you gave us something more valuable than a trophy; you gave us a reason to be proud. You showed us what teamwork, resilience, and heart truly look like.

So hold your heads high. Don't let this loss define you. Let it remind you of how far you've come and how much stronger you'll become. Every great victory begins with moments like these.

Thank you for fighting for our Purok. Thank you for representing us with honor. Thank you for making us proud.

You may not be advancing to the next round, but in the hearts of your community, you will always be champions.

We are, and always will be, proud of you. 🏆

31/05/2026

From participation to policy, youth voices are creating real impact.

The Zone 5 Del Carmen Youth Alliance proudly congratulates our President, Hon. John Kent C. Araco, for his invaluable contribution as Vice Chairperson of the Committee on Active Citizenship during the Iligan Youth Parliament 2026.

Together with the committee, he helped champion and secure the approval of key resolutions promoting youth profiling, voters' education, civic awareness, and evidence-based policymaking. These initiatives reaffirm the commitment of young leaders to strengthen active citizenship, democratic participation, and responsive governance for the youth of Iligan City.

This achievement proves that when young people are given the opportunity to lead, they can transform ideas into meaningful policies that create lasting change.

Congratulations, President John Kent C. Araco! Your Zone 5 Del Carmen Youth Alliance family is proud of your dedication and service to the youth.

31/05/2026

Together with our President, Hon. John Kent C. Araco, the Committee on Active Citizenship proudly celebrates the successful crafting and approval of key resolutions during the Iligan Youth Parliament 2026.

These landmark measures advance evidence-based youth development through annual youth profiling, promote civic awareness and voters' education, and recognize the collective efforts of the Sangguniang Kabataan Federation and the Iligan City Youth Development Office in making the Youth Parliament a success.

This achievement reflects our shared commitment to empowering the youth, strengthening active citizenship, and ensuring that the voices of young Iliganons are translated into meaningful policies and actions.

31/05/2026

Congratulations to Hon. John Kent C. Araco, President of the Zone 5 Del Carmen Youth Alliance, on your election as Vice Chairperson of the Committee on Active Citizenship of the Iligan Youth Parliament 2026!

Your passion for youth leadership and community service has earned you this well-deserved achievement. As you take on this important role, may you continue to inspire active citizenship, empower fellow young leaders, and advocate for meaningful youth participation in governance.

The entire Zone 5 Del Carmen Youth Alliance proudly celebrates this milestone with you. May your leadership create a lasting impact on the youth of Iligan City and beyond.

03/05/2026

History made ✨
Zone 5 Del Carmen Youth Alliance proudly takes its first step onto a bigger stage as we join the Iligan Youth Summit 2026! 🌱 This moment marks more than just participation—it’s a symbol of our commitment to grow, lead, and represent our community with purpose.

From our small beginnings to this milestone, we carry with us the voices, dreams, and strength of the youth of Zone 5. This is only the start. 💚