San Jose youth supports measures to mitigate impact of pandemic

SAN JOSE, Antique Dec. 3 (PIA) - -  The Sangguniang Kabataan of  San Jose de Buenvista has supported the measures implemented by the local
government unit to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 pandemic.

Barangay Badiang SK Chairperson John Barreth Magbanua, representing the Sangguniang Kabataan of San Jose de Buenavista, in an interview,
said that the youth of the town has embarked on various activities to support the endeavors of the municipal government and national government agencies to lessen the impact of COVID-19 in the municipality.

SK Officers and members of San Jose join the packing of food items for distribution

The activities include delivery of food packs to the frontline workers and distribution of relief goods to the indigents

The SK members led by SK Federation President Julliane Therese Pacificador  also prepared and distributed food packs to senior citizens who were not given social pension.

Other SK members also volunteered in the sorting and preparation of food packs sourced out from various donors initiated by Mayor Elmer Untaran and the association of LGBTQ organization in southern Antique.

Some SK officials out of personal resources also donated and distributed hygiene kits and basic needs to the Isolation Facility.

Likewise, some youth members joined the feeding program, coastal clean-up, giving of bond papers to elementary schools and school supplies to students, bloodletting donation in connection with the SK Linggo ng Kabataan.

For the "Balik Eskwela" Program, some Barangay SK members initiated the SK Free Learning HUB, Wifi Zone and Free Printing Program.
(JBG/psm/PIA-Antique)

Source: Philippines Information Agency (pia.gov.ph)