MANILA, Philippines — The Taguig government organized this year’s Youthcon from Aug. 24 to Aug. 29 online to promote social distancing amid the coronavirus disease pandemic. ADVERTISEMENTYouthcon in 2019 was attended by some 1,500 Taguig residents aged 15 to 30 years old. This year, Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Federation chair Bong Maximo said the digital convention, with the theme of Youth Engagement for Global Action, aims to introduce inclusive governance and leadership to the youth. During the convention, the city’s SK Leaders launched an infodemic campaign which cautions the youth on proliferation of fake news during COVID-19. Senator Pia Cayetano, chair of Senate committee on sustainable development, led a talk on the “Futures Thinking for Future Leaders.”Aside from this, participants also got a P100 allowance to cover their expenses to attend the digital convention.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer August 30, 2020 09:45 UTC