In a bid to harness the youth’s energy and creativity to help in nation-building and post-pandemic recovery, Rizal 2nd District Rep. Fidel Nograles recently launched the Forward to the Future Nation program.
Over the weekend, Nograles joined youth leaders from Montalban (Rodriguez), Rizal for the program’s launch.
“Going forward, we are committed towards providing a platform for our youth to play a more active role in governance.”
“Ang ating mga kabataan ang magpapatuloy ng ating mga nasimulan na hangarin para sa ating bayan. Sila ang ating natatanging pag-asa na muli tayong babangon bilang isang mas matatag na lipunan,” said the young lawyer.
The first-term lawmaker emphasized the youth’s role in helping in recovery efforts, particularly in Montalban town.
“Montalban’s youth have been key partners during my first term as congressman, and particularly during pandemic relief and in our re-greening activities. Going forward, we are committed towards providing a platform for our youth to play a more active role in governance,” Nograles said.
The Harvard alumnus said that local governments should capitalize on the voluntary spirit and intimate knowledge of technology in reimagining the way public services are delivered.
“Since it is their future that is imperiled because of the pandemic, it is only right that the youth’s inputs on how to rebuild their communities be given more weight.”
“Napakaraming magandang ideya ng mga kabataan, at handang-handa silang ialay ang oras at lakas para makatulong. At bilang digital natives, may mga bentahe at pananaw sila na madalas hindi napapansin ng mga nakatatanda,” he said.
Since “it is their future that is imperiled because of the pandemic,” it is only right that the youth’s inputs on how to rebuild their communities be given more weight, Nograles added.
Nograles is running for representative in the newly-formed fourth district of Rizal.
Republic Act 11533, which reapportioned Rizal’s second legislative district into three districts, was passed in March this year. Nograles authored the measure that became the basis for the new law.
The current second district retains the municipalities of Cardona, Baras, Tanay, Morong, Jalajala, Pililla, and Teresa. The town of San Mateo, meanwhile, is the new third district.
