The Youth Development Alliance (YDA) convenes for its first meeting Tuesday, May 12 at the PIO media room in City Hall, where youth leaders and stakeholders tackled key programs and initiatives for the youth sector under the administration of Mayor Khymer Olaso.

The meeting, presided by Sangguniang Kabataan Federation President Councilor CJ Dalipe, highlighted the presentation of the Local Youth Development Plan (LYDP) 2026-2028, which outlines the city’s priorities for the next three years focusing on health and education, economic empowerment and social inclusion, governance and active citizenship, and global mobilization and agricultural economic empowerment.

Local Youth Development Officer Christian Olasiman presented the completion of several youth programs, including the Zamboanga Youth Media Summit, the 2nd Summer Music Camp, and the PYAP Leadership Workshop.

He likewise shared upcoming projects which include the“Speak-Out: Budget-Budget, Paano ka Ginagawa?” transparency initiative and the Summer Youth Peace Camp.

The alliance also officially presented the 58 registered members of the Local Youth Development Council (LYDC), an effort aimed at strengthening youth participation in local governance and decision-making.

The gathering was attended by several partner agencies and youth-serving organizations.(Jsy Mark Esteban) (photo credits: LYDO)