Mayor Greg Gasataya led the oath-taking ceremony for the Boys and Girls Week 2025 officials on Monday, Nov. 17.
The initiative that is a collaboration between the Rotary Club of Bacolod and the Bacolod City Government, saw the induction of Junior City Mayor Humphrey Miles Bayot of Sum-ag National High School and City Vice Mayor Manny Nepomuceno of Bacolod City National High School, a press release from the Bacolod City Communications Office said.
“We are looking forward to crafting projects and resolutions that will truly impact the people of Bacolod,” Bayot said.
“Our main focus is to provide a platform for the youth where they can voice their ideas. I have long dreamed of becoming an official for Boys and Girls Week, and now I can see the impact it has on my life. I have motivated my fellow youth that no matter your age, you can do something for the community,” he said.
Gasataya expressed his enthusiasm and support for the youth leaders.
“We are all excited for this one week with all of you. By Friday afternoon, you will submit your reports, observations, recommendations, and resolutions to the City Council. It is our honor to host this program—we will take care of everything because we also want to listen to your observations and suggestions. Let this experience guide you in the months and years ahead,” the mayor said.
The Boys and Girls Week 2025 City Council includes Miguel Alfonso Jison of St. John’s Institute (SJI), Kian Green Alvaran – Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod, Charlene Ann Lim – Bacolod Tay Tung High School, Beatrice Neriel Garinganao – BTTHS, Ma. Agatha Agulan – SJI, Daniela Marie Superal – University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos (UNO-R), Roseller Matthew Dilag – University of Saint La Salle, Nina Marie Leonoras – SJI, Hatasha Bernadas – SJI, Ethan Kyle Bolocon – UNO-R, Micah Therese Buenaflor – St. Scholastica’s Academy and Jhon Nicole Detablan – USLS-LICEO Senior High School.
The Boys and Girls Week 2025 immersion will continue until Friday, culminating in the presentation of reports, observations, and resolutions to the Bacolod City government, marking a significant step in youth participation in local governance, the press release said.*