STUDENTS from 23 public and private schools in the City of San Fernando, who were elected city youth officials, underwent briefing and orientation on politics and the environment on Tuesday.

The seminars were intended to strengthen youth participation in local governance, according to Department of the Interior and Local Government City Director Engr. Jose Algy Canlas who discussed parliamentary procedures.

Personnel from the City Environment and Natural Resources Office took part in discussing the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act (Republic Act 9003) and the plastic-free ordinance of the city.

The seminars are part of the celebration of Youth Week 2017, initiated by the Rotary Club of San Fernando where the students will be involved in the local government unit’s workforce and various programs from October 9 to 13.

City Mayor Edwin Santiago earlier urged the young officials to do their share to realize the city’s mission to develop a livable, ecologically-balanced and economically-viable Model City through effective and socially inclusive governance that will enhance the quality of life of Fernandinos.

For his part, Rotary Club of San Fernando President Engr. Ferdinand Caylao thanked the local government unit for supporting their endeavors for 26 years now.

“I asked our city hall employees to welcome the students. May you help us in transforming them into great leaders who will serve the community in various capacities in the future,” Caylao added.