28/06/2025
𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 || 𝗗𝗠𝗟𝗠𝗛𝗦 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗟𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴
“A leader who refuses to be led will not be an effective leader.”
This was the message shared by Sanggunian Kabataan Chairperson of Barangay Hawaiian, Toffy Luther Amador, as he addressed student leaders during the Project Lead, Inspire, Dream, Empower, Rise (LIDER) Clubs and Organizations Leadership Training held on June 28.
The leadership training, initiated by the Doña Montserrat Lopez Memorial High School Supreme Secondary Learner Government (DMLMHS-SSLG), carried the theme “Learners to Leaders: Fuel the Fire, Sharing the Spirit.”
The event gathered officers and representatives from 22 clubs and organizations of DMLMHS at the Word of Life Ministries, Silay City.
Speakers from Word of Life Ministries Silay Chapter were also invited to deliver leadership insights.
“Who you are is more powerful than the title you hold,” Events Head & Coordinator of Word of Life Ministries Silay Chapter Justine Mae Pagayon said, reminding young leaders that authenticity and character are at the core of true leadership.
Joseph Aaron Celestial, Church Administrator of Word of Life Ministries Silay Chapter emphasized the importance of vision and direction in leadership, stating that student leaders should “dare to dream big” and learn to turn their positions into purposeful action.
Building on the discussion of leadership values, Pastor Brian Arthur Vilia, Youth Pastor of Word of Life Ministries Silay, highlighted the significance of teamwork and emotional safety within organizations.
He conveyed that leaders must be “empowered to empower,” stressing the need to build supportive teams and create safe spaces for growth.
Meanwhile, Pastor Romeo Denuevo encouraged the young leaders to maintain their passion and to leave a lasting impact on their communities.
Moreover, certificates of participation were then distributed to all attendees, acknowledging their dedication to leadership and active involvement.
📝 Joyce Angel Gonzales
📸 Christine Joy Veloso, Ariana Janeo