The recently concluded 8th Philippines Transformative Approaches to Innovative Leadership (TRAIL) Leaders’ Camp, organized by YouthLead Philippines, empowered youth and adult leaders with essential skills and values to enhance their leadership through transformative approaches. The camp provided participants with a unique and dynamic experience of “learning by doing” and “learning while having fun.”
Held from March 18 up to March 24, 2025, at the DepEd Ecotech Center, Brgy. Lahug, Cebu City, the event gathered 225 participants from student organizations, Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) councils, local youth development offices, youth organizations, and mentors from across the country.
Representing the University of Northern Philippines (UNP) were eight distinguished delegates:
- SG Head & SC Adviser – Mr. Randolfo Lopez
- SC President & Student Regent – Hon. Noriel Jay Paino
- SC Vice President – Mr. Vjay Remolacio
- SC PMS – Mr. Eduard Thody Maru
- CCIT-ACTS Governor – Ms. Trina Paula Ablog
- CCJE-CSO Secretary-General – Mr. Bryan Joshua Amano
- CN-NSO Secretary-General – Ms. Licia Joyce Mariñas
- LS-LSO Governor – Ms. Crystaline Gwyneth Quadra
Throughout the camp, participants actively engaged in breakout sessions covering a wide range of essential leadership topics, including Basic Protocols, Effective Communication, Event and Office Management, Productive Meetings and Minutes Writing, Business Letter Writing, Conflict Management, Mental Health Advocacy, and Student Welfare Administration. Beyond these insightful discussions, they also took part in trailmazing outdoor challenges that assessed their leadership, teamwork, and critical thinking skills.
The camp concluded with a Pinning and Oath-Taking Ceremony, where participants officially recognized as certified TRAILERS. They were given Certificates of Appearance, Participation, Completion, and Membership in the Philippines Trailers Society, marking their commitment to serve, lead, and transform their communities.
Ambulate in Lumine Fidei. Walk in the Light of Faith.
Article by Crystaline Gwyneth Quadra.
