Representatives of the University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao Supreme Student Council (SSC) participated in a two-day youth development gathering held on June 17–18, 2026, at Balai Carmela, Carig Sur, Tuguegarao City, bringing together youth organizations and local youth leaders to discuss programs and policies for the city's youth sector.
SSC President Kyrus Deon C. Barroga and Vice President Kerk Emanuel N. Laggui represented the council in Project YEAD (Youth Empowerment and Anti-Drug Seminar), which included the Junior Drug Busters (JDB) Assembly, alongside the strategic finalization of the Local Youth Development Plan 2026–2028.
The first day featured discussions and workshops on youth leadership, anti-drug advocacy, and the development of youth-centered programs across ten core areas of youth development. Participants contributed insights and recommendations intended to inform future initiatives for young people in Tuguegarao City.
On the second day, participants focused on presenting, consolidating, and finalizing the Local Youth Development Plan 2026–2028. The gathering also included the Local Youth Development Council's second-quarter meeting, where updates and preparations for the upcoming Aggao Nac Kabataan celebration were discussed.
Joining the SSC representatives were members of USLT's accredited Youth Organizations Registration Program (YORP) organizations, including the Political Science Society – USLT Chapter and the Red Cross Youth Council USLT.
The council's participation provided an opportunity to contribute student perspectives to local youth development planning and strengthen engagement with other youth organizations in the city.
