With a strong display of civic spirit and youth empowerment, Naga City formally welcomed its newest set of youth leaders for the 2025–2026 service year during a solemn and inspiring Oath-Taking Ceremony held at the Naga City Hall Grounds. Administered by Mayor Nelson S. Legacion, the ceremony marked not only a formal assumption of responsibilities but also the culmination of a rigorous selection journey filled with vision, service, and purpose.
Long before the official oath was recited, the journey began with a clear call: “Be the change, lead the youth.” The Naga City Youth Officials Program opened its application process to all young Nagueños inviting the next generation of leaders to step up.
This year’s lineup includes representatives from 16 barangays, reflecting both diversity and a shared commitment to service. The highest numbers came from:
- Bagumbayan Sur and Cararayan (7 officials each)
- San Felipe (6 officials)
- Concepcion Grande (4), Tabuco (4), Balatas (3), Calauag (3)
- Others: Liboton, Sabang, Mabolo, Abella, Pacol, Santa Cruz, Tinago, Triangulo, and Bagumbayan Norte (1 official each)
The geographic spread ensures that voices from all corners of the city are brought to the policy-making table.
Then came the highlight: the official oath-taking. With raised hands and resolute hearts, the new City Youth Officials pledged to uphold the duties and values of their office.
The following is the final and official list of the Naga City Youth Officials for the year 2025:
CY Mayor: Blanco, Ma.Elizabeth Sinson
CY Vice-Mayor: Sabaybay, Jamin Phoebe Opiana
- CY Councilors:
Rances, Gianne Marco Balane
Paco, Chloe Gail Casilao
Flores, John Sebastian An
Climacosa, Leziah Mauri Salvador
Morata, Kathlen May Tandog
Polillo, Jenelle Llaneta
Balatero, Angelina Floriano
Soriano, Shaina Jean Belgar
Pacao, Yuan Angelo Perit
Yanga, Fatima
Go, Alexandria Rae Crisanto
Constantino, Joshua San Felipe - CY Department Heads:
Adan, Andrew Gian Rosero
Amon, Anne Cherisse Abraham
Antonio, John Markiel Imperial
Balatero, Angelina Floriano
Bucad, Mark Joseph Pronuncial
Buendia, Kim Macabudbud
Cabrera, Willian Dale Caballero
Camato, Yuseff Dana Bongon
Camero, Jake Cao
Castillo, Darius Bengoa
Dela Torre, Charles Gabrielle Barias
Delos Santos, Daryl Caudilla
Estingor, Genevieve Espedillon
Garcia, Precious Alana Relato
Ignacio, Xavier Cecilio
Infante, Russell Marie Belano
Lim, Sam
Mamiit, John Paul Millapre
Maraño, Jan William Cedro
Marpuri, Maricel Aubrey Villalobos
Mijares, Mary Pia De Castro
Nidea, Samuel Ivan Alcantara
Otilla, Ryle Nathan
Paderna, Michael Jerome Santos
Parcon, Gianne Hermione
Pesito, Mary Queen Velda
Reabad, Angel Jones Sanchez
Rentoy, Marianne Jascine Agawa
Reyes, Andrea Ysabel Jaula
Rodriguez, Hazel Delos Santos
Santos, Cedric Henrico Barnido
Sergio, Jonamae Elaine Vista
Toledo, Tony Angeles Fortuno
Yanga, Gabriel Francis Bermudo
The oath is more than a ritual; it is a binding commitment to lead with integrity and act with purpose. They will work in tandem with the City Government, proving that empowered youth are not just leaders of tomorrow but of today. Mayor Legacion urged the youth officials to lead courageously, listen intentionally, and serve wholeheartedly. He emphasized that this experience is a springboard for lifelong leadership.
As the city continues its legacy of participatory governance, these officials represent a generation unafraid to dream, to serve, and to lead.
Mabuhay ang Kabataang Nagueño! Mabuhay ang Bagong Pamunuan ng Naga City Youth Officials 2025–2026!
Written by Angelo Joshua Rafer (SPES, CEPPIO). Photo by Agnete Jonathan Noble (CEPPIO).
