Yes Na All: Facebook Live Tackles Youth’s Future in District 3 Quezon City
May 3, 2025
Digital Engagement Through the YESerbisyo Platform
On April 28, 2025, Councilor Anton Reyes and Congressman Allan Reyes held a Facebook Live session titled “No More ‘Sana All’ sa Gobyernong YES NA ALL!”—a sectoral-focused digital forum that tackled the future of youth in District 3, Quezon City. The initiative is part of their broader commitment to accessible, inclusive, and transparent governance under the YESerbisyo and YESnaALL programs.
Strengthening Public Dialogue in the Campaign in Quezon City
The livestream represented a strategic extension of the Reyes-led campaign’s sectoral consultations, this time highlighting concerns, opportunities, and future plans for youth empowerment. It is aligned with their shared belief that the voices of the youth are essential in shaping long-term, community-based development in Quezon City.
During the livestream, the leaders emphasized how the younger generation is central to sustaining the progress already underway in District 3. The discussion focused on existing programs and policies related to:
- Education access and scholarship opportunities
- Youth employment pathways and skills training
- Mental health awareness and support services
- Youth representation in policy development and local governance
The session provided a direct venue for the youth and their families to understand how the current programs are structured and how they can participate, access resources, and offer feedback.
Real-Time Interaction with Public Officials
One of the defining features of the Facebook Live was its real-time interactivity. Through live comments and questions, constituents from District 3 engaged with Councilor Anton Reyes and Congressman Allan Reyes, both of whom responded to concerns directly on the stream.
The setup mirrors a “digital town hall” model, where governance is not just observed but participated in. This direct communication channel has proven effective in addressing:
- Misconceptions about government programs
- Barriers to access for youth initiatives
- Requests for expansion or clarification of services
By using a platform familiar to many young people, the officials were able to broaden participation and lower the barriers to civic engagement, especially for first-time voters, students, and out-of-school youth.
A Governance Platform Grounded in Participation and Policy
Councilor Anton Reyes, a leading advocate for sector-based governance, reiterated during the live session that the campaign is not just about increasing visibility—it’s about deepening participatory mechanisms that allow residents, especially the youth, to be co-creators of local development.
Programs and resources mentioned during the session include:
- Expanded scholarship opportunities for incoming and continuing students in District 3.
- Job fairs and skills-matching programs in coordination with the Public Employment Services Office (PESO) Quezon City.
- Mental wellness caravans and youth consultations for policy co-design.
- YES sa Edukasyon and YES sa Trabaho at Negosyo initiatives tailored to the unique needs of the youth.
A Governance Platform Grounded in Participation and Policy
The April 28 Facebook Live was not just a one-off event—it was part of a broader campaign strategy that integrates digital tools, sectoral conversations, and community-based planning to ensure all residents of District 3, including the youth, have a voice in government.
Councilor Reyes emphasized that the YESnaALL movement is about ensuring no one is left behind—regardless of age, background, or affiliation. For the youth, this means being seen not just as beneficiaries but as partners in governance.
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