Empower the Youth, Embrace Freedom: A Tribute to Our Local Heroes

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Today, we gather to honor the theme, "Empower the Youth, Embrace Freedom," which resonates deeply with the legacy of our local heroes. These individuals, who once walked our streets, fought for our independence, and advocated for justice, were driven by a vision of a future where the youth could thrive freely in a society of equality and opportunity.



Our local heroes understood the power of the youth. They knew that young minds are the spark that can ignite change, and they invested in the belief that future generations would carry the torch of freedom forward. Their sacrifices laid the foundation for the rights and freedoms we enjoy today, but it is our responsibility to continue their work.

Prof. Penn T. Larena, Alex Amor and Foundation University Students


Empowering the youth means providing them with the tools to shape their own destinies. Education, leadership, and self-belief are essential for young people to take charge of their future. Just as our local heroes fought for a world where we could stand tall with pride and dignity, today, we must encourage our youth to embrace their potential, to seek justice, and to protect the freedoms they now inherit.

But empowerment goes beyond just opportunity; it also requires the freedom to speak, to create, and to dream without fear. We must stand alongside the youth, ensuring that their voices are heard and their aspirations are not hindered by adversity.

As we reflect on the courage of our local heroes, let us remember that their greatest wish was for a generation that would live in freedom. By empowering the youth, we honor their sacrifice and build a future worthy of their dreams.

Happy 126th Liberation from Spanish Rule in Negros Oriental 


Thank you so much to Mayor Ipe B. Remollo ,Atty Dio C. Remollo,Ms Lani Ramon City Administrator,Sir Kenneth T. Coo ,Queen Marie Truno Ferraren ,Philippine Veterans Affairs Office,Buglas Reading & Writers Club, Paulinian Arts Society,Boy Scouts of the Philippines BSP, City Government of Dumaguete ,PNP,City Sound System, City Tourism Office ,Sir Bernard Supetran ,Foundation University Students,St. Paul University Students ,and Negros Oriental Alliance of Arts and Culture Advocates (NOACAA)


Special Thanks to descendants of Negros Oriental heroes.....the Amor siblings and the Tayko family.




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