01/06/2026
The Josenian Junior Diplomats (JJD) participated at the ASEAN Youth Consultation Forum called Ctrl+Youth: Shaping ASEAN's Digital Future held at the Department of Education (DepEd) Ecotech Center last May 30, 2026.
Spearheaded by Tayo ang Taya (TAYA), a non-governmental organization composed of youth leaders who serves an independent watchdog of our government leadership in the country. The event was in partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), and in collaboration of other youth organizations and coalitions in Cebu City.
The youth consultation series feeds into the Philippines' ASEAN 2026 Chairship which opened new opportunities for young leaders to contribute to policy discussions and advocate for responsible digital transformation. By connecting ideas, experiences, and aspirations, the forum reinforced the importance of youth participation in developing shared strategies toward a safer and more resilient digital future.