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Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong is Esquire Philippines' Maverick of the Year  “I’m a strong advocate of youth empowerment. Age should never be a factor in leadership.”

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00:00I was born in Baguio, I grew up in Baguio, and I studied in Baguio.

00:05In my 38 years, 8 months, and 20 days, almost 12 years, I was assigned to Cordillera.

00:13I served the public.

00:15The cultural tradition here is different.

00:28Only the elders have the right to decide.

00:30That's how it is with the indigenous.

00:32That's the challenge.

00:34Because I'm a strong advocate of youth empowerment and leadership.

00:38Developing their leadership intentionally.

00:41I challenge them and tell them, you're not a future leader.

00:45If there's any time that you should be a leader, it should be now.

00:48Age should never be a factor in leadership.

00:50That's what I want to change with our elders here.

00:53You should allow our young people to lead.

00:56And you should allow our young people.

01:00If there's anyone who can really make a big difference here in Baguio,

01:03these are the young people.

01:11For more information, visit www.fema.gov

Benjamin Magalong | Man at His Best 2024 | Esquire Philippines

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