Girl Scouts urged: Make a difference in society

LINGAYEN — Presidential Adviser for Children’s Affairs Jamby Abad Santos Madrigal, attending the 51st Provincial Encampment of the Pangasinan Girl Scouts Council here, urged the youth to "make a difference" by becoming good citizens and role models for others.

Before hundreds of Girl Scouts gathered at the Lingayen State University, Madrigal said the Girl Scouts Council is a "good training ground that can teach you discipline and values so that you can serve your country and people well."

She said the council, historically, has been a breeding ground for potential leaders in politics and business.

"Listen to what your teachers tell you so you can help others and become self-reliant, which is the meaning of empowerment," she told the crowd that included teachers, school administrators, senior Girl Scouts officers and local officials.

The Palace adviser said the youth should empower themselves by becoming self-reliant and learning good discipline "so you will become potential leaders and role models for the country."