ILOILO – The Iloilo provincial government is stepping up its investment in family welfare and youth development, with 31 Family and Youth Development Centers (FYDCs) under construction across the province and four already completed, including a newly inaugurated P5-million facility in Lambunao.
Provincial Population Officer Atty. Ruel Von Superio said the two-story Lambunao FYDC, inaugurated on November 9, is the first such facility in Iloilo’s 3rd District and is now ready to serve families, couples preparing for marriage, and young people.
The facility is among four completed centers, with the others located in Igbaras, Batad, and Lemery.
Funded by the provincial government through the Provincial Population Office (PPO), the Lambunao center will provide a permanent venue for pre-marriage counseling, family development services, youth leadership training, and community engagement.
“With the completion of this two-storey facility, may yara na kita sang permanente nga lugar nga magaserbi sa mas madamo pa nga kinahanglan sang aton pamilya kag pamatan-on,” Superio said.
The ground floor houses the offices of the municipal Provincial Population Officer and Barangay Service Point Officers (BSPOs), who facilitate Pre-Marriage Orientation and Counseling (PMOC) sessions and other family welfare programs.
The second floor accommodates the Local Youth Development Office, Sangguniang Kabataan Session Hall, and Local Youth Development Council Office, providing youth leaders with dedicated spaces for planning and implementing development initiatives.
Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. said Iloilo is the first province in the country to establish FYDCs, underscoring its commitment to strengthening families and empowering young people./PN
