BAES - unofficial

✨ MEET OUR VOLUNTEER STORYTELLER!✨

The Bookid Project Inc. (Agusan Youth Alliance Network Inc.) and BookNook BN AYAN are thrilled to introduce our volunteer storyteller for the 4th Back to School Project Storytelling Session on July 18, 2026 📚✨

Arah Faith Apolo Montes!

Hailing from Mahayahay, Sibagat, Agusan del Sur, Arah is a brilliant STEM student at the Sibagat National High School of Home Industries. Beyond her academic dedication, she is a proud representative of her community’s culture and grace, holding the titles of Bae Tu Bagat 2026 and Bae Agrikultura 2025. 👑🌾

Arah isn't just a leader in the title; she is a leader in action. Her passionate advocacies include:
🌱 Organic agriculture, sustainable farming, and environmental conservation
💡 Education, youth empowerment, and leadership development
🤝 Community service, volunteerism, and youth mental health awareness
✨ Women empowerment and cultural preservation

We are incredibly honored to have a youth champion like Arah inspire our young readers. Thank you, Arah, for sharing your time, heart, and voice with the children! 🌟

May your day be filled with laughter,
love, and unforgettable memories.

Kalikasan at Kalusugan: Tree Planting, Feeding, Drawing and Reading

In partnership with LGU Sibagat, BLGU Mahayahay, MES Teachers, Community Volunteers and CSOs.

Salamat sa mga supporta ug donasyon.

June 22, 2026.

In celebration of Arbor Day, we, the BAEs, were grateful to join the tree-planting activity in New Tubigon. It was a meaningful opportunity to contribute to environmental conservation and community development. 🌱

We are honored to have Ma'am Doreen Orihuela-Evite, our 2011 Bae Naliyagan.

📍Pinandagatan Waterfalls, New Tubigon, Sibagat, Agusan del Sur.

Happy birthday bae Charity Pagios .

Cheers to another years to come, enjoy your day 😊.

"𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐧": 𝑩𝑨𝑬𝑺 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉𝒚 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒆𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑷𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝑬𝒏𝒗𝒊𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒉
‎
‎This Environment Month, we, the BAE's, proudly spearheaded the "Kalikasan at Kalusugan" (Nature and Health) initiative, a meaningful combination of tree planting, feeding, reading, and drawing activities. This event stands as a testament to our core advocacies: caring for and nurturing our one common home, and by extension, its people.
‎
‎As stewards of this planet, we recognize our fundamental task to safeguard it for the tomorrows to come. Our belief is unwavering: "There is no Planet B," and together, there is no limit to what we can achieve in protecting our environment.
‎
‎These impactful initiatives will continue, with or without formal titles, because advocacy is never a competition. It is our solemn obligation to consistently remind ourselves and others of our duty to foster a peaceful and healthy coexistence between nature, culture, and people.
‎
‎Our deepest gratitude extends to all the hands that made this activity possible: the LGU Sibagat officials, the Barangay Council of Mahayahay, our dedicated Community Volunteers, inspiring Teachers, and our valued CSOs.
‎
‎We look forward with great hope to forging more partnerships as we continue this vital journey.

June 22, 2026
‎
‎
‎
‎
‎