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YSEALI fellow from the Philippines shares city planning, disaster work and asks council to consider sister‑city ties
Summary
Leah Lagba, a Young Southeast Asian Leaders program fellow placed in Saginaw, described Zamboanga City’s geography, flood and landslide risks, and her involvement in local climate and mangrove initiatives, and asked the council to consider a sister‑city exchange to support reciprocal projects.
Leah Lagba, a Young Southeast Asian Leaders professional fellow from the Philippines, told the Saginaw City Council about her work in Zamboanga City and asked the council to consider a sister‑city relationship that could enable reciprocal exchanges.
Lagba said her fellowship began March 16 and runs through April 10, and that during her placement she has taken part in parks board meetings, public‑works site visits, police ride‑alongs, library programs and volunteer work at the senior center and animal shelter. “I am…
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