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United Nations Association of the Philippines (UNAP)United Nations Youth Association Of The Philippines

UNYAP VISAYASUNYAP VISAYAS - - Youth Sector ofYouth Sector of SILLIMAN UNIVERSITY SILLIMAN UNIVERSITY

National MDG Summit for Young FilipinoNational MDG Summit for Young Filipino LeadersLeaders

August 30, 2007

Dear U.N. Advocates,

Greetings!

The United Nations Youth Association of the Philippines (UNYAP) will be hosting the National Millennium Development Goals (MDG) Summit for Young Filipinos on October 23-26, 2007 in Silliman University, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental with the theme “B.I.L.I.B. Young Leaders: Stand Up, Move, Lead!” B.I.L.I.B refers to Believe, Innovate, Lead, Inspire and Build. The summit will be inviting different schools and universities from the Visayas.

We are confirming your organization/school’s invitation to join the Summit. The activity calls for any high school and college student representatives that are members of your student council and/or potential leaders of service organizations, who may be interested to join the gathering of the selected few. The said activity aims to enrich and hone the skills of leaders to become better models of the youth and transformed servant-leaders of the country; also, foster youth empowerment towards advocating the United Nation’s Millennium Development Goals (M.D.G.’s) in their respective institutions as well as in their local city through manifestation of effective leadership principles, attitudes and skills gained from the summit.

Given this timely challenge and with the noble intention of sincerely unifying the efforts and the strength of youth for peace and sustainable development, we cordially invite a maximum of ten “ Active” student leaders from your institution to join us in this significant activity. The four-day Summit will include leadership workshop, lecture plenary sessions, youth action planning, and fun-filled social activities. It is preferable that they are accompanied by an adviser or a coach who can later on assist them in implementing their action plans. The SYFL celebration will be appropriately endorsed by the Department of Education, the Commission on Higher Education and the National Youth Commission.

For the four-day summit, a registration fee of P2,500 will be charge for each student representative to defray the cost of conference kit, supplies, snacks, lunch, hotel accomodation for four nights (Plaza Maria Luisa Suites Inn), and venue. We request the head of the school/organization/council to accomplish the attached confirmation sheet and send to Ms. Lycar Flores, President of the Silliman University Student Government (SUSG), Dumaguete City.

If there are queries and clarifications to be made relative to this Summit, please contact the Secretariat at the following numbers: UNYAP S.U. Secretary Ms. Gwen Leslie Robins Uy (09228171701), SUCNA President Ana Katrina Remoto (09178801962). For more concerns relative about this national MDG conference please visit www.unyouthvisayas.ning.com and e-mail: [email protected].

Attached herewith is the “Bulletin of Information” for your reference and the pre-registeration forms which must me mailed/e-mailed upon confirmation (before Oct. 1, 2007 to avail for the 10% discount).

Help us in our campaign to STAND UP for the United Nation’s Millennium Development Goals (MDG’s), and STAND against POVERTY! We thank you for your support and participation as we look forward to the collective success of this event.

Very truly yours,

Mr. Bertch Ian N. Ranis_

http://www.unyouthvisayas.ning.com/




Convenor / UNYAP National VP

YOUTH LEADERS of the VISAYAS

Greetings!

It is my great honor and pleasure as President of United Nation Youth Association of the Philippines (UNYAP) Silliman University Youth Sector, to invite you, my fellow youth leaders, in this National MDG Summit for Young Filipino Leaders (Visayas) with its theme, "B.I.L.I.B Young Leaders: Stand Up, Move, Lead."

Being a youth leader is not all about work and pressure, but it is also about sharing your talents and abilities to inspire other people especially youth to stand up, move, and lead.

I would like to quote our national hero Dr. Jose P. Rizal, "The youth is the hope of our nation". Indeed we are the future of our nation, but the question is, “How can we be the future of our nation if we ourselves are not doing anything to help our nation?”

This summit of young leaders hopes not only to develop the leadership skills of young leaders but also to inspire the youth on the importance of the Millennium Development Goal (MDG).

A lot of people think that changing the world is a difficult job, one that entails a lot of power, a lot of money or both. However the ability to make a difference is actually on our hands. It doesn’t take much and it can even be fun.

I am hoping that through this summit, we can inspire the youth and help the United Nation achieve the MDG. As I end this letter, I would like to leave you this quote from former U.S President John F. Kennedy to ponder “As not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.”

WELCOME AND GOD BLESS.

Mabuhay ang Kabataang Pilipino!

Harmone Jay O. NaparotaPresidentUNYAP SU Youth Sector




YOUTH VISION STATEMENT

“We envision a united youth as responsive, accountable, productive and proactive catalysts of change in the society who are in harmony with each

other, and with the rest of the community and the world. The youth, enriched by a global outlook and driven by local action, are prudent

beneficiaries of the fruits of the toils and humble heirs of the wisdom and wealth of experiences of those ahead of him. The Youth therefore are

RAPPERS - Responsive, Accountable, Proactive, Patriotic, Empowered/Excellence-oriented, Resilient and Socially Responsible.”

(S.Y.F.L) 2007 Theme: “B.I.L.I.B. YOUNG leaders: STAND UP, MOVE, LEAD!”

*The Summit For Young Filipino Leader’s (SYFL) theme was inspired by the IYD international theme “Be Seen. Be Heard.” The event is a follow-up action program from the International Youth Day held last August 10-12, 2007 in Manila City, Philippines.

GUIDE TO ACTION

B.I.L.I.B. - Believe knowledge of a vision, believing in one’s dream Innovate create/find a solution to every ecounterLead lead oneself towards that vision, and would take initial stepsInspire enthuse, energize, influence other young potential towards the

achievement of the goals and visionBuild Raise a patriotic community for nation building and

sustainable development

LEAD ORGANIZER United Nations Youth Association of the Philippines

UNYAP Visayas- Youth Sector of Silliman University

Silliman University Student Government

Upsilon Phi Sigma1935 Academic Honor Society

S.U. Medical Technology Society

S.U. College of Nursing Association

S.U. Kapunungan ng Mass Communication

S.U. Kadugong Bol-anon

Renaissance Youth Leaders Forum

Ang Sandigan




HOST INSTITUTION Silliman University

HOST CITY Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental (6200)

HOW CAN THE WORLD

END POVERTY In the year 2000, our country promisedto make the world a better place for all peopleby agreeing to achieve the MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS (MDGs).

Only WithOnly WithYour Voice…Your Voice…

ACHIEVING THE MDGS BY 2015 MEANS THAT WE CAN1 | ERADICATE EXTREME POVERTY AND HUNGER2 | ACHIEVE UNIVERSAL PRIMARY EDUCATION3 | PROMOTE GENDER EQUALITY AND EMPOWER WOMEN4 | REDUCE CHILD MORTALITY5 | IMPROVE MATERNAL HEALTH6 | COMBAT HIV/AIDS, MALARIA AND OTHER DISEASES7 | ENSURE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY8 | DEVELOP A GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP FOR DEVELOPMENT

HELP SPREAD THE WORD!




Pass this along to your friends and the people you know, the more the better!Everyone should know about this historic opportunity to end poverty!We need you to add your voice to the global fight against poverty.When we all join our voices together, this world will do just as we say.LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MDGS AND HOW YOU CAN TAKE ACTION

| HTTP://WWW.MILLENNIUMCAMPAIGN.ORG/YOUTH

BACKGROUND/RATIONALE

The National MDG Summit for Young Filipino Leaders (SYFL) came to rise after the celebration of International Youth Day commenced after the United Nations General Assembly. This summit serves to promote youth participation and address issues concerning them and encourage their involvement in the achievement of programs for sustainable development and technological innovations. Hence, an international strategy was adopted –the World Program of Action for Youth (WPAY) to the Year 2000 and Beyond – to address more effectively the problems of young men and women and to increase opportunities for their participation in the society.

The summit covers various issues concerning youth and the Millennium Development Goals. The community immersion activities bring delegates in touch with the reality of poverty and other deprivations, and keep them aware of, and possibly inspired by the coping capabilities of residents in the mission areas. Meanwhile, fellowships and cultural nights are usually held before the conclusion of the celebration. Overall, the SYFL events bring to fore the lively element of youth, a common spirit of concern for others and a desire to participate in addressing the problems confronting society.

The concept and design of the SYFL celebration are substantive consequences of the different MDG initiatives from various sectors, and the SYFL theme “B.I.L.I.B. YOUNG leaders: STAND UP, MOVE, LEAD!” Aside from generating greater and continuing youth participation in the achievement of the MDG’s by 2015 this year’s SYFL will once again highlight the need for productive partnerships as a way of effectively tackling the concerns presented in the Millennium Summit of 2000.




BULLETIN OF INFORMATION:

I. TITLE: National MDG Summit for Young Filipino Leaders (Visayas)

II. DATE: October 23-26, 2007 III. EVENTS AND VENUE:

>>>October 23 (CONFERENCE STARTS at 7:30 P.M.)Opening Ceremony, Silliman Assembly Hall (Formal Attire)

>>>Ocotber 24Wreath Laying, Rizal Monument, Dumaguete City (Semi-Formal Attire)Youth Leaders’ Conference, Bethel Guest’s House, Dumaguete City (Semi-Formal Attire)Leadership Training and Workshop, SU Assembly Hall Grounds (Semi-Formal Attire)Welcome and Socials Event, El Camino Blanco/Santa Monica Beach Resort (Best Casual Party Attire)

>>> October 25Community Immersions, (Casual attire) *Venues will still be for reconsideration as to its relevance and safety

1. Dump Site (sanitation) 2. Taclobo highschool (education)3. Gawad Kalinga (Poverty)

GK 2 Bajumpandan, Dumaguete CityGK 3 Lower Candau-ay, Dumaguete City Talay GK Village, Talay, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental

4. Lake Balinsasayao (environment)5. Casaroro Falls (environment) 5. SUMC (health) 6. Magrove Planting Bais City (Environment)

Cultural Night, El Pueblo (Filipiniana & Barong Attire)

>>>October 26M.D.G. Action Planning, S.U. College of Business Administration (Semi-Formal Attire)Closing Ceremony, Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium (Formal Attire)Visayas Youth Leaders’ Congress for Global Peace, Macias Sports Complex (Formal Attire)*Benefit Concert for the MDG’s (Tentative, depending on attendance)

IV. THEME: (S.Y.F.L) 2007

Theme: “B.I.L.I.B. YOUNG leaders: STAND UP, MOVE, LEAD!”

V. LEAD ORGANIZER: United Nations Association of the Philippines (UNAP)United Nations Youth Association of the Philippines (UNYAP)UNYAP Visayas- Youth Sector of Silliman University

Silliman University Student GovernmentUpsilon Phi Sigma1935 Academic Honor Society S.U. Medical Technology SocietyS.U. College of Nursing AssociationS.U. Kapunungan ng Mass CommunicationS.U. Kadugong Bol-anonRenaissance Youth Leaders Forum




Ang Sandigan

VI. BRIEF BACKGROUND:

United Nations Association of the Philippines ----

UNAP was founded in 1947 by General Carlos P. Romulo, the fourth President of the United Nations Assembly. It was organized with DFA Undersecretary Felino Neri, together with the Department of Education group. The organizers include Concepcion Aguila, Rafaelita Hilario Soriano, Pura Santillan Castrence, Manuel Gallego, Helena Benites, and Leticia Perez de Guzman. The first UNAP president was Dr. Mariano V. de los Santos, president and owner of the University of Manila. Former presidents of UNAP include Senator Geronina Pecson, former Secretary of Education Narciso Albarracin, Dr. Leticia Perez de Guzman. The incumbent president Dr. Minerva Laudico recently passed away. The present Vice President, Judge Aurora Navarette Recina will assume the President’s position upon the confirmation of UNAP’s Board of Trustees in its forthcoming meeting. A general assembly and election of officers will be held last week of October 2006. UNAP’s present programs and operations are being directed/implemented by its Executive Director, Dir. Evangeline Arcilla Ang. The Association was incorporated in July 16, 2001. UNAP is a member of the World Federation of United Nations Association (WFUNA), based in Geneva, Switzerland. The Board of Trustees hold meetings at its Manila address at the Office of the Vice President, Administration Bldg., Technological University of the Philippines, Ayala Blvd., Ermita,. Manila. Its international mailing address is c/o of UNIC Jaka II Bldg., Legaspi St., Legaspi Village, Makati City.

United Nations Youth Association of the Philippines – Youth Sector of Silliman University----

UNYAP is the youth arm of the United Nations Association of the Philippines. It is a movement of various youth groups committed to promoting UNAP mission among the youth. The primary activity of UNYAP is the convening of the International Youth Day Celebration/Conference, and is involved in promoting the 10-point world program of action for the youth, and actively pursues youth involvement in the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals by 2015.

The UNYAP Youth Sector of the Visayas was organized first in Silliman University to spearhead the action towards battling the war on Poverty through IEC (information, education, communication) and community based projects. The members of UNYAP in Silliman University are all experienced Youth servant leaders who aims to STAND UP for the attainment of the United Nation’s Millenium Development Goals or MDG’s. The UNYAP- Silliman University Core officers 2007-2008: President: Harmone Jay O. Naparota, Vice President: Leah Anne Christine Bollos, Secretary: Gwen Leslie Robins Uy, Treasurer: Jarah Morielle Cinchez, Auditor: Patrick Vera Cruz, P.R.O: Michael Jason B. Musong.

UNYAP Visayas is coordinated by the currently nominated National Vice President, Bertch Ian N. Ranis, who is also a graduate of Silliman University. The Youth Sector of the Visayas comes up with a vision to spread the MDG’s in all 6 Major Islands, 16 Active Provinces, 36 Beautiful cities, and 371 Promising Municipalities.




VII. OBJECTIVES:

General Objectives:

With minimum facilitation, the participants shall be exposed to various activities related to the topic on MDG’s or Millenium Development Goals, which would provide knowledge on what these goals are for, create an attitude of making changes in the community, and enrich the skills of leaders to become models of the youth and transformed servant-leaders of the country.

Specific Objectives: By end of the 4-day summit the participants shall be able to:

1. Fully define and understand the purpose of the U.N. Millenium Development Goals2. Recognize the important role of the youth in the battle against POVERTY.3. Identify the common issues of today in which the youth can take an active role.4. Appreciate improvements our nation has currently made5. Spread the Hope-Feeling that have transcended from the social-interaction6. To be able to present ideas that the participants can echo to their

organization/school/community

VIII. RECOMMENDED DAY TO ARRIVE AT THE CONVENTION SITE:

>>> October 23, 2007 (Tuesday)

IMPORTANT: We would like to request that All Arrivals must be given prior notice (at least 5 days before) to the Secretariat Committee. Contact: Ms. Ana Remoto(+639178801962)

Please give necessary information such as:

1. Date and Time (ex. October 23, 2007 Wednesday, 10:00AM)2. AIR/SHIPPING/BUS Company (ex. Ocean Jet)3. University/School Name (ex. Bohol Wisdom School)4. No. of Participants (ex. 5 Youth Leaders)

IX. ACTIVITIES:

Opening Ceremony, Silliman Assembly Hall (Formal Attire)Wreath Laying, Rizal Monument, Dumaguete City (Semi-Formal Attire)Youth Leaders’ Conference, Silliman Assembly Hall, Silliman University (Semi-Formal Attire)Leadership Training and Workshop, SU Assembly Hall Grounds (Semi-Formal Attire)Welcome and Socials Event, El Camino Blanco/Santa Monica Beach Resort (Best Casual Party Attire)

Community Immersions, (Casual attire) Cultural Night, El Pueblo (Filipiniana & Barong Attire)

M.D.G. Action Planning, S.U. College of Business Administration (Semi-Formal Attire)Closing Ceremony, Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium (Formal Attire)Visayas Youth Leaders’ Congress for Global Peace, Macias Sports Complex (Formal Attire)




*Benefit Concert for the MDG’s (Tentative, depending on attendance)

We will soon be posting online in the website: www.unyouthvisayas.ning.com the final program with the speakers in a time-frame format.

IX. GUESTS AND SPEAKERS:

October 23, 2007

Welcome Adress- Dr. Ben Malayang, Silliman University President

Hon. Augustin Perdices, Dumaguete City Mayor

Hon. Emilio Macias II , Negros Oriental Governor

Hon. George Arnaiz, 2nd District Congressman

Opening Remarks – UNAP Vice President Mrs. Evangeline Arcilla Ang (UNYAP organizer)

Speech on “United Nation’s Operation in the Philippines” c/o United Nations Information Center

Closing Remarks – Mr. Richard Nalupta, Chairman National Youth Commission

October 24, 2007

Opening Remarks: “Youth and Service in MDG Action” – Hon. Jono Jumamoy,

Youngest Mayor in the Philippines

Speech on “Youth and the MDG’s” – Mr. Collin Davis, Deputy Representative UNICEF

Speech on “Poverty in the Philippines: With Emphasis in the Visayas” – c/o UNDP

Speech on “Stand up and Speak out for the Millennium Development Goals (MDG’s)” Poverty and Hunger– Mr. Marlon Jinon, UNYAP National Executive Diector

Education and Promoting gender equality – Ms. Leah Sicat, TOSP 2004

Health – Bertch Ian N. Ranis, UNYAP National Vice President

Environment - Mr. Razcel Salvarita, RockEd Dumaguete City Coordinator

Speech on “Transformational Leadership” – Dr. Francis Kong, President FunWorks Inc.

Speech on “Self Leadership: Finding the Greatness Within You”– Mr. BIG Lloyd Luna,

C.E.O. LloydLuna Communications

October 26, 2007

Opening Remarks: “B.I.L.I.B. YOUNG leaders: STAND UP, MOVE, LEAD” –

Mr. Little Jones Espeleta, President Youth Federation For World Peace Philippines

Speech on “Youth and the Government’s Synergy towards the Achievment of the MDG 2015” –

Hon. Manuel Villar, Senate President

PRESENTATION OF YOUTH COMMITMENT TO ACTION/COMMITMENT OF SUPPORT FROM GOVERNMENT





Closing Remarks – Ms. Tabbee Bagadion – UNYAP National President and AISEC President

X. REGISTRATION OF PARTICIPANTS:

2,500.00 Pesos with the breakdown:

>Accomodation P 1500.00

>Conference Kit and Supplies P 200.00

>Snacks P 185.00

>Transpo P 100.00

>Lunch & Dinner P 450.00

>Certificate P 15.00

>Contingency Fund P 50.00

Note: 1.) A 10% discount shall be given to the participants who have registered before October 1, 2007.

2.) Backing out WITH NOTICE a week before the summit is allowable, otherwise A NO REFUND policy would apply.

XI. F.A.Q. (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

1.) What do I get from joining this Summit? Make a difference in the community with all the leadership skills and techniques acquired from

the experience and the potential of becoming a strong and effective leader in the future. Meet new friends and acquaintances form all over the secondary and tertiary schools in the

Visayas. Get to know and hear leadership insights from the prominent people of our country. Enjoy the facilitators and fellow participant’s company Acquire the important knowledge about the Millennium Development Goal (MDG). Obtain with you a seminar kit containing necessary things needed for the summit (I.D., notes

and Speech Reference, SYFL manual, readings, etc.)

2.) How much will I be paying and is it worth it? The amount to be paid for the summit is reasonably affordable. One needs to pay only P

2,500.00 for non Dumaguete delegates and P 1,000.00 for Dumaguete delegates. To help the organizers with the cost during the summit, the registration fee will be used to pay for the accommodation (non Dumagute delegates), purchased materials for the conference kits, the certificates, and some supplies and as funds for contingency.

Meals including the breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks are free, with great thanks to our sponsors.

Bringing nothing and taking something home with all the good experiences and newly acquired leadership skills, isn’t that more than enough?

3.) What is so important about it?




We have realized that the activities being organized for advocacy, wellness, and information dissemination, has been well done and yet such have only been exposing less than 5% of the target population, who are the students. The organization then concluded that in order to reach as many students as possible, it would be helpful to train potential student leaders of the respective schools who will then organize separate activities with the same mission and goal as ours. After all, according to Dr. Francis Kong C.E.O. of Company B during the International

Youth Day Conference “Leaders are not suppose to produce more followers and members, instead they are to produce more good leaders”

With the statement therefore we come to share leadership in the name of excellence! This summit would also help the United Nation spread the importance of MDG and the role of

the youth in achieving this goal.

4.) I am not a leader, can I join? Of course, anyone can! Leaders are not born rather they are made and molded to become one. Any student who is not a graduating senior can still join. This is necessary so that the delegates

can still have time to come up with activities in their respective schools after the summit.

5.) Will I be a leader after? Every delegate who participated well in lectures, workshop, and other SYFL activities would

acquire new skills and techniques that may possibly mold him/her to become a better person and a promising leader

6.) What do I need to bring? Each delegate should bring formal, semi-formal attire for our conferences. Each delegate

should bring one filipiniana or barong for our cultural night. Also the delegates should also bring casual attire for the immersion.

One might want to bring gadgets such as a camera so that you will have some catched memories after the event. A good tape recorder and a portable flash dish, is advisable if you’re into documenting every speech.

SYFL ID’s pencils/pens. Papers, worksheets, and things needed for the summit will be provided in the conference as part of the workshop kits.

7.) What do I need to know before joining? One must have the interest and purpose to join. Basic knowledge on Millennium Development

Goal (MDG), leadership and advocacy is necessary for one to relate more to the discussions and workshop to be attended during the summit.

Other MDG Related links:i. www.one.org

ii. www.millenniumcampaign.org iii. www.un.org.ph

XI. OFFICIAL WEBSITE:

http://unyouthvisayas.ning.comThe organizers have prepared an online network so that both delegates and organizers can

communicate digitally. And we also have links for you to download some information that is deemed necessary for you to be fully prepared to come in the National MDG Summit for Young Filipino Leaders – Visayas.

http://unyouthvisayas.ning.com/

http://www.un.org.ph/

http://www.millenniumcampaign.org/

http://www.one.org/




S.Y.F.L. Pre-Registration/Confirmation Form Name of Organization/School: ________________________________________________

Name of Students:Year Level

Student Council Position

E-mail add Contact #’s

ex. De la Cruz, Juan III Vice-President [email protected]

09216139766

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This has to be e-mailed to [email protected] before October 1, 2007 to avail the 10% discount.

mailto:[email protected]




Special Notice *The participating school may send more than 5 students as long as the SYFL secretariat would be informed, the registration fee for the first 5 students would be at P2500.00. Additional students who may wish to attend would pay a registration fee of P2700.00

Before sending payments, please contact first the Secretariat at the following numbers for your security: SUCNA President Ana Katrina Remoto (09178801962), SUSG President Lycar Flores (09173143840)

For Confirmed Delegates please join the online network we have prepared for you:

www.unyouthvisayas.ning.com

DELAGATE REGISTRATION FORM:

DATE OF APPLICATION

MONTH: DAY: YEAR:

Last Name First Name Middle Name

DATE OF BIRTH SEX AGEMonth: Day: Year: MALE

FEMALE

University/School:

Year Level: Organization: Position:

ADDRESS:(No. Street, Barangay, City/Municipality)

Home Phone no:

In Case of Emergency please contact:Parent’s/Guardian’s Name: Occupation:Address: Contact Number:

PHOTO

(2X2)form. Give it to the SECRETARIAT upon registration and e-mail: [email protected]

Cellphone:

E-mail Address:

mailto:[email protected]





Date of Arrival in Dumaguete City: Time: (AM/PM)

Date of Departure from Dumaguete City: Time: (AM/PM)

Which (air/sea) carrier are you taking, if ever?: __________________________

Are you vegetarian, can’t eat meat/pork, etc? Put any dietary requirements here:

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