SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES


January 22, 2007

Arrival of Participants and Speakers
Fellowship Night(Orientation & Briefing)

 

 

January 23, 2007 (Day 1)

 

7:30 – 9:00

Breakfast and Registration

9:00 –10:00

Opening Ceremonies

Doxology

Philippine National Anthem

ASEAN HYMN
AUF Concert Chorus

Words of Welcome

Dr. Emmanuel Y. Angeles
Chancellor,Angeles University Foundation

Hon. Apichai Sunchindah
Executive Director, ASEAN Foundation

Hon. Richard Alvin M. Nalupta
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
National Youth Commission

Introduction of Keynote Speaker

Dr. Ricardo P. Pama
President, Angeles University Foundation

Keynote Address

Honorable Luis T. Cruz
Director General, ASEAN-Philippines

Presentation of Participants

Ms. Lourdes T. Nepomuceno
Director, Office of International Affairs
Angeles University Foundation

Intermission

AUF Performing Arts

10:00 –10:30

Morning break

Ms. Sylvia M. Soriano
Master of Ceremonies

10:30am-12:30

PLENARY SESSION I

“Promotion of ASEAN Awareness and Unity among Youth”
Hon. Apichai Sunchindah
Executive Director, ASEAN Foundation

“ASEAN awareness and civic responsibility among youth”
Hon. Y.B. Datuk Azalina Dato’ Otman Said
Minister of Youth and Sports
Malaysia

OPEN FORUM
Dr. Carmela Dizon
Registrar, Angeles University Foundation

12:30-13:30

LUNCH BREAK

13:30-15:00

Workshop

Group Discussions on Plan of Action, Resolution, and International Agenda

Recapitulation: Synthesis and Outputs
Mr. Melanio R. Santella, Jr.
Division Chief, Regional Youth Development Division,
National Youth Commission

Session Officers
Ms. Ruth T. Libag
Mr. Dennis D. Infante
Mr. Jericho Ayson

DINNER

 

 

January 24, 2007 (Day 2)

 

7am-8am

Breakfast

8:30-10:00

PLENARY SESSION II

“Youth Volunteerism and Community Service”
Ms. Eunice Elizabeth Olsen
Singapore Youth Awardee 2006

“Spirit of Volunteerism and Philanthropy Among Young ASEAN Emerging Leaders”
Mr. Antonio Meloto
Executive Director, Gawad Kalinga

10:00 –10:30

Morning break

10:30-12:30

“Youth Entrepreneurship”
Mr. Douglas Foo
CEO, Apex-Pal International Ltd.
ASEAN Youth Awardee 2004
Singapore Youth Awardee 2003

“Youth employability and entrepreneurship”
Dr. Norberto Viera
President & Managing Director
Texas Instruments-Philippines Inc.

“Role of Contemporary Youth in the ASEAN: The Philippine Experience and the Medium Term Youth Development Plan 2006 - 2010
Commissioner Priscilla Abante
Commissioner-at-large, National Youth Commission

OPEN FORUM
Ms. Elvira S. Balinas
College Secretary
College of Arts and Sciences, Angeles University Foundation

12:30-13:30

LUNCH BREAK

13:30-15:00

Workshop

Group Discussions on Plan of Action, Resolution, and International Agenda

Recapitulation: Synthesis and Outputs
Mr. Melanio R. Santella, Jr.
Division Chief, Regional Youth Development Division,
National Youth Commission

Session Officers
Ms. Josephine S. Cunanan
Ms. Chielo D. Nakpil
Ms. Dorothy Macaranas

DINNER

 

 

January 25, 2007 (Day 3)

 

7am-8am

Breakfast

8:30-10:00

PLENARY SESSION III

Behavioral Change in ASEAN: Role of Contemporary Youth
Ms. Kritaya Sreesunpagit
Director, YIY (Why I Why), Thailand

Desirable Attributes and Qualities of Aspiring Leaders in ASEAN
Hon. Raul Dominic Badilla
Commissioner, National Youth Commission

10:00 –10:30

Morning break

10:30-12:00

OPEN FORUM
Mr. Melanio R. Santella, Jr.
Division Chief, Regional Youth Development Division,
National Youth Commission

12:00-1:30

LUNCH BREAK

Workshop and Consolidation of Plenary Sessions 1-3

Presentation and Revisions of Output

Ratification of Proposals and Reactions from
Education, Business, and Community Leaders

Session Officers
Ms. Janette Rodriguez
Ms. Yolanda C. Valencia
Ms. Amapola C. Imbag

ASEAN Cultural Night Rehearsal

 

 

January 26, 2007

GRAND ASEAN CULTURAL NIGHT

AUF Quad A

Fellowship Dinner

 

INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS

ABOUT THE PHILIPPINES
The Philippines is made up of 7,107 islands covering a land area of 115,739 sq. m. (299,764 sq. km.). Main island groups are Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Capital is Manila. Summit Language

TIME
Time Zone is GMT + 8 hours.

LANGUAGES

Two official languages --- Filipino and English. Filipino which is based on Tagalog, is the national language. English is also widely used and is the medium of instruction in higher education. English will be the official language of the Summit

CURRENCY

The Philippines' monetary unit is the peso, divided into 100 centavos. Foreign currency may be exchanged at any hotels, most large department stores, banks, and authorized money changing shops accredited by the Central Bank of the Philippines. International credit cards such as Visa, Diners Club, Bank Americard, Master Card, and American Express are accepted in major establishments.

CLIMATE

March to May is hot and dry. June to October is rainy, November to February is cool. Average temperatures: 78°F / 25°C to 90°F / 32°C; humidity is 77%.