SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
January 22, 2007 |
Arrival of Participants and Speakers
Fellowship Night(Orientation & Briefing) |
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January 23, 2007 (Day 1) |
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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 |
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January 24, 2007 (Day 2) |
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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 |
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January 25, 2007 (Day 3) |
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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
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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
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January 26, 2007 |
GRAND ASEAN CULTURAL NIGHT
AUF Quad A
Fellowship Dinner
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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%. |