Dear Delegate,
You may come in as a walk in participant on August 10, 2010 at the PICC, Bring your 4,000 php and the following things listed below:
1. Traditional clothes for the Solidarity night
2. Rubber shoes for the fun run and other activities
3. Materials which you will use for the creative groupings (camera, paint, other stuffs..)
4. 2 Formal clothing, casual clothes for activities
5. Friendship tokens, your calling cards
6. Acknowledgment Receipt from the bank
7. Piece of any cloth that represents your place, culture, yourself. This will be for OUR QUILT for peace.
8. SMILE
Please be reminded to:
Come on time. To those who haven’t made their payments or walk in registrations should come earlier.
Bring your luggage at the Venue. The secretariat shall billet it in your hotel rooms at 2pm.
Dress Promptly. Come in your formal attire on August 11, 2010 at the PHILIPPINE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTER, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City. PLEASE BE REMINDED TO COME AT 7AM FOR REGISTRATION PURPOSES.
There would be room assignments. CHECK OUT DATE WILL BE ON AUGUST 13, 2010.
A youth care taker will take charge in making rounds around the hotel to check all delegates.
Always smile!
- Anna Karina Jardin
The United Nations defines the worlds’ youth as the age group between 15 and 24 years old, making up one-sixth of the human population. Many of these young men and women live in developing countries and their numbers are expected to rise steeply.
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
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United Nation's International Youth Day Program
Tentative Agenda
2010-2011: International Year of the Youth
11th International Youth Day
Celebration and CONFERENCE
Theme--
“Strengthening Peace and Human Rights Education of the Youth:
Key to Sustainable Development”
10-12 August 2010
Venue: Philippine International Convention Center
Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex, Pasay City
Philippines
Sponsored by:
Organizers of the Conference:
United Nations Association of the Philippines
United Nations Youth Association of the Philippines
In partnership with:
Commission on Human Rights
National Youth Commission
Endorsed by:
Commission on Higher Education
Department of Education
Department of the Interior and Local Government
Conference Objectives:
By the end of the 11th IYD celebration,
- the International Year of the Youth must have been launched;
- the participants must have organized themselves and shared their personal year-long plans in championing peace and human rights for the attainment of sustainable development during the International Year of the Youth; and,
- three international commemorative days -- the International Humanitarian Law Day, the World Indigenous Peoples Day, and the International Youth Day -- must have been celebrated.
During the 11th IYD celebratory conference, the participants must have –
• artistically presented their common understanding on the role of the youth in building a culture of peace and human rights as well as on the link between peace, human rights, the MDGs and sustainable development;
• established their networks and functional partnerships between youth and various institutions (government and non-government organizations, business, media, academe);
• taken an oath on their commitment to attain the UNYAP/Youth Vision Statement as well as their Youth Declaration for Peace, Human Rights and Sustainable Development;
• enjoyed learning from the practices on the ground along peace and human rights through activities such as a fun run and educational visits; and,
• the UNYAP leadership must have honed their skills in organizing meaningful celebratory events for the youth.
Tuesday, 10 August 2010 :
9:00 – 10:30 OPENING
Opening Program Emcees
– Anna Karina Jardin, 11th IYD Lead Convenor
and Secretary-General, UN Youth Association of the Philippines
-- Boy Abunda
Prayer and Greetings
-- Papal Nuncio
Doxology and National Anthem
-- Iloilo Youth Orchestra (Plan B: Lyceum Choral)
Presentation of Participants and Acknowledgment of Guests
– Ma. Kristel Georgia Mendoza, Head of 11th IYD Secretariat
Welcome Address
-- Hon. Alfredo Lim, Mayor of Manila City
Opening Remarks
– Judge Aurora PN Recina, President of the
United Nations Association of the Philippines (UNAP)
Messages
- Major Sponsor
- Mr. Marlon Jeff P. Pineda
National President, UNYAP
- Ms. Karina Jardin, UNYAP Secretary General
Lead Convenor, 11th International Youth Day Celebration
Role of the Youth in Creating a Universal Culture of Peace and Human Rights
-- Justice Hilario P. Davide, Chairman of the Truth Commission
-- USec Christopher Lawrence S. Arnuco, Chairman and CEO
of the National Youth Commission
Youth Empowerment for Peace
– Hon. Teresita Deles, Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process
Youth Empowerment for Human Rights
– Hon. Leila M. De Lima, Secretary of Justice
& former Chairman of the Commission on Human Rights
Keynote Speech
– Dr. Jacqueline Badcock, Resident Coordinator of the United Nations
10:30-10:45 Introduction to the Program
– Ana Elzy E. Ofreneo, UNAP Board Member and IYD Coordinator
Director IV, Commission on Human Rights
10:45-11:15 SNACKS
11:15 - 1:00 PLENARY SESSION 1: HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION OF THE YOUTH
Moderators:
Hon. Cecilia RV Quisumbing, Commissioner, Commission on Human Rights
Board Member, United Nations Association of the Philippines
Atty. Lesley Jeanne Cordero, Commissioner-at-Large, NYC
Panelists:
Hon. Lorenzo R. Tañada III, Chairman, Committee on Human Rights,
House of Representatives
Hon. Patricia Licuanan, Chairman, Commission on Higher Education
Hon. Armin Luistro, Secretary, Department of Education
Ms. Vanessa Tobin, Country Representative, UNICEF
Justice Adolfo S. Azcuna, Chancellor, Philippine Judicial Academy of the Philippines
Dr. Lauro B.Tacbas, President, Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges
1:00- 2:30 LUNCH
2:30- 4:00 PLENARY SESSION 2: CIVIC EDUCATION
Moderators:
Commissioner, Commission on Human Rights
Officer, United Nations Youth Association of the Philippines
Board Member, United Nations Association of the Philippines
Panelists:
Dr. Aniceto Sobrepeña, President, MetroBank Foundation
J. Miguel C. De Jesus, Chief National Commissioner, Boy Scouts of the Philippines
Dr. Salud A. Bagalso, National President, Girl Scouts of the Philippines
ASec. Steve Laurence Arquiza, Commissioner, NYC
Dr. Paul Dumol, Vice-President, CIVITAS Philippines
Vice-President, University of Asia and the Pacific
National Coordinator, NSTP
Secretary, Department of the Interior and Local Government
President, Civic Education Center, US
4:00- 4:30 SNACKS
4:30- 6:30 CONCURRENT SESSIONS I
Topic 1: Use of Technology in Building a Culture of Human Rights
Facilitator:
Discussants: Karrie Ilagan, Regional Director, Microsoft Philippines
Erica De la Cruz, Marketing Manager, Sony Philippines
Odette Velarde, Marketing Manager, Samsung Philippines
Atty. Geronimo Sy, Assistant Secretary, Department of Justice
The Executive Director, Amnesty International
Topic 2: Culture and Human Rights
Facilitator:
Discussants: Ms. Malou Jacob, Executive Director, National Commission for Culture and Arts
Ustadz Al-Hadjj Saifullah IBN Taha, American Muslim Association of Colorado, USA
Respondents to the Call for Paper
Topic 3: Extractive Industries and the Rights of Isolated Indigenous Youth
Facilitator:
Discussants: The Chairman, National Commission on Indigenous Peoples
Prof. Felice Yeban, Vice President for Social Development, TVI Mining Corporation
Other respondents to the Call for Paper
Topic 4: Embracing Diversity, Ending Discrimination
Facilitator:
Discussants: Ms. Jeannette Tuazon, Deputy Executive Director
UNESCO National Commission of the Philippines
Prof. Rene Romero, UNAP Board Member
& Vice President, UNESCO Asia Pacific Network on Values Ed. and International Ed.
Ms. Baibon Sangid, Regional Coordinator, National Youth Commission
& President, Young Moro Professionals
Other Respondents to the Call for Paper
Topic 5: Gender, Sexuality and Human Rights
Facilitator:
Discussants: Ms. Suneeta Mukherjee, Country Representative, UNFPA
Dr. Jaime Z. Galvez Tan, President Health Futures Foundation, Inc
Chairman, National Commission on the Role of Filipino Women
Dr. Mira Alexis P. Ofreneo, Secretary-General, Psychological Association of the Philippines
& Professor, Department of Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University
Topic 6: Personality development
Facilitator:
Discussant: Ms. Marivic Padilla, International Director, John Robert Powers
6:30- 8:00 DINNER
8:00-10:00 CREATIVE GROUPINGS
Facilitators/Resource Persons:
Visual Expression – Mr.Orville TIAMSON
Writing -- Ms. Rhea PENAFLOR
Mr. REZA KAVOSH
Wednesday, 11 August 2010
8:45 – 9:00 PROGRAM ENGAGEMENT
Prayer/Doxology
Recap
9:00- 11:00 PLENARY SESSION 3: PEACE EDUCATION OF THE YOUTH
Moderators:
Board Member, United Nations Association of the Philippines
Commissioner, Commission on Human Rights
Commissioner, National Youth Commission
Panelists:
Chairman, Committee on Peace, Unification and Reconciliation, Philippine Senate
Hon. Patricia Licuanan, Chairman, Commission on Higher Education
Hon. Armin Luistro, Secretary, Department of Education
Pastor Z. Guiao, Director-General, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
Mr. Renaud Meyer, Country Director, United Nations Development Programme
Head, Monitoring Committee on the Peace Agreements
Dr. Loreta Castro, Executive Director – Miriam Peace Education Center
11:00-11:30 SNACKS
11:30 - 1:00 PLENARY SESSION 4: Linking Peace, Human Rights,
MDGs and Sustainable Development
Moderators:
National Officer, UN Youth Association of the Philippines
Board Member, United Nations Association of the Philippines
USec Christopher Lawrence S. Arnuco, Chairman and CEO, National Youth Commission
Commissioner, Commission on Human Rights
Panelists:
Paquito Ochoa, Jr., Executive Secretary, Office of the President
Cayetano W. Paderanga Jr., Director-General, National Economic and Development Authority
Mr. Renaud Meyer, Country Director, United Nations Development Programme
Mr. Jules Maaten, Resident Representative, Friedrich Naumann Stiftung
1:00-2:30 LUNCH
2:30-4:00 CONCURRENT SESSIONS II
Topic 1: Role and Protection of the Youth in times of Armed Conflict
Facilitator:
Discussants: Mr. Jean Daniel-Tauxe, Head of Delegation, International Committee of the Red Cross
Lt. Gen. Ricardo David, Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines
Dir. Gen. Jesus A. Verzosa, Chief, Philippine National Police
Philippine National Red Cross
Other Respondents to the Call for Paper
Topic 2: Mediation and negotiation
Facilitator:
Discussants: Mr. Romulo Halabaso, Executive Director,
Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process
Ms. Maritess Guingona Africa, Founder & Executive Director,
The Peacemaker’s Circle Foundation
Respondents to the Call for Paper
Topic 3: Public speaking / Model UN (MUN)
Facilitator /
Discussant: Prof. Little Jones Espeleta
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa
Topic 4: Technology and Economics
Facilitator /
Discussant: Prof. Nieves Confesor
Topic 5: World Peace
Facilitator /
Discussant: US Ambassador Thomas
Topic 6: Challenges
Facilitator/
Discussant: Chito Gascon
4:00-4:30 SNACKS
4:30-8:00 UNYAP NATIONAL YOUTH SUMMIT
Action Planning and Commitment-Setting
Facilitators: UNYAP Officers
UNAP Board
1. Report of Outgoing President of UNYAP :
2009-2010 programs and projects, membership and finances
2. Terminal Reports of Regional/Field Coordinators
on regional MDG Summits and SUTA in 2009
3. Election of New Set of Officers 2010-2011 (National and Regional)
4. Review of UNYAP Constitution and By-Laws
5. Action Planning and Commitment-Setting
Presentors: Chairmen, Drafting Committees
8:00-10:00 Ribbon-cutting of Cultural/Art Exhibits (Kris Aquino, Dr. Jacqui Badcock, UNAP, UNYAP)
DINNER
Cum Cultural/Art Presentations by Creative Groups
>> + Quilt of Peace and Human Rights
>> Delegates in their country’s traditional wear
Thursday, 12 August 2010 : INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY
INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW DAY
LAUNCH of INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF YOUTH (12Aug2010-2011)
5:00- 8:00 A.M. YOUTH RUN FOR PEACE & HUMAN RIGHTS (PaHR)
-- Venue: Quirino Grandstand
8:00- 8:30 WREATH LAYING @ RIZAL MONUMENT
--Venue: Luneta Park
9:30- 10:00 Travel to Malacanang
[with packed snacks]
10:00-10:30 Protocol in Malacanang
11:00-12:30 CLOSING
--Venue: Malacanang
Closing Program Emcees
- Anna Karina L. Jardin, IYD Lead Convenor
& Secretary-General, UNYAP
Ana Elzy E. Ofreneo, IYD Coordinator
& Board Member, UNAP
& Director IV, CHR
Prayer/Doxology
- Charice Pempengco , Choir groups of PNU and/or PLMun or UST-UNESCO
National Anthem
- Charise Pempengco
Acknowledgment of Participants and Guests
-
Welcome Remarks
- Judge Aurora PN Recina, UNAP President
Messages from the 11th IYD Convenors
The UNAP Awards to Outstanding Youth Leaders
- Chairman, UNAP Search Committee
Oath-taking of the new set of Officers and Members
of the UN Youth Association of the Philippines
- to be officiated by the President of the Philippines
Banging of the Gongs to Symbolize the official start in the Philippines of the
International Year of Youth
- by H.E. President Benigno S.C. Aquino III
Assisted by Heads of UN in the Philippines, and heads of DFA, CHED, OPAPP, DepEd, NYC, CHR, the UNAP Board, and the UNYAP Officers
Messages (with intermission number)
- Chairman, CHED
- Secretary, DepEd
- PAPP
- Chairman, NYC
- Chairman, CHR
- Secretary, DFA
- Resident Coordinator, UN in the Philippines
Pledging of Commitment for Peace and Human Rights Towards Sustainable Development
- led by newly-elected UNYAP President
Introduction of the Keynote Speaker
- IYD Convenor
KEYNOTE MESSAGE
His Excellency,
Benigno Simeon “Noynoy” C. Aquino III
15th President of the Republic of the Philippines
12:00- 1:30 LUNCH
1:30- 9:00 Educational Visits to—
-Philippine National Police Academy
-Tagaytay City
-Batangas Provincial Government
2010-2011: International Year of the Youth
11th International Youth Day
Celebration and CONFERENCE
Theme--
“Strengthening Peace and Human Rights Education of the Youth:
Key to Sustainable Development”
10-12 August 2010
Venue: Philippine International Convention Center
Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex, Pasay City
Philippines
Sponsored by:
Organizers of the Conference:
United Nations Association of the Philippines
United Nations Youth Association of the Philippines
In partnership with:
Commission on Human Rights
National Youth Commission
Endorsed by:
Commission on Higher Education
Department of Education
Department of the Interior and Local Government
Conference Objectives:
By the end of the 11th IYD celebration,
- the International Year of the Youth must have been launched;
- the participants must have organized themselves and shared their personal year-long plans in championing peace and human rights for the attainment of sustainable development during the International Year of the Youth; and,
- three international commemorative days -- the International Humanitarian Law Day, the World Indigenous Peoples Day, and the International Youth Day -- must have been celebrated.
During the 11th IYD celebratory conference, the participants must have –
• artistically presented their common understanding on the role of the youth in building a culture of peace and human rights as well as on the link between peace, human rights, the MDGs and sustainable development;
• established their networks and functional partnerships between youth and various institutions (government and non-government organizations, business, media, academe);
• taken an oath on their commitment to attain the UNYAP/Youth Vision Statement as well as their Youth Declaration for Peace, Human Rights and Sustainable Development;
• enjoyed learning from the practices on the ground along peace and human rights through activities such as a fun run and educational visits; and,
• the UNYAP leadership must have honed their skills in organizing meaningful celebratory events for the youth.
Tuesday, 10 August 2010 :
9:00 – 10:30 OPENING
Opening Program Emcees
– Anna Karina Jardin, 11th IYD Lead Convenor
and Secretary-General, UN Youth Association of the Philippines
-- Boy Abunda
Prayer and Greetings
-- Papal Nuncio
Doxology and National Anthem
-- Iloilo Youth Orchestra (Plan B: Lyceum Choral)
Presentation of Participants and Acknowledgment of Guests
– Ma. Kristel Georgia Mendoza, Head of 11th IYD Secretariat
Welcome Address
-- Hon. Alfredo Lim, Mayor of Manila City
Opening Remarks
– Judge Aurora PN Recina, President of the
United Nations Association of the Philippines (UNAP)
Messages
- Major Sponsor
- Mr. Marlon Jeff P. Pineda
National President, UNYAP
- Ms. Karina Jardin, UNYAP Secretary General
Lead Convenor, 11th International Youth Day Celebration
Role of the Youth in Creating a Universal Culture of Peace and Human Rights
-- Justice Hilario P. Davide, Chairman of the Truth Commission
-- USec Christopher Lawrence S. Arnuco, Chairman and CEO
of the National Youth Commission
Youth Empowerment for Peace
– Hon. Teresita Deles, Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process
Youth Empowerment for Human Rights
– Hon. Leila M. De Lima, Secretary of Justice
& former Chairman of the Commission on Human Rights
Keynote Speech
– Dr. Jacqueline Badcock, Resident Coordinator of the United Nations
10:30-10:45 Introduction to the Program
– Ana Elzy E. Ofreneo, UNAP Board Member and IYD Coordinator
Director IV, Commission on Human Rights
10:45-11:15 SNACKS
11:15 - 1:00 PLENARY SESSION 1: HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION OF THE YOUTH
Moderators:
Hon. Cecilia RV Quisumbing, Commissioner, Commission on Human Rights
Board Member, United Nations Association of the Philippines
Atty. Lesley Jeanne Cordero, Commissioner-at-Large, NYC
Panelists:
Hon. Lorenzo R. Tañada III, Chairman, Committee on Human Rights,
House of Representatives
Hon. Patricia Licuanan, Chairman, Commission on Higher Education
Hon. Armin Luistro, Secretary, Department of Education
Ms. Vanessa Tobin, Country Representative, UNICEF
Justice Adolfo S. Azcuna, Chancellor, Philippine Judicial Academy of the Philippines
Dr. Lauro B.Tacbas, President, Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges
1:00- 2:30 LUNCH
2:30- 4:00 PLENARY SESSION 2: CIVIC EDUCATION
Moderators:
Commissioner, Commission on Human Rights
Officer, United Nations Youth Association of the Philippines
Board Member, United Nations Association of the Philippines
Panelists:
Dr. Aniceto Sobrepeña, President, MetroBank Foundation
J. Miguel C. De Jesus, Chief National Commissioner, Boy Scouts of the Philippines
Dr. Salud A. Bagalso, National President, Girl Scouts of the Philippines
ASec. Steve Laurence Arquiza, Commissioner, NYC
Dr. Paul Dumol, Vice-President, CIVITAS Philippines
Vice-President, University of Asia and the Pacific
National Coordinator, NSTP
Secretary, Department of the Interior and Local Government
President, Civic Education Center, US
4:00- 4:30 SNACKS
4:30- 6:30 CONCURRENT SESSIONS I
Topic 1: Use of Technology in Building a Culture of Human Rights
Facilitator:
Discussants: Karrie Ilagan, Regional Director, Microsoft Philippines
Erica De la Cruz, Marketing Manager, Sony Philippines
Odette Velarde, Marketing Manager, Samsung Philippines
Atty. Geronimo Sy, Assistant Secretary, Department of Justice
The Executive Director, Amnesty International
Topic 2: Culture and Human Rights
Facilitator:
Discussants: Ms. Malou Jacob, Executive Director, National Commission for Culture and Arts
Ustadz Al-Hadjj Saifullah IBN Taha, American Muslim Association of Colorado, USA
Respondents to the Call for Paper
Topic 3: Extractive Industries and the Rights of Isolated Indigenous Youth
Facilitator:
Discussants: The Chairman, National Commission on Indigenous Peoples
Prof. Felice Yeban, Vice President for Social Development, TVI Mining Corporation
Other respondents to the Call for Paper
Topic 4: Embracing Diversity, Ending Discrimination
Facilitator:
Discussants: Ms. Jeannette Tuazon, Deputy Executive Director
UNESCO National Commission of the Philippines
Prof. Rene Romero, UNAP Board Member
& Vice President, UNESCO Asia Pacific Network on Values Ed. and International Ed.
Ms. Baibon Sangid, Regional Coordinator, National Youth Commission
& President, Young Moro Professionals
Other Respondents to the Call for Paper
Topic 5: Gender, Sexuality and Human Rights
Facilitator:
Discussants: Ms. Suneeta Mukherjee, Country Representative, UNFPA
Dr. Jaime Z. Galvez Tan, President Health Futures Foundation, Inc
Chairman, National Commission on the Role of Filipino Women
Dr. Mira Alexis P. Ofreneo, Secretary-General, Psychological Association of the Philippines
& Professor, Department of Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University
Topic 6: Personality development
Facilitator:
Discussant: Ms. Marivic Padilla, International Director, John Robert Powers
6:30- 8:00 DINNER
8:00-10:00 CREATIVE GROUPINGS
Facilitators/Resource Persons:
Visual Expression – Mr.Orville TIAMSON
Writing -- Ms. Rhea PENAFLOR
Mr. REZA KAVOSH
Wednesday, 11 August 2010
8:45 – 9:00 PROGRAM ENGAGEMENT
Prayer/Doxology
Recap
9:00- 11:00 PLENARY SESSION 3: PEACE EDUCATION OF THE YOUTH
Moderators:
Board Member, United Nations Association of the Philippines
Commissioner, Commission on Human Rights
Commissioner, National Youth Commission
Panelists:
Chairman, Committee on Peace, Unification and Reconciliation, Philippine Senate
Hon. Patricia Licuanan, Chairman, Commission on Higher Education
Hon. Armin Luistro, Secretary, Department of Education
Pastor Z. Guiao, Director-General, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
Mr. Renaud Meyer, Country Director, United Nations Development Programme
Head, Monitoring Committee on the Peace Agreements
Dr. Loreta Castro, Executive Director – Miriam Peace Education Center
11:00-11:30 SNACKS
11:30 - 1:00 PLENARY SESSION 4: Linking Peace, Human Rights,
MDGs and Sustainable Development
Moderators:
National Officer, UN Youth Association of the Philippines
Board Member, United Nations Association of the Philippines
USec Christopher Lawrence S. Arnuco, Chairman and CEO, National Youth Commission
Commissioner, Commission on Human Rights
Panelists:
Paquito Ochoa, Jr., Executive Secretary, Office of the President
Cayetano W. Paderanga Jr., Director-General, National Economic and Development Authority
Mr. Renaud Meyer, Country Director, United Nations Development Programme
Mr. Jules Maaten, Resident Representative, Friedrich Naumann Stiftung
1:00-2:30 LUNCH
2:30-4:00 CONCURRENT SESSIONS II
Topic 1: Role and Protection of the Youth in times of Armed Conflict
Facilitator:
Discussants: Mr. Jean Daniel-Tauxe, Head of Delegation, International Committee of the Red Cross
Lt. Gen. Ricardo David, Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines
Dir. Gen. Jesus A. Verzosa, Chief, Philippine National Police
Philippine National Red Cross
Other Respondents to the Call for Paper
Topic 2: Mediation and negotiation
Facilitator:
Discussants: Mr. Romulo Halabaso, Executive Director,
Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process
Ms. Maritess Guingona Africa, Founder & Executive Director,
The Peacemaker’s Circle Foundation
Respondents to the Call for Paper
Topic 3: Public speaking / Model UN (MUN)
Facilitator /
Discussant: Prof. Little Jones Espeleta
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa
Topic 4: Technology and Economics
Facilitator /
Discussant: Prof. Nieves Confesor
Topic 5: World Peace
Facilitator /
Discussant: US Ambassador Thomas
Topic 6: Challenges
Facilitator/
Discussant: Chito Gascon
4:00-4:30 SNACKS
4:30-8:00 UNYAP NATIONAL YOUTH SUMMIT
Action Planning and Commitment-Setting
Facilitators: UNYAP Officers
UNAP Board
1. Report of Outgoing President of UNYAP :
2009-2010 programs and projects, membership and finances
2. Terminal Reports of Regional/Field Coordinators
on regional MDG Summits and SUTA in 2009
3. Election of New Set of Officers 2010-2011 (National and Regional)
4. Review of UNYAP Constitution and By-Laws
5. Action Planning and Commitment-Setting
Presentors: Chairmen, Drafting Committees
8:00-10:00 Ribbon-cutting of Cultural/Art Exhibits (Kris Aquino, Dr. Jacqui Badcock, UNAP, UNYAP)
DINNER
Cum Cultural/Art Presentations by Creative Groups
>> + Quilt of Peace and Human Rights
>> Delegates in their country’s traditional wear
Thursday, 12 August 2010 : INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY
INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW DAY
LAUNCH of INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF YOUTH (12Aug2010-2011)
5:00- 8:00 A.M. YOUTH RUN FOR PEACE & HUMAN RIGHTS (PaHR)
-- Venue: Quirino Grandstand
8:00- 8:30 WREATH LAYING @ RIZAL MONUMENT
--Venue: Luneta Park
9:30- 10:00 Travel to Malacanang
[with packed snacks]
10:00-10:30 Protocol in Malacanang
11:00-12:30 CLOSING
--Venue: Malacanang
Closing Program Emcees
- Anna Karina L. Jardin, IYD Lead Convenor
& Secretary-General, UNYAP
Ana Elzy E. Ofreneo, IYD Coordinator
& Board Member, UNAP
& Director IV, CHR
Prayer/Doxology
- Charice Pempengco , Choir groups of PNU and/or PLMun or UST-UNESCO
National Anthem
- Charise Pempengco
Acknowledgment of Participants and Guests
-
Welcome Remarks
- Judge Aurora PN Recina, UNAP President
Messages from the 11th IYD Convenors
The UNAP Awards to Outstanding Youth Leaders
- Chairman, UNAP Search Committee
Oath-taking of the new set of Officers and Members
of the UN Youth Association of the Philippines
- to be officiated by the President of the Philippines
Banging of the Gongs to Symbolize the official start in the Philippines of the
International Year of Youth
- by H.E. President Benigno S.C. Aquino III
Assisted by Heads of UN in the Philippines, and heads of DFA, CHED, OPAPP, DepEd, NYC, CHR, the UNAP Board, and the UNYAP Officers
Messages (with intermission number)
- Chairman, CHED
- Secretary, DepEd
- PAPP
- Chairman, NYC
- Chairman, CHR
- Secretary, DFA
- Resident Coordinator, UN in the Philippines
Pledging of Commitment for Peace and Human Rights Towards Sustainable Development
- led by newly-elected UNYAP President
Introduction of the Keynote Speaker
- IYD Convenor
KEYNOTE MESSAGE
His Excellency,
Benigno Simeon “Noynoy” C. Aquino III
15th President of the Republic of the Philippines
12:00- 1:30 LUNCH
1:30- 9:00 Educational Visits to—
-Philippine National Police Academy
-Tagaytay City
-Batangas Provincial Government
United Nation's International Youth Day 2010
PROJECT TITLE: 11th International Youth Day Celebratory Conference
With the theme—
Strengthening Peace and Human Rights Education of the Youth:
Key to Sustainable Development
and Launch of the International Year (2010-2011 ) of Youth
with the theme: Dialogue and Mutual Understanding
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION DATE: 10-12 August 2010
VENUES: Philippine International Convention Center,
Quirino Grandstand, and
Malacanang Palace
PARTICIPANTS: 700 student and youth leaders of the Philippines and the world
PROPONENT: UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES (UNAP)
Address: c/o United Nations Information Center
Contact Persons:
Judge Aurora P. N. Recina
President, UNAP
Former Chairman, CHR
Anna Karina L. Jardin
IYD Lead Convenor and
Secretary-General, UN Youth Association of the Philippines
Mobile: 0920-9382691
E-mail: eikaie_cute22@yahoo.com, akjardin@yahoo.com
Ana Elzy E. Ofreneo
IYD Coordinator and Board Member, UNAP
and Director IV, Commission on Human Rights
Telefax: (+632) 928-4471
E-mail: elzy.ofreneo@gmail.com
BACKGROUND and RATIONALE:
The United Nations defines the worlds’ youth as the age group between 15 and 24 years old, making up one-sixth of the human population. Many of these young men and women live in developing countries and their numbers are expected to rise steeply. The idea for International Youth Day was proposed in 1991 by young people who were gathered in Vienna, Austria, for the first session of the UN’s World Youth Forum. The forum recommended that an International Youth Day be declared, especially for fundraising and promotional purposes, to support the United Nations Youth Fund in partnership with youth organizations.
In 1998, the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth adopted a resolution recommending for the proclamation of August 12 as International Youth Day. In its Resolution 54/120 of 17 December 1999, the UN General Assembly approved that recommendation. It also adopted an international strategy – the World Programme of Action for the Youth (WPAY) for 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. First observed in 2000, the UN International Youth Day (IYD) is celebrated on August 12 each year to recognize efforts and achievements of the world’s youth in enhancing global society. It also aims to promote ways to engage them in becoming more actively involved in making positive contributions to their communities.
In the Philippines, Republic Act 8044 defines the youth as the age group between 15 and 30 years old. The UN Association of the Philippines, through its youth arm – the UN Youth Association of the Philippines, has annually been spearheading the celebration of the International Youth Day since 2000. One of the annual highlights of the IYD celebration is the awarding of the UNAP Outstanding Youth Awards to deserving youth leaders in ceremonies held in Malacanang Palace. During the IYD celebration on 12 August 2002, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo signed Presidential Proclamation No. 229 declaring every August 12 as International Youth Day in the Philippines.
IYD serves to promote youth participation in addressing issues concerning them. It encourages youth involvement in the achievement of programs for sustainable development and technological innovations. Previous IYD conferences covered various issues concerning youth particularly the 10-point WPAY agenda. Since the 5th IYD conference, the topic on the Millennium Development Goals has consistently been being advocated and tackled in every IYD conference. The actively growing participation of more student and youth leaders from the different parts of the country and from other parts of the world affirm the relevance and meaningfulness of the celebration. The community immersion activities bring delegates in touch with the reality of poverty and other deprivations, and keep them aware of, and also inspired by the coping capabilities of residents in the mission areas. Fellowships and cultural nights are usually held as concluding activities. Other activities include concerts promoting the benefits that young people bring into the world, as well as various sporting events, parades and mobile exhibitions that showcase young people’s achievements. Overall, the IYD 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.
Last year, all the regional chapters of UNYAP carried on their advocacies for MDGs, their way of implementing the action plans that they prepared during last year’s IYD celebration.
This year’s celebration of the 11th International Youth Day is different. It shall also launch the International Year of Youth. In its resolution A/RES/64/134 (18 December 2009), the UN General Assembly proclaimed the year commencing on 12 August 2010 as the International Year of Youth: Dialogue and Mutual Understanding. The Year coincides with the 25th anniversary of the 1st International Youth Year in 1985 on the theme Participation, Development and Peace.
In addition to IYD, this year’s August 12 event commemorates two other international events – the August 9 World Indigenous Peoples Day, and the August 12 International Humanitarian Law Day.
Action Plans that shall be formulated by the youth during the 11th IYD shall be their roadmaps to 2011, which is the start of the 5-year countdown to achieve the MDGs, and the launch of the New Medium Term Philippine Development Plan (2011-2016), under the leadership of the 15th President of the Republic and the 15th Congress of the Philippines. The Plans shall also consider the celebration in 2011 of the 115th Year of the 1896 Philippine Revolution and the 25th Year of the 1986 People Power, as well as the 25th Year of Human Rights under the Reborn Democracy in the Philippines.
Considering the foregoing, the theme of the 11th IYD celebratory conference is “Strengthening Peace and Human Rights Education of the Youth: Key to Sustainable Development”.
OBJECTIVES:
By the end of the 11th IYD celebration,
- the International Year of the Youth must have been launched, and
- the youth participants must have organized themselves and shared their personal plans in championing peace and human rights for the attainment of sustainable development during the International Year of the Youth.
During the 11th IYD celebratory conference, the participants must have –
• artistically presented their common understanding on the role of the youth in building a culture of peace and human rights as well as on the link between peace, human rights, the MDGs and sustainable development;
• established their networks and functional partnerships between youth and various institutions (government and non-government organizations, business, media, academe);
• taken an oath on their commitment to attain the UNYAP/Youth Vision Statement as well as their Youth Declaration for Peace, Human Rights and Sustainable Development; and,
• enjoyed learning from the practices on the ground along peace and human rights through activities such as a fun run and educational visits.
Also, in the course of the event:
• the UNYAP leadership must have honed their skills in organizing meaningful celebratory events for the youth;
• UNAP must have launched its Annual Search for Outstanding Youth Leaders; and,
• both the International Humanitarian Law Day and the World’s Indigenous Peoples’ Day must have been celebrated.
Agenda & Format
The program is attached herewith.
The conference will take place in English. There will be four plenary sessions and twelve concurrent/ break-out sessions over the three days. Participants may attend up to six of the break-out sessions and must indicate their preferences on the registration form.
Each session will involve interaction and discussion between panelists and participants, and will run according to the Chatham House Rule as well as Parliamentary Rules of Procedures.
In the first night, participants who are billeted together at the Manila Pavilion shall be grouped into creative workshops where each group prepares its interpretation, in art form, of the role of the youth in building a culture of peace and human rights, and in helping attain the Millennium Development Goals by 2015. Each group’s artistic/cultural creations shall be exhibited/presented on the second night.
The newly-elected 15th President of the Republic of the Philippines as well as the 15h Congress, and the newly-appointed Chief Justice of the Supreme Court are being brought on board to ensure that the youth agenda will be in their priority program of action.
Target Participants
The conference will be limited to a maximum of 700 participants. It is primarily geared to youth leaders and self-propelling youth from student organizations, university-based student governments, universities, government offices, multi-laterals, think tanks, NGOs, community-based organizations, media, foundations, and corporations. UNAP and UNYAP welcome expressions of interest from others, too.
Conference & Youth Run Dates & Locations
The conference is slated on 10-12 August 2010 at the Philippine International Convention Center, Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex, Roxas Blvd., Pasay City, Philippines. The Youth Run for Peace and Human Rights shall take place on 12 August 2010, 5:00-8:00A.M. around the Quirino Grandstand, Luneta Park, Roxas Blvd., Manila City, Philippines.
Fee & Lodging Details
The participation fee is only $250.00 for foreign participants. The fee covers attendance at the event and conference kit, as well as food, hotel accommodation, and transfers from hotel to venue.
Registration Process
Expressions of interest to participate in the 11th IYD will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. One has to completely fill out the attached registration form and have it scanned and emailed to iyd_2010@yahoo.com or internationalyouthday.iyd2010@gmail.com. Checks, made payable to the United Nations Association of the Philippines, or cash must be deposited in the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) in the name of the United Nations Association of the Philippines with account no. 3063-5932-13. The bank deposit slip must also be scanned and emailed to iyd_2010@yahoo.com or internationalyouthday.iyd2010@gmail.com. The same may be presented upon check-in at the designated hotel.
Philippine Visa Information
WHAT IS A PHILIPPINE VISA ?
A Philippine Visa is an endorsement made on a travel document by a consular officer at a Philippine Embassy or Consulate abroad denoting that the visa application has been properly examined and that the bearer is permitted to proceed to the Philippines and request permission from the Philippine Immigration authorities at the ports of entries to enter the country. The visa thus issued is not a guarantee that the holder will be automatically admitted into the country, because the admission of foreign nationals into the Philippines is a function of the immigration authorities at the port of entry.
DEFINITION OF A FOREIGN TOURIST (TEMPORARY VISITOR)
A "foreign tourist" is defined as a person without distinction as to race, gender, language or religion, who is proceeding to the Philippines for a legitimate, non-immigrant purpose such as sight-seeing, sports, health, family reasons, training or study (excluding enrollment in schools for the purpose of obtaining a title or degree), religious pilgrimage, business, cultural and scientific purposes.
STANDARD PROCEDURE/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLYING A TEMPORARY VISITOR'S VISA
Application for a temporary visitor's visa must be made in person. In the case of a minor under eighteen (18) years of age, the application may be made for him by a person who, in the opinion of the consular officer, is responsible for his/her welfare. The minor, not an infant in arms, shall be required to appear at the Consulate for interview, together with the person making the application for him/her.
Applicants for temporary visitor's visa should normally apply at the Philippine Embassy or Consulate that has jurisdiction over their place of residence. While some visa applicants may apply at any Philippine Embassy or Consulate abroad, others are only allowed to apply his/her visa at the Philippine Embassy or Consulate in his country of origin or legal residence.
The following are the minimum requirements for applying a temporary visitor's visa:
1. Passport/Travel Document Valid for at least six (6) months beyond the intended period of stay in the Philippines;
2. Duly Accomplished Visa application forms;
3. Passport Photos (2 pieces);
4. Proof of bona fide status as tourist or businessman;
5. Confirmed tickets for return or onward journey to the next port of destination; and
6. Payment of Visa Fees
EXTENSION OF AUTHORIZED PERIOD OF STAY IN THE PHILIPPINES
In case of a temporary visitor's visa holder whose stay in the Philippines will exceed the authorized period of stay, he/she will have to report to the Bureau of Immigration, secure an extension of stay and pay the corresponding immigration fees. Information on fees for extension of stay and other Immigration fees are available at the Bureau of Immigration website (www.immigration.gov.ph).
GUIDELINES ON THE ENTRY OF TEMPORARY VISITORS TO THE PHILIPPINES
Nationals from countries listed below who are traveling to the Philippines for business and tourism purposes are allowed to enter the Philippines without visas for a stay not exceeding twenty-one (21) days, provided they hold valid tickets for their return journey to port of origin or next port of destination and their passports valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay. However, Immigration Officers at ports of entry may exercise their discretion to admit holders of passports valid for at least sixty (60) days beyond the intended period of stay.
Nationals from the following countries are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of twenty-one (21) days or less:
Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil*, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi ,Cambodia,Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Costa Rica, Cote d’Ivoire, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, Gambia,Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea ,Guinea Bissau,Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary,Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel*, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Latvia, Lesotho, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Monaco, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Norway, Oman, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa,
Spain, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia ,Turkey, Tuvalu, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United Republic of Tanzania, United States of America, Uruguay, Venezuela, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe
*The following are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a stay not exceeding fifty-nine (59) days:
1. Holders of Brazil passports; and
2. Holders of Israel passports
The following are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a stay not exceeding seven (7) days:
3. Holders of Hong Kong Special Administrative (SAR) passports
4. Holders of British National Overseas (BNO) passports
5. Holders of Portuguese Passports issued in Macao
6. Holders of Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) passports
Important Note:
Nationals who are subjects of deportation/blacklist orders of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration shall not be admitted to the Philippines. Further inquiries may be addressed to the Visa Division (Telephone numbers: (632) 834-4854, (632) 834-3707, and (632) 834-4810), Department of Foreign Affairs, 2330 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City, Philippines or to any Philippine Embassy or Consulate abroad.
*For a complete list of Philippine Embassies and Consulates in your respective countries, please log-in to the Department of Foreign Affairs website at www.dfa.gov.ph and click on “Consular Services”
With the theme—
Strengthening Peace and Human Rights Education of the Youth:
Key to Sustainable Development
and Launch of the International Year (2010-2011 ) of Youth
with the theme: Dialogue and Mutual Understanding
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION DATE: 10-12 August 2010
VENUES: Philippine International Convention Center,
Quirino Grandstand, and
Malacanang Palace
PARTICIPANTS: 700 student and youth leaders of the Philippines and the world
PROPONENT: UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES (UNAP)
Address: c/o United Nations Information Center
Contact Persons:
Judge Aurora P. N. Recina
President, UNAP
Former Chairman, CHR
Anna Karina L. Jardin
IYD Lead Convenor and
Secretary-General, UN Youth Association of the Philippines
Mobile: 0920-9382691
E-mail: eikaie_cute22@yahoo.com, akjardin@yahoo.com
Ana Elzy E. Ofreneo
IYD Coordinator and Board Member, UNAP
and Director IV, Commission on Human Rights
Telefax: (+632) 928-4471
E-mail: elzy.ofreneo@gmail.com
BACKGROUND and RATIONALE:
The United Nations defines the worlds’ youth as the age group between 15 and 24 years old, making up one-sixth of the human population. Many of these young men and women live in developing countries and their numbers are expected to rise steeply. The idea for International Youth Day was proposed in 1991 by young people who were gathered in Vienna, Austria, for the first session of the UN’s World Youth Forum. The forum recommended that an International Youth Day be declared, especially for fundraising and promotional purposes, to support the United Nations Youth Fund in partnership with youth organizations.
In 1998, the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth adopted a resolution recommending for the proclamation of August 12 as International Youth Day. In its Resolution 54/120 of 17 December 1999, the UN General Assembly approved that recommendation. It also adopted an international strategy – the World Programme of Action for the Youth (WPAY) for 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. First observed in 2000, the UN International Youth Day (IYD) is celebrated on August 12 each year to recognize efforts and achievements of the world’s youth in enhancing global society. It also aims to promote ways to engage them in becoming more actively involved in making positive contributions to their communities.
In the Philippines, Republic Act 8044 defines the youth as the age group between 15 and 30 years old. The UN Association of the Philippines, through its youth arm – the UN Youth Association of the Philippines, has annually been spearheading the celebration of the International Youth Day since 2000. One of the annual highlights of the IYD celebration is the awarding of the UNAP Outstanding Youth Awards to deserving youth leaders in ceremonies held in Malacanang Palace. During the IYD celebration on 12 August 2002, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo signed Presidential Proclamation No. 229 declaring every August 12 as International Youth Day in the Philippines.
IYD serves to promote youth participation in addressing issues concerning them. It encourages youth involvement in the achievement of programs for sustainable development and technological innovations. Previous IYD conferences covered various issues concerning youth particularly the 10-point WPAY agenda. Since the 5th IYD conference, the topic on the Millennium Development Goals has consistently been being advocated and tackled in every IYD conference. The actively growing participation of more student and youth leaders from the different parts of the country and from other parts of the world affirm the relevance and meaningfulness of the celebration. The community immersion activities bring delegates in touch with the reality of poverty and other deprivations, and keep them aware of, and also inspired by the coping capabilities of residents in the mission areas. Fellowships and cultural nights are usually held as concluding activities. Other activities include concerts promoting the benefits that young people bring into the world, as well as various sporting events, parades and mobile exhibitions that showcase young people’s achievements. Overall, the IYD 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.
Last year, all the regional chapters of UNYAP carried on their advocacies for MDGs, their way of implementing the action plans that they prepared during last year’s IYD celebration.
This year’s celebration of the 11th International Youth Day is different. It shall also launch the International Year of Youth. In its resolution A/RES/64/134 (18 December 2009), the UN General Assembly proclaimed the year commencing on 12 August 2010 as the International Year of Youth: Dialogue and Mutual Understanding. The Year coincides with the 25th anniversary of the 1st International Youth Year in 1985 on the theme Participation, Development and Peace.
In addition to IYD, this year’s August 12 event commemorates two other international events – the August 9 World Indigenous Peoples Day, and the August 12 International Humanitarian Law Day.
Action Plans that shall be formulated by the youth during the 11th IYD shall be their roadmaps to 2011, which is the start of the 5-year countdown to achieve the MDGs, and the launch of the New Medium Term Philippine Development Plan (2011-2016), under the leadership of the 15th President of the Republic and the 15th Congress of the Philippines. The Plans shall also consider the celebration in 2011 of the 115th Year of the 1896 Philippine Revolution and the 25th Year of the 1986 People Power, as well as the 25th Year of Human Rights under the Reborn Democracy in the Philippines.
Considering the foregoing, the theme of the 11th IYD celebratory conference is “Strengthening Peace and Human Rights Education of the Youth: Key to Sustainable Development”.
OBJECTIVES:
By the end of the 11th IYD celebration,
- the International Year of the Youth must have been launched, and
- the youth participants must have organized themselves and shared their personal plans in championing peace and human rights for the attainment of sustainable development during the International Year of the Youth.
During the 11th IYD celebratory conference, the participants must have –
• artistically presented their common understanding on the role of the youth in building a culture of peace and human rights as well as on the link between peace, human rights, the MDGs and sustainable development;
• established their networks and functional partnerships between youth and various institutions (government and non-government organizations, business, media, academe);
• taken an oath on their commitment to attain the UNYAP/Youth Vision Statement as well as their Youth Declaration for Peace, Human Rights and Sustainable Development; and,
• enjoyed learning from the practices on the ground along peace and human rights through activities such as a fun run and educational visits.
Also, in the course of the event:
• the UNYAP leadership must have honed their skills in organizing meaningful celebratory events for the youth;
• UNAP must have launched its Annual Search for Outstanding Youth Leaders; and,
• both the International Humanitarian Law Day and the World’s Indigenous Peoples’ Day must have been celebrated.
Agenda & Format
The program is attached herewith.
The conference will take place in English. There will be four plenary sessions and twelve concurrent/ break-out sessions over the three days. Participants may attend up to six of the break-out sessions and must indicate their preferences on the registration form.
Each session will involve interaction and discussion between panelists and participants, and will run according to the Chatham House Rule as well as Parliamentary Rules of Procedures.
In the first night, participants who are billeted together at the Manila Pavilion shall be grouped into creative workshops where each group prepares its interpretation, in art form, of the role of the youth in building a culture of peace and human rights, and in helping attain the Millennium Development Goals by 2015. Each group’s artistic/cultural creations shall be exhibited/presented on the second night.
The newly-elected 15th President of the Republic of the Philippines as well as the 15h Congress, and the newly-appointed Chief Justice of the Supreme Court are being brought on board to ensure that the youth agenda will be in their priority program of action.
Target Participants
The conference will be limited to a maximum of 700 participants. It is primarily geared to youth leaders and self-propelling youth from student organizations, university-based student governments, universities, government offices, multi-laterals, think tanks, NGOs, community-based organizations, media, foundations, and corporations. UNAP and UNYAP welcome expressions of interest from others, too.
Conference & Youth Run Dates & Locations
The conference is slated on 10-12 August 2010 at the Philippine International Convention Center, Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex, Roxas Blvd., Pasay City, Philippines. The Youth Run for Peace and Human Rights shall take place on 12 August 2010, 5:00-8:00A.M. around the Quirino Grandstand, Luneta Park, Roxas Blvd., Manila City, Philippines.
Fee & Lodging Details
The participation fee is only $250.00 for foreign participants. The fee covers attendance at the event and conference kit, as well as food, hotel accommodation, and transfers from hotel to venue.
Registration Process
Expressions of interest to participate in the 11th IYD will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. One has to completely fill out the attached registration form and have it scanned and emailed to iyd_2010@yahoo.com or internationalyouthday.iyd2010@gmail.com. Checks, made payable to the United Nations Association of the Philippines, or cash must be deposited in the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) in the name of the United Nations Association of the Philippines with account no. 3063-5932-13. The bank deposit slip must also be scanned and emailed to iyd_2010@yahoo.com or internationalyouthday.iyd2010@gmail.com. The same may be presented upon check-in at the designated hotel.
Philippine Visa Information
WHAT IS A PHILIPPINE VISA ?
A Philippine Visa is an endorsement made on a travel document by a consular officer at a Philippine Embassy or Consulate abroad denoting that the visa application has been properly examined and that the bearer is permitted to proceed to the Philippines and request permission from the Philippine Immigration authorities at the ports of entries to enter the country. The visa thus issued is not a guarantee that the holder will be automatically admitted into the country, because the admission of foreign nationals into the Philippines is a function of the immigration authorities at the port of entry.
DEFINITION OF A FOREIGN TOURIST (TEMPORARY VISITOR)
A "foreign tourist" is defined as a person without distinction as to race, gender, language or religion, who is proceeding to the Philippines for a legitimate, non-immigrant purpose such as sight-seeing, sports, health, family reasons, training or study (excluding enrollment in schools for the purpose of obtaining a title or degree), religious pilgrimage, business, cultural and scientific purposes.
STANDARD PROCEDURE/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLYING A TEMPORARY VISITOR'S VISA
Application for a temporary visitor's visa must be made in person. In the case of a minor under eighteen (18) years of age, the application may be made for him by a person who, in the opinion of the consular officer, is responsible for his/her welfare. The minor, not an infant in arms, shall be required to appear at the Consulate for interview, together with the person making the application for him/her.
Applicants for temporary visitor's visa should normally apply at the Philippine Embassy or Consulate that has jurisdiction over their place of residence. While some visa applicants may apply at any Philippine Embassy or Consulate abroad, others are only allowed to apply his/her visa at the Philippine Embassy or Consulate in his country of origin or legal residence.
The following are the minimum requirements for applying a temporary visitor's visa:
1. Passport/Travel Document Valid for at least six (6) months beyond the intended period of stay in the Philippines;
2. Duly Accomplished Visa application forms;
3. Passport Photos (2 pieces);
4. Proof of bona fide status as tourist or businessman;
5. Confirmed tickets for return or onward journey to the next port of destination; and
6. Payment of Visa Fees
EXTENSION OF AUTHORIZED PERIOD OF STAY IN THE PHILIPPINES
In case of a temporary visitor's visa holder whose stay in the Philippines will exceed the authorized period of stay, he/she will have to report to the Bureau of Immigration, secure an extension of stay and pay the corresponding immigration fees. Information on fees for extension of stay and other Immigration fees are available at the Bureau of Immigration website (www.immigration.gov.ph).
GUIDELINES ON THE ENTRY OF TEMPORARY VISITORS TO THE PHILIPPINES
Nationals from countries listed below who are traveling to the Philippines for business and tourism purposes are allowed to enter the Philippines without visas for a stay not exceeding twenty-one (21) days, provided they hold valid tickets for their return journey to port of origin or next port of destination and their passports valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay. However, Immigration Officers at ports of entry may exercise their discretion to admit holders of passports valid for at least sixty (60) days beyond the intended period of stay.
Nationals from the following countries are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of twenty-one (21) days or less:
Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil*, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi ,Cambodia,Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Costa Rica, Cote d’Ivoire, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, Gambia,Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea ,Guinea Bissau,Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary,Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel*, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Latvia, Lesotho, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Monaco, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Norway, Oman, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa,
Spain, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia ,Turkey, Tuvalu, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United Republic of Tanzania, United States of America, Uruguay, Venezuela, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe
*The following are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a stay not exceeding fifty-nine (59) days:
1. Holders of Brazil passports; and
2. Holders of Israel passports
The following are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a stay not exceeding seven (7) days:
3. Holders of Hong Kong Special Administrative (SAR) passports
4. Holders of British National Overseas (BNO) passports
5. Holders of Portuguese Passports issued in Macao
6. Holders of Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) passports
Important Note:
Nationals who are subjects of deportation/blacklist orders of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration shall not be admitted to the Philippines. Further inquiries may be addressed to the Visa Division (Telephone numbers: (632) 834-4854, (632) 834-3707, and (632) 834-4810), Department of Foreign Affairs, 2330 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City, Philippines or to any Philippine Embassy or Consulate abroad.
*For a complete list of Philippine Embassies and Consulates in your respective countries, please log-in to the Department of Foreign Affairs website at www.dfa.gov.ph and click on “Consular Services”
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