In celebration of the International Year of the Youth (IYY), the United Nations Youth Association of the Philippines in partnership with the Philippine Normal University, United Nations Information Centre (UNIC), and United Nations Association of the Philippines (UNAP) hosted the World Speaking Tour of Ms. Monique Coleman, UN Youth Champion for the International Year of the Youth (IYY) last February 26, 2011 at the Philippine Normal University Gymnasium, Manila, Philippines.
She was joined by PNU President Dr. Ester B. Ogena, UNAP President Judge Aurora Navarette Recina, UNYAP President Mr. Marlon Jhef P. Pineda and Mr. Leon G. Flores, In-coming Chairperson, National Youth Commission. She also interacted with youth leaders on relevant issues affecting the Filipino youth. These include youth in nation-building, pre-marital sex, child labor, youth employment, smoking, alcoholism, drug addiction and youth political participation.
Youth leaders from the different regions represented by the following: Mr. Kristopher Rivera, UNYAP Commissioner for Mindanao, Cagayan De Oro City; Ms. Debbie M. Kalaw, UNYAP Regional Coordinator for CAR - Kalinga, Ifugao; Mr. Roy B. Calo, Secretary General, UNYAP Caraga, Butuan City; Ms. Kristine Lacbayo, UNYAP NCR Regional Coordinator for NCR, DLSU-Manila; Mr. Jonathan Jaime Guerero, UNYAP President of Legaspi City Chapter, Albay Bicol; Mr. Ronald Padoginog, UNYAP National Vice President External, North Cotabato ; Mr. AJ Andrade, UNYAP Young Professional Network and Mr. Ben Aldric Cruz, Committee Chair of PNU UNYAP Chapter gave a presentation on issues affecting the Filipino youth during the forum.
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