Best Filipino Youth Organization

1. VOICE OF THE YOUTH Launching of Voice of the Youth and Philippine.TakingITGlobal.Org Presentation by Pocholo D. Gonzales and Jake M. Gallardo TINIG KABATAAN (VOICE OF THE YOUTH) NETWORK an information advocacy youth organization 1 YO Youth Organization

2. Voice of the Youth Launching of Voice of the Youth and Philippine.TakingITGlobal.Org Presentation by Pocholo D. Gonzales and Jake M. Gallardo TINIG KABATAAN is composed of youth ages 15-25 who have various talents and capabilities dedicated in empowering youth through leadership, advocacy and education. This effort encourages youth to take control of their life situations while building self-esteem and improving the quality of life for themselves and other talented youth.

3. Voice of the Youth Launching of Voice of the Youth and Philippine.TakingITGlobal.Org Presentation by Pocholo D. Gonzales and Jake M. Gallardo Originally known as the Barkadahang Radyo-Radyo , The TINIG KABATAAN (Voice of the Youth) was founded in September 1996 by 5 talented young broadcasters, voice talents, singers and youth leaders. VOTY has it’s own radio youth program, Radyo-Radyo and Awit-Tawanan . Aired over DZMM 630 KHZ every Sunday from 10 - 12 from October 1996 - December 2000.

4. Voice of the Youth Launching of Voice of the Youth and Philippine.TakingITGlobal.Org Presentation by Pocholo D. Gonzales and Jake M. Gallardo Sey Mo, Sey Ko aired over DZRH 666 Khz from March 2001 to March 2002 . Choy with Tiya Dely Magpayo and Lola Sela during the airing of Sey Mo, Sey Ko .

5. TINIG KABATAAN Voice of the Youth Launching of Voice of the Youth and Philippine.TakingITGlobal.Org Presentation by Pocholo D. Gonzales and Jake M. Gallardo Believes that young people must be given the opportunity to understand organizational issues and develop their own advocacy skills. It is essential that we actively engage youth in identifying their needs, capabilities and talents allowing them to be empowered to change the cycle of their lives. TINIG KABATAAN members are dedicated to servicing and presenting their talents to the young people of the Philippines to promote youth participation and development.

6. YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROJECT Voice of the Youth Launching of Voice of the Youth and Philippine.TakingITGlobal.Org Presentation by Pocholo D. Gonzales and Jake M. Gallardo The Youth Empowerment Project is dedicated to serving the 1000 children and youth of Metro Manila from 1997 to 2000. TINIG KABATAAN council members consist of young people between the ages of 15-25 from various backgrounds, classes and experiences. These youth work together to identify and address talented children and youth issues for all youth of Metro Manila.

7. YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROJECT Voice of the Youth Launching of Voice of the Youth and Philippine.TakingITGlobal.Org Presentation by Pocholo D. Gonzales and Jake M. Gallardo In the short existence of the program we have made an impact in the less fortunate children and youth especially i n the area of education and advocacy. In the area of youth leadership development and community education, TINIG KABATAAN members have been invited to present at several local, national and international conferences. TINIG KABATAAN members have been featured on national television and radio programs; newspapers; school and other community events.

8. YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROJECT Voice of the Youth Launching of Voice of the Youth and Philippine.TakingITGlobal.Org Presentation by Pocholo D. Gonzales and Jake M. Gallardo TINIG KABATAAN members also developed and maintain a web site, http:// geocities .com/ tinigkabataan / voty The goals of the Youth Empowerment Project for 2003-2004 are: 1.) Continued improvement of educational opportunities for talented children and youth. 2.) Provide leadership opportunities to VOTY members. 3.) Increase community education of youth issues.

19. National Conventions Voice of the Youth Launching of Voice of the Youth and Philippine.TakingITGlobal.Org Presentation by Pocholo D. Gonzales and Jake M. Gallardo 2nd National Youth Parliament Province of Bataan Representative. Teachers Camp, Baguio City, December 18-21, 1998 Choy with former NYC Commissioner Celine Madamba, SK National President Richard Nalupta and Bataan SK President Papo Roman.

20. National Conventions Voice of the Youth Launching of Voice of the Youth and Philippine.TakingITGlobal.Org Presentation by Pocholo D. Gonzales and Jake M. Gallardo 4th National Youth Parliament - Pryce Hotel, Cagayan De Oro City, December 7-11, 2002 TINIG KABATAAN MEMBERS PRESENT DURING 4TH NYP 1. JAKE GALLARDO 2. ABIGAEL GONZALES 3. ANTHONY LORCHA 4. REDFORD DE QUIROS

21. National Conventions Voice of the Youth Launching of Voice of the Youth and Philippine.TakingITGlobal.Org Presentation by Pocholo D. Gonzales and Jake M. Gallardo 1st National Youth Summit (PAMBANSANG UGONG NG KABATAAN) - Malacañang Palace and Corporate Inn, Ermita, Manila, December 10 – 12, 2001. 1 ASEM Asian-European Meeting (Chiefs of State of EU-States and South-East Asian States) Choy and other PUNK delegates with President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, DSWD Sec. Dinky Soliman and NYC Commissioner Marc Castrodes.

22. Conventions Voice of the Youth Launching of Voice of the Youth and Philippine.TakingITGlobal.Org Presentation by Pocholo D. Gonzales and Jake M. Gallardo Delegate, Regional Youth Summit , Pambansang Ugong ng Kabataan , Department of Social Welfare and Development, Regional Office III, DECS Regional Office, Angeles City, Pampanga, September 28-29, 2001 Reader and Guest, National Day of Prayer and Fasting for Reconciliation , “Youth Prayer on Moral Recovery” Presidential Management Staff, Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park, Manila, November 10, 2001 Participant , An Institute for Solidarity in Asia (ISA) Conference “ Moving Forward with National Governance Reforms” Shangri-La Plaza Hotel, Makati City, November 14, 2001

23. Conventions Voice of the Youth Launching of Voice of the Youth and Philippine.TakingITGlobal.Org Presentation by Pocholo D. Gonzales and Jake M. Gallardo Participant, 10 th SSEAYP International, Philippines National Convention , Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Program Alumni Association, Philippines, Inc. Naga City, Philippines November 30 – December 2, 2001 Participant, NAPC Youth and Students Sectoral Assembly , Subic International Hotel, Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority, Olongapo City, January 25-27, 2002 Participant , Conference of Youth Leaders , “ Remembering EDSA II” Ateneo Alumni Initiative for National Development, Moro Lorenzo Sports Center, Ateneo de Manila University, Loyola Heights, Quezon City, February 22 –23, 2002

24. Conventions Voice of the Youth Launching of Voice of the Youth and Philippine.TakingITGlobal.Org Presentation by Pocholo D. Gonzales and Jake M. Gallardo Participant, LEADERS UNLIMITED , The Aurelio Periquet Jr. Business Leadership Seminar Series “Inspiring Leaders of Tomorrow, Today” UP NISMED-STTC Auditorium, University of the Philippines, Diliman, August 24, 2002 Participant, UP Diliman Student Leaders’ Convention 2002 , Office of the Vice-Chancellor for Student Affairs, Office of Student Activities, Science Teacher Training Center Auditorium, National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, August 23-24, 2002

25. Conventions Voice of the Youth Launching of Voice of the Youth and Philippine.TakingITGlobal.Org Presentation by Pocholo D. Gonzales and Jake M. Gallardo Participant, Generation Why? Identity of the Youth In the Changing Philippines , Philippine Daily Inquirer and Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations, Li Seng Giap Auditorium, APEC Communications Building, University of Asia and the Pacific, Pasig City, Philippines, October 12, 2002 Participant, 4 th Youth Summit on Human Rights , “Strengthening Youth Leadership for a Sustainable Human Rights Advocacy” Amnesty International, Human Rights Youth Action Network, Brentwood Village, M. Roxas St., Baguio City, October 18-22, 2002 CHAIRPERSON OF HUMAN RIGHTS YOUTH ACTION NETWORK : JAKE M. GALLARDO

26. Consultations Voice of the Youth Launching of Voice of the Youth and Philippine.TakingITGlobal.Org Presentation by Pocholo D. Gonzales and Jake M. Gallardo Participant, Medium-Term Youth Development Plan (MTYDP) 1999-2004 Briefing/Consultation for Region III, National Youth Commission, Century Resort Hotel, McArthur Highway, Balibago, Angeles City, Philippines, November 25, 1999 Participant, NCR Youth Consultation , NYC Conference Room, 4 th Floor, Bookman Building, 373 Quezon Ave., Quezon City, June 14, 2002 Participant, NAPC Youth and Students Sectoral Assembly , Subic International Hotel, Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority, Olongapo City, January 25-27, 2002

27. Recent Forums Voice of the Youth Launching of Voice of the Youth and Philippine.TakingITGlobal.Org Presentation by Pocholo D. Gonzales and Jake M. Gallardo Student Coordinator and Secretariat, Asian Film Forum Manila 2003 , “Evolving Realities in Asian Cinema” The UP College of Mass Communication and Japanese Foundation, EDSA Shangri-la Hotel, Mandaluyong City, Philippines, January 7-9, 2003 Youth Speaker, Youth Speak Series, ”Pinas, Sa Pananaw ng Kabataan”, Asian Social Institute and Kilusan para sa Kinabukasan ng Kabataan, Francis Senden Hall, Asian Social Institute, Manila, February 1, 2003 Facilitator, YES PEACE 2003! (Youth Empowerment Summit for Peace 1) “Towards a Global Movement for a Culture of Peace” UNESCO ASPnet, Aksyon Kabataan and Mendiola Consortium - CSA, San Beda College Auditorium, February 6-8, 2003

29. NATIONAL AFFILIATION: Voice of the Youth Launching of Voice of the Youth and Philippine.TakingITGlobal.Org Presentation by Pocholo D. Gonzales and Jake M. Gallardo National Youth Commission, UNESCO Club of Metro Manila , Youth for United Nations , U.P. Graduate Studies Association , College of Mass Communication KaBATAAN “Bataan Youth Society” Katipunan Jaycees , Juniour Chamber of Commerce Pambansang Ugong ng Kabataan , SSEAYP International Philippines , U.P. Ugnayan ng Pahinungod , Speech Communication Society , University of the Philippines, Diliman, Kathalad, Kathang Inilahad , University of the Philippines, Diliman, U.P. Tangway (Bataan), University of the PhilippinesMember, U.P. Peer Councelors Society , Pi Sigma Fraternity , University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City ABS-CBN Foundation (Bantay Kalikasan and Bantay Bata)

31. INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATION: Voice of the Youth Launching of Voice of the Youth and Philippine.TakingITGlobal.Org Presentation by Pocholo D. Gonzales and Jake M. Gallardo

32. TAKINGITGLOBAL.ORG Voice of the Youth Launching of Voice of the Youth and Philippine.TakingITGlobal.Org Presentation by Pocholo D. Gonzales and Jake M. Gallardo TakingITGlobal INSPIRE, INFORM, INVOLVE http://philippines.takingitglobal.org

33. Voice of the Youth Launching of Voice of the Youth and Philippine.TakingITGlobal.Org Presentation by Pocholo D. Gonzales and Jake M. Gallardo

35. Intercultural Experience Voice of the Youth Launching of Voice of the Youth and Philippine.TakingITGlobal.Org Presentation by Pocholo D. Gonzales and Jake M. Gallardo Participating Youth, 27th Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Program , ASEAN Countries and Japan October 24 to December 15, 2000 Choy with a Japanese Participating Youth during the 27th Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Program going to Tokyo, Japan aboard M.S. Nippon Maru. With a Japanese PY, Mount Fuji.

36. 3OTH SHIP FOR SOUTHEAST ASIAN YOUTH PROGRAM Voice of the Youth Launching of Voice of the Youth and Philippine.TakingITGlobal.Org Presentation by Pocholo D. Gonzales and Jake M. Gallardo APPLICATION IS EXTENDED: FEBRUARY 28, 2003 PLEASE CONTACT N.Y.C. 781-2372 OR LOG ON TO: www.youth.net.ph

37. Intercultural Experience Voice of the Youth Launching of Voice of the Youth and Philippine.TakingITGlobal.Org Presentation by Pocholo D. Gonzales and Jake M. Gallardo Philippine Delegate, 37 th International Youth Camp , “You Can Make A Difference” Youth Unit, Korean National Commission for UNESCO, Korea UNESCO Culture Center, Seoul, South Korea, Busan and Woopo Wetland, Kyongsang Namdo, South Korea, July 14-27, 2002 Choy, Jake and Andrew Mendoza, President of KAPARIZ and VOTY Network Member with other delegates of 37th International Youth Camp from 65 countries worldwide.

38. Intercultural Experience Voice of the Youth Launching of Voice of the Youth and Philippine.TakingITGlobal.Org Presentation by Pocholo D. Gonzales and Jake M. Gallardo Speaker, ASEAN Student Leaders’ Summit 2002 , “Developing Student Leaders Towards a Century of Peace and Humanity”, Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific and Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Angeles University, Philippines, December 11-14, 2002 Co-Convenor, Facilitator and Host, 3 rd International Youth Conference , “Youth Leadership for Global Citizenship and Sustainable Development” Youth Leaders Conference, Sponsoring Organization: UNESCO ASPnet, UNAP, PNU, Audio-Visual Theatre, Philippine Normal University, August 12-14, 2002 Participant, 3 rd APEC Future Leaders’ Forum “Corporate Citizenship: Doing Well by Doing Good” APEC Communications Building, University of Asia and the Pacific, Pasig City and Subic Bay, Zambales City, November 13-16, 2001

39. Intercultural Experience Voice of the Youth Launching of Voice of the Youth and Philippine.TakingITGlobal.Org Presentation by Pocholo D. Gonzales and Jake M. Gallardo Participant, 4 th International Youth Leadership Conference , “Cross-Cultural Exchange of Young Ideas Concerning the Future of World Leadership” Civic concepts International, Czech University of Agriculture, Prague 6, Suchdol, Czech Republic, January 5-10, 2003 Participant, 3 rd Asian Youth Forum, “ The Roles and Capabilities of the Asian Youth Leaders in Achieving a Region-wide Sustainable Growth and Development” Pan-Asian Consortium (PAC),Taipei, Taiwan, November 8-11, 2002 Participant, Students’ Forum , ”Citizenship and Participation in the Globalising World” Students’ Forum 2000, Vilemov Castle and Prague, Czech Republic, October 26– 31, 2002

40. Intercultural Experience Voice of the Youth Launching of Voice of the Youth and Philippine.TakingITGlobal.Org Presentation by Pocholo D. Gonzales and Jake M. Gallardo Participant, Melaka International Youth Dialogue , “Action for Youth Employment” World Assembly of Youth, Equatorial Melaka Hotel, Melaka, Malaysia, July 29 – August 1, 2002 Philippine Delegate, 6 th Arirang Youth Camp , “We Can Share Our Differences” Youth Unit, Korean National Commission for UNESCO and Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Korea UNESCO Culture Center, Seoul, South Korea and Namwon, Jeollabukdo Province, Republic of Korea, August 8-11, 2002

41. Intercultural Experience Voice of the Youth Launching of Voice of the Youth and Philippine.TakingITGlobal.Org Presentation by Pocholo D. Gonzales and Jake M. Gallardo Focal Point MONDIAL DES JEUNES WORLD CONGRESS OF YOUTH 16-28 August 2003 – Casablanca, MOROCCO UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF HIS MAJESTY KING MOHAMMED VI PROMOTING SOLIDARITY, TOLERANCE & YOUTH ACTION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT "You have to Be the Change! you want to see in the world…" M.K.Ghandi UPCOMING INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES:

42. Multinational Project Voice of the Youth Launching of Voice of the Youth and Philippine.TakingITGlobal.Org Presentation by Pocholo D. Gonzales and Jake M. Gallardo Youth Dialogue on World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) and (Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) for Development Theme: Youth Charting the Future of the Information Society Date: April 2003 In Cooperation with Robert Sagun of Young Volunteers for Sustainable Development in consultation with TakingITGlobal and International Institute for Sustainable Development

43. Multinational Project Voice of the Youth Launching of Voice of the Youth and Philippine.TakingITGlobal.Org Presentation by Pocholo D. Gonzales and Jake M. Gallardo Youth Dialogue on World Water Forum In Cooperation with Robert Sagun of Young Volunteers for Sustainable Development. YVSD’s involvement on freshwater issues include leading youth discussions on sustainable water management as input to the 3 rd World Water Forum and coordinating with the Youth Water Action Team for future collaborative partnerships. Interestingly, the 2003 International Year of Freshwater Secretariat of the UNESCO Division of Water Sciences has solicited the support of YVSD to serve as the National Focal Point for Youth in the Philippines.

44. Multinational Project Voice of the Youth Launching of Voice of the Youth and Philippine.TakingITGlobal.Org Presentation by Pocholo D. Gonzales and Jake M. Gallardo GLOBAL YOUTH SERVICE DAY APRIL 11 - 13, 2003 Theme: Youth Changing The World Country Network

45. Multinational Project Voice of the Youth Launching of Voice of the Youth and Philippine.TakingITGlobal.Org Presentation by Pocholo D. Gonzales and Jake M. Gallardo World Youth Festival 2003 Theme: “Youth Without Barriers” Joint project of the Office of the President of the Philippines, National Youth Commission of the Philippines, United Nations Information Center and the UNESCO Club of Metro Manila August 2003

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