EPLC Youth declaration

1. Emerging Pinoy Leaders Congress
December 18 – 19, 2010
Genesis Valley, Cabangahan, Consolacion, Cebu
YOUTH DECLARATION
We, the Emerging Pinoy Leaders of Cebu, hereby declare the following:
Whereas, we envision a sustainable, livable and prosperous Philippines that fosters social equity,
economic prosperity and environmental sustainability;
Whereas, we want to see a society that promotes and practices:
 moral, ethical and God-centered values;
 self-reliance and social well-being;
 ecological awareness and concern;
 accessible quality education for all;
 healthy living and access to quality public health care;
 participatory governance with leaders who are not only competent but also committed to
practicing a system of transparency and accountability, equal opportunities and fair services to
the people;
Whereas, we recognize that the government has a role to play in addressing development problems in
the Philippines and requires vital partnership with and active participation of civil society and the private
sector;
Whereas, we aim for the Cebuano youth to have a greater sense of social concern through responsible
and accountable leadership, pro-active citizenship and volunteerism, practice of excellence and upholding
moral values.
NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the aforementioned premises, I hereby commit myself to
the following, that I will:
Continue to promote the bigger role of my fellow youth as catalysts for positive change in the community
and in the country by upholding God-centered Filipino values and self-discipline;
Support and help initiate effective poverty alleviation programs such as the replication of best practices
and capacity building on entrepreneurship and livelihood;
Spearhead efforts on environmental awareness and protection, especially towards climate change
mitigation and adaptation, biodiversity conservation, pollution control and sustainable use of resources;
Advocate for the enjoyment of everybody’s right to education by supporting improvements in the
educational system and the promotion of quality education;
Help educate others, especially my fellow youth, on the importance of a healthy lifestyle especially in
addressing issues on reproductive health and substance abuse, and support programs promoting proper
nutrition, sanitation, safety and disaster risk reduction and improved public health care;
Initiate and support activities of government institutions, especially of youth leaders in government, that
promote awareness and responsiveness on issues affecting their constituents and instill the importance
of values-based public service, leading to a more pro-active involvement and good governance;
And, through our shared aspirations and actions in this declaration, unite with other youth leaders in
promoting a more livable Cebu and Philippines, and enjoin other stakeholders to support this collective
cause.
Adopted through the concerted effort and support of 100 youth leaders representing 42 multi-sectoral
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organizations this 19 day of December 2010 at Consolacion, Cebu.
The Emerging Pinoy Leaders Congress Delegates