Search is on for 28 Filipino youth to cruise Asean countries
KIMBERLY JANE T. TAN, GMANews.TV
MANILA, Philippines - The National Youth Commission (NYC) is currently in search of 28 Filipino students, professionals, and even out-of-school youth who will participate in a 52-day leadership training onboard a Japanese luxury ship bound for five Southeast Asian countries.
NYC’s Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Program (SSEAYP) will allow applicants who pass the interviews, examinations, and trainings to fly to Japan in October and stay there for 10 days before cruising to five Southeast Asian countries.
Chairman Richie Nalupta said in an interview that two slots will be allotted for each region in the Philippines. Only those aged 18 to 30 may apply.
Nalupta said those who qualify for the program will live on board a Fuji Maru ship together with 320 participants from 10 Southeast Asian countries – 280 participants from Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, and 40 from Japan.
“This is a chance for our youth to interact with other people with different cultures and attitude. They will meet head of states or presidents of other countries (mostly in South East Asia)," he said.
Nalupta said that while cruising, the participants will engage in discussions, debates and cultural presentations such as singing and dancing.
“This is to develop the participants’ personality and communication skills," he said.
He added that Filipinos often top discussions and debates on various international issues during the cruise.
“Most of the time, dalawang Pinoy ang natitirang nagdedebate sa floor. They are also good in report presentations, lagi silang unang natatapos while ‘yung ibang delegates hirap na hirap. Kaso sa implementasyon lang nagkakatalo," he said.
[Most of the time, two Filipinos are left debating on the floor. They are also good in report presentations, they always finish first while other delegates have a difficult time. However, they encounter problems regarding implementation]
Meanwhile, participants will be given various responsibilities and assignments while on country visits – they will visit historicl places, interact with the local youth, and stay with foster families for two nights.
The program, which started in 1974, is sponsored by the Japanese government. It was based on a joint statement issued in the same year by Japan and Southeast Asian countries.
Below are the qualifications for the SSEAYP:
• Filipino citizen, single, must be between 18-30 years old as of April 1, 2009
• Of good moral character
• Must be residing, working or studying in the region to be represented for at least two (2) years immediately preceding from the date of application
• Physically and mentally fit to travel
• Preferably a first-time international traveler and or must not have been a grantee or recipient of any NYC funded international travel or Japanese Government grant
• Strong background of Philippine history, geography and culture and the arts
• Knowledgeable of the current issues of the Philippines, Japan and ASEAN countries
• Must have served the youth sector as an active officer or member of a youth or youth serving organization for at least two (2) years immediately preceding from the date of application.
• Must be an NYC volunteer after the program.
• Must be willing to take a leave of absence from school or work and complete all trainings and activities before, during and after the program.
The schedule:
Pre-departure Training: July 13-25, 2009
Pre-departure Activities: Sept. 27 - Oct. 26, 2009
Cruise: Oct. 27 – Dec. 18, 2009
Post-Program Evaluation - Dec. 18 - 20, 2009
Downloadable forms for the SSEAYP are available at the NYC website. - GMANews.TV
MANILA, Philippines - The National Youth Commission (NYC) is currently in search of 28 Filipino students, professionals, and even out-of-school youth who will participate in a 52-day leadership training onboard a Japanese luxury ship bound for five Southeast Asian countries.
NYC’s Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Program (SSEAYP) will allow applicants who pass the interviews, examinations, and trainings to fly to Japan in October and stay there for 10 days before cruising to five Southeast Asian countries.
Chairman Richie Nalupta said in an interview that two slots will be allotted for each region in the Philippines. Only those aged 18 to 30 may apply.
Nalupta said those who qualify for the program will live on board a Fuji Maru ship together with 320 participants from 10 Southeast Asian countries – 280 participants from Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, and 40 from Japan.
“This is a chance for our youth to interact with other people with different cultures and attitude. They will meet head of states or presidents of other countries (mostly in South East Asia)," he said.
Nalupta said that while cruising, the participants will engage in discussions, debates and cultural presentations such as singing and dancing.
“This is to develop the participants’ personality and communication skills," he said.
He added that Filipinos often top discussions and debates on various international issues during the cruise.
“Most of the time, dalawang Pinoy ang natitirang nagdedebate sa floor. They are also good in report presentations, lagi silang unang natatapos while ‘yung ibang delegates hirap na hirap. Kaso sa implementasyon lang nagkakatalo," he said.
[Most of the time, two Filipinos are left debating on the floor. They are also good in report presentations, they always finish first while other delegates have a difficult time. However, they encounter problems regarding implementation]
Meanwhile, participants will be given various responsibilities and assignments while on country visits – they will visit historicl places, interact with the local youth, and stay with foster families for two nights.
The program, which started in 1974, is sponsored by the Japanese government. It was based on a joint statement issued in the same year by Japan and Southeast Asian countries.
Below are the qualifications for the SSEAYP:
• Filipino citizen, single, must be between 18-30 years old as of April 1, 2009
• Of good moral character
• Must be residing, working or studying in the region to be represented for at least two (2) years immediately preceding from the date of application
• Physically and mentally fit to travel
• Preferably a first-time international traveler and or must not have been a grantee or recipient of any NYC funded international travel or Japanese Government grant
• Strong background of Philippine history, geography and culture and the arts
• Knowledgeable of the current issues of the Philippines, Japan and ASEAN countries
• Must have served the youth sector as an active officer or member of a youth or youth serving organization for at least two (2) years immediately preceding from the date of application.
• Must be an NYC volunteer after the program.
• Must be willing to take a leave of absence from school or work and complete all trainings and activities before, during and after the program.
The schedule:
Pre-departure Training: July 13-25, 2009
Pre-departure Activities: Sept. 27 - Oct. 26, 2009
Cruise: Oct. 27 – Dec. 18, 2009
Post-Program Evaluation - Dec. 18 - 20, 2009
Downloadable forms for the SSEAYP are available at the NYC website. - GMANews.TV
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