United Nations Youth Association of the Philippines (UNYAP), PNU-UNESCO CLUB: October 2010

12th INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

We are pleased to inform you and your institution that the 12th International Youth Day (IYD) Celebration and Youth and Educators Summit for the Millennium Development Goals (YES4MDGs!) is scheduled on August 3-7, 2011 at the Sarabia Manor Hotel and Convention Center, Iloilo City, Philippines. The 12^th IYD celebration is spearheaded by the United Nations Association of the Philippines and United Nations Youth Associations of the Philippines with endorsement from Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Department of Education (DepEd), National Youth Commission (NYC), Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), and the UNESCO National Commission of the Philippines.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Call for UNESCO Accreditation for Schools, Universities and Clubs

Dear UN advocates,

The UNESCO National Commission of the Philippines (UNACOM) wishes you and your institution our greetings of peace.

We are on the process of developing a strong network of individuals and institutions like schools, NGOs and youth-led organization that are working towards the attainment of the ideals and misson of UNESCO through the UNESCO Associated Schools Project Network (ASPnet) and UNESCO CLUB.

ASPnet is a global network of more than 8,500 educational institutions in 180 countries. Member institutions ranging from pre-schools, primary, secondary and vocational schools to teacher training institutions work in support of international understanding, peace, intercultural dialogue, sustainable development and quality education in practice.

Although UNESCO Clubs may vary a great deal on account of their location and nature of their activities, they all have the same purpose:

At the national level, UNESCO Clubs encourage the civic awareness of people to bind them to their historical community and to specific cultural values of which they are the guardians. UNESCO Clubs also bring home to them the need to preserve those values and make their importance, dignity and unique originality clear to all.

At the international level, UNESCO Clubs help to spread a desire for understanding and cooperation by organizing face-to-face discussions with other people of all origins and exchanges of information, studies and individuals, as well as through the countless contacts and ties that the modern world makes possible, that is, by exercising a liberal minded influence beyond national frontiers.

Enclosed are the following documents for your reference:

ASPnet Application form

UNESCO Club Application and Accreditation form

Please submit the attached form, on or before 10 November 2010 via our office address: Ground Floor Department of Foreign Affairs Bldg., Roxas Blvd. , Pasay City 1300. Or send the forms via this email.

Should you decide to be accredited as a UNESCO CLUB or ASPnet, the following immediate priveledges/benefits shall be provided to your club/school;

1. Your school or club will part of the global DATA BASE of UNESCO Club and ASPnet School.

2. You will receive official certificate of accreditation from UNESCO National Commission of the Phillippines thus elevating your school and club as a national and global accredited institution.

3. You will receive regular publications from UNESCO National Commission of the Philippines.

4. You will be invited (School ASPnet Coordinator/ UNESCO Club Head) to the National Capacity Building Workshop sponsored by UNESCO National Commission of the Philippines.

For inquiries, you may contact Ms. Marinette Reyes at 834 4843 or 3447 or via email at unescophilippines@yahoo.com.ph.

You may also get in touch with me at 09154350900, (02) 5270367,sarviola2002@yahoo.com for further information and clarification.

Thank you and we wish you the best in your endeavors.

For and in behalf of Ms. JEANNETTE D. TUASON, UNACOM Deputy Executive Director II and Dr. Rene Colocar, UNESCO National ASPnet Coordinator.

Prof. Serafin A. Arviola Jr.

Director, Center for Linkages and Extension Services

Philippine Normal University

Director for Youth Affairs

United Nations Association of the Philippines

www.unap1947unyap.blogspot.com

Monday, October 25, 2010

STUDENT SERVICES EDUCATOR’S CONFERENCE FOR THE MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS OF THE UNITED NATIONS

Venue: Vicente Hall, 2^nd Floor, Luciana Convention Center, JP Rosales Avenue, Butuan City.

Date: October 23, 2010

Time: 8: 00 AM to 5: 00 PM

Objectives:

· To educate the educators on MDGs;

· To implement the MDGs in elementary and secondary levels of

education both public and private schools;

· To produce advocates for the MDGs;

· To launch the search for Best Student Supreme Government

organization MDGs implementers.

Participants:

Guidance Counselors, Student Supreme Government Advisers, Campus

Papers Advisers and School Principals in elementary and secondary levels of education both public and private schools of Butuan City Division of the Department of Education.

Commitments:

· Implement MDGs in the school level through conduct of MDGs educations and other related activities;

· Support MDGs to end poverty by 2015;

· Integrate the MDGs into elementary and secondary curricula through local division memorandum circular;

· Display tarpaulins and streamers declaring support for MDGs;

· Designate MDGs Information Board per school of the division;

· Create local student leaders’ group advocating MDGs.

No. of Pax: 34

Cooperating Institutions:

Commission On Population – 13

Department of Education – 13

Department of Social Welfare and Development – 13

Department of Environment and Natural Resources – 13

Butuan City Health Office

National Economic and Development Authority – 13

Butuan City Division of the Department of Education

UNAP 63rd Anniversary Celebration and Assembly

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Invitation to UNAP General Assembly

It is our pleasure to inform everyone that the United Nations Association of the Philippines (UNAP) will hold its 63^rd Annual Convention and General Assembly on October 23, 2010, 7:30 A.M. at the Public Relations and Alumni Hall, Philippine Normal University, Taft Avenue, Manila. This year’s Keynote Speaker is Dr. Jaqueline Badcock, UN Resident Coordinator to the

Philippines

The whole day event is filled with series of activities. New members will take their oath as new members of the association. The assembly will also elect the new set of board of trustees. In the same event, the UN outstanding youth leaders will be recognized.

A registration fee of P 200 will be charged for each participant. This will cover food and other incidental expenses of the activity. For the accommodation of participants from outside Metro Manila, the PNU Hostel offers a significantly reasonable rate. We suggest that you facilitate your own reservation by calling telephone number (02) 338-70-81.

For confirmation and further inquiries, please don’t hesitate to contact Prof. Serafin A. Arviola at 09186493387 (mobile), 5270367(landline), sarviola2002@yahoo.com (e-mail address).

7:30 A.M. Thanksgiving Mass

PNU Worship Center

8:30 Registration

Dr. Rosalinda Zambrano

UNAP Treasurer

Dr. Myrna Fernando

Reg. Committee Member

9:00 Opening Program

Doxology & National Anthem

Welcome Remarks

Dr. Fe A. Hidalgo

OIC, PNU

Roll Call & Presentation of Participants

Dr. Felisa Florendo

Chairman, Membership

Committee

Opening Remarks & Call to Order

Judge Aurora N. Recina

UNAP President

Introduction of Keynote Speaker

Dr. Emiliana V. Tadeo

UNAP VP Internal

Keynote Address

Dr. Jaqueline Badcock

UN Resident Coordinator

10:00 Plenary Session

“Best Practices in MDG Programs and Projects”

Mr. Renaud Meyer

UNDP

Philippines

Country Director

MS Jeannette D. Tuason

UNESCO National Commission Deputy Executive Director

Ms. Akiko Abe

Programme Officer

United Nations Volunteers

11:00 Awarding Ceremony

UN Outstanding Youth Leaders

Judge Aurora N. Recina

President

Dr. Emiliana V. Tadeo

UNAP VP Internal

Dr. Angelica R. Abella

UNAP VP External

Ms. Ma. Elzy Ofreneo

Chairman, IYD 2010/

UNAP Auditor

12:00 N.N. Lunch Break

1:00 P.M. UN Updates

UNIC Representative

UNYAP Updates

Prof. Serafin A. Arviola

UNAP Asst. Secretary

Oath-taking of new UNAP

Members & UNYAP Officers

Judge Aurora N. Recina

Powerpoint Presentation

Six Decades of UNAP

3:00 Election of UNAP Board of Trustees (2011-2013)

Announcement of newly elected Board of Trustees

4:00 Closing Remarks

Dr. Emiliana V. Tadeo

UNAP VP Internal

Prof. Bert J. Tuga and Ms.Zhanina U. Costudio

Masters of Ceremonies

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Congratulations! 2010 UNAP Outstanding Youth Leaders

In behalf of the UNAP Awards Committee undertaking the National Search of UNAP Outstanding Youth Leaders Award (OYLA) for 2010, we would like to inform everyone that the 2010 UNAP Outstanding Youth Leaders Awardees are:

Leon Flores III for Youth Participation in Politics and Good

Governance, Aksyon Kabataan, Mandaluyong City

Jhopel Botero Ybiosa for Arts and Culture

Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Manila

Donne Jone P. Sodusta for Peace Education

West Visayas State University, Iloilo City

Dion Lorenz L. Romano for Community Service

University de Sta. Isabel, Naga City, Camarines Norte

Jomel Buising Grutas for Community Service

Bicol University, Legaspi City, Albay

The awarding ceremonies shall be held on October 23, 2010, 7:30 A.M. at the Public Relations and Alumni Hall, Philippine Normal University, Taft Avenue, Manila during the 63^rd Annual Convention and General Assembly of United Nations Association of the

Philippines

. This year’s Keynote Speaker is Dr. Jaqueline Badcock, UN Resident Coordinator to the

Philippines

. Dress code is strictly formal.