Pinoys at the International Youth Parliament in Sydney
Pinoys at the International Youth Parliament in Sydney August 4, 2004 PCC-NSW Eight youth leaders represented the Philippines in the International Youth Parliament held in the first week of July 2004 at St Joseph High School, Hunters Hill, NSW. The International Parliament was organised and partly funded by Oxfam Community Aid Abroad. The delegates mainly discussed what they are doing in their respective countries to solve or ease and control common international social problems such as poverty, discrimination, internal war, HIV/ AIDS, lack of resources, foreign exploitation, etc. Directors of the Philippine Community Council of NSW (PCC-NSW) met with the delegates in a dinner held at the Village Restaurant in Parramatta on 9 July. The eight youth leaders from non-government and community organisations in various areas of the Philippines had actively represented their country very well as reflected in the conference program. They participated in plenary discussions, demonstrated ethnic cultures through artefact displays and musical presentations and submitted case studies, findings and project proposals. Missing Filipino food at the weeklong Parliament, the youth leaders said, “It was the first real Filipino dinner for the week and also the only community reception given”. PCC-NSW President Kate Andres delivered a short message of welcome and congratulated the youth delegates for their active participation in the conference. Kate said “We hope that you continue with your work and commitment to uplift the life of our suffering countrymen and to push forward your agenda for social changes that will make our motherland a better place to live and work. The best hope for our country’s aspirations to succeed lies in you.” The delegates present at the dinner were: Samuel Cabrera of Isabela representing the Center for Educational Social and Applied Research and the Philippine Rural Reconstruction Movement, Manila ; John Palavar of Candahug (Leyte) Liberation Jaycees; Wilaine Pis-ao of Cordillera Peoples AllianceYouth Center, Baguio City; Jose Lozano of Kutang-Bato INSIGHTS, Koronadal City; Girly Bagus of Bahay Tuluyan- Program for Street Children, Manila; Patrick Asinero of Mindanao State University - CSO Ecological Ministry, Bukidnon; Patrick Ty, VIA-Gay Rights Advocates and Pocholo Gonzales of the Voice of the Youth, Manila, who was the head of the Philippine delegation. by: R Amores, PCC-NSW PR Officer http://www.emanila.com/news/index.php?
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