PY finalists for the 48th SSEAYP finish their Pre-Departure Training
PY finalists for the 48th SSEAYP finish their Pre-Departure Training
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The finalists for the 48th Ship for Southeast Asian and Japanese Youth Program, together with their National Leader, Atty. Aelan Arumpac.
Nasugbu, Batangas- August 5, 2024
The pre-departure training for the 15 finalists and the national leader representing the Philippines in the Ship for Southeast Asian and Japanese Youth Program (SSEAYP) concluded successfully. Held from July 22-27 at the scenic Forest Crest Nature Hotel and Resort in Nasugbu, Batangas, the intensive training program brought together a diverse group of participants, including five youth representatives each from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
The finalists and facilitators of the pre-departure training during the flag ceremony of the National Youth Commission.
The training, led by Dr. Herbert Glenn Reyes (PY1993 and NL2001) in partnership with the National Youth Commission, comprised various team-building activities designed to foster unity and cooperation among the group. Team-building activities, such as obstacle courses and group challenges, were instrumental in creating a sense of camaraderie and trust among the participants. Former PYs Dion Mendoza (PY2019) and Jasper Vijar (PY2016) also conducted sessions to prepare the participants for the cultural and diplomatic responsibilities they will undertake during SSEAYP. These sessions included workshops on leadership, cultural exchange, and community development.
Dr. Herbert Glenn Reyes during the pre-departure training with the finalists in one of the team-building activities.
Given the multicultural nature of SSEAYP, significant emphasis was placed on cultural sensitivity and diplomacy. Experts in international relations and cultural studies conducted seminars, helping the finalists understand and appreciate the diverse cultures they will encounter. This preparation is crucial for fostering mutual understanding and respect among the youth of Southeast Asia and Japan.
The finalists for the 48th Ship for Southeast Asian and Japanese Youth Program during their National Performance.
The training ended with an alumni fellowship night sponsored by the Provincial Government of Batangas, where the finalists revealed their batch name, Batch Hiraya. The batch showcased their respective cultures and talents in their national presentation, which included cheers, songs, and dances. The culminating program was graced by NYC Commissioner Atty. Reena Vivienne Pineda, where she delivered her keynote message to the finalists. The board of trustees of the SSEAYP International Philippines also attended the event, along with other alumni to celebrate the everlasting bond and connection that SSEAYP imparts to its former participants.
Batch Hiraya with NYC Commissioner Atty. Reena Vivienne Pineda, Judge Jammel Mamutuk (NL2019), SIP 9th-term Board of Trustees, and 48th SSEAYP PDT Team.
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