left to right -- snow white ralph, queen mother vicky, starfish thrower dred, peter pan kitt and cinderella sol during the Ayala Foundation Christmas Party called 'AFI Hollywood'. I would like to thank my fairy godmother Mildred and her magic wand for helping me win the 'Best in Costume' award. + 14 December 2006, Ayala Museum, Makati CityWednesday, December 20
YOUR MODERN DAY HEROES
left to right -- snow white ralph, queen mother vicky, starfish thrower dred, peter pan kitt and cinderella sol during the Ayala Foundation Christmas Party called 'AFI Hollywood'. I would like to thank my fairy godmother Mildred and her magic wand for helping me win the 'Best in Costume' award. + 14 December 2006, Ayala Museum, Makati City
Tuesday, December 12
WITH LOVING THOUGHTS OF MOMMY DEL
Mommy Del, you will be forever in our hearts... fondly remembered and sorely missed. We love you!
HIS ROYAL HUNKNESS
My boyfriend just got his blackbelt in karate! A task that has been nine years in the making, he finally gives in to the challenge and surpassed it too last Dec 1 to 3, 2006. Congrats to the one true hunk in substance and in form.
DEALING WITH TUBERCULOSIS
The results from my executive check-up last October came in the week before I was suppose to leave for Korea. My company HR said two things - go see the cardiologist and the pulmonologist. So I did, the day before my trip to Seoul. Good news is, the Cardio said my heart is A-OK and has ruled out any possilble heart problems. Bad news is my Pulmonologist has confirmed that I have asymptomatic latent Pulmonary Tuberculosis class III and has put me on 6 months medication. It also meant that I have to be on two week bedrest.
I know this only means one thing, my body is telling me to take it easy. So for the first time, after several years, I am taking it easy.
I know this only means one thing, my body is telling me to take it easy. So for the first time, after several years, I am taking it easy.
Wednesday, November 15
THE RISE OF THE SUN-GODDESS
The Rise of the Sun-goddess
Christian R. Vallez
She dreams of a house by the beach because she likes to stare at the infinite horizon. The horizon hides a million things beyond and beneath it. The fact that one cannot discover everything it hides is attractive to her. And so she'd live by the beach.
Her affinity with the waves may have its roots from her being a Cebuana. Aside maybe from the fact that part of her name was borrowed from the sea, the shores of Cebu that separates her from imperial Manila may have imprinted this longing into her desires. No, she does not want to escape into the horizon. She will not abandon the sands of the beach to pirate the treasures beyond the sky and the sea. Eventually, she would leave Cebu only to magnify herself. Her mind attempts to take a glimpse of infinity and is humbled by the fact that not everything is to be known and beheld.
Marie Sol has no messianic complex about her. Instead, she dreamt of becoming a teacher when she was a child. Not that she wanted to change the world through education. In fact, she wasn't quite sure why she wanted to be a teacher, except that she loved the idea of having a stick to point with. She would not end up a teacher in profession but her vocation seemed to lead her back to that childhood dream. She would have that stick. She would point at something. She would have her audience, eagerly looking at where she pointed. She would teach, but not in the lecture halls of universities. She would preach outside its classrooms; not to the students, but to its young leaders.
She calls herself a Youth Leadership Training Camp Junkie. It was never quite part of her plans but she suspects that her involvement with the Ayala Young Leaders Congress started it all. Every year, around 70 student leaders all over the country would come to Tagaytay to dialogue with their counterparts in all the other sectors of society. In 2000, she was one of the delegates who was fortunate to exchange ideas with the country's most influential and inspiring leaders. Two years later, she joined the AYLC secretariat as Program Manager. As the new head, she is involved, hands-on, in the conceptualization and development of the program, and in the selection of role-model resource persons for the following AYLC generations. She may have been unconscious of it but she made sure she'd get her regular "fix" of inspiration—junkie that she is. Little does she realize that her addiction started way before she got to Tagaytay.
Sol always found something to fix. She says that this comes from her inability to solve her own problems. Instead of sulking in despair, she decided to focus her energies into trying to work out other people's problems. She had her hands full as president of the University of San Carlos-Supreme Student Council in 1999. In the same year she was National Vice-Chair for Visayas and eventually, the National Chairperson of the Student Council Alliance of the Philippines . Despite the fact that leadership and politics have long been antonyms, Sol has managed to be critically political in her leadership without being a politician as we know it.
It is only later on that she would figure out why she wanted to have that stick to point with. Living up to her name, Sol would shed light to the young hearts and minds of emerging leaders. She is a formator—shaping the idealistic youth and chipping off their rough edges, preparing them to face a cynical reality. But she would not point at the white board as a formal teacher. She considers herself an informal leader. She does not aspire to ignite a revolution or to inspire social change. However, she is so sure about what she is pointing at with her stick—hope. Sure, this country needs too much fixing, but we have enough brilliant and passionate minds to share the load. Sol makes sure their talents and ardor are channeled into positive action. She is forming an entire army of what she calls "hope warriors."
She is "Ate Sol" to the entire Ayala Young Leaders Alliance (AYLA) and the other youth organizations she is affiliated with. Sure enough, everyone is looking at her pointing stick. Whenever there is a national crisis or issue, everyone would go to her for advice—What is our stand? What do we do? What is our course of action? Although she never was formally instituted as head or president of these youth alliances, they would still call her and solicit her wisdom.
Her influence to the youth is even respected by the religious sector. Recently, Sol was invited by the Archdiocese of Caceres, Naga, to inspire the participants of the Marian Youth Congress in Bicol. There, she shared her servant-leadership anecdotes in front of 3,000 young individuals who were eager to join this hope army. In the same trip to Naga City, Sol went to help organize the First Regional Engineering Student Leaders Summit—a project of the AYLA Bicol chapter. She just couldn't get enough of her "fix." The fire needs to be fed—and be passed around.
It is not therefore surprising that Sol was chosen to be one of the ten fellows of the 1st Philippines 21 Young Leaders Forum. Ten promising young leaders came together to exchange ideas on how to make the Philippines a more hopeful country. The delegates were some of the most exceptional in their respective fields such as government, business, academe, arts and culture, non-profit organizations, military and the religious sector. Initiated by the Asia Society-Philippines and the Hong Kong Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC), the two-day forum facilitated the brainstorming and interaction of the fellows so they can have a wider perspective of the national situation and eventually come up with resolutions. Sol eagerly shared with her fellow delegates the issues that face the youth today. Her involvement with various student-leaders nationwide enabled her to share a clearer picture of the strengths, weaknesses, aspirations, and passions of our youth. She was equally zealous in absorbing what the resource speakers and her peers had to share. It was surely an ecstatic experience for her, getting more than enough dosage of her usual "fix."
Sol left the shores of Cebu not to escape into the horizon. She only left so she can move closer to it; so that she can point at it with her stick and show her fellow young leaders that there is something profound beneath and beyond this sublime line that divides the earth and the sky. And in November, she will move farther from her shores. Sol, together with the other ten Philippines 21 fellows, will be sent to Seoul, Korea for the Asia 21 Young Leaders Forum. There, they will have the chance to exchange bright ideas with their counterparts from the other Asian countries. They will all share a single vision—to make Asia a more dynamic community.
Her dream of a house by the sea might be too peaceful an image for her passionate soul. One might even have the impression that a dream like this is an aspiration to escape the noise and cynicism of the real world. Old men dream of homes by the sea, to behold the sublime, to detach themselves from the wounded earth. But for Sol, this dream is a reminder of her calling. She dreams of a house by the beach because she likes to stare at the infinite horizon. She points at it, the eyes of her fellow young leaders looking at her stick. That line hides a million things beyond and beneath it. Not everything it hides is to be known and beheld. But that sublime line that divides the earth and the sky is hope—hope that someday, we shall have a glimpse of infinity.
---
Christian Vallez's gift to me on the occasion of my 28th birthday. To be published in the Starfish Magazine.
Christian R. Vallez
She dreams of a house by the beach because she likes to stare at the infinite horizon. The horizon hides a million things beyond and beneath it. The fact that one cannot discover everything it hides is attractive to her. And so she'd live by the beach.
Her affinity with the waves may have its roots from her being a Cebuana. Aside maybe from the fact that part of her name was borrowed from the sea, the shores of Cebu that separates her from imperial Manila may have imprinted this longing into her desires. No, she does not want to escape into the horizon. She will not abandon the sands of the beach to pirate the treasures beyond the sky and the sea. Eventually, she would leave Cebu only to magnify herself. Her mind attempts to take a glimpse of infinity and is humbled by the fact that not everything is to be known and beheld.
Marie Sol has no messianic complex about her. Instead, she dreamt of becoming a teacher when she was a child. Not that she wanted to change the world through education. In fact, she wasn't quite sure why she wanted to be a teacher, except that she loved the idea of having a stick to point with. She would not end up a teacher in profession but her vocation seemed to lead her back to that childhood dream. She would have that stick. She would point at something. She would have her audience, eagerly looking at where she pointed. She would teach, but not in the lecture halls of universities. She would preach outside its classrooms; not to the students, but to its young leaders.
She calls herself a Youth Leadership Training Camp Junkie. It was never quite part of her plans but she suspects that her involvement with the Ayala Young Leaders Congress started it all. Every year, around 70 student leaders all over the country would come to Tagaytay to dialogue with their counterparts in all the other sectors of society. In 2000, she was one of the delegates who was fortunate to exchange ideas with the country's most influential and inspiring leaders. Two years later, she joined the AYLC secretariat as Program Manager. As the new head, she is involved, hands-on, in the conceptualization and development of the program, and in the selection of role-model resource persons for the following AYLC generations. She may have been unconscious of it but she made sure she'd get her regular "fix" of inspiration—junkie that she is. Little does she realize that her addiction started way before she got to Tagaytay.
Sol always found something to fix. She says that this comes from her inability to solve her own problems. Instead of sulking in despair, she decided to focus her energies into trying to work out other people's problems. She had her hands full as president of the University of San Carlos-Supreme Student Council in 1999. In the same year she was National Vice-Chair for Visayas and eventually, the National Chairperson of the Student Council Alliance of the Philippines . Despite the fact that leadership and politics have long been antonyms, Sol has managed to be critically political in her leadership without being a politician as we know it.
It is only later on that she would figure out why she wanted to have that stick to point with. Living up to her name, Sol would shed light to the young hearts and minds of emerging leaders. She is a formator—shaping the idealistic youth and chipping off their rough edges, preparing them to face a cynical reality. But she would not point at the white board as a formal teacher. She considers herself an informal leader. She does not aspire to ignite a revolution or to inspire social change. However, she is so sure about what she is pointing at with her stick—hope. Sure, this country needs too much fixing, but we have enough brilliant and passionate minds to share the load. Sol makes sure their talents and ardor are channeled into positive action. She is forming an entire army of what she calls "hope warriors."
She is "Ate Sol" to the entire Ayala Young Leaders Alliance (AYLA) and the other youth organizations she is affiliated with. Sure enough, everyone is looking at her pointing stick. Whenever there is a national crisis or issue, everyone would go to her for advice—What is our stand? What do we do? What is our course of action? Although she never was formally instituted as head or president of these youth alliances, they would still call her and solicit her wisdom.
Her influence to the youth is even respected by the religious sector. Recently, Sol was invited by the Archdiocese of Caceres, Naga, to inspire the participants of the Marian Youth Congress in Bicol. There, she shared her servant-leadership anecdotes in front of 3,000 young individuals who were eager to join this hope army. In the same trip to Naga City, Sol went to help organize the First Regional Engineering Student Leaders Summit—a project of the AYLA Bicol chapter. She just couldn't get enough of her "fix." The fire needs to be fed—and be passed around.
It is not therefore surprising that Sol was chosen to be one of the ten fellows of the 1st Philippines 21 Young Leaders Forum. Ten promising young leaders came together to exchange ideas on how to make the Philippines a more hopeful country. The delegates were some of the most exceptional in their respective fields such as government, business, academe, arts and culture, non-profit organizations, military and the religious sector. Initiated by the Asia Society-Philippines and the Hong Kong Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC), the two-day forum facilitated the brainstorming and interaction of the fellows so they can have a wider perspective of the national situation and eventually come up with resolutions. Sol eagerly shared with her fellow delegates the issues that face the youth today. Her involvement with various student-leaders nationwide enabled her to share a clearer picture of the strengths, weaknesses, aspirations, and passions of our youth. She was equally zealous in absorbing what the resource speakers and her peers had to share. It was surely an ecstatic experience for her, getting more than enough dosage of her usual "fix."
Sol left the shores of Cebu not to escape into the horizon. She only left so she can move closer to it; so that she can point at it with her stick and show her fellow young leaders that there is something profound beneath and beyond this sublime line that divides the earth and the sky. And in November, she will move farther from her shores. Sol, together with the other ten Philippines 21 fellows, will be sent to Seoul, Korea for the Asia 21 Young Leaders Forum. There, they will have the chance to exchange bright ideas with their counterparts from the other Asian countries. They will all share a single vision—to make Asia a more dynamic community.
Her dream of a house by the sea might be too peaceful an image for her passionate soul. One might even have the impression that a dream like this is an aspiration to escape the noise and cynicism of the real world. Old men dream of homes by the sea, to behold the sublime, to detach themselves from the wounded earth. But for Sol, this dream is a reminder of her calling. She dreams of a house by the beach because she likes to stare at the infinite horizon. She points at it, the eyes of her fellow young leaders looking at her stick. That line hides a million things beyond and beneath it. Not everything it hides is to be known and beheld. But that sublime line that divides the earth and the sky is hope—hope that someday, we shall have a glimpse of infinity.
---
Christian Vallez's gift to me on the occasion of my 28th birthday. To be published in the Starfish Magazine.
Monday, September 25
HOPE WARRIORS
It was a very inspiring day and a half with gungho hope warriors. We were hosted at the New Hyatt Hotel and Casino 21 to 22 September for the Philippines 21 Young Leaders Forum organized by the Asia Society and HSBC. 
Let me introduce to you the Philippine Fellows: (left to right)
Major Dennis Eclarin - a very noble soldier from the military who runs his own microfinance company that services hard to reach areas in the country, idol ko toh! Martin Lopez - Executive Director of Sinagtala, the pinoy classical music advocate! Dave Bercasio - Executive Director of the Naga City People's Council, Mr. Empowerment himself! Cong. Gilbert Remulla - Representative of Cavite, I will have to admit that I have a thing or two against most Congressmen but Cong. Remulla proves to be a bit more promising that most of his colleagues in the Lower House, his passion is population management. Ariel Hernandez - From Balay Mindanao, He is our resident peace process and indigenous peoples rights advocate. There's Sol Delantar - your friendly neighborhood youth leadership training camp junkie. Lea Marasigan - the youngest in the bunch, this deep-thinking 23 year old helps run an NGO that empowers high school kids in QC, her mentors are Walden Bello and Randy David, need I say more? Dr. Cora de Ungria - the forensics and DNA expert who heads the UP DNA Laboratory and very soon CSI Pinas! Trissa Manalastas - education advocate who is the expert in utilizing the special education fund and mobilizing LGUs. And lastly (but never least) is my dessert buddy, Eugene Castillo - Music Director and Principal Conductor of the Phil. Philharmonic Orchestra, composer, songwriter and artist. Watch out for our very own song to be composed by Eugene.
Friday, September 15
I MUST HAVE DONE SOMETHING RIGHT
I was in Naga City, Bicol the past weekend to help out in the First Regional Engineering Student Leaders Summit organized by the Ayala Young Leaders Alliance – Bicol Chapter with Neil Erich Galicia, AYLC 2006 Alumni from Ateneo de Naga University, as Project Leader. Upon knowing that I will be in town, Fr Rex Hidalgo, Caceres Youth and Campus Ministry Director also invited me to give my “sharing as a young servant-leader” to the youth participants of the Marian Youth Congress of the Archdiocese of Caceres (Naga). All would be happening on the same weekend of the Traslacion - where Ina, the patroness of Bicol will be transfered from the Basilica to the Cathedral via a procession where people as a yearly panata would painstakingly work their way to Ina amidst a mob or men who have had nothing but gin to numb their bodies of the stampede-like experience. So you see, this trip was really was about hitting a lot of birds with one stone.
The epic journey to Naga was preceded by a three-hour videoke session with AYLC 2002 alumni who are based in Manila. Highlights include: Janice Lao is getting married in two weeks. Mon Abrea is, well uhmm, still Mon Abrea! Marie Puyat was dying in anticipation of the results of her auditions with Repertory’s November show of the Sound of Music. Mheng pressed the restart button in the middle of Queenie’s favorite song. Queenie by the way is the honorary AYLC 2002 alumna. It is safe to say now that Doi is the Josh Groban of AYLC 2002. After Luke caught up with the videoke fever but had to wait forever before his order of pizza was served. Mich, the dakilang organizer, will be moving on to a new employer (yey! bigger pay!).
At around 11:00PM, after an eventful videoke session which ended 30 minutes too late due to a certain teriyaki chicken sandwich, I jumped into the Globe company car with Jeff and yes the 10-hour trip has officially began. We passed by for Kim and then for the Mr Geld (who took til midnight to finish packing up! thank God for he had Wi-Fi at home, we were preoccupied while waiting).
There are two people I would like to give top billing to in this blog entry. First would be Neil, the project leader and second would be Fr. Rex the Archdiocese's Director for anything and everything about youth in Naga.
Neil Erich Galicia - he is an alumnus from AYLC 2006, a young man with great passion to make a difference, despite his very 'colorful' life and lack of solid support system he amazed me with his focus, his determination to make the Summit a success come hell (fire broke out a few blocks down the road from where we had the Summit on the second night of the event) or high water (it was raining during our outdoor challenge activities)... Neil, CONGRATULATIONS for a MEGA-successful summit! I am very proud of you!
Fr Rex Hidalgo - he is also known as Father Jollibee because he is a huge fellow, when you see him you just wanna hug him like you usually do when you see a big teddy bear. That is Fr Rex. I first met him when he celebrated the closing mass for the leadership training camp we facilitated for the student leaders of Universidad de Santa Isabel. Hearing about the camp, he has been bugging Sr Josie Onag, VP for Student Services of USI, for my contact details. One Thursday, he went to AFI to give me a visit and to personally hand over his invitation for us to conduct 3 camps for the Archdiocese and for me to speak during the Marian Youth Congress, which by the way was attended by over 3,000 youth. He really put me in a very uncomfortable situation there -- a lot of firsts here for me... i am not one who likes to talk about myself or my life, in front of 3,000 youth, in the altar of the church (see this picture as proof!). I can't remember anymore what I said, or maybe I chose to forgot about it.
It was a 'refreshing' weekend for me. I enjoyed Engineering Student Leaders' witty remarks and computing prowess. I was awed by the Traslacion experience, the sight of Ina bobbing around in the middle of a very emotional crowd, from the moment it left the Basilica until the time it arrived in the Cathedral. I was terrified by the sight of 3,000 young people all squeezed into the pews and on the floor of the Cathedral, staring at me, waiting for my next punch line. I was disheartened by the sight of boarders, families who lost their homes to the fire. I was thrilled listening to the plans of Ace, AJ and Ben - off to Catanduanes to conduct a leadership camp, with nothing but the P800 I donated to them and the passion to reach out to the young leaders there. I had a feast dining at Naga City Wok, in the newly opened Avenue Square Lifestyle Center and meeting Ms Gwen Cu, who was very accommodating and sweet and totally charming. I was moved by Neil's resilience, the epitome of a young person who rose above his circumstance. I was inspired by the dedication of Fr Rex to reawaken his youth ministry, including the young priests in the Archdiocese.
I am grateful that God gave me this weekend. I feel I must have done something right?
The epic journey to Naga was preceded by a three-hour videoke session with AYLC 2002 alumni who are based in Manila. Highlights include: Janice Lao is getting married in two weeks. Mon Abrea is, well uhmm, still Mon Abrea! Marie Puyat was dying in anticipation of the results of her auditions with Repertory’s November show of the Sound of Music. Mheng pressed the restart button in the middle of Queenie’s favorite song. Queenie by the way is the honorary AYLC 2002 alumna. It is safe to say now that Doi is the Josh Groban of AYLC 2002. After Luke caught up with the videoke fever but had to wait forever before his order of pizza was served. Mich, the dakilang organizer, will be moving on to a new employer (yey! bigger pay!).
At around 11:00PM, after an eventful videoke session which ended 30 minutes too late due to a certain teriyaki chicken sandwich, I jumped into the Globe company car with Jeff and yes the 10-hour trip has officially began. We passed by for Kim and then for the Mr Geld (who took til midnight to finish packing up! thank God for he had Wi-Fi at home, we were preoccupied while waiting).
There are two people I would like to give top billing to in this blog entry. First would be Neil, the project leader and second would be Fr. Rex the Archdiocese's Director for anything and everything about youth in Naga.
Neil Erich Galicia - he is an alumnus from AYLC 2006, a young man with great passion to make a difference, despite his very 'colorful' life and lack of solid support system he amazed me with his focus, his determination to make the Summit a success come hell (fire broke out a few blocks down the road from where we had the Summit on the second night of the event) or high water (it was raining during our outdoor challenge activities)... Neil, CONGRATULATIONS for a MEGA-successful summit! I am very proud of you!
Fr Rex Hidalgo - he is also known as Father Jollibee because he is a huge fellow, when you see him you just wanna hug him like you usually do when you see a big teddy bear. That is Fr Rex. I first met him when he celebrated the closing mass for the leadership training camp we facilitated for the student leaders of Universidad de Santa Isabel. Hearing about the camp, he has been bugging Sr Josie Onag, VP for Student Services of USI, for my contact details. One Thursday, he went to AFI to give me a visit and to personally hand over his invitation for us to conduct 3 camps for the Archdiocese and for me to speak during the Marian Youth Congress, which by the way was attended by over 3,000 youth. He really put me in a very uncomfortable situation there -- a lot of firsts here for me... i am not one who likes to talk about myself or my life, in front of 3,000 youth, in the altar of the church (see this picture as proof!). I can't remember anymore what I said, or maybe I chose to forgot about it.
It was a 'refreshing' weekend for me. I enjoyed Engineering Student Leaders' witty remarks and computing prowess. I was awed by the Traslacion experience, the sight of Ina bobbing around in the middle of a very emotional crowd, from the moment it left the Basilica until the time it arrived in the Cathedral. I was terrified by the sight of 3,000 young people all squeezed into the pews and on the floor of the Cathedral, staring at me, waiting for my next punch line. I was disheartened by the sight of boarders, families who lost their homes to the fire. I was thrilled listening to the plans of Ace, AJ and Ben - off to Catanduanes to conduct a leadership camp, with nothing but the P800 I donated to them and the passion to reach out to the young leaders there. I had a feast dining at Naga City Wok, in the newly opened Avenue Square Lifestyle Center and meeting Ms Gwen Cu, who was very accommodating and sweet and totally charming. I was moved by Neil's resilience, the epitome of a young person who rose above his circumstance. I was inspired by the dedication of Fr Rex to reawaken his youth ministry, including the young priests in the Archdiocese.
I am grateful that God gave me this weekend. I feel I must have done something right?
In the words of Padre Pio (as seen on one of the posters in the beautiful 200 year old house beside the Cathedral where the monsignor lives) "I can refuse no one, how can I, if the Lord himself wills it so and refuses nothing when I ask him?"
VIVA LA VIRGEN DE PEñAFRANCIA!!!
Sunday, September 3
ASIA 21 YOUNG LEADERS FORUM
I feel so blessed. Just read this email from Harvey Keh, one of the Fellows of the Asia 21 Young Leaders Forum.
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Harvey Keh
Date: Sep 1, 2006 3:36 PM
Subject: Participants to the Philippines 21 Young Leaders Forum
To: simon mossesgeld, yvette monica ang , "Edwin S. Totanes" , "rsanandres@ateneo.edu" , Rabbi , Nilo Rapista , "quebengcoc(Quebengco,Carmelita I)" , alifigueroa@gmail.com, Ali Figueroa , "AFI DELANTAR, Marie Sol"
Warm Greetings!
We are pleased to inform all of you that the inaugural batch of participants to Asia Society and HSBC's Philippines 21 Young Leaders Forum have now been selected. The Forum will be held from September 21-22,2006 at the Hyatt Hotel and Casino, Manila. In addition to this, they will formally represent our country to this year's gathering of Asia's top young leaders at the Asia 21 Young Leaders Forum in Seoul, South Korea this coming November.
The participants for the Philippines 21 forum are as follows (in no particular order):
Mr. David Bercasio
Dr. Ma. Corazon De Ungria
Ms. Sol Delantar
Gov. Miguel Dominguez
Major Dennis Eclarin
Mr. Ariel Hernandez
Mr. Martin Lopez
Ms. Trissa Manalastas
Ms. Lea Marasigan
Rep. Gilbert Remulla
The following participants were selected by the Philippines 21 Board of Advisers who is composed of the following individuals:
Mr. Alfredo Ayala
Chairman-Board of Advisers
Managing Director-AC Capital
Ms. Doris Magsaysay-Ho
Chairman-Asia Society Philippines
Chairman-Magsaysay Maritime Corporation
Mr. Washington Sycip
Founding Chairman-Asia Society Philippines
Founder-SGV Group
Mr. Ray Dempsey
Trustee-Asia Society Philippines
President-Manila Polo Club
Mr. Theo Arnold
Executive Director, Asia Society-Philippines
Rep. Neric Acosta
1st District-Bukidnon
Prof. Ambeth Ocampo
Chairman
National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA)
Again, Congratulations to these 10 Young Filipino Leaders!
Thank you and God Bless!
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Harvey Keh
Date: Sep 1, 2006 3:36 PM
Subject: Participants to the Philippines 21 Young Leaders Forum
To: simon mossesgeld
Warm Greetings!
We are pleased to inform all of you that the inaugural batch of participants to Asia Society and HSBC's Philippines 21 Young Leaders Forum have now been selected. The Forum will be held from September 21-22,2006 at the Hyatt Hotel and Casino, Manila. In addition to this, they will formally represent our country to this year's gathering of Asia's top young leaders at the Asia 21 Young Leaders Forum in Seoul, South Korea this coming November.
The participants for the Philippines 21 forum are as follows (in no particular order):
Mr. David Bercasio
Dr. Ma. Corazon De Ungria
Ms. Sol Delantar
Gov. Miguel Dominguez
Major Dennis Eclarin
Mr. Ariel Hernandez
Mr. Martin Lopez
Ms. Trissa Manalastas
Ms. Lea Marasigan
Rep. Gilbert Remulla
The following participants were selected by the Philippines 21 Board of Advisers who is composed of the following individuals:
Mr. Alfredo Ayala
Chairman-Board of Advisers
Managing Director-AC Capital
Ms. Doris Magsaysay-Ho
Chairman-Asia Society Philippines
Chairman-Magsaysay Maritime Corporation
Mr. Washington Sycip
Founding Chairman-Asia Society Philippines
Founder-SGV Group
Mr. Ray Dempsey
Trustee-Asia Society Philippines
President-Manila Polo Club
Mr. Theo Arnold
Executive Director, Asia Society-Philippines
Rep. Neric Acosta
1st District-Bukidnon
Prof. Ambeth Ocampo
Chairman
National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA)
Again, Congratulations to these 10 Young Filipino Leaders!
Thank you and God Bless!
Tuesday, July 11
SCENIC ROUTE
Yes this was taken in the Philippines... we were so amazed that such a place ever existed in the country. Isabela - Tuguegarao 3 July 2006
A MILLION BATS
... or maybe even more! Down the river near Callao Caves in Tuguegarao, we witnessed a breathtaking view - the flight of a million bats which lasted for about a good 10 minutes. The skies darken as they pass by in a hurry as though in an episode of exodus. Callao Caves - Tuguegarao 1 July 2006
CRUISE WITH ME BABY
We found some time to escape (literally) from the University of St. Louis - Tuguegarao Leadership Training Seminar and go on bit of a river cruise. Reminds me of Venice (though I have never been there!). Callao Caves - Tuguegarao 1 July 2006
Tuesday, June 20
Monday, June 5
LIVING THE GOOD LIFE
aint nothing like vacation far far away from the concrete jungle .. at the Balinese resort in Dhio Endheka, Tabaco City. Hammock swings across the eternity pool. A little piece of heaven on earth. (April 2006)
NO WORDS CAN DESCRIBE
moments that i live for... after the ELSA Young Leaders Camp, a camper gives me the tightest warmest hug i have ever had. (St Joseph Retreat House, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao - 28 May 2006)
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