UCLG ASPAC Catbalogan 2017

UCLG ASPAC Catbalogan 2017 Catbalogan City is hosting the United Cities and Local Governments Asia Pacific (UCLG ASPAC) Conference and Executive Bureau (ExBu) Meeting on April 2017.

Day 3 - Participants discuss the "Localization of the Sustainable Development Goals and New Urban Agenda" during the Lig...
10/05/2017

Day 3 - Participants discuss the "Localization of the Sustainable Development Goals and New Urban Agenda" during the Liga ng mga Banarangay and Philippine Councilors' League session.

To cap Day 2 of the UCLG ASPAC Conference, delegates got together for a relaxing 'Mayors' Night' held at Catbalogan City...
04/05/2017

To cap Day 2 of the UCLG ASPAC Conference, delegates got together for a relaxing 'Mayors' Night' held at Catbalogan City last April 2, 2017.

Day 2 - Asia Pacific delegates come together for the Executive Bureau Session during the UCLG ASPAC Conference held at C...
03/05/2017

Day 2 - Asia Pacific delegates come together for the Executive Bureau Session during the UCLG ASPAC Conference held at Catbalogan City last April 2, 2017.

Photos of the delegates who attended the 'Local Implementation on Sendai Framework for Action on Disaster Risk Reductio...
02/05/2017

Photos of the delegates who attended the 'Local Implementation on Sendai Framework for Action on Disaster Risk Reduction' during the UCLG ASPAC Conference at Catbalogan City last April 2, 2017.

Day -2 of the UCLG ASPAC Conference: Standing Committees meeting (Women in Local Government and Culture) held at Catbalo...
27/04/2017

Day -2 of the UCLG ASPAC Conference: Standing Committees meeting (Women in Local Government and Culture) held at Catbalogan City last April 6, 2017.

Day -2 of the UCLG ASPAC Conference: Standing Committees meeting held at Catbalogan City last April 6, 2017. ...
27/04/2017

Day -2 of the UCLG ASPAC Conference: Standing Committees meeting held at Catbalogan City last April 6, 2017.

Delegates from the Asia Pacific region during the UCLG ASPAC Conference 'declaration ceremony' held at Catbalogan City l...
26/04/2017

Delegates from the Asia Pacific region during the UCLG ASPAC Conference 'declaration ceremony' held at Catbalogan City last April 5, 2017.

Delegates during the "Session on Financing and Local Economic Development" during the UCLG Aspac Conference held last Ap...
25/04/2017

Delegates during the "Session on Financing and Local Economic Development" during the UCLG Aspac Conference held last April 5, 2017 at Catbalogan City.

Photos taken during the Session on SDGs and New Urban Agenda held during the UCLG Aspac Conference last April 5, 2017 at...
24/04/2017

Photos taken during the Session on SDGs and New Urban Agenda held during the UCLG Aspac Conference last April 5, 2017 at Catbalogan City.

Local leaders gather for a dialogue during the UCLG Aspac Conference last April 5, 2017 at Catbalogan City. ...
24/04/2017

Local leaders gather for a dialogue during the UCLG Aspac Conference last April 5, 2017 at Catbalogan City.

21/04/2017

Youth Pre-Con: Listening to the Future
by: Janelle Borromeo

“The youth is the future.” This was the over-all message of the Youth Pre-Conference, the lead-up to the United Cities and Local Governments-Asia Pacific (UCLG ASPAC) Conference and Executive Bureau 2017. Held a day before the UCLG ASPAC’s 3-day main event, the youth pre-con seeks to create and establish a stronger connection between Local Government Units and the youth sector. It also aims to impress on the young participants that they play a significant role in achieving a sustainable society.

Setting the tone of the pre-conference, Ms. Rhea Penaflor, National Youth Commissioner of the Visayas, shared how important youth development programs are in every city all throughout the country. “Youth development is everybody’s concern,” she emphasized in her opening message.
Speaking as the keynote speaker, Senator Risa Hontiveros, took the opportunity to put a spotlight on the significance of mental health in folks of all ages. The senator noted that it is a significant health issue that has been in the dark for the longest time. The stigma, discriminations and misconceptions among people who suffer from mental health issues should also be addressed, the speaker added. “Mental health is for all,” the senator highlighted all throughout the duration of her speech.

Mayors from different cities have also witnessed the Youth Pre-conference, each of them was given ample amount of time to deliver an individual speech. Mayor Juan Carlo Medina (Vigan City) acknowledged the important roles played by the youth while Mayor Emil Elestianto Dardak (Trenggalek Indonesia) focused on Urban Civic Movement. On the other hand, Mayor Stephany Uy-Tan (Catbalogan City) expressed her gratitude to everyone while Mayor Bernard Faustino Dy (Cauayan City) emphasized the essence of connectivity among young individuals.

Dr. Sheridan Anthena Gajete from the National Youth Commission – Visayas Center discussed the highlights of the 2015 National Youth Assessment Study. The statistics showed the current situation of the Filipino youth, some of which were categorized as alarming data.

The plenary session, where speakers shared about their experiences, was also held in the pre-conference. The guests were also able to entertain questions raised by the youth. They were composed of Mx. Mario Balibago, Mr. Ryan Victor Miranda, Ms. Anzaira Roxas, Ms. Claire Eden Cabosoura, Mr. Reden Sabela, Dr. Sheridan Gajete, Hon. Bernard Dy and Hon. Juan Carlo Medina.

Breakout sessions were also done where the youth were able to come up with their suggestions and ideas to the kind of programs or governance that mayors around the Asia Pacific can listen to. These can be seen as a starter towards a more connected society, where young people are not seen as mere individuals but as partners in achieving a holistic development.

Opening ceremonies during the UCLG Aspac Conference held last April 5, 2017 at Catbalogan City.
21/04/2017

Opening ceremonies during the UCLG Aspac Conference held last April 5, 2017 at Catbalogan City.

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