02/03/2026
๐๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐๐ฅ ๐. ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ข, ๐๐ซ.!
We are thrilled to celebrate Wael Orabi, a professional youth in Mati and a ๐ฆ๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ ๐จ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐ข ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ก ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ข๐ฅ, for successfully completing the ๐๐๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ก๐ข๐ฉ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ก๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ฌ๐ข๐๐ง ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฆ (๐๐๐๐๐๐)!
Wael was one of the ๐๐ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ ๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ representing the Philippines, joining fellow youth leaders from ASEAN Member States and Japan in this transformative journey held from January 15 to February 17, 2026.
Organized by the Cabinet Office of Japan in partnership with ASEAN countries, this yearโs program marked a return to the iconic Ship Program, navigating through the beautiful waters of Singapore and Thailand. After years of virtual and hybrid formats due to the global pandemic, SSEAYP 2026 reignited the spirit of face-to-face engagement, fostering friendship, mutual understanding, and cultural exchange among young leaders in the region.
During the program, Wael and fellow participants engaged in courtesy visits and homestays, participated in group discussions and peer-learning seminars, joined local programs in Japan, took part in celebrations of the 50th Year of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation, and engaged in various activities focused on leadership, social action, and addressing global issues. The discussion themes this year included quality education, economic growth and sustainable tourism, global environment and climate change, disaster risk reduction and recovery, social welfare and inclusion, and the digital society and AI.
Waelโs participation exemplifies the Philippine youthโs leadership, commitment to social impact, and global mindset. His experience in SSEAYP is not only a personal milestone but also a testament to the power of youth in shaping a more connected and compassionate ASEAN-Japan community.
Letโs give him a huge round of applause as he brings back the lessons, friendships, and inspirations from this incredible journey!