The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has fielded a new army in its quest for peace: the youth. Instead of guns, tanks, and bullets, these youth from ethnic groups all over the country will be armed with their the appreciation of different cultures, the love for nature, and their rich ethnic heritage in the war against war itself. The AFP organized the first ever National Youth Leadership Summit (NYLS) last October 28-30, where more than 600 participants of different ethnic backgrounds from all over the country participated in cultural exchange, environmental conservation, and community development activities. General Jessie Dellosa, AFP Chief of Staff, said that the NYLS was “our invitation for all Filipinos to take an active part in winning the peace for our country and [for] succeeding generations.” “We believe that everyone—the military, the civil society, academe, and even the youth—share a common responsibility for this effort. We are all in this Bayanihan, including the youth,” Dellosa said.... The NYLS that was held in Davao City convened the members of the regional “Youth for Peace Movement” and organized it into the National Youth Alliance for Peace (NYAP) with Leslie Bangoy elected as the national president....
Friday, November 2, 2012
Youth: Military’s new army for peace
From the Philippine Daily Inquirer (Nov 2): Youth: Military’s new army for peace
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has fielded a new army in its quest for peace: the youth. Instead of guns, tanks, and bullets, these youth from ethnic groups all over the country will be armed with their the appreciation of different cultures, the love for nature, and their rich ethnic heritage in the war against war itself. The AFP organized the first ever National Youth Leadership Summit (NYLS) last October 28-30, where more than 600 participants of different ethnic backgrounds from all over the country participated in cultural exchange, environmental conservation, and community development activities. General Jessie Dellosa, AFP Chief of Staff, said that the NYLS was “our invitation for all Filipinos to take an active part in winning the peace for our country and [for] succeeding generations.” “We believe that everyone—the military, the civil society, academe, and even the youth—share a common responsibility for this effort. We are all in this Bayanihan, including the youth,” Dellosa said.... The NYLS that was held in Davao City convened the members of the regional “Youth for Peace Movement” and organized it into the National Youth Alliance for Peace (NYAP) with Leslie Bangoy elected as the national president....
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has fielded a new army in its quest for peace: the youth. Instead of guns, tanks, and bullets, these youth from ethnic groups all over the country will be armed with their the appreciation of different cultures, the love for nature, and their rich ethnic heritage in the war against war itself. The AFP organized the first ever National Youth Leadership Summit (NYLS) last October 28-30, where more than 600 participants of different ethnic backgrounds from all over the country participated in cultural exchange, environmental conservation, and community development activities. General Jessie Dellosa, AFP Chief of Staff, said that the NYLS was “our invitation for all Filipinos to take an active part in winning the peace for our country and [for] succeeding generations.” “We believe that everyone—the military, the civil society, academe, and even the youth—share a common responsibility for this effort. We are all in this Bayanihan, including the youth,” Dellosa said.... The NYLS that was held in Davao City convened the members of the regional “Youth for Peace Movement” and organized it into the National Youth Alliance for Peace (NYAP) with Leslie Bangoy elected as the national president....
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