Triviño, Avila represent Bicol in SSEAYP 2005
The
search for Filipino delegates to the 32nd Ship for Southeast Asian
Youth Program (SSEAYP) of the National Youth Commission (NYC) had
finally ended. Twenty-eight (28) finalists had been selected
through regional screening/interview at the Regional Offices of
Civil Service Commission (CSC). Panel of interviewer were composed
of representatives from (NYC), CSC, Department of Tourism,
Department of Social Welfare and Development and SSEAYP Alumni
Association.
The Ambassadors of Goodwill to represent the Bicol Region were Mr.
Jyro B. Triviño and Ms. Rosie O. Avila. Mr. Trivinio, a 20 years
old resident of Iriga City, is a fresh graduate of Business
Management at Ateneo de Naga University. While, Ms. Avila, 26
years old native of Albay, is an Accountant of Department of
Transportation & Communication – Maritime Industry Authority
(MARINA) Region V.
The delegates leaved the country this November to Japan, the first
port of call, wherein they will be meeting more than 300
counterparts from Brunei Darussalam, Cambodian, Indonesia, Laos,
Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and Japan.
The SSEAYP is an annual cultural exchange program aimed to promote
friendship and mutual understanding among the young people of the
participating Southeast Asian countries and Japan. This two-month
cruise provides avenues to broaden their international viewpoint
and cultivate the spirit of international cooperation.
