Emerging Pinoy Leaders Congress December 18 – 19, 2010 Genesis Valley, Cabangahan, Consolacion, Cebu

YOUTH DECLARATION We, the Emerging Pinoy Leaders of Cebu, hereby declare the following: Whereas, we envision a sustainable, livable and prosperous Philippines that fosters social equity, economic prosperity and environmental sustainability; Whereas, we want to see a society that promotes and practices:

moral, ethical and God-centered values;

self-reliance and social well-being;

ecological awareness and concern;

accessible quality education for all;

healthy living and access to quality public health care;

participatory governance with leaders who are not only competent but also committed to practicing a system of transparency and accountability, equal opportunities and fair services to the people;

Whereas, we recognize that the government has a role to play in addressing development problems in the Philippines and requires vital partnership with and active participation of civil society and the private sector; Whereas, we aim for the Cebuano youth to have a greater sense of social concern through responsible and accountable leadership, pro-active citizenship and volunteerism, practice of excellence and upholding moral values. NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the aforementioned premises, I hereby commit myself to the following, that I will: Continue to promote the bigger role of my fellow youth as catalysts for positive change in the community and in the country by upholding God-centered Filipino values and self-discipline; Support and help initiate effective poverty alleviation programs such as the replication of best practices and capacity building on entrepreneurship and livelihood; Spearhead efforts on environmental awareness and protection, especially towards climate change mitigation and adaptation, biodiversity conservation, pollution control and sustainable use of resources;

Advocate for the enjoyment of everybody’s right to education by supporting improvements in the educational system and the promotion of quality education;

Help educate others, especially my fellow youth, on the importance of a healthy lifestyle especially in addressing issues on reproductive health and substance abuse, and support programs promoting proper nutrition, sanitation, safety and disaster risk reduction and improved public health care; Initiate and support activities of government institutions, especially of youth leaders in government, that promote awareness and responsiveness on issues affecting their constituents and instill the importance of values-based public service, leading to a more pro-active involvement and good governance; And, through our shared aspirations and actions in this declaration, unite with other youth leaders in promoting a more livable Cebu and Philippines, and enjoin other stakeholders to support this collective cause. Adopted through the concerted effort and support of 100 youth leaders representing 42 multi-sectoral organizations this 19

th day of December 2010 at Consolacion, Cebu.

The Emerging Pinoy Leaders Congress Delegates