Introduction

In line with the International Youth Day celebration, the MDG Fund Joint Programme on Alternatives to Migration: Decent Jobs for Filipino Youth is organizing an event titled “Kabataan: Jobs and Alternatives to Migration” or KA JAM. This will be held on Friday, 12 August 2011, at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia in Pasay City. It will serve as a platform for the presentation of the key youth employment and migration priorities to His Excellency President Benigno Aquino III who will be the Keynote Speaker.

This event also coincides with the culmination of the International Year of the Youth. The United Nations recognizes that young people in all countries are a major human resource for development, positive social change and technological innovation. Their ideals, energy and vision are essential for the continuing development of their societies. Young people are not merely passive beneficiaries but effective agents of change. Dedicated, enthusiastic and creative, youth have been contributing to development by addressing society’s most challenging issues. In line with the United Nation’s commitment, the joint programme aims to contribute to the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) employment indicators (MDGs) by the Government of the Philippines, specifically: MDG 1 Target 1 B: Achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all, including women and young people.

Jamming Sessions

Walang Iwanan! Every Youth Counts
Moderators: Jon Villaseñor, UNICEF and Prudence Martinez – Sanoy, DepEd
Spakers:

1. Alwin Luarez, PRO- DORP of Cantilan National High School, Surigao Del Sur and awardee of Ten Accomplished Youth Organization

2. Estrelita Ampo Pena, DORP Coordinator, Kabasalan National High School and Metro Bank Foundation Outstanding Teacher Awardee

3. Mary Ann Diaz, HR Manager, Panasonic Corporation

Kita Mo? Turning Information Into Opportunities
Moderator: Love Anover, TV Host
Speakers:

1. Teresa Peralta, Director, DOLE Bureau of Labor and Employment Statistics

2. Sanyto Sederia, Youth Entrepreneur

Wer Na Uth? A Conversation on Youth Migration
Moderators: Commissioner Georgina Nava, NYC and Ricardo Casco, IOM
Speakers:

1. Dr. Marla Asis, Scalibrini Migration Center

2. Dr. Ronald Mendoza, Asian Institute of Management

Ikaw Na! Skills to Succeed
Host: Boy Abunda, TV Host and Tutti Caringal, Singer, 6 Cycle Mind
Guests:

1. Jen Garcia, Coca-Cola Company Philippines

2. Ana Santos, Writer and Columnist

For further information please contact

Ms Ruth Honculada-Georget
Joint Programme Coordinator
ILO Project on Alternatives for Migration: Decent Work Opportunities for Filipino Youth
10^th Floor, GE Antonino Building
J. Bocobo corner T. M. Kalaw Streets, Ermita, Manila
Tel: +63 2 525 4483
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