Why YPS?
A question we were asked when we started this group was "aren't there enough youth oriented sites spreading the gospel of community involvement?". Well I suppose the answer is yes and no. Yes if you consider the sheer number of youth oriented websites and no if you consider that there are still too many people who have no idea on how to get involved with their community.
Because of this the YPS website has been uniquely designed to offer as many avenues of interaction as possible. Blogs, Comment pages, real world conferences and access to online conversations and videos with real people, as well as plans for real time discussion boards all set the stage for the development of a real on and off line community. read more...
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Considering that today we celebrate a Filipino Hero (and upon receipt of an Email from James/Neil/The man) I’ve decided to put a few thoughts down. I have issues about using a person as a "shining example" of change (especially if the only focus is on his heroism) ...if only for the simple reason that arguments may be made against the validity or sincerity of the change via the inevitable... |
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| Ninoy, the SONA and our Youth |  |
As published in the Philippine Daily Inquirer, 26 July 2008, Opinion section "The Filipino today is facing an everlasting crisis. Never in history has he suffered from greater political and economic wants. It is time for every Filipino to help in the quest for that elusive national unity which is imperative for the nation's survival." - Ninoy Aquino, 23 June... |
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| Continuously Seeking for TRUTH, Demanding Public ACCOUNTABILITY, And Pushing For Meaningful & Long-term REFORMS |  |
Find below the statement of the public accountability group that I belong to. This statement was written on the eve of Arroyo's state of the nation address. ---------------------------- The lack of transparency in the process of appointing the new Comelec Commissioners; the Non-passage of the much needed CARP Extension with Reform Bill; the Questionable appointment of Romulo Neri as the... |
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| WHY NOT INNOVATE, PILIPINAS? |  |
Our Filipino brains have sadly grown acclimated to a culture of acceptance and resignation. The sad fact of the matter is that the path of least resistance is the path most taken. The status quo has allowed us to be at our most glaringly indifferent --- as such, most of us have blindingly accepted our fate, mucking and... |
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Youth - FSGO (former senior government officials dialogue on the Meralco-Gsis Issue)
June 12, 5:30 pm
Q Bistro, Malayan Plaza, Ortigas Center
New file uploaded: Ed Del Fonso's paper on Power Costs and Governance, discussed during the YPS-FSGO dialogue held last 12 June 2008
Youth - FSGO (former senior government officials dialogue on the Meralco-Gsis Issue)
June 12, 5:30 pm
Q Bistro, Malayan Plaza, Ortigas Center
Why Not Forum 4
26 April 2008, 2-6 pm
Tropezz bar and restaurant, Greenbelt 3 P300 fee, YPS members get a discount www.whynotforum.com
TeamRP General Assembly
26 April 2008
Why Not Forum
April 26, 2008
Venue to be announced
YPS Strategic Planning Meeting
22 April 2008
Notice to members:
We have uploaded files (survey, presentations) from the conference Youth Vote 2010 under the Let's Talk section. Photos can likewise be found under the photo gallery. We will be sending out updates for the upcoming activities soon. We would also be happy to hear from you. Email us at info@yps.org.ph.
YPS-Youth Vote 2010!
March 8, 2008
JV del Rosario Conference Rm
4th floor, AIM Conference Center
Benavidez cor Trassiera Streets
Legaspi Village
Makati City
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Government Processes Seminar
February 2, 2008
Ateneo de Manila University
Invitation to YOUTH VOTE 2010, the YPS Congress
Click the title below to see the invitation pictures:
Your Vote 2010!
We made our move