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...

 
Hero

Jaime Garchitorena

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

Ching Jorge

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

Randy Tuaño

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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Carry the Beat that Defines You

Tanya Hamada

gongkids.jpg Move to the Beat that Moves You That was a title of my previous blog entry. This time, i talk of a...

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WHY NOT INNOVATE, PILIPINAS?

Mark Ruiz

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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Events and Announcements
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FSGO (Former Senior Government Officials) Statement to Stop Charter Change.

August 19, 2008

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

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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

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