TINIG PINOY RADIO TEAM: Follow our TPR radio team in Toronto. We will broadcast the YOUTH SUMMIT live on www.tinigpinoy.net
The Team = Regina Sosing, Michelle Alfeche, Jhune Leonardo, Marvin Fernandez
YOUTH SUMMITÂ , Schedule of Talks
9:00AM Doors Open
9:30AM Opening Prayer & National Anthem
10:00AM Welcome Address by Ambassador Leslie Gatan
10:15AM Talk #1 : Philippine History & Culture: A Backgrounder on
Filipino Leadership
by Professor Anton Juan
What makes a Filipino a good leader? A backgrounder on Philippine history
and understanding the culture and values that contribute to the leadership
qualities of Filipinos.
11:00AM Open Mic : Know and Understand Your Roots
11:15AM Talk #2 : Disturbing Invisibility of Filipinos in Canada
by Professor Roland Coloma
Uncover the truth behind the current invisibility of Filipinos in Canadian
society, its contributing factors and discover how the current and next
generations of Filipino-Canadians can improve the current state.
12:00PM Open Mic : Know Your Identity
12:30PM Lunch Break
2:00PM Introduction of Guest Speaker by Consul General Junever Mahilum-West
2:15PM Talk #3 : Letâs Talk About Leadership!
by Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog (Iloilo City, Philippines)
Be inspired by his leadership! The speaker will talk about the characteristics/
attributes of a transformational leader:
*Concentration on values like integrity and fairness
*Building of trust between leader and follower
*Increased awareness to elevate followersâ needs for achievement and
self-actualization
*Move followers beyond self-interest for the good of the group,
organization, or society
*Existence of sound vision, strong interpersonal and organizational
skills, and the desire and willingness to lead
And share how his transformational leadership is changing Iloilo City and
establishing it as one of the premier attractions in the Philippines.
3:00PM Leadership Testimonials fr om Fil-Can Community Leaders A panel of respected leaders and personalities from various organizations and
the private sector will share their challenges and learnings in becoming
leaders and role models of the community.
3:45PM Open Mic: Learn from the Leaders
4:15PM Closing Remarks: Your Challenge! by Senator Tobias Enverga Jr.
This talk will challenge attendees to become a generation of transformational
leaders by:
* Inspiring others and promoting visions;
* Fostering the acceptance of group goals;
* Challenging people intellectually to achieve higher outcomes;
The goal of transformational leaders is to inspire followers to share the
leaderâs values and connect with the leaderâs vision.
5:00PM Networking with Light Dinner
7:00PM Bayan-Bayanan : Letters from Home