The CLEAR Youth Network Congress is the annual gathering of the CLEAR Youth Network as represented by Eco-Camp graduates and their groups that were formed in the schools and/or communities as a result of the Camp. The Congress is a venue not just for reporting accomplishments and planning of yearly activities – more importantly, it is a platform for learning so that the youth network will continuously be equipped with new knowledge and practice in lake conservation. more on the CLEAR Youth Network >>
8th CLEAR Youth Network Congress
The 8th CLEAR Youth Network Congress was held on 14-15 December 2013 at the Gabrielle/D’Hidden Resort in Pangil, Laguna. This year’s theme was The Youth as Water Managers, focusing on this year’s World Wetlands Day theme Wetlands and Water Management. They key objective of this year’s Congress is to raise the awareness of the Youth, particularly the CLEAR Youth Network members and their affiliates about the interdependence of water and wetlands and how they may contribute to the wise use of wetlands.
| Programme | |
| Opening Programme | |
| Welcome Remarks | Ms. Amy M. Lecciones Project Manager, Conservation of Laguna de Bay’s Environment and Resources |
| Message | Ms. Adelina Santos-Borja Laguna Lake Development Authority |
| Objectives of the CYN and briefing on Wetlands |
Ms. Amy M. Lecciones Society for the Conservation of Philippine Wetlands |
| Learning Session: The Youth as Water Managers |
“Wetlands and Water Management” Ms. Amy Lecciones (Society for the Conservation of Philippine Wetlands)”Water for Aquaculture / Agriculture” Ms. Adelina Santos-Borja (Laguna Lake Development Authority)”Water and Energy Generation” Engr. Saturnino Rivera (CBK Power Corporation)”How Water is Processed and Brought to your Homes” Engr. Francisco Arellano (Maynilad Water Services)Exposure Trip to Panguil River Eco-Park Mr. Raymund Diaz (Panguil River Eco-Park, Local Government of Pangil) |
| Socials | Christmas Party Launching of New CYN Logo Launching of CYN EcoTumblers |
| Reporting and Mapping of Accomplishments Action Planning / Presentation of Plans |
Facilitator: Ms. Amy Lecciones (Society for the Conservation of Philippine Wetlands) |
| Closing Programme / Distribution of Certificates |
Profile of Participants
| 1 | Four (4) delegates from Taguig City; with one coordinator from the Tipas National High School |
| 2 | Four (4) delegates from Pateros, Metro Manila; with two (2) coordinators from Maria Concepcion Cruz High School and Pateros National High School |
| 3 | Five (5) delegates from Binangonan, Rizal; with a coordinator from the Rizal National Science High School |
| 4 | Four (4) delegates from Santa Rosa City; with a coordinator from Holy Rosary College |
| 5 | Six (6) delegates from Lumban; with a coordinator from Lumban National High School |
| 6 | Five (5) delegates from Pangil, Laguna; with two (2) coordinators from the Municipal Government of Pangil and Our Lady’s Nativity Parish |
| 7 | Four (4) delegates from Muntinlupa City; with two (2) coordinators from Pedro E. Diaz High School |
| 8 | Seven (7) delegates from Los Baños, Laguna; with two coordinators from the University of the Philippines – Los Baños |
| 9 | Four (4) delegates from San Pablo City; with a coordinator from San Pablo City National High School |
| 10 | Six (6) delegates from Tanay; with two (2) coordinators from the Municipal Government of Tanay and University of Rizal System |
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