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Travel to 5 Countries for 53 Days! Application for SSEAYP 2015 is now Open

3/4/2015

Yes, you read it. The long wait is over!!! Application for 42nd Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Program (SSEAYP) is now open. This is your chance to be one of the 28 Ambassadors of Goodwill and represent the Philippines while at the same time interact with other ASEAN and Japanese youth for 53 days as you travel to Japan, Philippines, Vietnam, Myanmar and Malaysia onboard the luxury cruise ship Nippon Maru for this year's SSEAYP.

National Youth Commission officially announced the opening of the application for the 42nd batch of SSEAYP last February 20, 2015.
Filipino youth between 18-30 years old is highly encouraged to apply and be one of this year's Philippine Ambassador of Goodwill.

Before you apply, you might want to read my SSEAYP related posts, watch some videos or check the #SSEAYP hashtag to give you more idea about the program.

SSEAYP BLOG POSTS
YOUTUBE VIDEOS

Download application form

Deadline of complete application is on
April 15, 2015.
For clarification or any question, please contact NYC at (02) 416 35 70

SSEAYP changed my life! It's the best way to get a first hand experience on how it is like to live in ONE ASEAN community while traveling with other young ambassadors from Japan and ASEAN. Don't miss this opportunity!

Bugkos Lahi. Isand Dugo. Isang Tinig. Isang Mithi.

LSS. This is the draft of our batch song for SSEAYP.

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Project Hope Philippines 2015: Three Years after SSEAYP, the Spirit Lives On

3/2/2015

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"Never underestimate the power of #storytelling to spark others to dream and reach for the brightest star."

I ended my February with something very close to my heart. Last weekend, I read the story about "The Boy Who Ate the Stars" to grade 3 pupils of West Fairview Elementary School together with my #SSEAYP batchmate #SPY Nigel who creatively acted out the story for the children's amusement. I never thought it will be one of the most moving and rewarding experience I will ever have as part of SSEAYP.

PYs during the Storytelling session. PPY Apple Allison and SPY Nigel as storytellers.

Almost 3 years since the first time we met each other, our Singaporean counterparts flew to the Philippines last weekend for our social contribution activity --- Project Hope Philippines now on it's 3rd year!
#AmbassadorofGoodwill
#PPY #PPA #ProjectHopePhilippines #myLifestyle #Voluntourism #OnceaPYalwaysaPY
#MakeADifferenceOneTripatATime

Photo Courtesy of SPY Jack Lin

SPYs flew to Philippines to extend their assistance and donations as well as actively participate in our SSEAYP joint post program activity.

Annually, Philippine Ambassadors of Goodwill reunite for our Social Contribution Activities and this year, we're happy to have our batchmates from Singapore.

THROWBACK:
Project Hope Philippines in 2013 and 2014.

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Video : 53 days that changed my life

5/5/2014

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I AM A FILIPINO. PROUD PINOY!!!

In 2012, I was given the opportunity to represent the Philippines as one of the 28 Young Ambassadors of Goodwill for the 39th Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Program (SSEAYP) and now on it's 41st year, it is renamed to Ship for Southeast Asian and Japan Youth Program (SSEAJYP).

SSEAJYP is an annual cultural exchange program that was pioneered by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member countries and Japan in 1974. The program is handled by the participating countries with Japan as the main sponsor.

Watch the video to see why I will never forget my 53 days with SSEAYP.

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You too can give Hope to Yolanda victims!Pledge your Support to Project Hope Philippines 2014

4/24/2014

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Bugkos Lahi, headed by our National Leader Mabel Acosta, will be conducting its second #ProjectHope Philippines community outreach this coming May 1-4,2014 in Tacloban.

This year's beneficiary community is Baranggay Paglaum, an upland community in Tacloban. After the assessment and the consultation with the community leaders, our SSEAYP batchmate Jen Culibar shared her findings and recommendations.

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Given our limited resources, our batch will focus on providing chairs, tables and other materials for their E-Learning Center which was ravaged by Typhoon Yolanda, and conduct Child Friendly Spaces (CFS) activities. There are still other needs of the community which our limited budget cannot answer this time so we appeal to those with good heart and spare resources to help Brgy.Paglaum as they rebuild their community.

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For all those who are interested to offer help and assistance to Brgy.Paglaum through the activities of Project Hope Philippines, please feel send me a message or fill this form. Any help will be highly appreciated.

Click here for the story about Project Hope Philippines 2013 in Zamboanga.

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AirAsia ASEAN Traveller Selfie Expert - Sole Searching Soul by Apple Allison

MABUHAY!
Hello, I'm
Apple Allison

I'm a professional traveler, peer counselor and a passionate advocate of Inclusive Growth through digital transformation and social action.

I believe in the positive ipact of a workcation lifestyle.
I apply Fun in almost everything I do so expect blissful moments when we got the chance to meet and travel.

By profession,
I wear different hats.
I'm a marketing specialist, keynote speaker,
workshop facilitator and serial voluntourist.

Join me in this journey of self discovery, change and professional growth while wandering and attending to various events around the Philippines, ASEAN
and soon, around the world.

This blog is about a
Sole searching for its Soul.
Make a Difference,
One Trip at a Time.
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