PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND Introduction The youth‚ which by legal definition includes those who are 15 to 30 years old‚ comprises almost one-third of the country’s population (NYC‚ 1998). As such‚ the Filipino youth increasingly play an important and vital role in the development of the Philippine society. Their attitudes‚ values‚ mind-set‚ and priorities will determine the progress of the country in the future. Nowadays‚ the Filipino youth are experiencing a serious decline of discipline
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THE FILIPINO YOUTH According to Dr. Jose P. Rizal‚ “Ang kabataan ang pag-asa ng bayan”. But for the youth of today‚ who is Dr. Jose P. Rizal? Is he a role model for the Filipino youth? Is he still being remembered the way a national hero should be? Is he an inspiration to the younger generations? What is his legacy? What is his relevance today? Dr. J. P. Rizal‚ describing the youth as the Philippines’ hope of tomorrow. But now some of the Filipino youth doesn’t even care
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Inventing a better future A strategy for building worldwidecapacities in science and technology January 2004 InterAcademy Council InterAcademy Council IAC projects are funded individually by multiple sponsors‚ including interested foundations and international organizations. Administrative overhead is covered by special grants from the Netherlands government and the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences. Participating academies not only contribute time and ideas‚ but also funding for
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Youth Speech delivered by Barbara Streibl and Fatih Oezcan‚ Ban All Nukes generation Ambassador Cabactulan‚ distinguished delegates‚ ladies and gentlemen Today at this historic NPT conference more youth are present than ever before. We came from all over the world to this year’s Review Conference with a great notion of hope. This is a message we want to spread and gain momentum. We believe it is crucial that this positive and enthusiastic atmosphere will be maintained and transformed into a positive
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Chapter 1 Past‚ Present and Future Trends in the Use of Computers in Fisheries Research Bernard A. Megrey and Erlend Moksness I think it’s fair to say that personal computers have become the most empowering tool we’ve ever created. They’re tools of communication‚ they’re tools of creativity‚ and they can be shaped by their user. Bill Gates‚ Co-founder‚ Microsoft Corporation Long before Apple‚ one of our engineers came to me with the suggestion that Intel ought to build a computer for the home
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A look at the world media landscape for children and youth immediately presents two opposing themes: opportunities and risks. For example‚ globalization of media brings opportunities to broaden children’s outlooks and provide more equal access to information‚ but it also threatens cultural identification and values. Technological advances bring the promise of new skills and greater youth participation in society‚ but also increase the risk of child exploitation and informational divides. There
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The Role of Teenagers in the Society Should Strengthen “Miracles can happen when young people get together” these were the words said by Jeanne Sauvé‚ the former governor general of Canada. Today‚ I‚ take the honour to be able to stand in front of you‚ respected government officials and speak for the roles and rights of teenagers in the society to be strengthen. So before I put forth my opinion on this topic‚ I would like to ask you‚ who are these teenagers? Do you think they are the ones who
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laid down the foundation of the Panth Khalsa‚ that is the Order of the Pure Ones. This day is also observed as the thanksgiving day by the farmers whereby the farmers pay their tribute‚ thanking God for the abundant harvest and also praying for the future prosperity. Vaisakhi is one of the important festivals celebrated with fun and fervor by people of other religions too. [edit] Vaisakhi in Hinduism and other religions For Hindus‚ it is the start of the New Year‚ and is celebrated with requisite
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"Role of Youth and Millennium Development Goals : Challenges and Opportunities" Introduction Millennium Development Goals are eight international development goals that all 192 United Nations member states and at least 23 international or organizations These eight time-bound goals provide concrete‚ numerical benchmarks for tackling extreme poverty in its many dimensions. They include goals and targets on income poverty‚ hunger‚ maternal and child mortality‚ disease‚ inadequate shelter‚ gender
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words of James” Youth is the joy‚ the little bird that has broken out of the eggs and is eagerly waiting to spread out its wings in the open sky of freedom and hope.” Power of Youth Youth is the spring of Life. It is the age of discovery and dreams. India is of largest youth population in the world today. The entire world is eyeing India as a source of technical manpower. They are looking at our youth as a source of talents at low costs for their future super profits. If Indian youth make up their
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