“We realized that we all have our stories. Personal stories of defeat, of trying again, of winning and losing battles. Our stories served as a representation and a microcosm of the many lives of young Filipino today. But, at the end of the day, we touched the world with our brokenness. Our pains have led us to push the boundaries and change the norms as we take youth involvement in a whole new level.”
–TAYO10 ACCEPTANCE SPEECH, MALACAÑAN PALACE, 06 DECEMBER 2012.

Listening to the Filipino youth for 10 years, the Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations Awards (TAYO) Foundation, Inc. has heard stories one could laugh, cry, and be moved about. But, despite all feelings, the stories never fail to inspire.

TAYO continues to seek for ‘stories’ this year as the 11th Search for Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations (TAYO 11) officially launches today. TAYO Awards Foundation and the National Youth Commission (NYC) will be accepting entries from all over the country until the deadline, 30 July 2013. TAYO Search is held annually to provide duly-deserved incentives and recognition to the country’s best youth groups, thus, encouraging youth involvement in nation-building and best practices-sharing among organizations. It also maintains a yearly-updated database of the nation’s youth organizations.

Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines, Inc., the Search Presentor, grants Php 50,000 to the 10 winning organizations and Php 25,000 is granted to the other organizations that make it to the National Finals. Apart from the prestigious recognition, the winning organizations receive an especially commissioned trophy sculpted by Mr. Toym De Leon Imao.

Entries will be evaluated using the following general criteria: (1) Impact of the Project Entry to Stakeholders; (2) Harnessing the Spirit of Volunteerism and Citizenship; (3) Creativity and Innovation; (4) Sustainability; and, (5) Effective Use of Resources.

TAYO 11 is open to all youth groups, organizations, clubs, and societies whose membership and leadership are composed of at least 15 youth members (15-30 years old).

Established in 2002, TAYO Foundation is the only known award-giving body for outstanding youth organizations in the Philippines. It aims to discover and laud exceptional youth organizations that have contributed to the development of their local communities, schools, or work places, through their innovative projects. To date, more than 1000 youth organizations have joined the search and are now part of the fast-growing TAYO youth network.

To know more about the search, information is available in www.tayoawards.net. An online entry form can be filled out at the TAYO website. For inquiries, TAYO Secretariat can be contacted through text at 0917 TXT-TAYO (898-8296) or e-mail at tayo.secretariat@gmail.com.

TAYO 11 is presented by the Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines, Inc., and organized by the TAYO Awards Foundation, Inc. alongside the National Youth Commission and the Office of Senator Kiko Pangilinan.

In an awarding ceremony held on December 6 at the Heroes Hall in Malacañang, President Benigno S. Aquino III called on the youth to join the government in nation-building: “Pinapatunayan ng Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations ngayong taon na handang makipagbayanihan ang kabataan sa tuwid na daan. Ibinabandila ng mga ginagawaran nating organisasyon na anuman ang edad, kasarian, o katayuan natin sa buhay, basta’t sama-sama tayong gumagawa ng tama, makakapagdulot tayo ng ginhawa sa kapwa at bansa…Bayanihan ang kakalag sa atin sa anumang kahirapan; hindi sila, hindi kami, kundi ang nagkakaisang tayo ang kailangang kumilos upang lampasan ang bawat pagsubok. Sa tulong ng ating mga awardees at lahat ng ating mga kabataang kipkip ang pambihirang sigla, lakas, at idealismo, tuloy-tuloy tayo sa paghahabi ng masagana at magandang bukas para sa mga susunod na Pilipino.”

PNoy addressing TAYO Awardees

A renowned former youth leader who is recognized as the person who thought of awarding outstanding youth organizations, Sen. Kiko Pangilinan expressed his gratitude for the youth for their dynamism. “We once again thank our TAYO winners for being the shining light amidst the darkness of the world. Thank you for being the break of dawn that signifies the start of a new, changed day. Thank you for showing us with your work that indeed, we have every reason to be helpful; that in fact, genuine change is now before us, is now happening, is now becoming a reality.” Pangilinan said.

TAYO Awards Foundation President Benigno “Bam” Aquino IV added, “When Sen. Kiko Pangilinan and the National Youth Commission (NYC) started TAYO in 2002, we thought that we would soon run out of organizations and the youth will continue coming up with the same projects as before. But we are continuously surprised with the variety of projects and the number of organizations and their locations. It seems that in every corner of the country, and for every issue that our countrymen have faced, there is a youth organization working to alleviate the problem.”

Youth Commissioner Georgina Nava, the Chairperson of the TAYO 10 National Organizing Committee, surmised that “Based on the project entries that we went through during the national judging, we witness the growth of agriculture and social entrepreneurship-related projects. Whenever our youth encounters a problem in their community, they are able to come up with various innovative solutions that address the issue. Sama-samang tumaTAYO ang mga kabataan at tumutulong sa kapwa Pilipino para sa ikabubuti ng ating bansa.“

In an emotion-filled response delivered on behalf of the national finalists, Meryl Grace Agudelo from I CAN Make A Difference, Incorporated re-affirmed the youth’s commitment in helping solve the problems of their communities and in effect, the entire nation. “TAYO Awards paved the way to gather twenty young people who wish the same things. A progressive and empowered Filipino communities…Gone are the days of band aid solutions to social problems—we further address constant bottlenecks of our communities through innovation, creating more opportunities through social enterprises, education, tourism and health. We employed frameworks which are sustainable with measurable impact. We do this only because we love our country.”

The 10th batch of TAYO awardees come from diverse backgrounds, offering alternative approaches to seemingly similar problems. First up is the problem of the lack of electricity in remote areas. One Million Lights Philippines (NCR) tied up with an international organization to access thousands of solar lamps which they were then able to distribute to needy communities all over the country. On the other hand, the Ramon Magsaysay Technological University – Electrical Engineering Society saw the same problem in a village in Zambales, provided a solar power charging station and solar lamps to Aeta families and are now looking into providing a more sustainable renewable power source in the area.

TAYO 10 Winners pose with PNoy, Sen. Kiko, and Bam Aquino.

To respond to the needs of their communities to recycle trash and generate income, two organizations have implemented similar projects, using discarded tarpaulins to make bags and other materials. I CAN Make a Difference, Inc. used “fusion” technology to provide differently-abled young Zamboanguenos a way to earn a living, while the Mandaue-based Cebuano Youth Ambassadors gave out-of-work moms in the slum areas the ability to earn extra income to provide for their families’ needs.

Other organizations saw the need to maintain the livelihood opportunities of people in their area. Monte Verde 4-H Club from Zamboanga City helps young farmers and their families improve their earnings not only through agricultural training for better yields, but processing their crops for better earnings. The CBA-Kalipunan Marketing Junior Executives from the University of the Cordilleras aims to encourage organic farmers in Benguet by providing them with greenhouses, ensuring produce year-round even through extreme climate changes to earn them enough profit. On another hand, the University of Luzon Students in Free Enterprise in Dagupan provided fisherfolk in Pangasinan a chance to regain lost income from environmental degradation through the technology of Aquaphonics, which allow them to form fish condominiums that can also support crops like mushrooms.

The remaining three organizations focused on improving the way of life of the people around them. Angat Kabataan in Taytay, Rizal caused the awakening of hope and renewal of cooperation from various sectors in their town in Rizal by cleaning up and revitalizing a dead creek. Dire Husi Initiatives from Cagayan de Oro not only encouraged street children to stay away from vices, but also to turn their lives around by going back to school and earning though arts education and livelihood trainings. The La Salle Debate Society put the Philippines on the map of the international debating scene by organizing the World Universities Debates Championship, the largest academic gathering of students in the world, amassing not only income from tourism but fostering friendships and encouraging local support in the field of debate.

Winning groups each received Php 50,000 and trophies specially-handcrafted by internationally-awarded artist Toym DeLeon Imao. The following special awards were also handed out: Coke Barkada to the Cebuano Youth Ambassadors; Project SMART Awardee to the RMTU-Electrical Engineering Society, Lenovo Innovative Tech Award to the University of Luzon Students in Free Enterprise and the CEMEX Youth in Nation-Building Award to Angat Kabataan. All organizations that reached the national finals received gift certificates from Jollibee.

Other organizations who joined this year are: the Mu Sigma Phi Sorority and Phi Kappa Mu Fraternity, both from the UP Manila College of Medicine; Tingug-Cagayan De Oro; Students in Free Enterprise – Sultan Kudarat State University; Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers – Student Chapter of West Negros University; Hayag Youth Organization in Leyte; Development Communication Society of Benguet State University; English Society of Aklan State University; Kythe Ateneo from NCR; and Iloilo’s John B Lacson Foundation Maritime University Molo Community Extension Service Society.

TAYO Year 10 is organized by the TAYO Awards Foundation, Office of Senator Kiko Pangilinan, and the National Youth Commission. Presented by Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines, it is sponsored by SMART, Jollibee, Cebu Pacific, Cemex, Lenovo, and the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR). The search is supported by the Philippine Council of Young Leaders in Governance (PCYLG).

### Reference: Office of Asec Georgina P Nava Commissioner Representing Luzon TAYO10 National Organizing Committee National Youth Commission

The 10th Search for Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations, also known as TAYO 10, has successfully identified the top 20 organizations from all over the Philippines to compete at the National Finals. They are as follows:

9 October 2012--NCR Area Finalists together with the panel of judges in Manila.

TEAM NCR:
Kythe Ateneo of Ateneo De Manila University, Quezon City
La Salle Debate Society of De La Salle University, Manila
Mu Sigma Phi Sorority of University of the Philippines, Manila
One Million Lights Philippines
Phi Kappa Mu Fraternity of University of the Philippines, Manila

12 October 2012--Luzon Area Finalists together with judges in Baguio.

TEAM LUZON:
Angat Kabataan from Taytay, Rizal
Development Communication Society of Benguet State University, Benguet
Electrical Engineering Society of Ramon Magsaysay Technological University, Zambales
Kalipunan Marketing Junior Executives of University of the Cordilleras, Benguet
Students in Free Enterprise of University of Luzon, Pangasinan

16 October 2012--Visayas Area Finalists together with the panel of judges in Cebu.

TEAM VISAYAS:
Cebuano Youth Ambassadors from Cebu City
English Society from Ibajay, Aklan
Hayag Youth Organization from Ormoc, Leyte
Molo Community Extension Service Society of John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University, Molo, Iloilo
Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers-Student Chapter of West Negros University from Bacolod, Negros Occidental

19 October 2012--Mindanao Area Finalists with the panel of judges in Cagayan De Oro.

TEAM MINDANAO:
Dire Husi Initiatives, Inc. from Cagayan De Oro City
I CAN Make A Difference, Inc. from Zamboanga City
Monte-Verde 4H Club from Zamboanga City
Students in Free Enterprise from Sultan Kudarat State University
Tingug-CDO from Cagayan De Oro City

Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations (TAYO) Awards Foundation received a record-breaking 269 entries this year from different youth organizations all over the Philippines. After the Paper Screening, 51 organizations got through the Area Screening Phase and proceeded to the Validation Phase, 40 of which made it to the Area Finals.

The top 5 organizations were identified in each area through the Area Finals phase conducted from October 8 to 19, 2012 in Manila for NCR, Baguio for Luzon, Cebu for Visayas, and Cagayan De Oro for Mindanao. These 20 youth organizations now await to compete to be deemed TAYO 10′s best 10 in the National Finals to be held on November 11-15, 2012.

To be the first to find out winning teams representing your areas, keep updated and like TAYO on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

TAYO Awards Foundation, Inc. is located at 2602-C East Tower, Philippine Stock Exchange Center, Exchange Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City and can be reached through email (tayo.secretariat@gmail.com) and through the numbers 0917-TXT-TAYO (09178988296) and (02) 687-5917.

TAYO 10 is co-presented by Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines and implemented in cooperation with the National Youth Commission and the Office of Senator Kiko Pangilinan.

To see photos of the TAYO 1o Area Finals, please visit the following links:
NCR Area Finals, Luzon Area Finals, Visayas Area Finals, Mindanao Area Finals.

Last September 13, 2012, the TAYO Awards Foundation together with representatives from the National Youth Commission, reviewed the validation reports, project briefs, and supporting documents of the fifty-three youth orgs. After thorough deliberations, 40 youth organizations were selected to participate in the TAYO Area Finals and be a step closer in being named one of the Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations of 2012.

The following are the organizations which have qualified for the Area Finals:

NCR

Inter-University Management Alliance

Kythe Ateneo

La Salle Debate Society

Mu Sigma Phi Sorority

One Million Lights Philippines

Phi Kappa Mu

Team Juan Makasining

UP Economics Society

UP Journalism Club

Youth Hope Association of Baesa

LUZON

Angat Kabataan

CBA – Kalipunan Marketing Junior Executives

Development Communication Society – Benguet State University

Hotel and Restaurant Administration Students Organization

Ramon Magsaysay Technological University – Electrical Engineering Society

University of Baguio Supreme Student Council

University of Luzon Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants

University of Luzon Students in Free Enterprise

Campers, Researchers, Earth-Savers, Trekkers

Sangguniang Kabataan Federation of Ilagan, Isabel

VISAYAS

CAS Council

Cebuano Youth Ambassadors

Community Extension Service Society

English Society

Euphrasia Youth Organizations

Gaba-an Youth Lead

Hayag Youth Organization

Kappa Psi Sigma

Philippine Institute of Civil Engineering – Student Chapter

University of San Carlos – Pathways

MINDANAO

505 DREAM

Association of Blue Eagle and Centennial Scholars

Dire Husi Initiatives, Inc.

Filipino Youth Research Group

I Can Make A Difference, Inc.

Monteverde 4-H Club

MSU-IIT DOST Scholars Association

STREAMS – Pathways to Higher Education

Students in Free Enterprise – Sultan Kudarat State University – ACCESS Team

Tingug-Cagayan de Oro

The Area Finals will be held in four different cities in the country. For NCR, it will be in Quezon City on October 8 and 9; for Luzon, it will be in Baguio City on October 11 and 12; for Visayas, it will be in Cebu City on October 15 and 16; and for Mindanao, it will be in Cagayan De Oro City on October 18 and 19. Five (5) youth orgs will be selected during the Area Finals to compete in the National Finals in Manila on November 11-16, 2012 where they will showcase their project entries to bag the Php 50,000.00 project grant and the honor to be hailed one of the country’s Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations for 2012.

TAYO Awards Foundation, Inc. is located at 2602-C East Tower, Philippine Stock Exchange Center, Exchange Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City and can be reached through email (tayo.secretariat@gmail.com) and through the numbers 0917-TXT-TAYO (09178988296) and (02) 687-5917.

The TAYO Search Year 10 is co-presented by Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines, and in partnership with the National Youth Commission and the Office of Senator Kiko Pangilinan. The search is sponsored by SMART, PAGCOR, Megaworld Corporation, Jollibee, Cebu Pacific Air, SM Supermalls, and Lenovo Philippines.

Video Link: Acceptance

The 90-second clip manages to be short but complete, and touching but impactful at the same time. The entry also won the People’s Choice Award, having accumulated more than 4000 likes on both Facebook and Youtube during the voting period of only 2 weeks. The entry hopes to address Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) issues in the country as the video advocates for change or acceptance to start in the family.

Second place was won by an entry entitled Filipino Time, created by Pete Francis Abareta, an I.T. student from Bicol University, Legazpi City.  His entry can be viewed below:

Video link: Filipino Time

The second-placer hopes to change the negative connotation of the so-called “Filipino time.” It further encourages viewers to change innate assumptions of Filipino time being late to being always on time. In just a minute-and-a-half, the entry also effectively portrays a clear message to its viewers.

The Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations (TAYO) Awards Foundation Inc. launched GENERAT10N TAYO: Mga Bida ng Bagong Dekada (A Viral Video Contest) last March 2012 as part of its 10th Year Anniversary celebration.  The contest hoped to show the new generation of Filipino youth–how they play their role as nation-builders, and their visions for a better Philippines. They were given the guide questions: (1) WHAT is the problem that they want to address in their community; (2) WHY do they want to address the problem; and (3) HOW do they plan to address the problem, and open happiness in their community?

Other entries tackled issues on health, environment, culture, and leadership manifesting the Filipino youth who are willing agents of change and paving the ways for a better Philippines. Watch all entries for Generat10n TAYO here.

Prize for first place is Php 25,000, second place is Php 15,000, and the People’s Choice Awardee will receive an extra Php 10,000. No registration fee was required from participants. Other information about the contest is available on a dedicated microsite hosted by the TAYO Awards official website.

To keep updated on TAYO activities, please like TAYO on Facebook and follow TAYO on Twitter. TAYO Awards Foundation, Inc. is located at 2602-C East Tower, Philippine Stock Exchange Center, Exchange Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City and can be reached through email (tayo.secretariat@gmail.com) and through the numbers 0917-TXT-TAYO (09178988296) and (02) 687-5917.

GENERAT10N TAYO is also brought to you by the National Youth Commission and Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines, Inc.

24 August 2012–After screening a record number of more than 260 entries this year, the 2012 search for Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations of the Philippines proceeds to Field Validation phase. TAYO Foundation, Inc. takes pride in this particular part of the search because it involves actual visitation and observation of the youth-led programs on the ground, which is not a common practice among national searches. The following are the list of Field Validation-qualifiers, nationwide:

TEAM NCR:

AYNLA International, Inc. Quezon City Chapter
Inter-University Management Alliance (ADMU, DLSU, & UP)
Kythe Ateneo
La Salle Debate Society (LSDS)
Mu Sigma Phi Sorority
One Million Lights Philippines
Phi Kappu Mu
Public Relations Student Society of the Philippines – UP Manila (PRSSP-UPM)
Team Juan Makasining
UP Economics Society
UP Journalism Club
UP Progressive Responsive Innovative Movement in Engineering
UP Red Cross Youth
UP Special Education Council (UPSEC)
Youth Hope Association of Baesa

TEAM LUZON:

Angat Kabataan (Youth Wing of Angat Taytay)
Bangkarunungan
Campers, Researchers, Earth-Savers, Trekkers
CBA – Kalipunan Marketing Junior Executives
Development Communication Society- Benguet State University
Hotel and Restaurant Administration Students Organization
Ilagan Municipal Sangguniang Kabataan Federation
Ramon Magsaysay Technological University – Electrical Engineering Society (RMTU-EES)
Sangguniang Kabataan ng Parada
University of Baguio Supreme Student Council
University of Luzon Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants
University of Luzon Students in Free Enterprise

TEAM VISAYAS:

CAS Council (University of San Jose-Recoletos)
Cebuano Youth Ambassadors
Community Extension Service Society (CESS)
English Enthusiast’s Club – University of St. La Salle
English Society (Aklan State University)
Euphrasia Youth Organization
Gaba-an Youth Lead
Hayag Youth Organization
Kappa Psi Sigma (Kachinas)
Leyte Normal University-Supreme Student Council (LNU-SSC)
Philippine Institute of Civil Engineering – Student Chapter (PICE-SC)
University of San Carlos – Pathways (USC-Pathways)

TEAM MINDANAO:

505 DREAM
Association of Blue Eagle and Centennial Scholars (ABECS)
CDO Funds for Little Kids
Dire Husi Initiatives, Inc.
Filipino Youth Research Group
I Can Make a Difference, Inc.
Monteverde 4-H Club
MSU-IIT DOST Scholars Association (MIDSA)
STREAMS – Pathways to Higher Education
Students In Free Enterprise-Sultan Kudarat State University-ACCESS Team
Tingug – CDO
Watershed Management Youth Council

TAYO Awards Foundation sends its warmest congratulations to the all organizations who passed the screening process. Only ten (10) organizations will go on to represent each area for the Area Finals in NCR, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao after the validation, which is scheduled to last until September 3, 2012. A total of 51 organizations will have to be validated in order to finalize the TAYO 10 Area Finalists. Organizations listed above can expect a call from TAYO.

Also, TAYO extends its deepest gratitude to all youth organizations who submitted entries to TAYO’s most participative search to date. Number of entries received was highest in Luzon, followed by NCR, Visayas, and Mindanao. Notifications will be sent to all participating organizations of TAYO 10.

TAYO, being the country’s premier award-giving body to outstanding youth organizations, is a much-coveted honor for Filipino youth orgs. With a Php50, 000.00 project grant at stake, a link with corporate sponsors, media exposure, and the rare opportunity to be awarded by no less than the President of the Philippines in Malacañang, hundreds of youth organizations fight neck to neck every year to secure a spot and be proclaimed as one of the Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations.

This year, out of the hundreds of applications, eighty-five (85) youth organizations are at risk of being eliminated from the search before it even begins. Student organizations from top universities were not spared from the TAYO Secretariat’s initial sweep. Several organizations from the Ateneo De Manila University, De La Salle University, Far Eastern University, University of Santo Tomas, and the University of the Philippines—Diliman and Los Baños campuses—are included in the list.

“There are very basic documentary requirements which these organizations failed to submit,” the TAYO Secretariat explained, referring to the following documents all applicants must submit:
1) List of officers (include leaders and founders if available). Please indicate name, position, contact number/s (landline and/or cellphone) and email addresses of all current officers;
2) a one-page certification attesting to the existence and veracity of the information submitted
for In-School Youth Organizations, a certification from the Office of Student Affairs
for Community-based, Out-of-School or Working Youth Organizations, a certification from the barangay or local officials;
3) an application briefer using the prescribed format which can be downloaded here; and
4) a three-page project documentation (can be any of the following: photos, testimonies of partners or beneficiaries, certificates, etc.)

Deadline for submission of entries is on Monday, 30 July 2012, the TAYO Secretariat expressed optimism that most—if not all—of the eighty-five (85) organizations can comply with the documentary requirements on time, and added, “Many organizations in the danger list have really great projects. We’ve read their project descriptions and we cannot wait to feature their stories in the special anniversary issue of the TAYO magazine. Some of these organizations’ stories will definitely wow the Philippines, and even the world. We might just find another Efren Peñaflorida this year.”

Documentary requirements must be sent to tayo10entry@gmail.com. All organizations which are included in the list will be receiving an e-mail from TAYO informing them about their deficiencies.

Below is the complete list of youth organizations whose applications are about to be invalidated:
Ateneo Student Exchange Council
505 Disaster Rescuers for Emergencies, Assistance and Management, Inc. (505 DREAM)
AIESEC Davao
AIESEC in the Philippines
ALPA (Alangalang Lingganay Performing Arts)
Ang Kabataang Sorsoganon Inc.
Brotherhood of Medical Scholars
CDO Funds for Little Kids
Christian Organization Council
Collective Arts of Students and Thespians
College of Business & Accountancy Academic Circle
Community Extension Service Society (CESS)
CORE-group of Student Volunteers Association La Salette Pananagutan Center University of La Salette
English Society
Far Eastern University – Political Science and International Studies Society
Hayag Youth Organization Incorporated
I Can Make a Difference Inc.
Imersyong Pinoy
Institute of Brilliant Information Technology Students (iBITS)
iTam Bayani
Junior Philippine Geographical Society-UP Diliman
Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants-University of Northern Philippines Chapter
Junior Tourism Executives
Junior Trainer’s Circle
Kilos Kabataan para sa Kinabukasan ( K3 )
La Salle Debate Society (LSDS)
Laoag City 4-H  Club Federation
Management Accounting Students Association
Minalin Youth Therapist and Hilot associaton
Modern Sanjoseño Youth Organization
MONARCH (Mother Nature\’s Army- the Children and the Rest of Us)
MSU-IIT DOST Scholars Association (MIDSA)
MY Rights – Saving Kids In Peril Inc.
MYTHA-Minalin Youth Therapist ans Hilot Association
Order of DeMolay, Bicol Chapter
Pag-Asa Youth Organization
Palawan Youth Volunteers for Reform
Paulinian Student Government – Iloilo City
Paulinian Student Government – Quezon City
Philippine Institute of Civil Engineer, MSEUF-Student Chapters
Philippine Institute of Civil Engineering – Student Chapter (PICE-SC)
Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers, Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation-Student Chapter
Progresibong Alyansa ng mga Kabatan ng Sauyi Inc.
Rotaract Club of De La Salle University
Samahang Ikabubuti ng Kabataan na Aagapay sa Pangangailangan ng bayan(SIKAP)
Sangguniang Kabataan Federation of San Ildefonso
SEEDS (Siquijorian students for Enrichment, Enlightenment, Development, and Service
Silak Publication
Society of Future Medical Technologists
Student Catholic Action of the Philippines Lopez Chapter (Lopez, Quezon)
Students In Free Enterprise-Sultan Kudarat State University-ACCESS Team
Supreme Student Council Koronadal
Supreme Student Council Polytechnic Colleges
supreme student government Balilihan
Supreme Student Government Culiat High School
Supreme Student Government Saint-Vincents-College
Team Juan Makasining
Technology Math Club
The Traviesa Publications
Theta Epsilon Sorority
T’nalak Youth Group
Tomasian Cable Television (TOMCAT)
Trippers Philippines Inc.
University of the Philippine Geological Society
University of the Philippines Los Baños Industrial Engineering Students’ Organization
University of the Philippines Student Catholic Action (UPSCA)
University of the Cordilleras University Student Council 2011-2012
UNP Bio Society
UP Cebu SEALNet Entrepreneurs Club
UP Omega Alpha Fraternity and UP Omega Alpha Sorority
UP Progressive Responsive Innovative Movement in Engineering
UP Sigma Delta Phi
UPLB Babaylan
Urban Poor Central Youth Association
UST ComaAch
UST Yellow Jackets
Visual and Performing Arts Production Unit
Wavunow Social Entreprise
Web.IT
Y-LAW (Youth Leaders At Work)
Young Educators Society of Mapulang Lupa
Young Entrepreneurs Society (YES)
Young Men’s Christian Association
Youth Community Service Club-Angeles University Foundation Chapter
Youth for Environment in School Organization (YES-O) – Manila
Youth Leadership Summit Alumni of Baler (YLS – Baler)

For updates on TAYO 10, visit www.tayoawards.net. You can also check and ‘like’ the Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations Facebook fan page or follow @TAYOawards on Twitter.

(26 JULY 2012)

Manila, Philippines – Schools and Universities near the University Belt can visit the TAYO booth tomorrow at the Lobby of Tan Yan Kee Building, University of Santo Tomas to avail of this one-stop application and submission for the Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations Search Year 10. Catch the TAYO team there from 1PM-5PM.

Organizations from other schools like FEU, NU, UE, San Beda, UP Manila, Arellano, CEU, FEATI, MLQU, Perpetual, La Consolacion, TIP, UM, SSC-R, and other youth organizations which are community-based can also submit their entries.

No need to print the entry forms! No need to send an e-mail! Plus you get to meet the people behind TAYO 10! Lots of surprises tomorrow!

The following are the final participants to the Camp Summer Samahan: Spark the Change Project of the TAYO Awards Foundation, Inc. and Coca-Cola Philippines:

Abad, Jordan
Abareta, Pete Francis
Acala, Archimedes
Agrupis, Cheska Arla
Alcisto, Marjon
Almanon, Benjie Tribiana
Arce, Daniel, Vergara
Archival, Jezreel
Arsitoy, Megan
Avila, Marylour Bernaldez
Ayob, Armieyah
Bacalzo, Nikita Jr. Pasco
Badajos, Kimberly
Bajet, Linnaeus lei Iveney
Balahadia, Christian Paolo
Balbastro, Jerome
Baniaga, Jessica Sapad
Bautista, Bryllie
Benigno, Maria Teresa
Bohol, Anthony
Cabanlit, Cheradee
Cagoco, Sanie Joel
Calalang, Marc Paolo Deang
Calalang, Mariel Pauline Deang
Calingacion, Alfie
Camba, Sherwin Ibasco
Canlas, Paulette
Cendana, Cliff Kevin M.
Chen, Kathryn Fel T.
Chicano, Marc Lester
Comia, Hanna Joy Dimailig
Cruz, Anna Lourdes
Cruz, Anrol Advincula
Cruz, Chinny Jin
Culibar, Ma. Julie Anne
De Leon, Juan Gabriel
De Torres, Christia
Del Rosario, Mariel
Delos Reyes, Daniel
Derafera, Rovilie Bayot
Descallar, Patricia
Divino, Marion Joyce
Dominguez, Madison
Dy Quiangco, Vinie
Enriquez, Angelo
Esmele, Anne Gabrielle
Estael, Raymark Esteban
Estareja, Zara Mae
Fabi, Kayla S.
Formoso, Jervin Dale Bermudez
Galiza, Glenn Mark A.
Gamboa, Jayvy Rosales
Gara, Mark Warren
Garcia, Janice Perez
Garcia, Lester Anne
Geronimo, Ralph Anthony Untalan
Godofredo, Guian
Gonzales, Darren Javier
Hernaez, Roxanne
Inojosa, Raynell
Jacoba, Sean Emmanuel
Juquiana, Kenneth
Laconico, Margaret
Landicho, Jean Mareynel
Malicse, Ma. Patricia
Malimata, Jesselyn Rochelle Rodriguez
Mangubat, Art
Matito, Desiree Ann
Mendoza, Lvory
Mercader, John Lesther Bonayog
Mercado, Erika Mae
Millan, Marvin Tan
Mirando, Jevie Sacueza
Morano, Darwin Neil Tondo
Mugas. John Michael
Naldoza, Nino
Oliver, Corina
Oracion, Arleigh
Orlina, Racky Jone
Paguio, Mary Plet
Palacio, Irving
Peña, Rosely Dimarucut
Peñafiel, Catherine
Pontillo, Jovie Ann Urbiztondo
Punzalan, Jedda
Ramirez, Jose Kara Lailo
Rasco, Raymund
Recla, Jenny Mae
Recto, Regil Cryst
Reyes, Anne Julia
Reyes, Dominic
Reyes, Justine Aethelberht
Reyes, Rumelle
Reyes, Sonny Engelbert
Rico, Fernadine
Rotoni, Ma. Antonette
Salvo, Mia Hyoanth
Samson, Ma. Loudette
Sanchez, Nina Samantha P.
Sanson, Recs Angelo
Simon, Alvin
Singh, Rodemille
Tañada, Ma. Carmen
Tañada, Raji Paul
Tangkusan, Denzy Rose
Tataro, Tonichi Palma
Tillo, James Joseph
Ubalubao, Eunice Montalbo
Urminita, Hazel
Valencia, Vanessa
Velasquez, Renz
Veloso, Norie Mae Catherine
Vicente, Janine Micah Balatbat
Villanueva, Arlet Cabral
Villareal, Ceferino IV Llanzana
Villareal, Jenny
Villareal, Judith
Ybiosa, Jophel B.
Yosa, Czarina Danielle Garcia

If you do not see your name on the list, this might be because we were not able to confirm your attendance via phone and via e-mail. To download the Welcome Kit, please click here.

Everything you need to know is in the Welcome Kit.

2. How can I join the Camp?
Answer: Apply by filling-out the application form; have your certificate of membership signed, scan the accomplished forms, and send to tayo.secretariat@gmail.com with the subject: TAYO SUMMER CAMP

Optional (to avail of the camp for FREE): Accomplish the TAYO Search Project Entry Form and submit it along with the other requirements for the Camp. Other requirements for the Project Entry can follow. You just need to accomplish the Project Entry Form.

3. Is there a registration fee for the camp?
Answer: We are providing two (2) options for qualified participants:
(a) PayPhp1,500.00 which will serve as your contribution to cover for the transportation to and from Manila to Naga City, accommodation at the CWC, meals, and camp expenses;
OR
(b)Submit ONE (1) Project Entry to the TAYO 10 Search which shall serve as your CAMP TICKET to cover for the transportation to and from Manila to Naga City, accommodation at the CWC, meals, and camp expenses.

Option B is a double-edged choice, 1 – you get to join the camp for free, and 2 – your org gets the chance to win Php50,000+ and be awarded by the President of the Philippines in Malacanang.

4. What are the criteria for the selection of participants?
Answer: The following factors shall be considered in the screening process:
Organizational Leadership
Community Involvement
Phone Screening/Interview

5. Where can we download the application forms?
Answer: You can download the .zip file here.

6. Will the Project Entry affect my application?
Answer: The project entry is only meant to be some kind of token which will serve as your ticket to participate in the camp for free. However, the entry will not affect your application for the camp. If you submit a project entry, it will automatically be considered for the TAYO 10 Search, which is a different contest.

7. What will we do in the Camp?
Answer: The camp has Five (5) Major Fields of Interest namely Music/Dance, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Photography, and e-Literature. All fields will have its own workshop leaders who are renowned artists, singers, musicians, theater practitioners, writers, and photographers.

Aside from workshops, there will also be a Bonfire/Camp Night, Concert on the 2nd night with famous bands, Amazing Naga Race, and Extreme Sports activities at the CWC Complex and a lot more!

8. Where will we be accommodated?
Answer: All campers will be housed at the CWC Complex.

9. Should we bring tents?
Answer: Though this is a camp, campers will be housed indoors with their own bathroom, TV, and airconditioning unit for security and sanitation purposes.

10. What if the question I have in mind is not answered at the FAQs?
Answer: You can:
ü shoot us an e-mail at tayo.secretariat@gmail.com;
ü you can post your question on our Facebook page (Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations);
ü chat with us via Facebook (TAYO Secretariat);
ü send us a text message at 0917-898-8296; or
ü call us at (02) 2116392.