POSTPONED - i-Vote: The Presidential Youth Dialogue

L to R: Philippine presidential candidates Sen. Benigno 'Noynoy' Aquino, son of former Philippine president Corazon Aquino, Olongapo City councilor John Carlos De Los Reyes, Sen. Dick Gordon, Sen. Jamby Madrigal, Nicanor Perlas, former National Defense secretary Gilbert Teodoro, religious leader Eduardo Villanueva, and Sen. Manuel Villar attend a forum at De La Salle University in Manila on Jan. 29, 2010. (Noel Celis/AFP/Getty Images)

Please note: This event has been POSTPONED to a later date (TBA). Please check back for an updated schedule.

Youth issues take center stage as student leaders, young executives and entrepreneurs meet the 2010 presidential candidates at i-Vote: The Presidential Youth Dialogue on February 9, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium of the RCBC Plaza. Hosted by Asia Society-Philippines, the organizing body of the Philippines 21 Young Leaders Initiative, and IPVG Corporation, i-Vote aims to present a picture of the presidency as envisioned by the young leaders themselves. The youth comprise almost 60% of the voting population, and are increasingly involved and vigilant on issues relating to electoral politics and the public agenda.

Unlike other presidential fora that adopt a debate format, i-Vote is structured as a dialogue between the 2010 presidential candidates and leaders of the youth sector. Each candidate is allotted a 30 minute-session with the audience, first to answer a series of questions based on issues identified with or deemed important by the youth. This will be followed by questions from the audience, and may range from specific policy responses to social issues, to more irreverent questions that reflect the personality and character of the candidates.

i-Vote recognizes the youth sector's pervasive online presence and penchant for social networking. IPVG will be livestreaming the forum via the Asia Society global website (http://www.asiasociety.org). An edited version of the program will be broadcast by QTV 11 on March 20.

i-Vote is spearheaded by the Asia Society’s Philippines 21 Young Leaders, the Student Council Alliance of the Philippines, YouthVote Philippines, National Movement of Young Legislators and other organizations of young leaders.

The event is free and open to the public. To register, please contact Tieza Santos (7524374, tiezas@asiasociety.org.ph) or Patricia Vega (8108984 or patriciav@asiasociety.org.ph).

Co-presented by IPVG Corporation.

SCHEDULE (subject to change)
*Please note all times are in Manila Time (Manila Time is +13 EST)

10:00 am
Welcome remarks by hosts

10:05
Opening Remarks by Asia Society Executive Director Arnel Casanova and IPVG Corp. President and CEO Enrique Y Gonzalez

10:10
Philippine Presidential Candidate MR. GILBERT TEODORO

10:45
Philippine Presidential Candidate SEN. RICHARD GORDON or SEN. JAMBY MADRIGAL

11:20
Philippine Presidential Candidate SEN. RICHARD GORDON or SEN. JAMBY MADRIGAL

11:52 am/12:00 – 1:00 pm
Lunch break

1:20
Philippine Presidential Candidate MR. NICANOR PERLAS

1:56
Philippine Presidential Candidate BRO. EDDIE VILLANUEVA

2:32
Philippine Presidential Candidate JC DELOS REYES

3:08
Philippine Presidential Candidate SEN. MANNY VILLAR