The 2016 Philippine Contingent to the Ship for Southeast Asian and Japanese Youth Program (SSEAYP), carries the name "Dilaab," a Visayan term which means to ablaze and be on fire. It perfectly encapsulates the values of Commitment, Passion and Resilience which embody the true essence of being a Filipino youth. The delegation is very diverse in terms of career fields, culture and personalities. Hea
ding the contingent as the National Leader is Kahlil Lamigo who is a lawyer by profession. The official Philippine Youth Ambassadors of Goodwill are:
Francis Hernand Bautista (NCR)
Fiona Margarita Aytona (NCR)
Rafael Handiong Kapuno III (CAR)
Janelle Vincent Dulnuan (CAR)
Orange Happee Galanay Omengan (CAR)
Edracel Del Rosario (CARAGA)
Denver Mon Claveria (Region I)
Gladys Mae Argonza (Region II)
Alvin Garcia (Region III)
Christy Fe Conta (Region III)
Vryxon Val Del Valle (Region IV-A)
Marah Valeria Villanueva (Region IV-A)
Desiree Ann Cantos (Region IV-B)
Leciel Ramos (Region V)
Mark John Fabale (Region NIR)
Raxel Ann Gonzales (Region NIR)
Paul Emerson Almontero (Region VII)
Fortune Mae Cordova (Region VII)
Laser Blitz Sumagaysay (Region VIII)
Johanna Ella May Erroba (Region VIII)
Jude Ryan Seares (Region IX)
Fiel Melan Bulaon (Region XI)
Mervin Jay Suaybaguio (Region XI)
Aurea Conchita Yngayo (Region XI)
Iscarleth Mae Perez (Region XII)
Adbul Nasif Mohammad (ARMM)
Omaimah Omar (ARMM)
Together, they will represent the country and showcase what Philippines has to offer.
