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Various youth sectors unite to support 9YL, launch youth alliance

MANILA, Sept. 29, 2011–The event that gathered nine young lawmakers who have declared their opposition to House Bill 4244 also served as the launching of Youth United for the Philippines or YUP! a new coalition of youth groups united by their objective of affirming real needs of “education, jobs and health care for all,” and backing the solons who serve as the “voice of the youth,” according to Lanao del Norte Rep. Fatima Aliah Dimaporo.

Current member organizations of YUP! are the University of Asia and the Pacific’s CATALYST, World Youth Alliance Asia Pacific, Live Pure Movement, Pro-Life Youth Philippines, YouthPinoy.com and CFCP Youth for Family and Life among others.

University of the Philippines student John Juat composed a poem in “tribute” to the nine young Congress leaders posted on his Facebook wall.

“If we should truly progress, we should have one vision. We should try to find a way to end graft and corruption. Use our wealth wisely, ensure its proper allocation, rather than promote harmful means to limit population,” part of it read.

Expressions of dedication and support have also not been exclusively from among students. Pregnant young mother Marielle Abella, who attended the event with other expectant women, read her message to the solons after the main rally, expressing her gratitude for their “courage.”

 

“Ang inyong pagtutol sa RH bill ay kasagutan sa aming patuloy na panalangin, na sanay’ maliwanagan ang ating mga mambabatas, sa tunay na makabubuti sa ating lipunan tungkol sa usaping ito,” Abella said.

Paolo Sandejas, a third-grader from Southridge School, also recited a message of thanks to the lawmakers.

“Thank you for fighting against the RH bill… Don’t worry if the pro-RH people will attack you. We the Filipino children are behind you, we will defend you,” he said. (CBCP for Life)