WASHINGTON, DC, NOVEMBER 4, 2021 – TFC and MYX have partnered with the Filipino Young Leaders Program (FYLPRO), the Philippine Embassy in the United States, and the Ayala Foundation for the 3-day virtual Filipino Young Leaders Conference or FYLPROCON which kicks-off today and will run until November 6.
The three-day summit provides young leaders an online venue to hear stories, look back and honor those who have paved the way for Filipinos around the world today, and harness the collective strength available to create positive changes in communities.
At FYLPROCON, event participants will have a chance to access captains of industries via virtual networking tables, plenary talks, and breakout sessions.
TFC Producer Ginger Conejero and MYX Head of Operations Marlino Bitanga are hosting Day 1 Plenary Session with the following speakers: Aika, Tricia, and Jill Robredo – daughters of Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo; Atty. Francis Padua Papica; Francine Maigue; and Leezel Tanglao and Jobel Vecino.
Day 2 Plenary will be hosted by ABS-CBN North America Bureau Chief TJ Manotoc and MYX VJ Samm Alvero.
There will also be mentorship rooms, Filipino booth vendors selling products and services, special film screenings, demonstrations, games and more.
US Embassy in the Philippines Charge d’Affaires Heather Variava will address the attendees live.
ABS-CBN News Bureau Chiefs from around the world: TJ Manotoc (North America), Israel B. Malasa (Asia Pacific), Rose Eclarinal (Europe); Isabel Kanaan of BRGY's Global Barangay (Canada); and MYX Global Operations Head Marlino Bitanga will also be the talking about "Pinoy Pasko Around the World" at today’s breakout session.
Day 2 will also feature performances from sibling P-Pop bands BINI and BGYO. BINI is an eight-member, high-concept, Filipino girl group. While BGYO is a five-member, Filipino boy group now making waves internationally.
Tickets to their very first sibling two-day virtual show, ONE DREAM: The BINI and BGYO Concert, will also be raffled off to lucky winners at the end of FYLPROCON's second day.
ONE DREAM will be this weekend, November 6 and 7. Tickets and more information for the BINI and BGYO concert are available on KTX.ph.
FYLPROCON was organized to celebrate the bridge between the United States and the Philippines, through meaningful conversations in breakout rooms on various topics such as in mental health, in doing business in the Philippines, with Filipinos running for office and voter empowerment, and through the celebration of Filipino food and the arts.
FYLPROCON commemorates the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Philippines and is also being held in celebration of the 60th anniversary of Ayala Foundation.
Go to FYLPROCon.com to register and for more details.