01 December 2015 – Philippine Ambassador to Myanmar Alex G. Chua, together with other Heads of Missions in Myanmar, welcomed the participants of the 42nd Ship for Southeast Asian and Japanese Youth Programme (SSEAYP), in a ceremony held on November 27 at the Bo Aung Kyaw International Port, Yangon.
Mr. Alfredo B. Diaz, head of the 28-member Philippine delegation, revealed his excitement to visit Myanmar. The 51-day journey in the region, onboard MS Nippon Maru, he said, is intended to foster understanding and strengthen the friendship between the youth in ASEAN and Japan.
First launched in January 1974, the 42nd edition of SSEAYP is visiting Philippines, Viet Nam, Myanmar, Malaysia and Japan. END