Search # for page numbers Search * for sections * Summary Report on 3rd ASEAN Autism Friendship Games and Angels Walk for Autism Laguna and Manila, Philippines 15-17 January 2016 Flags: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Japan Logos: Autism Society Philippines, ASEAN Autism Network, Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability, Asia Center - Japan Foundation, ASEAN Secretariat, Department of Social Welfare and Development of the Philippines, National Council on Disability Affairs of the Philippines, Ministry of Human Security and Development of Thailand, Japan International Cooperation Agency, Japan-ASEAN Integration Fund, Municipality of Los Banos, Laguna, SM Cares, Autism Society Japan * Summary Report on 3rd ASEAN Autism Friendship Games and Angels Walk for Autism Laguna and Manila, Philippines 15-17 January 2016 Organized by Autism Society Philippines (ASP) ASEAN Autism Network (AAN) Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD) Japan Foundation Asia Center In collaboration with ASEAN Secretariat Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) of the Philippines National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) of the Philippines Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS) of Thailand Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Japan-ASEAN Integration Fund (JAIF) With support from Municipality of Los Banos, Laguna SM Cares Autism Society Japan (ASJ) This report is available in a text format for persons with visual impairments and blind persons free of charge. Please contact info@apcdfoundation.org for further details. * I. Executive Summary 4 II. Key Outcomes 5 III. Messages 6 IV. Programme 8 V. 1st ASEAN Autism Friendship Games Winners 12 VI. List of Group Participants 17 VII. Media Coverage 18 VIII. Photo Gallery 24 #Page 4 * 1st ASEAN Autism Friendship Games, Laguna, Philippines, 15-16 January 2016 The Third ASEAN Autism Network (AAN) Congress kicked off with the First ASEAN Autism Friendship Games at the University of the Philippines Campus in Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines, on 15-16 January 2016. The event was graced by Ms. Mona Magno-Veluz (President, Autism Society Philippines), Mr. Malai Hj Abdullah bin Hj Malai Othman (Chairperson, ASEAN Autism Network), Mr. Hiroaki Uesugi (Director, The Japan Foundation, Manila), Mr. Noriaki Niwa (Chief Representative, Japan International Cooperation Agency Philippine Office), Hon. Procopio A. Alipon (Vice Mayor, Municipality of Los Baños, Laguna) representing Hon. Mayor Caesar Perez, and Ms. Carmen Reyes Zubiaga (Acting Executive Director, National Council on Disability Affairs of the Philippines). Over 350 persons with autism and their parents from nine ASEAN countries including Japan participated in various activities including track and field events, swimming, bowling, and cultural fellowship programs, among others. Apart from the sports and recreational activities, a cultural program showcased the talents of persons with autism and their parents from ASEAN and Japan. The winners of the Games were presented and honored at the Angels Walk for Autism on 17 January 2016 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City, Philippines. Angels Walk for Autism, Manila, Philippines, 17 January 2016 The second major event of the Third AAN Congress was the Angels Walk for Autism led by Autism Society Philippines on 17 January 2016 at the SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City, Manila, Philippines. This year’s event drew more than 15,000 participants from all over the Philippines and other ASEAN countries. Special guests included H.E. Dr. A.K.P. Mochtan (Deputy Secretary General, Community and Corporate Affairs), Hon. Sonny Angara (Senator of the Republic of the Philippines), Mr. Akiie Ninomiya (Executive Director, APCD), Engr. Bien Mateo (Program Director, SM Cares) and Ms. Mona Magno-Veluz (President, ASP). With the theme ‘Onwards to an Autism-OK Philippines’, the event also featured various talents of persons with autism from the ASEAN region and announced the ASP Autism Angels Achievement Award 2016 recipients, as well as the formal turnover of the AAN chairmanship. The ASP Angels Walk for Autism is a Philippine-wide event. ASP chapters from all over the country held simultaneous walks in Davao, Iloilo, Naga, Puerto Princesa, Tacloban and Tagbilaran. #Page 5 * 1. Persons with autism, their parents and supporters in the ASEAN region and Japan were provided with opportunities to participate in various autism-friendly activities in sports, leisure and recreation for the first time in Southeast Asia. 2. An initial guide on how to organize autism-friendly sports, leisure and recreation activities based on the Philippines' experience was shared with those from the Mekong sub-region namely Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam. 3. It was demonstrated that persons with autism are capable to actively participate in sports, leisure and recreation given the opportunity and appropriate support. 4. Positive relationships among persons with autism, parents and supporters across the ASEAN region and Japan were developed. 5. Understanding and acceptance of the different cultures of each country in Southeast Asia and Japan were promoted through a series of autism-related events. 6. The rights of persons with autism to participate in sports, leisure and recreation were realized as stipulated in Article 30 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. 7. AAN members were inspired to come up with their own Autism Friendship Games and enhanced their Walk for Autism event. Photo caption: Over 350 participants including persons with autism, their family and stakeholders #Page 6 * Welcome Message Ms. Mona Magno-Veluz, President, Autism Society Philippines Opening Message Mr. Malai Hj Abdullah bin Hj Malai Othman, Chairperson, ASEAN Autism Network Opening Message Mr. Hiroaki Uesugi, Director, The Japan Fountation, Manila #Page 7 * Opening Message Mr. Noriaki Niwa, Chief Representative, Japan International Cooperation Agency Philippines Office Opening Message Honorable Procopio A. Alipon, Vice Mayor, Municipality of Los Banos, Laguna Opening Message Ms. Carmen Reyes Zubiaga, Acting Executive Director, National Council on Disability Affairs of the Philippines #Page 8 * 1st ASEAN Autism Friendship Games 15 January 2016 07:00-08:00 Registration 08:00-09:00 Opening Ceremony Welcome Message Ms. Mona Magno-Veluz President, Autism Society Philippines Opening Messages Mr. Malai Hj Abdullah bin Hj Malai Othman Chairperson, ASEAN Autism Network Mr. Hiroaki Uesugi Director, The Japan Foundation, Manila Mr. Noriaki Niwa Chief Representative, Japan International Cooperation Agency Philippines Office Honorable Caesar Perez Mayor, Municipality of Los Baños, Laguna Ms. Carmen Reyes Zubiaga Acting Executive Director, National Council on Disability Affairs of the Philippines Lighting of Torch Oath of Sportsmanship Mr. Michael Almendrala Official Declaration of the Opening of the Games Mr. Ian Ferdinand Lopez Group Photo 09:00-09:30 Refreshment Break 09:30-10:00 Orientation and Groupings 10:00-12:00 Track and Field 12:00-13:30 Lunch Break and Rest 13:30-14:00 Evaluation of the Day 14:00-14:30 Clay Molding and Coloring 14:30-15:30 Cultural Fellowship 17:00 Welcome Dinner 16 January 2016 07:30-08:00 Registration 08:00-10:00 Swimming 10:00-10:30 Refreshment Break 10:30-12:00 Bowling 12:00-13:00 Transition Ceremony 13:00-14:00 Lunch and Trip to Manila #Page 10 * Angels Walk for Autism 17 January 2016 06:30 Gates Open 07:30 Angels Walk Pre-Show Autism Talents on Parade Franco Cagayat|Chaelda del Carmen|Nica Escasinas|GS Option House|ILLC Hunks |Supaanong Panyasirimongkol|Thara Santiago|Cid Tampo ASEAN Autism Friendship Games Awarding Autism Society Philippines|ASEAN Autism Network|Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability|Japan Foundation Asia Center|Department of Social Welfare and Development of the Philippines|Ministry of Social Development and Human Security of Thailand|Japan International Cooperation Agency|Japan-ASEAN Integration Fund|Municipality of Los Baños|Autism Society Japan The ASP Autism Angels Achievement Award 2016 Vico Cham (Excellence in Visual Arts)|Raymond Macasaet (Excellence in Athletics)|Thara Santiago (Excellence in Performance Arts) “When Angels Walk for Autism” The premiere of a short documentary on ASP’s Angels Walk for Autism, created by PWD advocate and Gat Apolinario Mabini Awardee Mirana Medina AutiZUMBA Donna Lim, TV host and Zumba fitness trainer 09:00 Main Program Prayer Song|ILLC Heartthrobs Philippine National Anthem The video celebrates how the Autism Society Philippines through its 80 chapters nationwide is leading the charge towards an Autism-OK Philippines. #Page 11 Opening Salvo NU Pep Squad Three-peat champions of the UAAP Cheerleading Competitions Welcome Remarks Engr. Bien Mateo Program Director, SM Cares State of the National Advocacy Ms. Mona Magno-Veluz National President, Autism Society Philippines Turnover of Chairmanship ASEAN Autism Network Angelic Messages Mr. Akiie Ninomiya Executive Director, Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability Hon. Sonny Angara Senator of the Republic of the Philippines H.E. Dr. A.K.P. Mochtan Deputy Secretary General of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for Community and Corporate Affairs 10:00 Onwards to An Autism-OK Philippines Honored guests and national leaders announce start of walk Walk Proper Marshalled by the Philippine Navy and Philippine Coast Guard #Page 12 1ST ASEAN AUTISM FRIENDSHIP GAMES WINNERS A. Track and Field Age Group - 13 years and under Event Code - A1 Event - 50 meters Category - Individual Assisted Gold - Alkenji Banzuelo Silver - Kitsana Xayyavong Bronze - Samantha Lopez Event Code - A2 Event - 50 meters Category - Individual Unassisted Gold - Le Quang Huy Silver - Monico Doctolero Bronze - Carl Arribas Age Group - 14 years above Event Code - A3 Event - 100 meters Category - Individual Assisted Gold - Marlou Bautista Silver - Clyde de Leon Bronze - Nguyen Trung Hieu Event - 100 meters Event Code - A4 Category - Individual Unassisted Gold - Carl Arrivas Silver - Allen Alingcastre Bronze - Junya Matsubara Age Group - 13 years and under Event Code - A5 Events - 2x50 meters relay Category - Partnership: 1 person with autism and 1 family member unassisted No available players #Page 13 * Age Group - 13 years and under Event Code - A6 Event - 2x50 meters relay Category - Partnership (1 persons with autism and 1 family members assisted) This game was played by the 14 years above group because no players were available for the 13 years under group. Gold Marlou Bautista and Myla Bautista Monico Doctolero and Carmencita Gapasin Mikaela Drew Sia and Julian Macaroy Sarah Viado and Rowena Taras Angoon Jongstaponsok and Genaro Calderon Silver Andrei San Felipe and Rexel San Felipe Marcus Balo-Balo and Aileen Dearoz Brianna Semilla and Rowena Lagarde Eather Zuniga and Neneth Cruz Bronze David Dimapilis and Edna Dimapilis Larwin Medenilla and Weenah Marquez Querobin Perito and Bruce Zaballa Gabriel Yzeath Picardal and Riza Domens Age Group - 14 years and above Event Code - A7 Event - 2x100 meters relay Event - Partnership (1 person with autism and 1 family member unassisted) Gold Kohei Soma and Chizuko Soma Larwin Medenilla and Weenah Marquez Silver Paul Ian Garcia and Julian Macaroy Le Quang Huy and Nguyen Le Thi Thanh Mai Bronze Junya Matsubara and Shoko Matsubara Michael Cansanay and Flor Elizon #Page 14 * Age Group - 13 years and under Event Code - A8 Events - 2x100 meters relay Category - Partnerships (1 person with autism and 1 family member) Gold Mark Angelo Espirola and Bruce Zabala Francis Yaranon and Rexel San Felipe Elched Ejay Obejas and Arnold Alegre Alkim Joshua Baptisma and Lerma Baptisma Joshua Cadevida and Gina Cadevida Silver Moises Ocampo and Elybeth Macasling Lance Macaroy and Agripina Macaroy Annika Mae Manalo and Eva Generalo Fern Khuwinphunt and Flor Elizon Samantha Lopez and Dana Lopez Bronze Andrea Alviso and Imee Alviso Seiji Aijara and Brenda Aijara Fatima Angela Elazegui and Lea Sombahon Emmanuel Rei Zamora and Minda Rimas Trisha Angelica Marie Cardino and Susana Cardino #Page 15 * B. Swimming Age Group - 13 years and under Event Code - S1 Event - 50 meters free style Category - Individual assisted Gold - Jarelle Valenzuela Silver - Raymart Tabiosa Bronze - Karl Axel Jusay Event Code - S2 Event - 50 meters free style Category - Individual unassisted Gold - Marcus Palomares Silver - Monico Doctolero Bronze - Genesis Elizon Winners belong to the 14 years and above category but played in this category as there were no available players for the 13 years and under category. Age Group - 14 years above Event Code - S3 Event - 100 meters free style Category - Individual assisted No available players Event Code - S4 Event - 100 meters Category - Individual unassisted Gold - Kohei Soma Silver - Gabriel Nazareth Bronze - Marcus Palomares Event Code - S5 Events - 200 meters free style Category - Partnership (1 person with autism and 1 family member unassisted) No available players #Page 16 * C. Bowling Age Group - 13 years and under Event Code - B1 Event - Single Category - Individual unassisted Gold - Thavisouk Duoangdala Silver - Jemiah Cerilla Bronze - Lance Macaroy Age Group - 14 years above Event Code - B2 Events - Single Category - Individual unassisted Gold - Seiji Aihara Silver - Al Kim Baptisma Bronze - Angoon Jongstaponsuk Age Group - 13 years and under Event Code - B3 Event - Double Category - Partnership (1 person with autism and 1 family member unassisted) No available players Age Group - 14 years above Event Code - B4 Event - Double Category - Partnership (1 person with autism and 1 family member unassisted) Gold - Clyde de Leon and Eva Generalo Silver - Monico Doctolero and Carmencita Gapasin Bronze - Paul Garcia and Julian Macaroy #Page 17 * Society for the Management of Autism Related Issues in Training, Education and Resources (SMARTER), Brunei Darussalam Cambodia Intellectual Disability and Autism Network (CIDAN), Cambodia Association for Autism (AfA), Lao PDR Autism Foundation of Indonesia, Indonesia National Autistic Society of Malaysia (NASOM), Malaysia Myanmar Autism Association (MAA), Myanmar The Association of Parents of Persons with Autism (AU Thai), Thailand Vietnam Autism Network (VAN), Vietnam Autism Society Japan (ASJ), Japan Autism Society Philippines (ASP), Philippines ASP National Office ASP Laguna Chapter ASP Bacoor, Cavite Chapter ASP Carmona, Cavite Chapter ASP Dasmariñas, Cavite Chapter ASP Mandaluyong City Chapter ASP Taguig City Chapter ASP Diliman, Quezon City Chapter ASP Paranaque City Chapter Best Buddies, Philippines Collaborators and Sponsors Autism Society Philippines (ASP) ASEAN Autism Network (AAN) Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD) Japan Foundation Asia Center ASEAN Secretariat Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) of the Philippines National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) of the Philippines Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS) of Thailand Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Japan-ASEAN Integration Fund (JAIF) Municipality of Los Baños, Laguna SM Cares Autism Society Japan The Royal Government of Thailand National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) The Local Government of Mandaluyong City The Local Government of Taguig City The Local Government of Carmona, Cavite #Page 18 * Angels on Parade Press Call for More Autism-Friendly Society (Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer, 18 January 2016) Young Boy Wins Gold Medal in Bowling (Source: Lao News Agency, Lao PDR) AfA Salutes Autistic Medal Winners (Source: Vientiane Times, Lao PDR) #Page 19 * Angels Walk for Autism Lauded as model for ASEAN (Source: http://verafiles.org/angels-walk-for-autism-lauded-as-model-for-asean/4) Angels Walk for Autism (Source: http://www.remate.ph/2016/01/angels-walk-for-autism/7) #Page 21 * Angels Walk for Autism 2016: An Autism-OK Philippines Advocacy (Source: http://www.getbeauteous.com/2016/01/angels-walk-for-autism-2016-autism-ok.html9) #Page 22 * Angels Walk Goes International, Moves Toward Integration of People with Autism (Source: http://www.tribune.net.ph/nation/angels-walks-goes-int-l-moves-toward-integration-of-people-with-au) #Page 23 * Asean Friendly Design for All: 1st Asean Autism Friendly Games & Angels Walk for Autism (Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmaAlKUzp0E) Angels Walk AutiZumba with Hans Sy, Sen. Sonny Angara and Ms. Mona Magno-Veluz (Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?sns=fb&v=9ciQ-nC_8hk&app=desktop) Mga Batang May Special Needs, Nakiisa sa Taunang Angels Walk for Autism (Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QF3bZdhYdQA3) SM Cares - Angels Walk for Autism 2016 (Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufJyl0nDzWk) #Pages 24-27 * First ASEAN Autism Friendship Games Photos showcasing persons with autism with parents and supporters participating in the First ASEAN Autism Friendship Games activities, including track and field, swimming, bowling and arts. #Pages 28-29 * Angels Walk for Autism Photos showing the Angels Walk for Autism activities from the pre-Walk program and performances to the actual Walk itself. #Page 30 * Photo of the more than 15,000 participants of the Angels Walk for Autism gathered at the Mall of Asia Arena. 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