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Vol. IV, No. 1 · Philippine United Youth Camp magazine · May 2004 Edition 

In This Issue… 

It’s More Than Getting 

High Grades! Page 3 

Camper Goals & 

Comments Page 4 

A Staffer’s Report Page 4 

What It’s Like to Be 

Counselor Page 6 

The Power of 

Encouragement Page 8 

From Banana Leaves to 

a Lifetime and Beyond… 

Page 10 

Testimonial from a Firsttime 

Junior Staffer Page 12 

UYC 2004 Snapshots… 

Pages 16-17 

UYC 2004: An 

Unforgettable Experience 

Page 18 

An Impact That Would 

Last Forever Page 20 

Dorm Pictorials Page 31 

And more... 

UYC 2004: 

Character Counts! 

DAVAO CITY—32 campers and 32 staff members 

from ten different church congregations 

nationwide attended the United Youth Camp 2004. 

The camp started from May 16 until 23 at Eden’s 

Nature Park, Toril, Davao City. With its theme, 

“Character Counts,” the camp was designed for 

each camper to exemplify godly character such 

as loyalty, trustworthiness, thriftiness, cleanliness, 

helpfulness, reverence, obedience, kindness, 

friendliness, courtesy, cheerfulness, and bravery. 

For the first time on its sixth year, the campers 

experienced challenges and fun-filled learning 

activities focused on character building. The day’s 

activities started with the first ever Interactive 

Christian Living class where each dorm presented 

a skit with specific topic assigned to them based 

on the real situation of the world today like ‘Peer 

Pressure of Vices and Lifestyle’, ‘Sabbath and Holy 

Day Compromise,’ and ‘Irresponsibility.’ 

Workshops such as Journalism, Cooking and 

Baking, Paper and Flower card Making, Public 

Speaking, Arts and Crafts, Carpentry, and Electricity 

completed the morning session. 

Continued on page 30

The theme for United Youth Camps 

this year is: “Character Counts.” This 

subject is vital not only for our campers 

but for all of us. Without this righteous, 

godly, spiritual character developed in 

us, we cannot be part of God’s family. 

That’s how vitally important it is! 

Massive ignorance and deception 

While God gives us free-will, godly 

character is something which even 

God cannot give us by fiat! Does that 

shock you This is something which 

most religionists do not understand. 

Because of deception, most were led 

to believe that salvation is just like 

accepting the offer of a piece of candy. 

They erroneously believe that there is 

nothing more for us to do—except to 

simply believe. If this were so, Satan 

and all the demons would surely be 

saved because they not only believe 

but even tremble. But that is not what 

James 2:19 shows. Instead, godly 

character development involves diligent 

work and obedience, accompanied with 

great reverence [fear and trembling] 

concerning our calling (Phil. 2:12). 

What is character 

Character Counts… 

by Edmond D. Macaraeg, Camp Director 

The best definition of “character” 

which I came across is the one 

developed by the late Herbert W. 

Armstrong, a great religious leader 

and teacher. In essence he said that, 

“Character is the ability of an entity to 

distinguish right from wrong and the 

power to choose and do right in spite of 

the pressure to do wrong.” A simple yet 

practical definition. 

Why does character count 

To properly answer this question 

in the proper context, we need to 

understand first what is the ultimate plan 

and purpose of God What is God like, 

and what has He been doing Why 

did He create the universe and angelic 

beings prior to mortal man And what 

is the role of “character” in all these 

(Our free booklet, What Is Your Destiny 

and our Bible Study Course can shed 

some light to these questions. Please 

download from the Internet or request 

for your free copy.) 

For those who have some 

advanced knowledge on these matters, 

we know that God is building His own 

spiritual family kingdom composed of 

beings who have developed a character 

similar and attuned to God’s. Unknown 

to most, we are destined to be His sons 

and daughters (2 Cor. 6:18), and to be 

Continued on page 28 

United Teens Philippines 

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Publisher: 

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Editor: 

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Managing Editor: 

Daniel Roy Macaraeg 

Graphics & Layout: 

Richard John Macaraeg 

UNITED TEENS PHILIPPINES is the official publication 

of United Youth Camp in the Philippines. This 

publication is printed once every summer and is offered 

free of charge to the youths of God’s church. 

© 2004 United Church of God, IA - Philippines 

All Rights Reserved. 

It’s More Than 

Getting High 

Grades! 

by Reuel D. Campos 

“You cannot serve two masters at 

the same time!’—A very well known 

saying that perhaps many young 

people of today fairly disagree. 

I’m somewhat irritated upon 

hearing these words told 

to me by my teachers 

back in high school. I 

tend to create crazy 

ideas like: “Oh, my 

teachers are 

wrong! Look, 

I can do my 

assignments 

while watching 

TV or listening 

to music; I can 

manage having 

a girlfriend while 

studying; I can do this 

while doing that; blah, 

blah, blah…” I do both 

leisure and studies together 

because for me, it’s no big deal. 

My high school life revolved with 

that kind of idea and as a result, I got 

a very poor performance in school. 

My grades and results of exams and 

quizzes were low. I was even the last 

among the top ten deserving students 

in our class (I don’t even deserve to 

be the last!). That’s when I started to 

realize that my teachers were right. 

So I made a promise to myself: “When 

I reach college, I will set my priorities 

towards my studies first and then 

pursue on other things later!” 

I did try to work hard to fulfill 

that promise and well, everything 

in college seemed to turn out the 

way I wanted it to. I got satisfactory 

performance during my first and 

second years. My grades were really 

high and I was even included in the 

Dean’s list of well-performing students. 

But everything changed when I started 

to listen to God’s calling. 

I was on my third year when I 

saw the lady whom I first met about 

nine years ago. She was 

ten years older than 

I am and still single. 

She did not even 

recognize me when 

I approached her. 

We had a long talk 

and in one of our 

conversations, 

we happened 

to touch on the 

subject about 

God’s Church. 

She told 

me she’s so 

blessed to 

be one of the 

firstfruits and 

to have part in the great plan 

of God. I can’t explain my feelings 

that time but I seemed to learn to 

appreciate the works of the church in 

preaching the gospel and preparing 

a people for the coming kingdom. I 

wanted to learn more but our time 

was not enough so she invited me to 

attend the Sabbath service. I accepted 

her invitation and I spent several 

Sabbaths with them. I’ve asked a lot 

of questions about the Church and 

some things that bothered me for 

many years and I discovered a lot 

of truth from the answers they gave 

me. I also learned how important it is 

to listen to God’s words and to obey 

His commandments and laws. After 

many Sabbaths of fellowshipping 


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Camper Goals & Comments 

“I first plan to apply this in my 

home. I will be more industrious and 

more dependable so that God and my 

parents will be pleased. Secondly, I can 

use these teachings to perceive the evil 

ways of the world. I will use it as a shield 

from Satan’s fiery darts. In summary, of 

all of this, I will apply this in all aspects 

of my life to grow in faith, serve God and 

people, and to grow with the right favor 

in men.” 

—Aunell Ross Angcos, 14 

“Salamat 

sa UYC 

Camp dahil 

marami akong 

natutunan 

sa taon na 

ito at marami 

rin akong 

nakaibigan at 

naging masaya. 

Natuto ako ng 

mga gawaing 

bahay tulad 

ng pagluluto, 

paglalaba. 

T’saka nadagdagan din ang kaalaman 

ko sa mga salita ng ating Panginoon at 

sa mga problema ng kabataan. Naging 

masaya ako dahil nakasama ako 

ngayon at sana sa marami pang taon.” 

—Klint Simon Cuevas, 15 

“With this in mind, my plan of action 

is to apply the teachings, messages that I 

received in this 

camp… unanguna 

ay i-share 

ko yong mga 

nalalaman 

kong mga 

tamang paraan ng pag-uugali, ayaw ko 

nang balikan pa ang mga masamang 

“Character, not circumstance, 

makes the person.” 

— Booker T. Washington 

A Staffer’s Report 

by David Macaraeg 

“Rejoice in your youth, and have a 

good time. Do things you enjoy, have 

fun… but know that God will judge you 

for the way you live life…” (Ecclesiastes 

11:9, paraphrased). 

“Best Summer Camp” again, to 

many observers, according to Camp 

Director, Edmond Macaraeg. This core 

group was made of 65 campers and 

staff delegates from Luzon, Visayas 

and Mindanao, held on May 16-23, 

2004, at Eden Nature Park, Davao 

City, Philippines. There were eight 

sports activities, eight workshops and 

eight classes. 

Some of them 

were: Christian 

Living classes, 

Wilderness 

Survival, 

Confidence 

Course, Hymn 

Singing, First 

Aid, Masculinity 

and Femininity 

Seminar, Career 

and Personality 

Discovery, and 

Dance, more 

than the usual. 

Fifty percent 

of this year’s camp population has not 

attended our summer camps before. A 

total of four dorms made up the camp. 

Each dorm was composed of eight 

campers, plus an assistant counselor 

and a counselor. There were two boy 

dorms—called 1B and 2B, and two girl 

dorms—1G and 2G. (Dorm 1G had one 

added mini-camper who participated 

in all activities.) Because the camp 

lacked qualified 

manpower this 

year, three dorm 

counselors had 

to serve as sports 

instructors as well. 

Each dorm was 

assigned two tents (with four campers 

plus a counselor or his/her assistant in 

one). Each dorm was assigned a twoburner 

stove and cooking gas, cooking 

and dining wares, one toilet, one bath, 

and two sinks. The camp had one 

spare toilet and bathroom. 

Each day began with a Christian 

Living Class at 8 a.m., with two 

scenarios of role-playing, depicting 

first the negative side followed by the 

positive side, based on a specified 

topic. The 

instructor was our 

Camp Director 

and Mindanao 

Pastor, Edmond 

Macaraeg. 

The junior staff 

and counselors 

did the roleplaying 

during 

the first day 

about “Romantic 

Relationships 

with Unbeliever.” 

The other 

four days 

were on “Peer Pressure on Drugs, 

Smoking, etc.”, “Peer Pressure on 

Lifestyle, Fashion, etc.”, “Sabbath and 

Holy Day Compromise,” and lastly, 

“Irresponsibility.” 

Camp on Friday night covered 

a video show by world-renowned 

speaker Pam Stenzel on the subject, 

“Sex has a price tag.” It’s sobering… 

Action prior to the break of 

camp was indeed interactive as four 

volunteers from each dorm, staff and 

counselors engaged in “Bible bowl” (or 

Bible quiz). The counselors won after 

the two-hour activity. 

On the Sabbaths before camp, 

two young adults were given the job 

of coordinating all aspects of services 

including hymns, opening and closing 

prayers, flowers, hall set-up, sound 

system control, announcements, special 

music and the afternoon refreshments. 

Charles Macaraeg of the Davao City 

congregation led the hymns. Luzon 

pastor Serizalinio Dizon delivered the 

first split-sermon on “Stick to God” while 

the second split-sermon was delivered 

by Visayas Pastor Florante Siopan on 

“Discipline.” 


gawain ko noon, itutuwid ko na ang 

mga pagkakamali ko noon at sisimulan 

ko ang aking pagbabago sa aking 

katawan… susubukan kong hindi na 

magsuot ng mga ‘hip-hop’ na pantaloon. 

Nagpapasalamat lang ako sa lahat 

ng staff at lalong-lalo na sa aking 

dalawang mababait 

na counselors dahil 

tinuruan nila ako 

ng tamang paguugali 

at tamang 

pagsasalita.” 

—Jay Osing, 17 

“My plan is 

I will follow the 

teachings, messages 

and instructions 

given by the camp 

director in my daily 

life because it also 

prepares me for the future. “Character 

counts” is the best thing that I came 

across in the camp to enhance my 

character. UYC is the greatest thing I 

have done in my whole life. 

It created bonding with each 

other. I enjoyed very much this camp. 

It’s a great privilege to come to UYC. I 

do my best to practice the twelve (12) 

characteristics of a camper. I think 

it made me stronger in my faith of 

God. Napakasaya talaga namin as 

a camper dahil sa mga counselor na 

nagbabantay sa amin araw-araw, sana 

ay magpatuloy naman ang mga ugali 

ng isang maka-Dios. 

Thank you Camp Director, staff, 

fellow campers for the best thing that 

you have given to us. To my Pastor in 

Leyte, thank you for the opportunity 

that you have given to me.” 

—Sharlo Boldios, 16 

“My plan of action is to apply the 

teachings, messages, and instructions 



eceived in camp into my life, and more 

so in doing so that it will not be forgotten 

because hearing without doing is 

nothing. These will strengthen me in my 

trials in life. 

The teachings, messages and 

instructions (received) I took note and will 

always be my reference and will always 

read it. 

I learned to build my character and 

to makisama kahit kaunti lamang. 

At nakakakilala ako ng mga 

maraming kaibigan. 

At babalik ako kapag may 

opportunity para maragdagan pa 

ang aking nalalaman.” 

—Nyl S. Jain, 17 

“United Youth Camp 

(UYC) has really never failed 

to contribute a “CHANGE” in the 

life and character of every youth 

that attended such. Thus, it is a 

great privilege and opportunity 

to become one of the 32 campers 

who attended the camp held at 

Eden Nature Park, Davao City, 

Philippines. In fact, it really has 

taught me not only to become 

a good citizen of my country, 

but also to prepare me to become a 

righteous child of God. In that sense, 

camp brought me more closely to God. 

The challenges and tests that have been 

encountered in camp will surely mold the 

character of every camper to become a 

better individual to their community and 

to their country. 

With all the things I learned, it is thus 

important to apply all the knowledge, 

challenges and experiences I learned in 

camp. Setting an example would surely 

have an impact in the betterment of life 

of every human kind. We must not only 

be “SAYERS OF THE WORD,” but also be 

DOERS OF THE WORD. As the theme of 

this year’s camp states that “CHARACTER 

WHAT IT IS LIKE TO BE COUNSELOR 

by Richard John Macaraeg 

Have you ever wondered what it would 

be like to serve in camp A staff member 

would be nice… Wouldn’t it be fun to just 

hang around and happily be part of the team 

that serves the campers 

I have been a camper twice and a staff 

member eight times now. And in those 

years of serving as staff, I couldn’t find 

any greater responsibility and joy than to 

serve as counselor. It’s funny how my 

thesaurus defines what a counselor 

is—therapist, psychoanalyst, shrink… 

Not really funny if you think what this 

world 

so desperately needs. 

Weeks before camp, 

counselors and cocounselors 

were 

trained on how to 

properly handle our 

campers that would also 

give a lasting and positive impact 

on their lives. We were each given a 

counselor’s manual that we must read 

and study to understand what our job 

demands. 

My job as the counselor for Dorm 1B 

entails not just doing the necessary 

tasks at camp, but it also involves 

a deeper level of commitment 

when dealing with the lives of 

each camper in my dorm. 

For me, the responsibility of a 

counselor is the most crucial and important 

part when it comes to nurturing campers in 

the right way. You are in direct control and 

command of what your campers must do 

and how they should conduct themselves. 

You are in the position to either uplift them 

positively with a higher degree of wisdom 

and guidance based on God’s Word, or set 

a wrong example in becoming too familiar 

with the ways of this world. Counselors play 

a critical role in the example that they set. 

What you think, say and do would be easily 

noticed most of the time by your campers. 

How you react to certain situations would 

spell the difference between campers 

wanting to follow your lead and campers 

losing their trust in you or in anyone in 

authority. Whatever a counselor says and 

does can either make them or break them, 

as the saying goes. 

On a social level, I would think that 

counselors play a greater responsibility than 

teachers. Counselors must teach, yes, but 

also must encourage, motivate, and look into 

the emotional well being of his/her campers, 

since this aspect greatly affects a person’s 

response to the others. 

I’m still far from being perfect, but being 

close to God helps me overcome the 

challenges of being a counselor. Looking 

into what the 

Bible describes 

as our ultimate 

reward from 

God gives me 

great joy and 

motivation to 

carry on. 

To the future 

leaders of 

God’s Church, 

let’s make it a 

point to always accompany our prayer with 

studying God’s Word daily—remembering 

that God knows all things, sees all things, 

hears all things, and whatever we do to our 

brethren, we do it unto Him. _ 

To My Fellow Youths… 

by Zeph Agayo 

We, the believers, do not attend any 

customary affair if that falls on any of God’s 

holy days like the Sabbath or any of God’s 

Feasts. Young 

“Character is like a tree and 

reputation like its shadow. The 

shadow is what we think of it; the 

tree is the real thing.” 

—Abraham Lincoln 

people like me 

are often asked 

by our teachers, 

administrators, 

principals 

or anyone in 

school who is 

not a believer, 

why exactly do we not attend school during 

Saturdays or some specific dates. 

Some young people like me when 

I was in high school reason out that 

it is because our parents tell us so. 

Why don’t we make a change Why 

don’t we tell an unbeliever what we 

personally believe when they ask us 

why we do such things I don’t mean 


COUNTS,” always remember that your 

character affects you and with what 

others see you as an individual. I hope 

God would help me achieve the true 

character He wants me to have. The 

memories and knowledge I have learned 

in camp will always be treasured and 

be etched in my heart and mind forever 

and ever. CHEERS!” 

—Jeremiah Kenneth Tiu, 17 

“What I had learned at camp 

are beneficial. The teachings are 

very important for myself. These 

things I assuredly would apply 

to myself and share it to others 

for them to see a good example. 

This could help in the stability of 

my spiritual foundation. And I know 

that these teachings that I’ve learned 

will be utilized in my own self in the 

future. All the things that I had learned 

about the teachings, messages, and 

instructions are useful for me and to my 

co-campers as well. This will bring great 

enhancements and developments in my 

life. It will serve as a pathway to a bright 

future. That’s why I thank God for such 

a great blessing to be here in camp.” 

—Lily James Villacote, 16 

“Whenever I 

see someone help 

someone genuinely 

in a selfless attitude 

or do any good 

thing, it usually 

softens my heart 

or encourages/ 

inspires/reminds me to do the same. 

I now understand what made 

Jesus Christ so great. I think the 

best thing I can do is to follow 

Jesus Christ, show examples of 

goodness to my brothers and 

sisters. At UYC, I think I have 

been made stronger and I didn’t 



expect that UYC would be this great. I’ll 

try to do my best not to desire selfish, 

materialistic and vain things. Instead, 

I’ll try my best to do all the good things 

that I know and I know it will be so hard 

to do this these things but as I said UYC 

made me stronger. 

I want to thank all 

the 60 people at UYC 

for this. I think the best 

way to thank those 60 

people is to show my 

brothers and sisters 

examples that may 

make us even stronger 

and stronger.” 

—Zeph Agayo, 19 

“First of all, I would 

like to say that I really 

appreciate the summer 

camp. 

Dito masasabi ko na dito lumabas 

ang aking “character counts” dahil 

sa maraming friends na nakilala ko 

ditto. Halos lahat ng camper ay naging 

kaibigan ko. 

Maganda talaga ang naexperience 

ko dito 

dahil lumabas 

yong ugali kong 

pagiging cheerful 

at iba pang 

katangian. Dito 

natutunan ko 

ang paglalaro 

ng softball sa 

larong palagi kong 

matatandaan ang 

sinabi ni Kuya 

David na “Just keep your eye on 

the ball” at nag-enjoy talaga ako 

sa inline skating dahil baguhan 

palang ako. The very beautiful 

experience that happen in this camp 

is Wilderness skills and confidence 

course. This time I really enjoyed 

“Character cannot be 

developed in ease and quiet. 

Only through experience of 

trial and suffering can the soul 

be strengthened, vision cleared, 

ambition inspired, and success 

achieved.” 

—Helen Keller 

The Power of Encouragement 

by Aunell Ross Angcos 

“On May 20, 2004, Thursday, 

at about 7:30 p.m., Mr. Edmond D. 

Macaraeg, our camp director, introduced us 

to the night’s activity, the Fellowship Time. 

He instructed each 

one of us to prepare 

our own booklet, 

which was given 

to us earlier. Each 

booklet contained 

60 leaves and 

was made up of 

coupon bond cut 

in one-fourth size, 

stapled and bound. 

He told us to pass 

the booklet to our 

right seatmate and 

receive the other booklet from the left and 

write positive and honest comments about 

the owner of the booklet, then pass it again 

to the right until one eventually received 

his/her own booklet. The time limit to 

write on each booklet was one minute and 

30 seconds. 

With all the 

tiredness from the 

day’s workshops 

and activities, plus 

the distress added 

by the cool breeze 

slowly blowing on 

our skin, writing 

for each one was 

not an easy task. 

But thanks to the 

kitchen staff who helped us keep awake by 

serving hot drinks and biscuits. And of 

course, to the Almighty God who really 

inspired us to keep going. 

It took us about 4-5 hours to finish 

all the booklets. But one can clearly see 

tired eyes suddenly sparkle with joy when 

they began reading their own booklets. 

The sleepiness were gone! Many 

campers began hugging each other with 

their heartfelt thanks and others by simply 

shaking hands. Since it was already past 

midnight, we were instructed by our camp 

director to take our rest and prepare 

ourselves for the next day’s activities, 

which were Wilderness Skills and 

Confidence Course. Many of us slept 

very inspired and in “cloud nine” feeling. 

It was really great that the 

organizers of this camp came up with 

this idea. I think we had just fulfilled 

part of a commandment in Hebrews 

10:24-25 which states, “And let us 

consider one another in order to stir 

up love and good works, not forsaking the 

assembling of ourselves together, as is the 

manner of some, but exhorting one another, 

and so much the more as you see the 

Day approaching.” The other part of the 

command applies to the one who received 

the encouragement. We should show the 

evidence of LOVE and GOOD WORKS 

toward our brethren. 

And now, as we go on to the 

world full of misery, troubles, and 

discouragements to live each of our 

own mortal lives, 

let us not forget 

the ULTIMATE 

PURPOSE of our 

lives, why we are 

here. God is refining 

us for His coming 

Kingdom. And always 

remember that there 

is no refining that is 

not fiery. It is normal 

for us Christians 

to experience fiery 

trials. When we 

get discouraged 

and distressed, let us all encourage one 

another and go hand in hand at this period 

of refining so that at the end we may all 

emerge as PURE GOLD.” _ 

walking in the rope and going down 

the tunnel and nagkaroon ng kaunting 

pahiran sa mukha. 

I have really really enjoyed this 

camp. I hope I will come back next time. 

Hanggang ditto nalang… THANK YOU…” 

—Juanson Barrientos, 14 

“In my mind, my plan 

of action is to apply the 

teachings and to maintain the 

character that has been taught to 

us. The messages that I have heard 

from our Christian Living classes 

and Bible study, I would apply to my 

daily life. The instructions that I received 

at camp, I would also apply into my 

life like listening carefully on what the 

counselor or the instructors have to say 

so that we will be able to do the project 

or game close to perfect. These are all 

the things that I plan to do from what I 

have learned at camp and how to be a 

camper with good character.” 

—Dexter Julag-ay, 14 

“I will apply the teachings from 

the UYC camp. I will be more cheerful 

and will be more helpful and kind. I will 

apply the 

teachings 

like keeping 

the Sabbath 

and combat 

peer 

pressure. 

I will be 

a better 

influence 

to my 

classmates, 

family 

members 

and I will 

apply the 12 character traits and other 

teachings in camp. I will never forget my 

friends cause they have influenced me a 



lot to become a better person. I will also 

not forget the activities and I would try 

to attend the Feast and next camp.” 

—Ariel Cabalquinto, 14 

“After this camp, I will try to be a 

good man. I will also apply all 

the things that I had learned 

in different situations that is 

needed to improve on 

my personality. I can 

also apply the things 

that I have learned 

here in camp to various situations in our 

school. 

Our school is actually always 

focused on reporting so now, I will not be 

afraid to face the crowd because I have 

enough confidence gained from camp. 

I will also apply all the character traits 

such as being trustworthy, loyal, helpful, 

friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, 

cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and 

reverent in our locality in order to please 

people and above all, to please God. All 

those things that I have mentioned are 

my plans when I go back home and 

meet my friends who are waiting for me.” 

—Ben John D. Campos, 14 

“When I arrive home, I will promise 

to myself that as much as possible, I 

will always apply the marvelous things 

I have learned from this camp. This 

camp has taught me a lot of lessons 

and corrected me many times 

from my mistakes. I will never 

forget the theme: “Character 

counts” and its goal to further 

develop the essential character 

traits which are: Trustworthy, 

Loyalty, Helpfulness, Friendliness, 

Courteousness, Kindness, 

Obedience, Cheerfulness, Thriftiness, 

Bravery, Cleanliness and most of all 

Reverence to God.” 

—Ben Eugenio Dizon, 14 

From Banana Leaves to 

a Lifetime and Beyond! 

by Cheryl Lynn G. Macaraeg 

What does banana leaves got to 

do with savoring a week you might ask. 

Well, it’s not like what you may think 

that we put banana leaves, 

finely chopped, and put it in 

all the dishes that we cook. 

Thankfully, no, that’s not 

it. You 

may not 

think that 

a n d it would 

readily well be just the 

product of my own silly 

imagination. But, even 

though my imagination 

may get that silly, the 

banana leaves did 

made a lot of savoring 

for us… 

Our first night 

of camp was a chilly 

one with rain slightly 

pouring. We have to 

eat outdoors and yes, 

we can get wet, that’s why it has been 

all fun from the start. Just imagine our 

large banana leaves all lined up in our 

bamboo table, decorated with freshly 

sliced arrayed bright yellow mangoes, 

hot cooked rice fresh from the pot, and 

not to forget the star of our banana 

leaves showcase, our many pieces 

of humble fried milk fish. It tasted 

SOOO good especially eating with 

our bare hands! Needless to 

say, it was truly a Filipino and 

an outdoor camp experience. 

Did the banana leaves 

made our first meal in camp so 

tasty Or was it just because we 

were eating with our bare hands :) 

Hehe… I’m just joking. We did wash our 

hands with exceptionally clean finger nails 

if you want me to elaborate. 

Getting to the more serious stuff, 

it’s not directly the experience of the 

banana leaves that made our week worth 

savoring but it truly did indirectly bond 

us all together. Taking into consideration 

the fact that we all have to put effort 

into making our first meal great, readily 

sparked the family spirit of cooperation 

and unity the first night we as a dorm 

got together. From cooperation and 

unity, there was love and obedience 

at play… not because we counselors 

demanded 

it, but it was 

rather readily, 

heartily and 

voluntarily 

demonstrated 

by the humble 

and teachable 

campers we 

had this year. 

It was their 

attitude, their 

childlikeness, 

their 

meekness, 

their love 

and their 

obedience that I know God was well 

pleased with to grant them and to us, the 

volunteer staffers, the best camp ever! 

Allowing ourselves to get wet, get 

tired, get dirty, get ourselves into position 

to serve others (and in all those getting, 

getting 

unwanted 

bloopers 

as well but 

still smiling 

and happy), 

it’s all the 

result of the 

feeling of 

“The measure of a man’s real 

character is what he would do if 

he knew he would never be found 

out.” 

—Baron Thomas Babington Macauley 

how wonderful it is to be with such great 

people! And with the presence of such 

great people, we can boldly say that 

there is a great God who brought us all 


“For me as a camper, I plan to 

apply all those messages, teachings, and 

instructions into my life. And 

by applying all of those 

principles, I can have 

a more prosperous 

and meaningful life 

for the present 

and for the future. 

As a called out one 

of God, I will strive and 

maintain to focus my 

mind on the goal which is the Kingdom 

of God. I know that after this camp, 

Satan the devil, the god of this world 

will try to lure me into his way through 

peer pressure, lifestyles, relationships 

and other deceitful things. But I will 

always focus my mind unto God and His 

commandments so that I can overcome 

and endure unto the end.” 

—Iyarmoon Dulay, 16 

“First of all, by the time I get home, I 

am going to hug my mother and father 

and tell them how much I love them. 

Character sure counts and I am going to 

put meaning into it. Before I joined the 

camp, I am irresponsible and sometimes 

ignored God’s commandments. But this 

camp had a huge influence in my life. 

I’ve learned many things that you just 

can’t pick from the corners of society. 

All those knowledge 

I have learned will 

not be wasted but 

instead, I would 

change my bad ways 

to God’s ways. I will 

do all the efforts and 

ask for God’s help 

to fulfill my duties. I 

am going to make the most of what I 

can do and do the things a person with 

good character would do like being 

trustworthy, friendly, thrifty, kind, clean, 



everent, brave, loyal, courteous, helpful, 

obedient and cheerful, whatever it takes 

just to obey God’s will and to have a 

better life.” 

—Joshua Infantado, 18 

“I have learned many things in this 

camp, one of them is to build my own 

character. That character is the most 

important of all and in this case I would 

apply it to my friends and my family 

to teach them to have Godly character 

too. And most of all I have learned a lot 

of things especially spiritually to praise 

and worship God in every way. I really 

learned a lot in the summer youth 

camp of 2004. My character 

changed when I attended 

this camp because every 

word that Mr. Edmond 

Macaraeg said inspired 

me to change and be a 

responsible camper or 

person.” 

—Ylwin Vincent 

Wong, 16 

“This year’s camp is full 

of excitement, adventure, experiences 

and is truly enjoyable. I learn a lot of 

things in our daily activities. My plan 

of action [is] to apply all I have learned 

in this year’s camp. To change my bad 

attitude is my first goal and to become 

kind and friendly to others, to be brave 

to face problems because I know if we 

think positively we can do things better 

than before. I’m a kind of person with no 

self-confidence and 

I don’t really trust 

on my ability and 

I am putting my 

self down always. 

Since I have learned 

a lot from all the 

activities, I will try 

to be a good girl and be that kind of 

“Most people say that it is 

the intellect which makes a great 

scientist. They are wrong: it is 

character.” 

—Albert Einstein 

Testimonials From a 

first-time junior staffer 

by Meryl Lynn G. Macaraeg 

“I don’t wanna be a junior staff.” 

That’s how I felt way, way, back before 

the camp. One reason is…. (sshhh, don’t 

tell anyone, okay)… my goal in still 

being a camper is that I want to be 

the one who would at last be saying… 

“Last number, Sir!” For five years as 

a camper, I never experienced being 

the last person in the line. Always 

second to the last, but never last (that 

is because I’m still not that tall 

enough). My dad said I can be 

only a camper if there was still 

space—but since I was the most 

experienced camper, I became 

candidate for junior staff. 

At camp, I started doing 

my assignment, which was 

videotaping. It was tiring yet 

fun following the campers 

everywhere they go whether 

hiking or taking the trolley. I was 

praying every time I go with the boys 

dorm especially 2B that somehow, they 

would get tired and think of taking 

the trolley…. But, it never happened 

until one camper got himself sprained. 

Sometimes I would go from one place 

to another (HIKING!) and then back, just 

to capture the other dorm’s activity. It 

was really exhausting but it would all go 

away in an instant once you start seeing 

the campers 

smiling, 

laughing, 

singing, and 

sometimes, 

them just being 

plain silly. 

I also 

miss the times when I was with my 

co-camera girl Isis when we did our 

usual routine every morning, doing a 

singing concert inside the showers. We 

just started singing and singing the same 

song everyday, repeating the chorus 

all the time, without knowing that our 

“beautiful” voices were loud enough that 

everyone at camp can hear it! Well, it 

isn’t that bad… 

I never thought that being a junior 

staffer would be so much fun! I 

thought that being a camper is 

the extreme fun while staffers 

just keep on serving, cleaning, 

cooking and doing all that 

routine. But I was wrong. All 

my views toward the staffers 

were all wrong. I learned that 

serving isn’t bad at all and that 

serving could be fun and could 

make us happier! That’s why 

I’m so glad that I became a junior 

staff because I was able to snap off 

my clouded perception about what it 

is like being a staff. I also realized and 

experienced how important serving is, in 

that way. 

I would say the camp has been a 

blast, overflowing with fun and spiritual 

lessons. I learned a LOT and it was 

really a great experience for me, as 

well as for 

everyone! 

We would 

truly 

remember 

UYC 2004: 

“Character 

Counts” for 

the rest of 

our lives. 

So, would 

I exchange 

my 

experience 

of being 

a junior 

staffer for a camper or anything in the 

world No way! _ 

person that God wants me to be. As we 

know God is very kind and I want to 

improve my ability that God has given 

me. Until I finish studying I want to serve 

God and be more reverent and become 

closer to my family, friends especially to 

our God. I want to share my experience 

here in camp to my friends and family.” 

—Astrud Baring, 16 

“I really enjoyed 

attending camp. Now 

I know that life is not 

always a bed of 

roses. First of all, 

what I can say is that 

camp 2004 has been 

the best experience in 

my life! Thank you for 

everyone who supported me 

in this camp. I’m here because of 

God and because of God I know what 

is good for me and what is bad. I’m 

very thankful because I belong to this 

United Church of God and He called 

me and supported me through all. I’ve 

learned what are the true Holy days. I 

know what I’m doing for my future. 

I’m very happy to attend this summer 

camp. I really, really enjoyed this camp. 

I learned how to 

deal with people, 

friends and be 

close to God. I 

think God gave 

me the experience 

here at camp so 

I can face all my 

trials that would 

come my way. If 

there is no God, I 

think I can’t make 

it through all the 

trials that will 

come in my life. 

So that’s all I can 

say. Thank you all! I will not forget this 



experience in this summer camp. 

Thank you everyone! Always love,” 

—Maricel Batigulao, 13 

“I really enjoyed this summer camp. 

This year’s camp is full of excitement and 

adventure. And I learned a lot of things 

in our daily activities. 

We know that life is not always 

a bed of roses. Sometimes it’s a bed 

of nails. The character that I want to 

develop now is to be strong and to fight 

the difficulties that we would encounter 

along the way. Especially us as a 

student, marami tayong mga outsider 

friend na pwedeng mag-influence sa 

atin. They’re different from us mahilig 

sila sa gimik, night party, atbp. I want to 

be an example to everyone around me. 

May sayings na “madaling maging 

tao pero mahirap magpakatao”. Yeah, 

it’s true it’s quite difficult to build 

character especially if your friends 

are outsiders and naging habit mo na 

rin ang ganyang mga attitude. The 

most important to every individual is 

character. Kaya strive hard to build 

character and be better person after all 

these things.” 

—Stella Mae Cambare, 16 

“At first I was so hesitant to join this 

camp because I thought I will not enjoy. 

I really told myself I would not, but my 

parents kept on reminding me that I 

should go and join. They exerted a lot of 

effort, time and money just for the sake 

of our participation in this said activity— 

and that’s when I decided to join. 

After 

a long, 

long, travel, 

we finally 

arrived 

here and 

eventually 

reached the last day of camp. I would 

never say I did not enjoy because I DID! 

A UYC Camper is TRUSTWORTHY. 

A UYC camper tells the truth. He 

is honest, and he keeps his promises. 

People can depend on him. 


by Joshua E. Infantado 

“Character Counts” and it really 

does! This is the theme of the camp 

this year. Character is the foundation 

of our life. This is the most important 

aspect in our life in which our future 

depends on. This is what the United 

Youth Camp emphasizes in our life. 

The camp aims to develop and 

improve our character and sure it does! 

I have to admit that this camp had a 

huge impact and influence in my life. 

I never knew how discouraging my 

character was until I joined this camp. 

In fact, I’ve done bad things in my past 

days. I now realize life is worth living. 

Every day 

in the camp 

was filled by 

spectacular 

experiences 

which was 

one of a 

kind. Every 

moment 

which I 

treasure 

added 

up to my 

knowledge 

in building 

up the 

foundation 

of my character. Indeed, this is the 

experience of a lifetime. It is not just 

an ordinary experience, but the type 

of getting along with friends and 

God. Together 

in developing 

character 

such as 

trustworthiness, 

loyalty, 

helpfulness, 

friendliness, courtesy, kindness, 

obedience, cheerfulness, thriftiness, 

bravery, cleanliness, and reverence. 

Imagine life and every person with 

character… what a pleasant life 

we would have. This proves 

that character really counts. 

I love this camp, as if I 

don’t want to go home and I 

am gonna do this forever. If I 

could describe it in one word, it 

would be “awesome.” But the 

truth is there’s nothing in this 

world that could explain what 

every camper feels. You have 

to experience it for yourself. 

Every activity involves mental, 

physical, social and spiritual 

aspects. I have never been fit in every 

aspect of my life but I know this will 

take me to 

another level 

and lead me 

to a better 

life under the 

inspiration of 

God. 

As 

the camp 

ends, a new 

challenge is 

beginning, a 

challenge of 

doing what I 

have learned 

to make 

the most of 

everything through God’s ways. As 

I go home, I will cherish everything 

especially my friends who eventually 

became 

my family. 

Even 

though 

we may 

all take 

different 

roads, we 

“Character, in the long run, 

is the decisive factor in the life 

of an individual and of nations 

alike.” 

—Theodore Roosevelt 

all will be in one path and that’s the 

path of righteousness toward God’s 

Kingdom.” _ 

From early morning’s CLC up to the 

evening activities, every little moment 

of every activity 

were all worthy to be 

remembered. 

Today marks the 

last day of camping. 

Bags should be wellpacked 

and everyone 

should be ready to go 

back home. It’s never 

so easy to simply leave 

people behind, but 

everything has its end. 

Yes, I feel sad about 

it but on the other 

hand, I also feel excited for I have lots of 

things to share to my friends, family and 

churchmates. 

Taken from its theme “Character 

counts,” the said camp helped a lot 

in developing and building the best 

character in us, a character that is very 

applicable in our daily life. In short, I 

could say that my “first time” is quite 

cherishable and treasurable. 

I thank GOD for this camp. But sad 

to say, I will not be able to join again 

next year because of summer classes. 

Thinking of it makes me lonely but I know 

that God is there—I may not be here next 

time but there would surely be more “first 

timers” who will be blessed the way I was 

BLESSED!” 

—Grace Campos, 18 

“I really enjoyed this year’s camp. 

I learned lots of lessons, 

learned new things and got 

closer to God. I will apply 

these codes in my life and 

be more… TRUSTWORTHY… 

loyal to everyone specially 

to God… HELPFUL to those 

who are needy and unto 

my parents… COURTEOUS 




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to every people… KIND and OBEDIENT to 

my parents and to those people who is 

around me… CHEERFUL in a right way… 

Thrifty in money, in everything… BRAVE 

to face my fears… CLEAN inside and 

out… and REVERENT be more close to 

my family, church members and most 

especially to God. I know God loves me 

coz I am still here in the world and coz I 

choose the right way of living…” 

—Ann Antiojo, 16 

“First time pa akong nag-attend 

dito sa United Youth Camp tapos na 

observe ko na enjoy pala to kaya nagenjoy 

ako nang lubusan. Gusto kong 

maging trustworthy, loyal, helpful, 

friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, 

cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and of 

course Reverent, para maging totoong 

camper. 

Gusto ko maging example sa mga 

taong walang good character tulad 

sa school na pinasukan ko, kailangan 

ilabas ang katotohanan na ganyan pala 

ang totoong character ng isang tao. 

This summer camp is enjoyed 

especially magkasama lahat na camper. 

This year’s camp is very enjoyable hope 

that this camp will be continued forever.” 

—Victoria Elizabeth Gervise, 13 

“Nagustuhan ko ang Camp na 

ito dahil ang mga tao ay mabait, 

magalang, maganda talaga ang mga 

ugali dito hindi katulad ng ibang camp 

na masama ang ugali. Nagustohan ko 

talaga ang nilalaro namin 

kasi enjoy, at pagluluto 

namin, tulong-tulong 

talaga. Pag-uwi ko sa 

bahay, babaonin ko 

ang mga magagandang 

ugali at mga ala-ala na 

magaganda at ang mga 

kaibigan ko hindi ko makakalimutan 

“What a man’s mind 

can create, man’s character 

can control.” 

—Thomas Edison 

UYC 2004: An Unforgettable 

Experience 

by Jeremiah Kenneth M. Tiu 

Looking back to the time the 

camp started; every one, especially 

the first timers, was really shy and 

silent—not minding to speak a word. 

But this thing changed when every 

one started to nurture friendship and 

build strong Christian relationships 

with each 

other— 

making this 

camp an 

enjoyable 

and a 

successful 

one. 

As the 

United Youth 

Camp 2004 

ended last 

May 23, it 

was really a 

grieving and 

emotional 

part for every one of us to wave 

our last goodbyes. Tears seemed 

to pour from our eyes, reminiscing 

those memories we had in camp— 

our struggles, our sacrifices, our 

experiences, and our enjoyments. 

Some of us thought that it was not the 

end of everything, 

but rather it was 

just the beginning 

of another journey 

towards the 

familiar and usual 

world again, a 

more challenging and real world, with 

the knowledge, skills, right character, 

attitudes, and Christian values 

that UYC has armed us to face the 

challenges that life brought to us and 

to resist Satan’s 

rage and evil 

ways. 

I would surely 

never forget 

how this camp 

changed and prepared me to become 

better individuals of our society and 

molded us to become the people God 

wants us to 

be. So, let 

us all take 

a stand to 

face the 

challenges 

that life has 

so much 

given us. 

Don’t just 

tarry and 

never try 

to give up 

until our 

hopes and 

dreams will 

be ours at last! With all the knowledge 

and enjoyments we had in camp, 

let us not also forget to say, “Xie 

xie ni man!”(Chinese translation for 

“Thank you to all!”). Thank you to all 

the campers, counselors, staff, and 

camp director especially our Father 

in Heaven for 

making UYC 2004 

an unforgettable 

experience for 

everyone. If God 

allows us, let us all 

look forward for 

another wonderful 

camp next year. Cheers! _ 

A UYC Camper is LOYAL. 

A UYC camper is true 

to his family, friends, Church 

leaders, school, and nation. 

A UYC Camper is HELPFUL. 

A UYC camper cares about 

other people. He willingly 

volunteers to help others without 

expecting payment or reward. 

kasi tulong-tulong talaga kami sa 

lahat ng pagsubok at ang mga staff, 

counselor namin. Yong mga kasama 

ko sa camp na ito, 

nagpapasalamat 

ako sa Panginoon 

dahil sa pag-gabay 

niya sa ating lahat. 

Nagpapasalamat 

din ako kay God dahil nakasali ako dito 

sa camp. Nagpapasalamat din po ako 

sa inyo na tumulong sa kuya ko at ako. 

Kung wala kayo hindi kami makasali dito 

ng kuya ko.” 

—Hannah Osing, 14 

“In my daily activities, I’ll try to 

do my best. I will be more confident 

in facing challenges. I should earn 

more responsibilities. When I go back 

home, the camper code I must follow: 

Trustworthy, loyal, I will stretch my hands 

and help other people, be friendly, 

courteous, kind, I should obey, I will try 

to be positive, I should learn how to 

spend money wisely, be brave, maintain 

cleanliness not only outside but in mind, I 

am also willing to follow God. 

I know I must eat leaner, aim 

higher and study harder, specially God’s 

principles and words.” 

—Shawn Marie Balugo, 14 

“When I go back home, I will apply 

all the things that I learned in this United 

Youth Camp not only in our house but 

wherever I go. I will share to my friends 

the things and the facts that I learned in 

this camp and 

I will minimize 

making friends 

to those bad 

people. I will 

make them 

good by 

sharing w/ 

them the things that I have learned in 



this camp. This camp made me better. 

It brightens my future. This is a unique 

camp. I will not forget this camp.” 

—Eunice Campos, 13 

“I really enjoyed spending my 

time in UYC. I’ve learned many things 

in this camp, how to cook/bake in 

our workshop, the messages of Mr. 

Macaraeg in Christian Living Classes 

and the different sports. My plan for 

the future is to apply the things what 

I’ve learned here in UYC. I will apply 

this not only in our home but also in our 

school and wherever I am. I will also 

apply the messages what Mr. Macaraeg 

said. In our baking/cooking workshop, 

I’m planning to bake in our house 

and to show my parents that I know 

already how to bake. In arts and crafts, 

I can do my own notebook 

now. I learned also how to be 

responsible for myself. Iiwasan 

ko rin ang mga kaibigan ko na 

may bad influence (I will avoid 

bad company). I will forsake 

my activities at school during 

Sabbath services because I 

know that GOD will make a way. 

I will not forget this 

beautiful camp I’ve ever 

attended in my life and it’s true. 

All I can say is… “Character 

Counts!” 

—Hazel Julag-ay, 13 

“First of all, thanks sa lahat. 

Pagkatapos sa camp 

ang unang ko gagawin is to discipline 

first myself. After that, all teaching, 

messages, etc. that I learned in this camp 

I want this to apply to myself and to 

share to friends so that they can know 

that God is Love, and cares for us His 

children. I also will try my best not to do 

an action that can badly affect others.” 

—Liafail Salvador, 16 

An Impact that Would 

Last Forever… 

by Audrey Ruth R. Angcos 

“You have eight days to make an 

impact on the lives of the campers.” That 

was the challenge given to us by our camp 

director during our pre-camp meeting. 

It was my first time to serve as 

an assistant counselor. What a great 

responsibility! I can make or break these 

campers in just eight days! I am committed 

in making a positive impact on their lives. 

The pre-camp training and orientation were 

very helpful. I also tried my best to get 

information about the expectations for the 

camp. I also prayed for God’s help and 

guidance. 

I was given the privilege to be an 

assistant to Cheryl Lynn Macaraeg, the 

counselor of Dorm 2G. We both tried our 

best to make our campers feel comfortable 

with the new environment and new people 

around them. We all became good 

friends and started building camaraderie. 

Soon, with the help and cooperation of 

everybody, we became like a family! 

During our quiet time in the 

morning, we studied the Bible and prayed 

together. Then we started cooking our 

breakfast, arranging things, cleaning the 

surroundings, washing the dishes, taking a 

bath and washing our soiled clothes. Each 

had a chore to do for the day. We needed 

to move fast so that we can follow the 

scheduled activities 

for the entire day. We 

helped and respected 

each other, which 

contributed to the 

unity of the group. 

The activities 

were all helpful and 

enjoyable! It built 

character, which was 

the aim of this camp. 

We all learned many 

things especially 

in combating the pressures in this dark 

and evil world. It gave us opportunity to 

refocus ourselves to God and His kingdom. 

The zone gave us a foretaste of how it will 

be like in the World Tomorrow. The yells 

and laughter added color to the activities. 

As the learning increased, the bonding 

grew stronger. 

At the end of the day, we went back 

to our respective dorms and prepared for 

dinner, ate, washed our plates, cleaned 

up, had a little chat, then hugged and said 

good night to one another. We also prayed 

together before 

sleeping. 

As the days 

passed by, we got to 

know more about one 

another. We talked 

about our struggles in 

life and we also encouraged one another to 

make it our legacy to be like real Christians. 

“No change of 

circumstances can repair a 

defect of character.” 


—Ralph Waldo Emerson 

“There’s a lot of things I’ve 

learned from this camp. I’m spiritually, 

physically, mentally and emotionally 

stronger. With the teachings, messages, 

and instructions I received within eight 

days in camp, I became aware on what I 

should fight, practice and improve on in 

the future, especially in dealing with peer 

pressure. I 

learned that 

I need to 

have strong 

faith to fight 

it. When 

friends 

with bad 

influence 

try to 

antagonize 

me, I should 

always 

remember 

God. I should not forget that my body 

is the temple of the Holy Spirit of God 

that I’ve been sanctified through my 

parents and will always be different 

from the people of this world and being 

one of God’s children, obeying His 

commandments is the most important 

thing I should do. Keeping the Sabbath 

day, a holy day of God is one way to 

show that I’m a responsible child and 

even though it will be hard and I will 

suffer a lot, all things will be doing well 

if we put our trust in God and above 

all things, we or I must know God is 

there watching and all we should do, 

do everything in love 

because from now on 

we make “Character 

count!” 

—Ketchel Villacote 

Betoy, 17 

“On the very first 

day, we have been told by our Camp 

Director, Mr. Edmond Macaraeg to 



pass a write-up, a reflection at the end 

of camp about how can this eight-day 

experience at UYC change our lives for 

5-10 years from now. I asked 

myself, would this really make an 

impact on my life 

Now to the close of this 

camp, back-tracking those 

activities, Christian Living classes, 

the whole camp experience; I 

have to say it did. It really did 

a great impact that is worth 

applying. 

Compared to the camps held 

before, this was one of a kind. We were 

used to be served by staffs and just 

do those strenuous activities each day. 

Now, we have to cook our own food, 

wash the dishes, wash our clothes, and it 

was really fun doing it. 

But what makes the UYC very 

different from other camps is that we 

base everything we do in God’s principle. 

We must do things not violating God’s 

law. As a member of the Church and 

knowing the Christian way of living, this 

camp helped me develop my personality 

and skills that I think are very essential 

in living. Even though the camp ended, 

I would further like to develop what I 

learned cause I believe the things taught 

around would make me a better person 

and a true Christian. 

What 

I would 

really 

miss in 

this camp 

is the 

bonding 

us teens 

made 

to fellow 

“Fame is a vapor, 

popularity an accident, riches 

take wing, and only character 

endures.” 

—Horace Greeley 

campers. We made new friends and it 

would be really hard to be set apart 

again. But everything has to end.” 

—Loureen Princess Balugo, 15 


and hearing sermons, I decided to be 

baptized. 

A UYC Camper is FRIENDLY. 

A UYC camper is a friend to all. He 

is a brother to other campers. He offers 

his friendship to people of all races and 

nations, and respects them even if their 

beliefs and customs are different from his own. 

Once again, the saying, “You 

cannot serve two masters at the 

same time” came into the picture but 

this time in a different application. I 

was not to choose between watching 

TV and doing assignments, or 

having girlfriend while studying, but 

whether to follow God or follow 

my school. Again, I made the same 

crazy idea saying: “I can serve God 

while studying!” I’ve been too much 

confident thinking that being in the 

Church of God is easy. But it’s not! 

The word “sacrifice” really applies. 

My first encounter with the word 

“sacrifice” was really tough. That was 

the time when I was left to choose 

between taking my final exam and 

celebrating the Feast of Tabernacles. 

The schedule of our exams was 

formerly a week before the Feast but 

really, Satan was wise, 

that he doesn’t want 

anyone to obey God, so 

he perhaps have twisted 

the mind of the University 

President by changing 

the schedule making it fall 

between the days of the 

Feast. 

The situation made me feel 

hopeless. I was bothered by a lot of 

things. First, the policy of the school 

stated that no one (even teachers) is 

allowed to go out from the school two 

weeks before major exams. I tried 

resolving this matter by negotiating 

with the University President, 

who happened to be one of 

my professors in my minor 

subject (English) but she said, 

“No! I’m not allowing you to go out. 

That’s the policy of the school. But if 

you’re going to insist, I will give you an 

INC grade, or worse, will drop you.” 

Another professor, who was 

the Dean of Student Affairs, did not 

approve my excuse letter (she did not 

bother to read it either) also sticking 

to the school policy. This made me 

doubt whether I can attend the Feast 

or not. But six other professors 

acknowledged my case and allowed 

me to take a late exam when I get 

back. (Of course, I had a hard time 

negotiating with them also.) 

The second thing that bothered 

me was that my parents did not know 

that I was to attend the Feast nor did 

they know of the problem that I was 

facing in school. I did not try to talk 

to them about it because they will not 

understand since they were not yet 

members of the Church that time. I 

was also 

afraid of 

their reaction 

if they knew 

that I was 

dropping 

two subjects. 

Two 

forces were pulling me from each 

side this time. I pictured myself to be 

in between two roads that branched 

on opposite sides and I only have 

to take one of them. I spent many 

nights raising sheets of prayers almost 

repeating the same words: “God! Help 

me! Teach me which way to go.” 

A UYC Camper is COURTEOUS. 

A UYC camper is polite to 

everyone regardless of age or position. 

He knows that using good manners 

makes it easier for people to get along. 


“First of all, I want to say thank 

you to all of you for being a part of this 

year’s camp. I really enjoyed this 

year’s camp 2004. Actually the 

theme of this camp is “Character 

Counts.” 

For all the strenuous 

activities that we’ve done 

and the five-day 

Christian Living 

Classes, within eight 

days, I learned 

many things not 

o n l y physically but also 

spiritually. I learned how to 

be aware of peer pressure on the 

different areas. 

And for all the strengthening and 

spiritual lessons to this year’s camp 

2004, I plan to apply this to my life.” 

—Jennifer Fernandez, 13 

“From the time I first joined the 

camp (2001) until now, I noticed some 

changes in me. How I deal with things 

regarding religion and how I deal with 

the problems and obstacles. They taught 

us to think positively when dealing with 

problems. With this and with good 

character, I would 

be very confident 

to face the future, 

the challenges of 

life.” 

—Robby Jane 

Cuizon, 17 

“I’m so glad 

to join the camp. “Honestly, on the first 

day of the camp I was so bored, but I 

learned many, many more lessons like 

how to cook, bake, how to make flower 

cards. My plan from what I have learned 

in camp is to do it at home.” I met a lot 

of friends here that were so nice to me. 

And I am so happy/glad that I have nice 

and responsible counselors: Ate Audrey 



and Ate Cheryl. I made it through all the 

challenges. I made all the things that are 

hard but I did it. I will do it regularly at 

home. It’s my privilege to be in the camp. 

I appreciate all the challenges at camp. I 

will improve more and more. I am happy 

I joined the camp. “Character counts.” 

—Victoria Anne Gervise, 14 

More comments… 

“The summer 

camp was filled with 

fun, full of excitement 

and happiness. I 

learned a lot of 

things especially on 

how to build my own 

character, my spirit, 

and my faith in God. 

I realized that in life 

winning is not that 

important but building Godly character 

should be the focus of every one. I, as a 

first-time camper, was able to know that 

no matter what happens, God is always 

my priority. I learned the words of God, 

the importance of friendship in God’s 

family, and obedience to parents. In 

the video shown entitled ‘Sex has a Price 

Tag,’ I learned that this gift from God 

should only be done inside marriage. 

This camp 

greatly affected my 

life for it gave me 

an opportunity to 

share my God-given 

talents, build my 

confidence, and 

give my loyalty to 

God. This summer 

camp experience will always remain in 

my heart.” 

—Ylwin Vincent Wong 

“A ‘good news’ has been given 

for the Youth of God. Thanks there’s a 

A UYC Camper is KIND. 

A UYC camper knows there 

is strength in being gentle. He 

treats others as he wants to be 

treated. Without good reason, he 

does not harm or kill any living thing. 

My Camp Experience 

by Juanson Barrientos 

My experience at the camp was 

absolutely extraordinary because for the 

first time I experienced becoming an 

independent person in my life. Attending 

workshops and other activities made 

me open with another chapter of my life 

and I also learned of being a confident 

guy to face the 

challenges that I 

would encounter in 

the present world 

and in the future 

as well. It was a 

great opportunity 

to attend UYC. It 

really changed 

my life. I can say 

that because I can 

feel that I really 

changed. I thank 

God for all the 

things He has done for me and to my family, 

that we are sanctified from the people 

outside. Thank you and take care! _ 

It Really Works 

by Lily James T. Villacote 

Way back in the days before attending 

this year’s camp, I honestly was not really 

interested to 

attend. Maybe 

it was because I 

was afraid that I 

would not enjoy 

anything, which 

was negative, and 

another reason 

was that I was 

not yet enrolled 

because at that time, almost all our college 

schools were already closed for enrollment. 

But I was forced by my parents to attend 

camp and they said that I would really 

enjoy and learn something from various 

activities and it would even change myself. 

But that time I was a little bit hardheaded 

and I was looking for some excuses so 

that I can’t attend. But my parents kept on 

encouraging me just to attend camp. Then 

I surrendered and said okay, okay, I will go. 

Then the time came when it was 

already time to leave together with my cocampers 

in our congregation. Suddenly, 

during that time, I felt a little bit of 

excitement to be at camp. And then we 

arrived Eden Nature Park, the site where we 

were going to have 

our camp. Our 

activities began the 

following day such 

as the Christian 

Living Classes 

(CLC), workshops, 

selected indoor 

and outdoor sports 

activities, and the 

best part was the 

Wilderness Skills 

and Confidence Course where I really 

enjoyed. At camp, I experienced cooking 

food for our own dorm, role-playing in CLC. 

Then one day at the camp, I suddenly 

stopped and noticed that I was already 

enjoying, having fun and learning from 

the various activities together with my cocampers. 

I realized those words from my 

parents were true. I knew that parents are 

always doing things that are good and 

beneficial for their children. That’s why 

when I got home, I thanked 

them for sending me to 

camp and proved to them 

that I really changed. There 

were so many things I 

learned from the messages, 

lectures, and instructions at 

camp, and I know that these 

things are beneficial for me 

and for my co-campers 

as well. Character is one. 

Character is very important 

to build and mold our own spiritual lives. 

Secondly, I was able to learn more about 

God’s way of life knowing that it is the first 

step to follow His ways and teachings 

so that we might be able to be in His 

KINGDOM. 

Take care and have a nice day! _ 

A UYC Camper is OBEDIENT. 

A UYC camper follows the rules 

of his dorm, family, and Church. He 

obeys the laws of his community and 

country. If he thinks these rules and laws 

are unfair, he tries to have them changed in an 

orderly manner rather than disobeying them. 

United Youth Camp sponsored by the 

United Church of God, Philippines and 

Lifenets International. The camp aims 

to make the sanctified young people 

of God to become better persons. This 

prestigious camp was held at Eden 

Nature Park, Toril, Davao City. This is 

located at the foot of Mt. Talomo with its 

cold and picturesque environment ideal 

for the best 

summer 

camp. 

Many 

expectations 

had been 

brought 

up by the 

campers 

but the most 

challenging and promising is the desire 

to learn about God’s ways and apply 

the knowledge to our every day life and 

make the most of it.” 

—Joshua Infantado 

“The United Youth Camp was 

awesome! We had fun and we learned a 

lot from all the activities. The place was 

good. Everyday was worth waking up 

for. Christian living classes were more 

interesting 

coz they 

added a 

play before 

the proper 

discussion 

and its 

more on an 

interactive 

Christian 

living. The 

important thing is we learned more 

about God’s words. Workshops and all 

other activities as well as the bonding of 

teens were also great. So, why not join 

the camp next year” 

—Robby Jane Cuizon _ 




preparation, cooking and cleanup and 

daily laundry that they had to do by 



On the second Sabbath, Reuel themselves. This camp has not focused 

Until one sunny morning, I woke 

Campos, 19, from Tacloban City, led the on the individual skill and team 

up with a peaceful heart and a fresh 

hymns. Florante Siopan delivered the excellence awards, but on the twelve 

first split sermon on the “Importance character traits awarded to campers, mind. I seem to have made up my 

of Listening” while Serizalinio Dizon which were partly nominated by their mind that day. So, I packed up my 

delivered the second split-sermon on 

“Enjoy Obeying God.” Campers enjoyed 

peers. The awards pattered from 

the Boy Scout law were: Trustworthy, 

things, wrote a long letter to my 

fellowship 

Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, 

A UYC Camper is THRIFTY. 

hours after 

Courteous, Kind, 

A UYC camper works to pay his own 

services… 

Obedient, Cheerful, 

salad, 

Thrifty, Brave, Clean 

way and to help others. He saves for the 

canned 

and Reverent. All 

future. He protects and conserves natural 

soda, pizza 

campers got at least 

baked by the 

two awards. One boy 

resources. He carefully uses time and property. 

Dizon couple, 

ice cream 

served by the 

staff, variety 

show and 

dance. 

Activities 

this year revolved around the theme, 

“Character Counts,” which included a 

mini-wilderness survival course in a 

two-kilometer hike over tough terrain 

with a load of firewood, packed 

lunch, drinking water and bamboo 

cooking equipment. After some basic 

instructions, campers went through 

the confidence course—crossing on 

logs, through tires, under monkey 

bars, through a Tarzan swing, over a 

high wall, through a monkey bridge 

and through the mud tunnel. Sports 

included 

camper and another 

girl camper each got 

six awards. 

As a novel project, 

the Camp Director had 

a 60-page slumbook 

produced to write 

positive traits and comments observed 

about all the members of this camp. 

All members, both campers and staff, 

took turns writing about positive things 

about each other on his/her creatively 

designed personalized slumbook. This 

lasted till past midnight! The regular 

camp sleeping time, however, was at 

10 p.m. 

Before the awarding ceremonies, 

the staff and 33 soon-to-be awarded 

young campers were treated to a lunch 

buffet at a special and beautiful place 

called “Holiday Terraces” 

Riflery, 

Cycling 

and 

Swimming. 

Other sports 

activities 

were 

Soccer, 

Volleyball, Table tennis, Inline 

skating, and Softball. Workshops 

included Carpentry, Cooking & 

Baking, Electricity, Journalism, Papercard 

Making, Arts & Crafts, Flowercard 

Making, and Public Speaking. 

Campers found the activities a little 

A UYC Camper is CHEERFUL. 

A UYC camper looks for the 

bright side of life. He cheerfully 

does tasks that come his way. He 

tries to make others happy. 

more mentally, physically, emotionally, 

spiritually challenging than in previous 

years because of the three meals a day 

found inside Eden 

Nature Park. After the 

awarding ceremonies, 

campers and staff had a 

pictorial and were sent 

home before evening. 

Upon reaching 

civilization, 

everyone available signed up for 

a web group called “uyc_2004_ 

Philippines@yahoogroups” to keep 

united and camp ideas burning. 

Overall, it was a very exciting 

camp. Character awards counted in 

each young person as they ended the 

eight-day camp. It was a positively 

rewarding camp experience and the 

best so far! _ 

parents, traveled 

home 57 

kilometers from 

Tacloban City to 

give the letters 

to my parents 

informing them of 

the decision I had 

made. Finding them not in the house, 

I put my letter on top of the table and 

went my way back to Tacloban to 

prepare for the departure the next 

day. I am going to celebrate the Feast 

of Tabernacles! 

Yes, I might not be able to 

take my final exam, I might 

graduate later than my 

classmates, I might fail in my 

subjects, I might get low grades 

because of my decision but the 

Scriptures gave me hope saying: 

“Everyone who has left houses, or 

brothers and sisters, or father and 

mother, or wife and children, 

or lands, for my Name’s sake 

shall receive a hundredfold 

and inherit everlasting life” (Matthew 

19:29). 

Young people, the Feast of 

Tabernacles is fast approaching. I’m 

sure many of you will experience 

the same situation that I’ve faced or 

probably worse than that. Trust God 

at all times and put your heart to 

following His command no matter 

what. Always 

remember our 

reward is great… It’s 

more than getting high 

grades! _ 

At the end of the camp, we gave our 

phone numbers and addresses so we can 

continue to communicate and encourage 

one another to hold on and to keep on 

track as we return to the pressures of the 

world. 

We thank 

one 

another 

for being 

a part of 

our lives. 

And with tears on our eyes, we prayed our 

last prayer as a dorm before leaving the 

campsite. 

Each camper said that this camp was 

the best camp ever. They said that they 

learned a lot of things, set their 

priorities in life, and had the 

right goal, which was to be in 

the Kingdom of God. 

Personally, I can say that this 

camp had taught me a lot of things 

in becoming a better Christian. It 

was indeed a great honor to be 

part of this character-building 

camp! 

I want to take this 

opportunity to thank all the 

people who worked hard, prayed, 

and contributed for the success of this 

year’s camp. For the campers, staff and 

all the brethren around the world, and 

most of all, to our Almighty Father who 

made this camp possible, Thank You 

very much for making a great impact in 

our lives… an impact that would last 

forever. The memories of this camp, 

including the lessons 

that we learned 

will be treasured 

and cherished 

forever… _ 




Verse 17 shows he became proud 

How is this godly character 

and rebelled against God. Yes, Satan 

developed 


of the same composition as Jesus Christ had wisdom, experience, beauty and 

at His coming (1 John 3:2), thereby truly ability—great qualities—but not the 

God has set before us two ways 

classifying us as Christ’s brethren (Heb. godly righteous spiritual character. 

or principles of life. Humans are 

2:10, 11), and to rule with Him in His 

In contrast, let us see the biblical 

required to make many choices every 

Kingdom (Rev. 5:10; 20:6) given to Him narrative of a young Hebrew who 

day. Deuteronomy 30:15 says, “See, 

by the Father (Dan. 7:13, 14). 

was forcibly sold away as a slave by 

his brothers, and note the difference. 

A UYC Camper is CLEAN. 

The seeming paradox 

As a result of choosing to do right in 

A UYC camper keeps his 

obedience to God’s law—in spite of the 

body and mind fit and clean. He 

But we, the people whom God is daily temptation from his master’s wife 

chooses the company of those 

now calling and preparing to rule with to commit adultery with her, he was 

who live by high standards. He helps 

Him, are surprisingly not the mighty 

falsely accused and was 

nor noble ones of this world (1 Cor. 1: 

unjustly cast into the 

keep his home and community clean. 

26-29)! Another surprise is that 

king’s prison. This young 

while converted ones are 

man with godly character 

already justified by the 

was called Joseph and 

blood of Christ (Rom. 

this part of his life’s story 

5:9), and reconciled 

is found in Genesis 

to God (Rom. 5: 

chapter 39. When the 

10), why are we 

time came, because he 

not yet brought to 

had godly character, God 

our reward in His 

caused him to suddenly 

Kingdom What 

rise to the top of the 

is still lacking 

greatest empire on earth 

in each of us 

at that time, Egypt. Also, 

What is God still 

God used him as the agent 

waiting for and 

in saving the fledgling nation 

fashioning in each of us 

of Israel (his own family and relatives) 

Is great wisdom, ability, length of from extermination during the seven 

experience, and powerful personality the years of famine in that region. 

criteria Not necessarily so, but there is Please note that the obvious 

something more to that. Let’s get a clue difference between these two examples 

in answer to this question from a case is faithful obedience to God’s law— 

which develops 

in biblical 

history. 

Actually, 

there was 

such a being 

who had all 

these great 

qualities. 

Prior to his fall, he was better known in 

Latin as Lucifer, but after his rebellion 

as Satan. We can read about his great 

attributes in Ezekiel 28:12-15. But why 

was he expelled (verse 16) from such 

high position of power and authority 

A UYC Camper is BRAVE. 

A UYC camper can face danger 

even if he is afraid. He has the courage 

to stand for what he thinks is right even 

if others laugh at him or threaten him. 

the mind and 

character of 

God in us. It is 

not just ability, 

experience, or 

wisdom, but 

godly character 

in us. In God’s eyes, this is the real 

thing that counts! Whatever we may 

lack in wisdom, experience, ability and 

power, God can easily give that to us in 

an instant—but not the godly character 

which we have to personally develop. 

I set before 

you today life 

and prosperity, 

death and 

destruction.” 

Verse 19 

adds and 

admonishes: 

“blessing and 

cursing; therefore choose life, that both 

you and your descendants may live.” 

As we live in this world and make 

daily decisions. God is watching how 

we conduct and prioritize our lives. 

In Matthew 6:33, Christ advises us 

in the context of pursuing the basic 

necessities in life, “But seek first the 

kingdom of God and His 

righteousness, and all these 

things shall be added to 

you.” This process of godly 

character development 

follows the principle of 

sowing and reaping (Gal. 6: 

7); corresponding also with 

the law of cause-and-effect. 

Quoted below is a maxim on 

this important subject: 

Sow a thought, and 

reap an act; 

Sow an act, and reap 

a habit; 

Sow a habit, and reap a 

character; 

Sow a character, and reap a 

destiny. 

Our ultimate destiny is to be part of 

the supreme family of God and to rule 

in His mighty Kingdom forever. But that 

is possible only if we have developed 

godly righteous character. And that is 

where ultimately—character counts! _ 

together to learn from each other and to 

edify one another in a place that literally 

breathes rebirth and freshness. 

A lot of lessons can be learned from 

camp. It can start from an unusually 

shy beginning, 

or a negative 

idea on camp, to 

missing family, an 

embarrassing public 

blunder, a good and 

lasting experience 

like eating on 

banana leaves, and 

like falling from a high wall! 

For whatever it is, the end result 

is still that we have we have had the 

experience of the high and the low roads 

and luckily have learned the ropes of 

combating Satan’s devices and tactics 

expounded on our Christian Living Classes 

at camp. 

Now we can begin to live life 

differently than the way we have been 

used to, and ready to make ourselves 

used in God’s service and be ready for 

His Kingdom! And I would say that now 

is not the time to lag, lose fervor, be 

unkempt, be dull, lose touch and be sorry 

for our past mistakes. Altogether now, 

let us all say that “Character Counts” and 

NOW is the time to WIN! _ 




Each day in the camp ended 

with social activities like Orientation 

Night, Novelty Games, Masculinity 

and Femininity Seminar, Career and 

Personality Discovery, Video and Open 

Forum, Variety Show and Dance, and 

the Fellowship Night where each 

camper and staff was given a booklet 

and had the chance 

to write inspiring 

messages to each 

camp participant. 

Wilderness 

Skills with outdoor 

cooking and lunch 

and Confidence 

Course were conducted to test the 

physical strength of each camper. 

Sabbath 

celebration included 

Bible Study, Bible 

Bowl, Hymn Singing, 

and Sabbath services 

in the afternoon. 

The UYC 2004 

ended with the 

awarding ceremony 

as its main highlight 

based on the 

character each 

of the campers 

exemplified all 

throughout the 

camp. 

This year’s camp 

was unanimously considered by the 

campers and staff as the best camp 

they ever had. 

—Reported by Daisy S. Macaraeg 


A UYC Camper is REVERENT. 

A UYC camper is reverent 

toward God. He is faithful 

in his religious duties. He 

respects the beliefs of others. 

that you should debate with an unbeliever or try 

to convince an unbeliever that what you believe 

is what all people should believe. If someone 

asks you sincerely, then tell him what you 

believe and not just what your parents believe. 

If it seems that he/she just wants to outwit 

or humiliate you, then avoid conversing with 

him/her. If they ask you why you don’t attend 

Saturday classes and you reason out that it 

is because your parents tell you so, then you 

dishonor God because you are ashamed of what 

you believe. 

When I was in high school, I found out 

that some of my classmates think that the 

Church where we belong forces others and me 

to do such practices. I was afraid that they 

would think of me 

as impractical or 

stupid or foolish. I 

sometimes gave 

my classmates the 

impression that I do 

not approve of what 

my parents want 

even if I did. 

Now I realize how I dishonored God. So 

now I try to think of how can someone glorify 

God rather than trying to get the 

“praise of men.” Glorifying God 

means keeping away from any pervert 

or corrupt thing that this world 

offers. We should try to have the 

lifestyle that God wants us to have 

and not the “good lifestyle” that this 

world defines. All things that God 

does is good, really good, therefore 

we should depend on our Creator. 

God wants us to love Him with 

all our soul and with all our 

heart and love our neighbor as 

ourselves. 

Great character cannot be 

achieved instantly. You need to 

clean your mind from any kind of 

evil thing and fill it with love, faith 

and hope. We need to keep our eyes and ears 

from anything evil and focus instead on what 

God wants us to see and hear. We need to 

devote ourselves on doing good things. If you 

think you can’t have happiness with this kind 

of life, I think it would be far worse if you would 

conform to this world. 

Let us study the examples and teachings 

written in the Bible and observe the examples 

that our parents set before us that they want us 

to follow. 

Let us always remember our Creator and 

glorify Him because He will soon make this 

world a part of His Kingdom and Jesus Christ 

will be our King. _ 

DORM 1G 

(L-R) Florbelle Sison (Asst. 

Counselor), Verlyn Dizon (minicamper), 

Maricel Batigulao, Grace 

Campos, Shawn Marie Balugo, 

Roshirle Ann Antiojo, Astrud 

Baring, Hannah Osing, Stella 

Mae Cambare, Victoria Elizabeth 

Gervise, Cheryl Igloria (Counselor) 

DORM 2G 

(L-R) Audrey Ruth Angcos (Asst. 

Counselor), Loureen Princess 

Balugo, Liafail Salvador, Ketchel 

Betoy, Eunice Campos, Victoria 

Anne Gervise, Jennifer Fernandez, 

Robby Jane Cuizon, Hazel 

Julag-ay, Cheryl Lynn Macaraeg 

(Counselor) 

DORM 1B 

(L-R) Jolly Guinto (Asst. 

Counselor), Aunell Ross Angcos, 

Klint Simon Cuevas, Jay Osing, 

Sharlo Boldios, Zeph Agayo, 

Lily James Villacote, Jeremiah 

Kenneth Tiu, Nyl Jain, Richard 

John Macaraeg (Counselor) 

DORM 2B 

(L-R) Harold Labajo (Asst. 

Counselor), Juanson Barrientos, 

Ariel Cabalquinto, Ben Eugenio 

Dizon, Joshua Infantado, Ylwin 

Vincent Wong, Iyarmoon Dulay, 

Ben John Campos, Dexter Julagay, 

Charles Phillip Macaraeg 

(Counselor) 



UYC 2004 Camper Awards 

Trustworthy: 

Aunell Ross Angcos 

Ben Eugenio Dizon 

Grace Campos 

Ketchel Betoy 

Victoria Anne Gervise 

Loyal: 

Ariel Cabalquinto 


Hannah Osing 

Iyarmoon Dulay 

Jeremiah Kenneth Tiu 

Joshua Infantado 

Victoria Elizabeth Gervise 

Helpful: 


Ben John Campos 

Grace Campos 

Jay Osing 

Juanson Barrientos 

Ketchel Betoy 

Liafail Salvador 

Roshirle Ann Antiojo 

Sharlo Boldios 

Stella Mae Cambare 

Victoria Anne Gervise 

Zeph Agayo 

Friendly: 

Dexter Julag-ay 

Eunice Campos 

Hazel Julag-ay 


Ketchel Betoy 

Robby Jane Cuizon 

Courteous: 



Joshua Infantado 

Ketchel Betoy 

Kind: 

Ariel Cabalquinto 


Jennifer Fernandez 


Lily James Villacote 

Nyl Jain 



Stella Mae Cambare 

Excellence Award 

Boy Camper: 


Girl Camper: 

Ketchel Betoy 


Obedient: 


Hannah Osing 

Iyarmoon Dulay 

Liafail Salvador 

Cheerful: 

Ylwin Vincent Wong 

Grace Campos 

Jay Osing 

Jennifer Fernandez 


Ketchel Betoy 

Klint Simon Cuevas 


Shawn Marie Balugo 

Thrifty: 

Loureen Princess Balugo 


Zeph Agayo 

Brave: 

Astrud Baring 

Ben John Campos 


Ylwin Vincent Wong 


Klint Simon Cuevas 

Maricel Batigulao 

Clean: 


Eunice Campos 

Hazel Julag-ay 


Lily James Villacote 

Loureen Princess Balugo 

Maricel Batigulao 

Nyl Jain 




Victoria Elizabeth Gervise 

Reverent: 

Astrud Baring 



Ketchel Betoy 


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