Historical Account

For the Strength of Youth

Conference
Cavite Area Coordinating Council

5/28/16 FSY
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Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 2
Historical Summary ................................................................................................................................... 3
Important Statistics .................................................................................................................................... 4
List of Participants ..................................................................................................................................... 5
San Gabriel Philippines Stake - Young Men Participants ................................................................ 5
Las Pinas Philippines Stake - Young Men Participants .................................................................... 8
San Gabriel Philippines Stake - Young Women Participants ........................................................ 12
Las Pinas Philippines Stake - Young Women Participants ............................................................ 15
FSY Team................................................................................................................................................... 18
FSY Team Organizational Chart ............................................................................................................ 20
List of Teachers ......................................................................................................................................... 21
Devotional Speakers ................................................................................................................................ 22
Historical Accounts.................................................................................................................................. 23
Jane Leriz Sumagpao, FSY Coordinator ................................................................................................... 25
Bibliography ............................................................................................................................................. 36

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Introduction
For the Strength of Youth (FSY) conferences are optional large-scale youth activities held under

the direction of an Area Presidency. FSY includes a carefully balanced program of classes, devotionals,

and activities for youth ages 14–18. The venue, interaction with young single adult counselors,

curriculum, housing and learning environment, and five-day duration all contribute to the total

experience. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2015)

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Historical Summary

With the Mutual Theme: "Press Forward", the For the Strength of Youth [FSY]

Conference were held for the first time in the Philippines. The Cavite Area Coordinating

Council was one of the pioneering areas for this event. The FSY Conference for the San Gabriel

Philippines Stake and Las Pinas Philippines Stake [Cavite Area Coordinating Council] was held

last May 16 to 21, 2016.

Bro. Miguel Valdez, the in-area advisory couple, had commented that the overarching

objective of this conference is to "provide a climate of personal revelation where the youth and

young single adult leaders can be strengthened in their efforts to come unto Christ." Each class,

activity, and other event included in an FSY is meant to accomplish that objective [see FSY

Guidebook].

Hundreds of youth gathered in these FSY Conference. In the Cavite Area Coordinating

Council's FSY, about 285 youth and 48 leaders have participated in this historic conference,

taking advantage of the summer vacation, to be part of this historic conference.

This conference was planned for the past 9 to 12 months to ensure thorough spiritual

and temporal preparation.

The FSY conference is a once in a lifetime activity that will forever stay in the hearts of

the youth and leaders who participated. Together, the youth and leaders helped each other to

"come unto Christ" and "press forward".

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Important Statistics

Youth YSA Leaders TOTAL

Las Pinas Philippines
Stake 132 23 2 157
San Gabriel Philippines
Stake 170 17 2 189
Area 1 1
347

This table represents the number of participants for this FSY Conference. The conference
was participated by 285 youth from the two stakes, as well as 43 Young Single Adults who
served as the counselors, coordinators and assistant coordinators for this event. There are also
some leaders who took part in this event.

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List of Participants
San Gabriel Philippines Stake - Young Men Participants
BIÑAN WARD –Young Men
COUNSELOR COMPANY
NAME
No.
Bantigue, Dennis 8 Mormon
Bartolome, Art Gabriel 4 Enos
Bartolome, Brisbane Kyle 10 Alma
Cabigunda, Cloide Rafe 3 Jacob
Nera, Christian Yves 8 Mormon
Olivete, John Michael 4 Enos
Ruiz, Ronan Kien 5 Jarom
Teñido, Edric 4 Enos
Balle, Francis June 13 Ether

BULIHAN WARD – Young Men

COUNSELOR COMPANY
NAME
No. No.
Acosta, Marlowe Russell 5 Jarom
Agravante, Dave William 6 Omni
Arellano, Eli 5 Jarom
Berceles, Raymond 10 Alma
Dalo, John Christopher 8 Mormon
Dalo, Levi Jacob 3 Jacob
Dalo, William 9 Mosiah
Leviste, Lenard Jasher 10 Alma
Magallanes, Justine Jade 4 Ens
Palad, Mark Raffy 11 Alma
Pongyan, Adrian Josephus 2 Nephi

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CARMONA WARD – Young Men

COUNSELOR COMPANY
NAME
No. No.
Alcantara, Alden 14 Ether
Caparas, Cedrick 8 Mormon
Cruz, Benjamin Lance 1 Nephi
Guarin, Paul Vincent 5 Jarom
Oytas, Jordan 7 Mormon
Rubio, Mark 15 Moroni

GMA WARD – Young Men

COUNSELOR COMPANY
NAME
No. No.
Bongon, Art 12 Helaman
Cacho, Jonnel 13 Helaman
Dela Rosa, Joshua 15 Moroni
Escobar, Emilio 14 Ether
Escobar, Emmanuel 15 Moroni
Gabriel, Frans Ian 3 Jacob
Gayo, Leonard 12 Helaman
Gonzales, John Carlo 11 Alma
Ildefonso, Jomari Jay 3 Jacob
Labag, Reymart 6 Omni
Lagat, Aaron 13 Helaman
Lagat, Dexter 2 Nephi
Nacin, Justin 11 Alma
Paviera, Rhynce 1 Nephi
Ramos, Daniel Vincent 7 Mormon

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SAN GABRIEL WARD – Young Men

COUNSELOR COMPANY
NAME
No. No.
Doria, Sean Merick 4 Enos
Japson, Janpearson 5 Jarom
Lazo, Geofrey 8 Mormon
Miguel, Jared 9 Mosiah
Ramos, Rey Jonan 11 Alma
Siapoc, Genesis 2 Nephi
Siapoc, Jonas 10 Alma
Valencia, John Carlo 12 Helaman

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Las Pinas Philippines Stake - Young Men Participants

SAN PEDRO 1st WARD – Young Men

COUNSELOR COMPANY
NAME
No. No.
Berroya, Ricardo 2 Nephi
Cruz, Andrei Paul 13 Helaman
Escabedo, Jason Carl 2 Nephi
Escobedo, Marck Jaycel 14 Ether
Guantia, Kian 3 Jacob
Mendoza, Rabbanah 3 Jacob
Pasaylo, Lucky John 15 Moroni
Ramirez Virgilio 4 Enos
Sugay, Andrew 5 Jarom
Suva, Leo Andrei 15 Moroni
Tejada, Christian Val 1 Nephi
Tejada, Virtjun 6 Omni
Ventura, Jhomelle 7 Mormon

SAN PEDRO 2nd WARD – Young Men

COUNSELOR COMPANY
NAME
No. No.
Blancave, RC Maverick 5 Jarom
Caballero, Japeth Ian 5 Jarom
Catapusan, Theo 11 Alma
Chicano, Magno Jolan 12 Helaman
Dela Cruz, Albert 14 Ether
Escanlar, Benedict 1 Nephi
Lesano, Joshua Russell 1 Nephi
Lesano, Rich Jeremy 2 Nephi
Mojico, Brendan 2 Nephi
Molita, Hernan 11 Alma
Ramirez, Gene Cymmer 3 Jacob
Reyes, Darren 14 Ether

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SAN PEDRO 3rd WARD – Young Men

COUNSELOR COMPANY
NAME
No. No.
Alcazar, Carl Michael 15 Moroni
Alcazar, Gino 6 Omni
Cabato, Deither 6 Omni
Cabato, Michael Lin 7 Mormon
Escano, Ericson 4 Enos
Orit, Jeremy Earl 5 Jarom
Tayo, Angelo 4 Enos
Tayo, Ian Carlos 8 Mormon
Vargas, Alan Vincent 9 Mosiah

MUNTINLUPA 1st WARD – Young Men

COUNSELOR COMPANY
NAME
No. No.
Argana, Adam 6 Omni
Catedral, William Gabriel 8 Mormon
Catedral, William Glen 9 Mosiah
Jandoc, Julius Ceasar 10 Alma
Quisido, Hugh Kurt 12 Helaman
Tano, Jason 13 Helaman

MUNTINLUPA 2nd WARD – Young Men

COUNSELOR COMPANY
NAME
No. No.
Asuncion, Joel 3 Jacob
Asuncion, Joriel 13 Helaman
Caldito, Jayson 14 Ether
Nieves, Angelo Miguel 3 Jacob
Obas, Errol John 6 Omni
Sy, Brent 5 Jarom
Tura, Joshua 2 Nephi
Tura, Jericho 9 Mosiah
Vicente, John Vincent 10 Alma

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LAS PIÑAS 2nd WARD – Young Men

COUNSELOR COMPANY
NAME
No. No.
Buban, Christian 5 Jarom
Cabrales, Anthony 8 Mormon
Cuenza, Edward 9 Mosiah
Delk, James 10 Alma
Hormillosa, Ian 11 Alma
Magcalen, Jindrich Ivan 1 Nephi
Manaligod, Alden 13 Helaman
Manaligod, Tammy 12 Helaman
Mangonon, Kyle Andrei 14 Ether
Monelar, Christian 15 Moroni
Pudadera, Brexter 12 Helaman
Relox, Rannel Ian 6 Omni
Villanca, Melvin 7 Mormon
Yambao, Edward 8 Mormon

LAS PIÑAS 3rd WARD – Young Men

COUNSELOR COMPANY
NAME
No. No.
Bonacua, Carl Jan 7 Mormon
Bonifacio, Jan 6 Omni
Campanado, Jerald 4 Enos
Isip, Bryan 1 Nephi
Labajo, Joshua 10 Alma
Labajo, Luke 9 Mosiah
Nivera, Ellerton 11 Alma
Panti, Kyli 12 Helaman
Peñaranda, Joshua 2 Nephi
Ragrag, Bubb 13 Helaman
Ragrag, Kyle 1 Nephi
Siochi, Martin 14 Ether

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SPRINGVILLE WARD – Young Men

COUNSELOR COMPANY
NAME
No. No.
Abedes, Einstein 10 Alma
De Leon, Jack Jerome 11 Alma
Harder, Ashley Kurt 13 Helaman
Iballar, Dennis 5 Jarom
Mepania, Charles 10 Alma
Nisola, Michael 1 Nephi
Soria, Spencer 11 Helaman
Soria, Vince Allen 1 Nephi
Sta. Maria, Aaron Paul 12 Helaman
Sta. Maria, Arvin John 2 Nephi

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San Gabriel Philippines Stake - Young Women Participants

BIÑAN WARD – Young Women

COUNSELOR COMPANY
NAME
No. No.
Balingasa, Aniza 17 Jacob
Balingasa, Anne Marie 22 Jarom
Balute, Benjie Anne 23 Omni
Benavente, Julie Zelle 24 Mormon
Catindig, Justine Joy 18 Jacob
Delos Santos, Jacqueline 26 Mosiah
Enriquez, Marielle Luisa 27 Alma
Espillado, Romelleth 21 Jarom
Galvan, Ma. Angelica 28 Helaman
Garcia, Dannah 29 Ether
Garcia, Julyah 19 Enos
Kalugdan, Rosalyn 30 Ether
Nera, Trizha 20 Enos
Olivete, Cyrus Jane 23 Omni
Olivete, Iegn Shayne 22 Jarom
Quirante, Marriell 16 Nephi
Setenta, Rean 24 Mormon
Tabañez, Angelica 23 Omni
Villanueva, Alphine 25 Mosiah
Villanueva, Vina 31 Moroni
Yumul, Jamie 17 Jacob

BULIHAN WARD – Young Women

COUNSELOR COMPANY
NAME
No. No.
Agravante, Ma. Chrystalyn 17 Jacob
Batujon, Joyce 20 Enos
Batujon, Janine 27 Alma
Bernaldez, Abegail 29 Ether
Catalonia,, Liahona 18 Jacob
Cidro, Jenny 30 Ether
Cidro, Elaine 26 Mosiah
Dalo, Kryztelle Anne 31 Moroni
Delos Santos, Shanice 22 Jarom
Leviste, Leigh Gabrielle 19 Enos
Maglaya, Angela Mae 20 Enos
Monserrate, Camille 24 Mormon

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Perocho, Lyka 19 Enos

Pongyan, Abe Danielle 25 Mosiah
Pongyan, Abe Maris 30 Ether
21)Zerrudo, Anne Kithly 25 Mosiah

CARMONA WARD – Young Women

COUNSELOR COMPANY
NAME
No. No.
Abao, Justin Ann 31 Moroni
Abiada, Armida 22 Jarom
Arnecilla, Jovelyn 23 Omni
Cag-ong, Kimberly 25 Mosiah
Caparas, Shermaine 24 Mormon
Goles, Marianna Kae 25 Mosiah
Martillano, Sherriza 16 Nephi
Miñoza, Allyanah 18 Jacob
Oytas, Diane Rose 26 Mosiah
Rosete, Camille 19 Enos
Rosete, Shirley 28 Helaman
Rubio, Kimberly Claire 29 Ether
Velasco, Jasmine 17 Jacob
Velasco, Joelle Marie 28 Helaman
Zamora, Jaimie 20 Enos

GMA WARD – Young Women

COUNSELOR COMPANY
NAME
No. No.
Adduru, Abish 21 Jarom
Adduru, Jan Rachele 30 Ether
Banguilan, Erika 16 Nephi
Banguilan, Wilmar 31 Moroni
Cacho, Clarizza 29 Ether
Faz, Sharmaine Kaye 29 Ether
Glori, Mary Jill 27 Alma
Glori, Mary Joyce 28 Helaman
Labag, Eralyn 18 Jacob
Ramos, Krissel Ann 21 Jarom
Teope, Abegail 16 Nephi
Teope, Alexis Amor 19 Enos

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SAN GABRIEL WARD – Young Women

COUNSELOR COMPANY
NAME
No. No.
Briones, Rina 30 Ether
Cansancio, Chona Rose 31 Moroni
De Jose, Rojean 22 Jarom
Grado, Elyka 19 Enos
Magtabog, Bonna Mae 21 Jarom
Magtabog, Sharon 20 Enos
Miguel, Charity 16 Nephi
Paiton, Janilyn 17 Jacob
Pedernal, Janine 23 Omni
Pedernal, Jennessy 18 Jacob
Perdernal, Janina Pamela 24 Mormon
Reyes, Niña Nina 19 Enos
Reyes, Niña Richie 20 Enos
Valencia, Alexandra 16 Nephi

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Las Pinas Philippines Stake - Young Women Participants

SAN PEDRO 1st WARD – Young Women
COUNSELOR COMPANY
NAME
No. No.
Belen, Psyche Niphiah 26 Mosiah
Berroya, Ruth Laila 27 Alma
Cabu-al, Hannah Lane 16 Nephi
Cabu-al, Wilnelane 28 Helaman
Cruz, Lysette 29 Ether
Gonzales, Audrey 30 Ether
Manay, Charisse Ymer 17 Jacob
Olba, Desiree 19 Enos
Palarca, Rosemelyn 20 Enos
Pascual, Mariah Jerrine 23 Omni
Regero, Princess Angelica 21 Jarom
Regero, Trixy 25 Mosiah
Tejada, Vanessa May 16 Nephi
Villamaria, Kriszel 17 Jacob

SAN PEDRO 2nd WARD – Young Women

COUNSELOR COMPANY
NAME
No. No.
Biol, Mitchelle 19 Enos
Biol, Sofia 18 Jacob
Boco, Ma. Kristine 27 Alma
Caballero, Joshcile 28 Helaman
Francisco, Julie Ann 29 Ether
Jimenez, Hannah Mae 30 Ether
Ventura, Kate Angel 31 Moroni
Zaragosa, Olea 22 Jarom

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SAN PEDRO 3rd WARD – Young Women

COUNSELOR COMPANY
NAME
No. No.
Custodio, Micah Zaira 22 Jarom
Mamac, Ivy Kyrelle 17 Jacob
Regio, Monique 18 Jacob
Rosario, Bleselda 24 Mormon
San Jose, Miracle 23 Omni

MUNTINLUPA 1st WARD – Young Women

COUNSELOR COMPANY
NAME
No. No.
Argana, Chelsea 24 Mormon
Argana, Erika 20 Enos
Besueno, Karen 25 Mosiah
Beseuno, Earnistine 26 Mosiah
Buna, Rizza Mae 27 Alma
Bung, Nicole 21 Jarom
Dar, Darryl Ann 16 Nephi
Lagaran, Micah Loaine 28 Helaman
Mendoza, Shazer Faye 29 Ether
Navarro, Kathleen 30 Ether

MUNTINLUPA 2nd WARD – Young Women

COUNSELOR COMPANY
NAME
No. No.
Diaz, Jeseca 31 Moroni
Diaz, Loren 29 Ether
Doble, Anne 21 Jarom
Doble, Ruth 22 Jarom
Hisona, Louradelle 23 Omni
Horacio, Arleth Missy 17 Jacob
Lagos, April 24 Mormon
Lavina, Jaymie 25 Mosiah
Madregalejo, Jonalyn 16 Nephi

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LAS PIÑAS 2nd WARD – Young Women

COUNSELOR COMPANY
NAME
No. No.
Abdon, Angel Mae 27 Alma
Alingod, Daniella 18 Jacob
Alingod, Jasmine 28 Helaman
Andan, Trixie Lyka 29 Ether
Coloma, Katrina Sophia 20 Enos
Delk, Micah Syria 30 Ether
Delos Reyes, Trizha, Mariz 21 Jarom
Delos Reyes, Clarisse 31 Moroni
Doloso, Bernadette 16 Nephi
Honor, Judy 22 Jarom
Parcon, Khaterine Marie 23 Omni
Parcon, Kimberly 17 Jacob
Peñaranda, Christine Joy 18 Jacob
Soler, Joy 19 Enos

LAS PIÑAS 3rd WARD – Young Women

COUNSELOR COMPANY
NAME
No. No.
Baring, Jenny Rose 19 Enos
Bonifacio, Mayette 30 Ether
Dela Cruz, Loriebel 31 Moroni
Isip, Aira 22 Jarom
Layao, Estella Marie 23 Omni
Leyva, Angela 21 Jarom
Mentalar, Alexa 24 Mormon
Nivera, Noreen 16 Nephi
Santamena, Dianne 17 Jacob
Sotello, Zarrah 25 Mosiah

SPRINGVILLE WARD – Young Women

COUNSELOR COMPANY
NAME
No. No.
Balasico, Ksei 25 Mosiah
Cabrera, Charity 26 Mosiah
Dizon, Charmaine 27 Alma
Gabrido, Jasmine 25 Mosiah
Marbella, Marivic 26 Mosiah
Mira, Jechelle 20 Enos
Velante, Leah 27 Alma

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FSY Team
Calling Staff Names STAKE WARD
Counselor Bartolome, Liahona Angel B. San Gabriel Biñan
Counselor Glori, Jovilyn M. San Gabriel GMA
Counselor Labarentos, Jamila S. Las Piñas Springville
Counselor Monilar, Shiela Marie H. Las Piñas Las Piñas 2
Counselor Ocampo, Gizelle Ann Las Piñas San Pedro 1
Counselor Balute, Pamela Sue C. San Gabriel Biñan
Counselor Berino, Elyssa Monette A. Las Piñas Muntinlupa 1
Counselor Dalo, Kristine N. San Gabriel Bulihan
Counselor De Ocampo, Macy Anne San Gabriel Carmona
Counselor Magallanes, Micah Ann G. San Gabriel Bulihan
Counselor Mendoza, Aiza San Gabriel San Gabriel
Counselor Aguspina, Olic Catedral Las Piñas Muntinlupa 1
Counselor Balute, Ericka Mae C. San Gabriel Biñan
Counselor Glori, Jonalyn M. San Gabriel GMA
Counselor Lorente, Marie France C. Las Piñas Las Piñas 2
Counselor Robles, Sarah San Gabriel San Gabriel
Counselor Awa, Czar Kingsly F. San Gabriel Bulihan
Counselor Cortez, Leo A. Las Piñas Muntinlupa 1
Counselor Tejada, Vernard S. Las Piñas San Pedro 1
Counselor Abunda, Joseph Albert C. Las Piñas San Pedro 3
Counselor Cabrera, Xavier Karlov R. Las Piñas San Pedro 2
Counselor Cancel, Aaron Joseph A. San Gabriel GMA
Counselor Parcon, Khiron Paul C. Las Piñas Las Piñas 2
Counselor Cabato, Matthew Rey M. Las Piñas San Pedro 3
Counselor Panti, Cobi T. Las Piñas Las Piñas 3
Counselor Pastera, Lyndon Las Piñas San Pedro 1
Counselor Cruz, John Mahonri L. Las Piñas Springville
Counselor Meneses, Jorwin A. San Gabriel Carmona
Counselor Pascual, Micah Joshrom B. Las Piñas San Pedro 1
Counselor Quijano, John Patrick Ace San Gabriel San Gabriel
Counselor Tura, Clyde Jason J. Las Piñas Muntinlupa 2
Assistant
Pongyan, Leeanna Marie M. San Gabriel Bulihan
Coordinator
Assistant
Sumagpao, Jeanell M. Las Piñas Muntinlupa 2
Coordinator

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Assistant
Villagomesa, Mhel Rose M. Las Piñas Springville
Coordinator
Assistant
Elix, John Rutherford F. Las Piñas San Pedro 1
Coordinator
Assistant
Fresnoza, Salvador E. San Gabriel Carmona
Coordinator
Assistant
Murallon, Julius Robin San Gabriel Carmona
Coordinator
Assistant
Yang, Kent Chester P. Las Piñas San Pedro 2
Coordinator
Coordinator Sumagpao, Jane Leriz Las Piñas Muntinlupa 2
Coordinator Labarentos, Mervin Las Piñas Springville
Logistics Couple Cancel, Virgilio San Gabriel GMA
Logistics Couple Cancel, Visitacion San Gabriel GMA
Session-Directing
Vicente, Marylene Las Piñas Muntinlupa 2
Couple
Session-Directing
Vicente, Raymond Las Piñas Muntinlupa 2
Couple

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FSY Team Organizational Chart

Elder Raul Villanueva
Area Seventy & FSY
Director

Bro. and Sis. Vicente Bro. & Sis. Cancel

Session Directing Couple Logistic Administrator

Jane Leriz Sumagpao &

Merwin Labarentos Medical Counselors
Coordinators

Assistant Coordinators Support

Counselors

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List of Teachers
 Ronalene Q. Cayanan – Temple and Family History Work (Relief Society Secretary –
Quezon City 3rd Ward, Quezon City South Stake)
 Denise J. Hirro – The Godhead (Teaching in the Savior’s Way Discussion Leader –
Lubao 2nd Branch, Dinalupihan District, Olongapo Mission)
 Annie May F. Roda – Eternal Marriage (Primary 2nd Counselor – Cubao Ward, Quezon
City South Stake)
 Rosie Ann M. Treyes – Apostasy & Restoration (SA Representative – Cubao Ward,
Quezon City South Stake)
 Hermenegildo I. Cruz – Marriage and Family
 Joel B. Macariola – Understanding and Receiving Revelation
 Edwin V. Malit – Priorities and The Two Great Commandments
 Emmanuel G. Reyes – Prayer, Scripture Study, & Sabbath Day Observance

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Devotional Speakers
May 16, 2016; Monday Elder Ian S. Ardern FSY Devotional

Of the Seventy

Area President

Sister Paula Ardern

May 17, 2016; Tuesday Session-Directing Couple FSY Morning-side

Miguel R. Valdez

May 18, 2016; Wednesday S&I Area Director & FSY Morning-side

FSY Area Advisory Couple

Elder Raul Villanueva

May 19, 2016; Thursday FSY Evening Devotional
Of the Seventy

Elder Abenir Pajaro

May 20, 2016; Friday FSY Morning-side
Of the Seventy

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Historical Accounts

Mervin Labarentos, FSY Coordinator

Preparations before the FSY Conference:

We were able to conduct weekly trainings according to the schedule provided by the area.
There are adjustments that we need to make and improvise in order for the whole FSY staff to be
prepared in every aspect. In the entire 6-month weekly trainings, we discussed and developed
our skills in doing our responsibilities. Each staff member was guided accordingly since we have
conducted skills practice, workshops, inspirational messages, and Day 1-5 simulations. One of
the most important requirement for us to be ready is to be spiritually prepared. There have been
instances where we were able to go to the temple and perform sacred ordinances. We also have
the opportunity to have a group fasting. Our session directing couple and the rest of the FSY staff
are there to remind each one of us regarding the standards that we need to keep. Each of us have
challenges during the preparation like maintaining good academic performance and requesting
for a 1 week leave for work. We felt the Lord’s hand in guiding us on our daily activities. It
requires strong faith and diligence to do this marvelous work for the youth.

Day 1:

With all the preparations we made for the past 6 months, all that remains is our best efforts
that we will be exerting for the next 5 days. We were informed that some parts of the venue were
still occupied and check-in will not be available until the afternoon. We were able to consider that
information before the actual day and we made adjustments in our schedule so that the important
programs of the first day will be executed smoothly. Concerns like luggage and registration were
resolved through the assistance of the counselors and assistant coordinators. The first day
covered the orientation about the FSY, meeting the counselor groups and companies. With our
best efforts, we were able to follow the schedule and proceed with the family home evening. The
participants were introduceds to personal and group scripture study activities as they end the
day. An evaluation was done after the whole day activities.

Day 2:

The participants started their day 2 with a morning devotional and scripture study. We
were able to wake earlier than 7:00am in order for us to make some short preparations and
reminders for the activities of this day. During the morning and early afternoon, the participants
together with the FSY staff were privileged to hear and receive messages from the MTC teachers.
In the afternoon, the youth participated in try-out activities for musical program rehearsal, and
variety show. In the evening, we conducted dance instruction and dance etiquette where in the

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participants were able to learn the first line dance. A dance social activity followed after the dance
instruction. During the dance social activity, we conducted a dance contest based from the
preparations made by an assistant coordinator group. After the dance activities, we went through
the reflection and scripture study. An evaluation was also done after all the activities.

Day 3:

The third day of the FSY conference comprises of learning and teaching activities
beginning from the morningside devotional, Preach My Gospel activity, and Sharing the Gospel
activity. The session directing couple, coordinators, and the assistant coordinators shared their
knowledge and skills in accordance to the things that they have acquired in studying the Preach
My Gospel manual. The try-outs for musical program rehearsal and variety show were
continued. The evening activities on Day 3 are team building activities such as Banner and Cheer
preparation, Games Night and Cheer off. Each company were given materials to design banners
that best describe their company, and they were also assigned to come up with a cheer for their
group. The FSY men and women staff also participated in the Cheer off activity. After the cheer
off and banner presentations, everyone were able to enjoy the food offered for the Favorite Food
Night activity. The counselors conducted evaluation meetings for the youth to reflect on the
things they have learned. At the end of their schedule, the staff were also able to reflect and
evaluate on the things they have done for the day.

Day 4:

This day covered the Living Christ Activity where a counselor group will be divide and
then be given assignments to prepare, study and teach to their co-counselor group participants.
We were able to witness the talents of the young men and young women as the variety show was
conducted in the afternoon, the assistant coordinator informed us that all of those youth who
participated during the try outs were all given an opportunity to perform. They performed and
showed their talents in groups in order to maximize the time allotted for them. After the variety
show, the musical program followed where in the participants followed a prescribed piece
consisting of hymns on different arrangements. We were able to feel the strong influence of the
Holy Ghost on this day. After witnessing all the good things that happened this day, the
participants have the chance to share their thoughts through their testimonies. Their counselors
taught them the proper way to share testimonies. They have felt the mighty change of the youth
as they went through the activities of the FSY conference. We have conducted an evaluation and
disseminated some reminders for the next day activities.

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Day 5:

The last day of the FSY conference covered the Taking it Home preparation activity. The
participants were taught and reminded of the valuable things and lessons that they will be taking
home to their families. A For the Strength of Youth activity was also conducted by the counselors
to remind the youth of the Lord’s standards that they need to keep. We had an opportunity to be
visited by elder Pajaro to facilitate the Service activity and as well as to remind the youth of the
things that they have learned and the lessons that they need to apply for the future. We concluded
the day with a formal dance social activity, Taking it Home activity, and a farewell message from
the session directing couple. The participants felt the strong Spirit and also the bond that they
shared with each other during the five day Youth Conference. It is everyone’s prayer that we will
be able to remember, apply and press forward with the things that we have learned

Jane Leriz Sumagpao, FSY Coordinator

15 May 2016 (Sunday) - Day before FSY.

The session committee and logistical administrators met together at Muntinlupa chapel,
each member ready with his 6-day luggage. At 5:00PM we left for Tagaytay and arrived at the
venue around 6:30. The nervousness were evident in our faces. Before we checked in to the hotel
and had dinner, we received our IDs, staff shirts, and snacks good for 5 days, which were
thoughtfully prepared by our logistical administrators. They did immeasurable amount of work
to prepare the staff’s and youth’s accommodation. When everyone was ready for the rest of the
night, we headed to the auditorium for our final preparations together.

The session-directing couple gave us a message to ready our hearts and minds for a
spiritual feast in the coming days. We were asked to choose and memorize a scripture passage
we would like to always remember when unlikely situations arise. Their dedication reassured us
of the comfort and courage that we can receive when we also put all of our souls in this cause. An
assistant coordinator and counselor shared their verses about faith and how they feel about the
miracles we can bring in the strength of the Lord as we truly serve and love the youth.

The assistant coordinators met with their counselors to set goals and expectations and to
review their week-long duties. Then the counselors met with their co-counselors to plan their
assignments and other goals as a group. Simultaneously, we met with the session-directing
couple and logistical administrators to coordinate final instructions and receive other materials.

It was a short night of final preparations but the many long months of trainings and
practices we had replaced the jitters with surge of excitement. We didn’t know exactly how the
youth will be but we were filled with faith that everything will be well.

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16 May 2016 (Monday)- Day 1.

We started the day finalizing together with the whole staff the day's schedule and venue
for each activity. We all could not wait to face the day. We headed to the hotel lobby and
auditorium to distribute the participant materials per ward, set up the registration tables and
promotional tarpaulins. As the first bus of youth arrived, we started lining up in front of the
entrance and danced the line dances while a few counselors led in welcoming them from the bus
to the entrance. When they were all lined up per ward, we went to our respective places to assist
the youth--checking off of names from the registration list, distributing materials, unloading their
luggage, observing proper attire and haircut, and leading and seating them in the auditorium.

"Meet Your Counselor" and "Meet Your Company" followed. They were grouped into
their respective age-groups and met their assigned young single adult leader for the whole week;
they set company goals and name, and played getting-to-know games.

Orientation was held after lunchtime. Each member of the session committee was
introduced and our session’s FSY cheer was taught to the youth. The session-directing couple
gave them a warm welcome and some instructions including the Big Five, and also invited each
of us to write down a question we hoped to be answered throughout the ocnference. I felt like the
youth and counselors were slowly becoming more comfortable with their groups and were
having clearer expectations for the whole FSY experience. This climate was further magnified
when Elder Ian Ardern of the Area Presidency and his wife came for a devotional. They invited
the youth to share the ways to "press forward" and taught the "Go Forward with Faith" section of
For the Strength of Youth booklet.

The last activity for this day was Family Home Evening. We offered a musical number for
the youth and the session-directing couple gave a lesson about the history and importance of
holding family home evenings. After the lesson, each youth received a Family Home Evening
Board which they can use for their own families; they then went to their respective companies for
games, goal setting, and refreshments.

The day ended with personal scripture study time and "Reflect and Review" session which
was held every day per counselor group. They reviewed what took place and what were learned
the whole day. When everyone was done and head counts turned in, the session committee met
again for evaluation and few instructions for the morrow.

As the first day came to a close, it was as if we had found our family away from our own
homes. We attribute the success of this day in following the schedule of activities and meetings,
and more importantly, in following the Spirit to adapt to the needs of everyone. Even if we
roleplayed hourly events in our trainings before FSY, there was always something different in the
actual. There was greater satisfaction not just from knowing that we have a picture in mind of

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what’s going to happen next but from knowing that we were guided in implementing those
anticipations.

17 May 2016- Day 2.

This day the youth had their Gospel Study session for the first time. It was to be done each
morning the whole week. Gospel Study gave them an opportunity to be taught as a company by
a counselor about a skill in gospel learning. They were then given a time to individually study
from the scriptures while applying that skill, and share with the other youth their insights. It was
the best way for everybody to start the day.

As Gospel Study ended they headed to the auditorium for the Session-Directing Couple
Morningside. The musical number rendered by a group of youth helped prepare our hearts and
minds for another revelatory experience with our session-directing couple. After the couple’s
message about “feasting upon the words of Christ” the teachers briefly introduced themselves
and the topics they will teach.

For our session we had eight teachers coming from Stake and Mission Presidencies,
Seminaries & Institutes of Religion, and Missionary Training Center. We were so eager for each
youth to have meaningful time learning from what these brothers and sisters have known and
experienced consecrating their lives in the work of the Lord. Each youth attended two classes
before lunchtime and then another two after. It was like serving them with a physical and
spiritual banquet at the same time.

Now that they are filled, time to use those energies and showcase their talents. Our
assistant coordinators and counselors led out in holding Musical Program rehearsals and Variety
Show tryouts for the youth, while others were having “free time” activities and developing
friendships. These programs were announced and promoted to the youth before FSY conference
began, and so we were delighted to see how lots of them prepared individual and group
performances. They also used this time to prepare for the dance following dinnertime.

Our second night’s dance was themed “Uptown Hoedown” and the youth came in their
modest and catchy cowboy and cowgirl dresses. We taught them the FSY line dances and held a
dance contest. Every one of them enjoyed the event and enjoyed knowing more of the youth in
their group and other’s as well.

The exhaustion was not too much to leave the youth unable to have their Reflect and
Review and us to have our evaluation and further planning. What amazed me the most was to
see the blessings brought by preparation. I am sure that the change in the youth we were starting
to witness so far the week wouldn’t be there hadn’t our session-directing couple and teachers and
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entitled them to lead and teach with power and authority from the Spirit. The success was built
on the foundation of preparation.

18 May 2016- Day 3.

Our FSY In-Area Adviser, Bro. Miguel Valdez visited and spoke to the youth on this day’s
Morningside. His teaching focused on becoming worthy to receive and recognizing revelation.
We were already halfway the conference and it was a thrill to see the youth becoming so engaged
in learning. Moreover, to learn with them. The messages we had been hearing since the first day
were surely not only relevant to them but also to us.

The devotional was succeeded by “Preach My Gospel Activity” where one age-group was
interactively taught by the session-directing couple and the other by the coordinators separately.
The topics were chosen from Preach My Gospel which aimed to help the youth appreciate and
prepare for full-time missionary service. Following that was “Sharing the Gospel Activity” where
they had the privilege to apply what they have learned from the morning event and practice
missionary work among themselves. They were effective and enthusiastic because they came
prepare; it was a blessing to observe them feeling the joy and overcoming their fears in sharing
the gospel. A lot of them had come to better recognize the Spirit’s presence, and some of them
gained a desire and made the decision to go and serve a full-time mission.

Rehearsal and tryouts for Musical Program and Variety Show continued during free time.
And then they prepared their banner and cheer as a company. Assistant coordinators and
counselors prepared the venue and schedule for rotation of groups during “Games Night and
Cheer-off” while the coordinators with the session-directing couple and logistical administrators
served as the judges. The camaraderie and bond within the groups were undeniable, and they
seemed to totally enjoy the night even if we weren’t able to execute the complete flow of games;
there was no competition at all. They were all deserving for the “Favorite Food Night” treats.

It had been an eventful and busy day which taught me profoundly of the power of love.
Even though our counselors and assistant coordinators and session-directing couple projected
cheerful faces throughout the day, we were aware how worried and wearied they get at times.
Yet they never thought of themselves. Seeing them putting the youth first always in their priority,
as it should be, inspired me to always turn out as well and find ways I can serve more. If their
love for each participant have influenced me to be more receptive to the Spirit’s instructions, how
much more the youth? This just goes to show how that love had contributed in a large extent to
creating an environment where other fruits of the Spirit can be easily felt and embraced.

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19 May 2016- Day 4.

This day’s Morningside was done differently from the other days. While the young men
were being taught by the session-directing couple, the young women were being led by assistant
coordinators and counselors in another hall for the “Living Christ Activity”. Our session-
directing couple focused their message on selected youth standards. On the other hand, the
“Living Christ Activity” was another opportunity for them to share the things they started
studying since Day1 and thus strengthen each other’s testimony on our Savior.

The much-awaited “Variety Show” and “Musical Program” finally came. It was a
spectacular happening. I found myself standing in awe while watching the youth share the
unique gifts they have; I found myself likely in the presence of angels while listening to their
songs and narrations. Our dear counselors and assistant coordinators had put immeasurable
work for its success, and as the day progressed, we knew that the work had been paid off.

We had an opportunity to be spiritually fed again during the evening devotional with our
assigned Area Seventy, Elder Raul Villanueva. All of the accomplishments the conference had
wouldn’t be possible without his dedicated priesthood leadership before and during FSY. He
expressed his gratitude to feel the strength and spirit of the youth. No one of us could ignore that
feeling especially during the Testimony Meetings that followed. More than the talents they
exhibited earlier the day, the real indicator of the conference’ success was found in the increase
of their testimonies, in the change each of them have undergone. It was humbling and
heartwarming to hear them speak and testify as sober as the young ones yet with conviction as
that of the great and noble ones. It was a fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecies of the great latter-day
work right before our eyes.

20 May 2016- Day 5.

It was unimaginable how the week was already about to end. Before the Morningside the
youth were given time to prepare for “Taking It Home” later the day. They prayerfully wrote
down their goals and plans of action to continually feel and do what they were then experiencing
even after FSY.

We had our FSY Area Director, Elder Abenir Pajaro, spoke to us for our final Morningside.
He shared some of his childhood and conversion experiences and related them to the youth. We
could feel the love and concern he has for each participant even if he doesn’t know all of them
personally. That final devotional motivated the youth to never stop taking courage and finding
their faith, to “press forward” and create their future.

Our session’s “Service Activity” was a culmination of Family History and Temple Work
efforts. Before FSY the youth of each ward were encouraged to perform family history research
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through video clips. During the Service Activity each ward either showed their videos or had a
representative share their experiences doing the said project. Though they all did the same
service, each had a unique story. Even us as young single adults were inspired to give more time
in this endeavor.

After the program, the youth proceeded to their companies for the “For the Strength of
Youth Activity”. They went to their respective rooms while the counselors took turns and
transferred to each room to teach the standards in the For the Strength of Youth booklet. I was
amazed to witness how the youth had kept their eagerness to be involved up to this point of the
conference that even after all of the classes and meetings and activities, they continually asked
questions and participated in the learning experience.

Our fellow young single adult leaders thought of deviating from the usual way of
mealtime where the youth would line-up for themselves and wait for their turns to be served by
the hotel staff. But for this final dinner with the youth, we decided to just have them take their
seats as a company while we were going around and serving the food on their tables. It wasn’t
something very big but it was fulfilling because it was inspired. It gave us assurance that as long
as we keep ourselves worthy of the Spirit, we can still be of service to our beloved youth
throughout our lives.

The final activity was themed “Dancing Through the Night”. Ladies and gentlemen in
formal/Sunday attire crowded the auditorium for the last time. Some youth who weren’t able to
sing in the Variety Show because of time shortage provided the music for the dances. Some
received prizes from winning in the Games Night and Cheer-Off and some received awards for
being best dressed or most danced. It was a night of celebration and thanksgiving. As the program
concluded, our session-directing couple led the Taking It Home portion. They gave their final
admonition to the youth whom they had grown to love dearly, and a few participants were
invited to share how their personal and group goals had been accomplished throughout the week.
Before they left for their company Reflect and Review sessions, we sang and offered a kneeling
prayer together. Tears and hugs overflowed. We all knew that the miracles wouldn’t end there
because each of us have better learned and gained for ourselves the power to create them.

While our FSY Cheer says “YOUTH, ONWARD—PRESS FORWARD”, these words sum
up what I was personally tutored by the Spirit for the whole FSY conference: “LOOK INWARD,
TURN OUTWARD.” One of my goals for FSY was to learn more of the Christlike attribute of
Meekness. Now it means to me a desire to always look inward for things of self-improvement to
be able to turn outward in service to others. I know that with the right desire, we can create the
climate of revelation that we need to endure in the path of discipleship.

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Virgilio and Visitacion Cancel, FSY Logistics Couple

1) WHAT DID YOU DO TO BE ABLE TO ACCOMPLISH YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

BEFORE & AFTER FSY?

BEFORE FSY:

 We studied the FSY handbook carefully to know our duties and responsibilities
and the things that need to be prepared
 We prayed and fasted for this great responsibility
 We planned;
a) By identifying the committees needed and the people that will be
assigned to each committee such as, registration, publicity, billeting
and materials committee
b) Anticipated the scenarios (best & worst) of the daily activities and
even in the preparation stage.
 We called for members in the logistics committee who have knowledge in such
assignment
 Conducted series of meetings to orient members of the committee about their
responsibilities and we followed up their progress
 Constant communication with the people concerned

AFTER FSY:

 We gathered all documents needed for the liquidation of budget and other
pertinent documents to be reported
 Conducted devotional as a follow- up activity

2) WHAT SPECIFIC CHALLENGES HAVE YOU FACED AND HOW WERE YOU ABLE
TO RESOLVE THEM?

 The deadline of on-line registration was not followed, so there were changes in
the number of participants up to the day before FSY started, which causes the
registration coordinator to adjust the groupings she prepared and same with the
billeting coordinator, she has to adjust the room assignments as well.

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 Ward leaders did not submit the final number of participants as scheduled
 Sudden changes of function rooms to be used in particular activities was
adjusted to accommodate the group who will be using it
 Participant’s IDs was not delivered ahead of time, so we have to work overtime
to put the stickers for their counselor, company and room assignment at the back
of their IDs.
 Prices of some materials was not anticipated.

HOW WAS IT RESOLVED:

 We were bale to resolve the changes of the number of participants and room
assignments because the coordinators assigned was always available and
willing to work overtime to make or adjust the changes every now and then
 These sudden changes was made easier because we already made the initial
grouping
 Having enough manpower to help in putting those stickers at the back of the
participant’s ID and packing individually the materials for each participant
 We informed Pres. Argana about the adjustments of prices that was not
anticipated and regarding the additional expenses incurred during the FSY
such as medical emergencies, etc.

3) SUGGESTIONS TO IMPROVE THE UPCOMING FSY

 Prepare every needful thing
 Call committee members that is familiar or has knowledge on the task being
given
 Anticipate all scenarios
 Publicize the event more often
 Focus on the effect to the youth after the FSY by having follow up activities

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Raymond and Marylene Vicente, FSY Session-Directing Couple

1) WHAT DID YOU DO TO BE ABLE TO ACCOMPLISH YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

BEFORE & DURING FSY?

BEFORE FSY:

- Review and understand our responsibility as session-directing couple using the

implementation guidelines and the staff handbook.
- Also review and understand the specific responsibilities of the staff (counselors, asst.
coordinators, and coordinators) so as to know how our responsibilities supplement
with each other.
- Reviewed, understood, and followed the counsels from previous Session-Directing
Couples, as well as the counsels from the In-Area Advisory Couple, and Area
Seventy assigned to our session.
- Regular companionship study to prepare for our assignments on a day-to-day basis.
- Started the principle of delegation and leadership through communication and
instructions through the coordinators down to the counselors.
- Weekly training meeting with the staff
o First meetings with the help of the Area Seventy assigned to establish the
focus of our preparation.
o Succeeding meetings focused on the staff’s specific assignments and
responsibilities, including simulations and practices on various activities and
programs.
o Conclude trainings with a presentation from the scriptures and words of
recent conference addresses to uplift and strengthen the staff spiritually.
- Attended the temple with all the staff and attended a devotional with the Area
Seventy assigned and with the Temple President.
- Group fasting where the help of the Lord to make the activity a successful one is the
desire of everyone.
- Continuously seek for inspiration on how the Lord would want us to perform our
sacred calling.
- Prepare to be always worthy to have the companionship of the spirit in all we do.

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DURING FSY:

- Trust the program and the Lord that everything will be done in accordance to the
His will.
- Have faith and confidence with the staff that they can perform their duties very well.
- Be always present if possible so that the coordinators can always come to confide
when needed.
- Everything that has been prepared are not final unless already presented and done.
Always rely on inspiration and continuous revelation which do comes.
- Always look for opportunity to be with the youth and find time to let them feel that
you are there for them.
- Be open for suggestions and feedbacks from the staff in connection to activities.
- Find time to visit the youth in their table during meal time and spend some time
with them.
- Be firm on decisions for everyone to follow.
- Have a nightly evaluation and planning meeting to discuss the day’s activities and
prepare for the events the following day.
- Never forget to give appreciation to the staff even for the little things that they do.
They need appreciation to keep them going.
- Always ask for something that you might be able to help the staff with.
- Be familiar with the activities for the day.
- The youth were never allowed to bring gadgets and cellphones, as well as the
counselors and assistant coordinators. This gave them the opportunity to focus on
the purpose of the activity.

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2) WHAT SPECIFIC CHALLENGES HAVE YOU FACED AND HOW WERE YOU ABLE
TO RESOLVE THEM?

- Youth transfers from one room to another. Looked for the youth involved and
discussed the importance of following the room assignments so as to have an
accurate head count every night.
- Adjustments on the schedule of activities. Immediate dissemination of information
to the staff so that the youth will also be notified immediately.
- Some youth experienced health related issues and even some minor injuries. The
health coordinator gave the needed first aid attention. If there’s a need to bring the
youth to the hospital, the logistics couple were there to provide the needed
assistance.
- Two of the youth got contacted with sore eyes. Since we do not want any youth be
sent home, the needed medical attention was given to them. Also, all the staff were
invited to include them in their prayers and a priesthood blessing was also
administered to them. Miracle do really happen…

3) SUGGESTIONS TO IMPROVE THE UPCOMING FSY

- Give time to review feedbacks from previous sessions

- Follow the program, it is inspired…

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Bibliography
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. (2015). FSY- Planning and Implementation
Guidelines. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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