I am the youth of today. I am a descendant of the brave Katipuneros and the strongwilled leaders of the revolution. I wear the red banner and carry the TORCH of my guerrilla forefathers. The blood of my ancestors RUNS through my veins. I was NOT delivered into this world in defeat. The resilience of the past centuries nourishes my will but I am still fighting for my FREEDOM, JUSTICE, and PEACE.
To our distinguished members of the board of judges, to my fellow contenders, friends, visitors, ladi