“I am honored to represent ACYPL in the Philippines,” said Assemblymember Parra. “This will be a chance to better understand the current political and social dynamics there, and help people there better understand the United States. With a significant Filipino population in the 30th Assembly District, this will be an invaluable experience to promote mutual understanding and respect for each others’ political cultures.”
Parra will join other delegates in Washington, DC for briefings by the U.S. Department of State and the Filipino Embassy before flying to Manila. The program will provide the delegates opportunities to travel within the country and interact with rising local and national leaders, business communities, and civic groups.
Since 1966, the American Council of Young Political Leaders has conducted bilateral exchanges in order to promote awareness and understanding of the common problems, opportunities, and challenges that face the international community. Over 90 nations in Europe, Latin America, Africa, and the Pacific Rim have participated in exchange programs with ACYPL. ACYPL receives partial funding from the U.S. Department of State and has been endorsed as an important source of education on key foreign policy issues for rising American and foreign political leaders.
ACYPL delegates are chosen from a competitive, bi-partisan field of candidates who are between the ages of 25 and 40 and have exhibited strong leadership during their careers in public or private service. Former ACYPL participants include current members of the U.S. Congress, governors, ambassadors, cabinet secretaries, and foreign prime ministers. For more additional information, visit www.acypl.org.
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