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17th INTERACTIVE YOUTH FORM

Registration, and Issuance of Certificates and Official Receipts

Registration Fee:

Live-in Participants

  • Php 9,500.00

Live-out Participants

  • Php 7,500.00

Payment Details:

Bank Name: Bank of Philippine Islands (BPI Current Account) Morayta Branch
Account Name: Philippine Association of Practitioners of Student Affairs and Services, Inc.,
Account Number: 1581-0025-44

** For payments using Gcash or Paymaya, you may use PAPSAS Inc as Account Name

Only registered participants shall be accommodated in the IYF. Non-registered participants whether paid and/or have booked their plane or bus tickets will not be accommodated.

Registration Details

  1. Please encode all information accurately in order to prevent typographical errors in the directory. No email or text/fb message registration will be entertained. (papsasinc.national@gmail.com) or the PAPSAS Facebook Page’s Messenger (https://www.facebook.com/papsasinc).
  2. The registration and payment deadline is on February 5, or until we have reached the maximum capacity on a "first come, first served" basis. Please note that registration will stay open until all available participant slots are filled. We strongly advise individuals intending to travel by plane or bus to complete their registration before booking their transportation to avoid any potential issues.
  3. Scanned copy or screenshot of the machine validated deposit slip or online fund transfer transactions must be uploaded upon online registration to complete the registration process.
  4. For those who are registered but not yet paid as of February 5, 2026 the last day of payment should be made on or before February 13, 2026. The proof of online payments should be either uploaded in the online registration form. If this is not possible (e.g. delayed school processing), the school concerned school representative shall inform the organizers via e mail (papsasinc.national@gmail.com) or the PAPSAS Facebook Page’s Messenger (https://www.facebook.com/papsasinc).
  5. The Service Invoice shall be issued to the official representative or head of the school delegation during the registration period on Day 2 – February 26, 2026.
  6. Each delegation shall assign a head delegate who shall be in-charge of the registration on Day 1. This is to avoid congestion of participants in the registration table.
  7. Walk-In Participants and Additional School Delegates are not allowed.
  8. The participants who are able to completely attend all the forum activities shall receive the full Certificate of Attendance and Certificate of Appearance for the practitioner/student, and Certificate of Appreciation for the School. Daily attendance of the registered participants shall be checked by the organizers. Those who fail to completely attend the forum will receive a certificate only for the date/s that they were confirmed to be present in the event.
  9. Registered and paid participants who, for whatever reasons, failed to show up during the entire or a part of the IYF shall not be entitled to a refund/reimbursed.

Welcome to the 17th INTERACTIVE YOUTH FORM

The Philippine Association of Practitioners of Student Affairs and Services (PAPSAS) Inc. is excited to announce its upcoming 17th INTERACTIVE YOUTH FORM.

Mark Your Calendars:

When: February 25-27, 2026

Where: Venus Parkview Hotel, Baguio City

PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES

DAY 1:FEBRUARY 25, 2026 (WEDNESDAY)

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DAY 2: FEBRUARY 26, 2026 (THURSDAY)

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DAY 3: FEBRUARY 27, 2026 (FRIDAY)

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Schedule, Venue and Hotel Room Accommodation

📍Venus Parkview Hotel, # 19 Kisad Road, Legarda Rd, Baguio, 2600 Benguet

Venue Details

  1. The IYF shall be held from February 25, 2026 at 9:00AM (Registration), until February 27, 2026, 12:00NN. (Closing Program and Distribution of Certificates).
  2. Only those who registered and paid as Live-In Participants shall have room accommodation at the said hotel.
  3. The organizers shall be in-charge of the live-in participants’ room assignment.
  4. Requests for room transfer shall not be entertained by the organizers.
  5. The check-in time is at 2:00PM on February 25, 2026, while the check-out time is at 12:00NN on February 27, 2026. However, since the opening program on February 25 will start by 1pm, live-in participants will be allowed to check-in to their assigned rooms by 6:00pm as stated in the program or as soon as rooms are available. Participants are responsible for hotel reservations before/after this schedule. .
  6. Participants are advised to bring their valid ID, which the hotel staff may request to be presented as part of the check-in procedures.
  7. Live-Out participants shall arrange their own lodging in Baguio City.
  8. All participants should observe punctuality.
  9. Participants should use the hotel/venue facilities with care. A participant who causes damage or loss to the facility or property, including the room key, is responsible to replace the damaged or lost facility or property per policy of the hotel.
  10. Participants are discouraged to explore areas that are not included/reserved for the activity. They should abide by the rules and regulations of PAPSAS and the hotel (if applicable).
  11. Participants should observe the Clean as you go (CLAYGO) practice and proper waste disposal.
  12. No student is allowed to leave the hotel without the permission of the authorized school and until the activity ends.

Food Preferences and Arrangements

  1. Food preferences and additional food outside the official menu shall be personally arranged by the concerned/requesting participant.
  2. Participants should be mindful of their special diet and food allergies.
  3. The organizers shall serve the participants’ food during the forum schedule, depending on their type of registration:

Live-in Participants

  • Day 1: Lunch, PM Snack, and Dinner
  • Day 2: Breakfast, AM Snack, Lunch, PM Snack, and Dinner
  • Day 3: Breakfast and AM Snack

Live-out Participants

  • Day 1: Lunch, PM Snack, and Dinner
  • Day 2: AM Snack, Lunch, PM Snack, and Dinner
  • Day 3: AM Snack
    *Snack shall be simple.

Activity Attire

  1. The Official IYF ID must be worn at all times.
  2. All participants are enjoined to observe the following suggested attires:

    • Day 1 (February 25, 2026): School/Organization Shirt, Polo, Jacket, etc.
    • Day 2 (February 26, 2026): PAPSAS IYF Official Shirt
    • Day 3 (February 27, 2026): Black or Red Attire

    • Day 2 Socials Night: Panagbenga Festival Inspired Outfit (Flower-Themed Attire)

Safety

Safety Details

  1. All participants shall observe the minimum health standards of the government and venue/hotel.
  2. Those who are sick or with visibly observed flu-like symptoms like cough and colds are advised to stay in their hotel room and inform their attending moderators/adviser and the organizer for proper disposition.
  3. All students shall observe the minimum health standards of the government and venue/hotel.
  4. Those who are sick or with visibly observed flu-like symptoms like cough and colds are advised to stay in their hotel room and inform their attending moderators/adviser and the organizer for proper disposition.
  5. Practitioners/Advisers should know their students’ important information, such as but not limited to the following: contact information of participants and emergency contact person, medical/health concern, food diet/allergies, etc.
  6. Risky stunts, and use of unsafe props during presentations are prohibited.
  7. The organizers shall not arrange for the participants’ transportation. Hence, the participants, especially the practitioners/advisers should make sure that participants go home safely after the activity (i.e. hiring a vehicle with valid licenses, coordinating with parents/guardians for pick-up, checking via phone call or text if students have arrived home).
  8. Organizers and participants should be aware of the hotel’s procedures in case of emergencies during the activity (e.g. fire and earthquake, etc.).
  9. If the student has any health concerns that may affect his/her participation in the activity, he/she must inform the attending practitioner/adviser, bring personal medicines and indicate contact persons for emergencies.
  10. For health and security emergencies, the participants should immediately coordinate with the organizers and hotel authorities.
  11. Participants are highly discouraged to leave the venue while the official IYF activities are ongoing, except for emergencies. Hence, they should free their schedule solely for the activity, and avoid arranging for a tour during the IYF schedule.
  12. The organizers shall not be responsible for the participants’ safety in their personal time and activities outside the official IYF Program. Exercise of due diligence, especially for the attending practitioners/ advisers, is strongly advised.
  13. Participants are responsible for all their belongings/valuables. The organizers shall not be liable for any loss or damage to the participants’ belongings/valuables.
  14. The PAPSAS, Inc shall not be held liable for any injury resulting from accidents caused by human error or equipment failure or by force majeure during the activity. Likewise, it shall not be held liable for the health and safety of the participants should he/she decide to leave the venue, especially if without the permission of the authorized school representative/s. It shall not be held liable for any untoward incident as a result of the participants’ non compliance with any rules and regulations of the school or event.

Activity Decorum

Activity Decorum Details

  1. Organizers and participants should conduct themselves in a manner befitting of school representatives.
  2. Attendance, full attention and cooperation are expected from all participants in all activities of the program.
  3. Participants should observe phone and technology ethics.
  4. Drinking alcoholic or intoxicating beverages, and smoking (including electronic cigarettes) are not allowed during the conduct of the conference.
  5. Any form of public immorality (e.g., public display of affection, etc.) is prohibited.
  6. Acts of discrimination shall not be tolerated.
  7. The organizers shall report any untoward incidents to the school authorities of the concerned participants.

Issuance of Certificates and PAPSAS ID

Each delegate will receive the following electronic copy of certificates:

  1. Certificate of Participation
  2. Certificate of Appearance

The organizing committee will not issue physical copies of certificates in line with its commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) and SDG 13 (Climate Action). By opting for electronic certificates, we aim to reduce paper waste, minimize our carbon footprint, and promote sustainable practices. All certificates will be sent directly to each delegate’s registered email address. However, those delegates who are required to have originally signed CERTIFICATE OF APPEARANCE due to Accounting requirements will be provided with one. However, delegates who require an originally signed Certificate of Appearance for accounting or liquidation purposes will be provided with a physical copy.

Each delegate must register between 7:30 AM and 8:00 AM (Day 2 and 3) using the QR Code provided. To ensure the program runs on schedule, attendance during this period is mandatory. Delegates must complete daily registration for all three sessions to receive a Certificate of Attendance. E-certificates will be sent at the end of each day's sessions. Missing any session will result in non-issuance of the certificate for that day.