IT is indeed thrilling to be joining the Global Peace Summit 2021 in Turkey at a very challenging time. At first, I had a lot of hesitations knowing that Covid is still on, but being selected as a funded delegate motivated me to push through and have a sense of ownership. My goal has always been to attend international conferences to gain new perspectives and knowledge and gain new networks to build something that can significantly contribute to global issues. This year's topic on religious tolerance, diversity and inclusivity will be relevant to my context as a Filipino and as an Asean representation, especially in addressing regional maritime disputes and religion-related insurgencies.
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