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YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS CONFAB: Senator Cynthia A. Villar receives a plaque of appreciation from the Asian Academy for Applied Entrepreneurship during the 1st ASEAN Young Entrepreneurs Conference in Quezon City. In her Keynote Address, Villar cites the need to join efforts in changing mindsets and equipping entrepreneurial-minded people with concepts, tools and strategies to excel and succeed in pursuing business opportunities. She underscores the importance of encouraging particularly the youth and enticing them to become entrepreneurs. Also in the photo, from L-R are the following: Richie Cuna , President of Fiorgelato and Fiorcafe, Manila Ice Cream; Jovani Milgar; Dr. Carl Balita, President of Asian Academy for Applied Entrepreneurship; Truong Trieu Duong of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Ambassador to the Philippines and Cecilio Pedro, Chairman of Lamoiyan Corporation (maker of Hapee Toothpaste)