R2 - Johnny Antillon

Johnny Antillon's Prepared Final Speech at the UN

Filipino high school student, Johnny Antillon, representative of the Philippines amazed the world with his talent, excellent delivery of his speech, and in debating with fellow representatives of 32 countries around the world on the topic on various topics. This happened in 1954 as reported by the New York Herald Tribune in conjunction with their program, World Youth Forum series.

Included in the final speech before the UN team were the Philippines represented by none other than Johnny Antillon, and other countries India, UK and Germany. Must watch speech at the later part of this video.

For me, Johnny Antillon is the best. I say this not because I am also a Filipino, but because I am sooo impressed with his knowledge, talent, wisdom, delivery, composure, consistency and brilliant minds.

The debates show the intelligence of high schoolers, especially the Filipino Johnny Antillon. He demonstrated extensive knowledge of world events and events within the Philippines.

Johnny Antillon studied at the University of the Philippines, Diliman. As an alumna of UP, I can only feel so proud of Johnny. I hope this video will be watched by all Filipinos, especially students and inspire hearts and minds, and strive to continue to bring hope, pride and share our inherent wisdom and love to the Philippines.

Overall, Johnny was an awesome, greatest and most captivating speaker and debater! He's so intelligent!

Nakaka proud! Follow the example of Johnny Antillon, and the rest of the delegates! They were impressive brilliant minded students!

Thanks for watching!

00:00 the host introduced the participants of "The World We Want"

00:23 India expressed that he wished Russia was invited

01:45 Johnny Antillon asked India representative about his assumption on neutrality of India

02:02 India representative defended India's position as being neutral to communism

03:07 Johnny Antillon piggy-backed on UK's two reasons why India or a country shouldn't stay neutral and Johnny provided the third reason

03:18 German delegate provided his emotional rebuttal to UK delegate about France's feelings towards Germany

06:45 Johnny Antillon made an impactful point about the presence of the US in the Philippines and why other Asian countries don't trust the US as the Philippines

08:00 Johnny Antillon corrected India by saying not to generalize about the intent and how US aids are provided to Asian and other countries

10:48 Johnny Antillon disagreed with India and UK and presented that China should not be allowed to join the UN unconditionally, otherwise UN would lose its bargaining chip

11:23 Johnny Antillon reminded the delegates and the UN to be realistic and factual about China

11:50 Johnny Antillon's quotes of the day "You (Americans) discussed the future as if there will be one"; solving the communist problem in the Philippines by "turning communist into capitalist"

12:25 Indian delegate said that women in India have more important role in government and in society compared to other countries. Even the UN President is an Indian woman

14:16 Johnny Antillon added to the point the Indian delegate made about "the last relic of colonialism in the world must disappear" in order to trust the west again

15:13 The Indian delegate made a point about the role of UN and Asian countries come together, which he received applause from the crowd at the end of his speech

21:55 Johnny Antillon made an impactful speech about what he Wants the World to Be - "this century", the best of his speeches. Must watch! He received the loudest applause!