The Order of Diplomacy family is an international diplomatc humanitarian community founded on 14 February 2000, the Great Jubilee Year at Adamson University, Manila, Philippines by outstanding alumni, student leaders and friends of Adamson University to respond to the challenge of Pope John Paul II "Young people do not be afraid!"

Its former names were SPICE-Adamson University (2000-2003), SPICE & YOUTH Family (2003-2006), Order of the Lay Evangelizers of Jesus Christ (2004-2006) and Order of the Ambassadors of Theotokos (17 March 2006 - 06 October 2007).

It was on 17 March 2006 at Toril, Davao City, Philippines during the feast day of St. Patrick of Ireland, the name was Order of the Ambassadors of Theotokos to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary as Theotokos or God-bearer or Mother of God in Greek or Sancta Dei Genetrix in Latin.

Effective 07 October 2007, the name was finally changed to Order of Diplomacy to open its doors more ecumenical to non-Catholic members.

It is a 50-Day training and retreat Camp that hones, trains and develops better the male members to become Ambassadors, the highest rank of membership in the Order of Diplomacy family.

During this training and retreat camp, talent, skills, personality and social graces development and Immersion Missions are being taught and experienced to members.

Spanish, Journalism, Theatre Arts, Dance, Music, Culinary Arts, Painting, Photography, First Aid and English Fluency are also included for the total social development of the members.

Two of the highlights of the Camp Orlando III are the famed Installations and the annual Tonzy Awards.

Camp Orlando III is named after Amb. Orlando Miranda III, OD. He is one of the founding members of SPICE & YOUTH Family - Adamson University wherein he was been the Executive Assistant Family Trustee for school year 2001- 2002.

He is now a Philippine Military Graduate Batch 2006 and now working at Camp Vicente Lim, Calamba, Laguna, Philippines.

The former name of Camp Orlando III was Camp Silver Shield.

It will happen on 05 April - 25 May 2008. It will take place at Talandang, Tugbok, Davao City, Philippines, the Home of the Great Mt. Apo, the Queen of Orchids, Waling-waling and the Sanctuary of the Mighty Philippine Eagle.

It was in April up to May 2002 when some of the Ambassadors, the founding members of SPICE-Adamson University accepted the invitation of the Congregation of the Mission to undergo the Vincentian Lay Mission in the isolated places in the Philippines particularly at the Bicol region of the Philippines.

These Ambassadors joined the Vincentian Fathers, Brothers, seminarians, lay missionaries and the Daughters of Charity.

The researches, trials, dry-run and trainings for the Camp Silver Shield were held at Denrica, Camarines Sur, Philippines with almost 200 Bicolano youths as respondents. It was headed by Amb. Humphrey Dela Cruz Salamat, OD.

The first 50-Day Camp Silver Shield was held in the Philippines particularly at J. Bastida Elementary School, Dumoy, Talomo, Davao City, Philippines on 16 April – 04 June 2006. It produced eight Ambassadors, almost 20 Envoys and more than 30 Heralds and more than 200 Ministers.

The second 50-Day Camp Silver Shield was held in the Philippines particularly at Holy Trinity Academy, Puan, Talomo, Davao City, Philippines on April – May 2007. It produced Ambassadors.

Then succeeding Camp Silver Shield was held at Kidapawan City, North Cotabato, Philippines (2003-2004), Makilala, North Cotabato, Philippines (2004), Caraga, Davao Oriental, Philippines (2004), Davao City, Philippines (2004-2005).

The last 3-Day Camp Silver Shield was held at Holy Cross of Agdao, Davao City, Philippines on 25 – 27 November 2005. It produced almost 100 Ambassadors.

It was started to gather the youth regardless of faith and social background as a unique way of discovering self with God’s grace and of helping the infallible Catholic Church as baptized Christians to continue the kingly, priestly and prophetic life our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Camp Silver Shield was a unique concord, celebration of faith, brotherhood and sisterhood, survival of challenges and hope of every Diplomat member.

The Camp Silver Shield 2007 itinerary was bigger and better from Catechisms, Apologetics, Sessions, Camp Silver Shield Topics of the Day and Immersion Apostolates.

Talents and Skills developments such as Spanish, Journalism, Theatre Arts, Dance, Music, Culinary Arts, Painting, Photography and English Fluency well better well-prepared for the total social development of the members.

The new Ambassadors for this Camp Silver Shield 2007 were given the honors and opportunities to take part as organizers in the upcoming international, national, regional and local apostolates such as the 1^st  World AIDS Day Youth Zenith in the Philippines in November – December 2008 and the 1^st  Campus Journalism Diplomacy Conference in 2008.

Approximately, almost 100 Ministers and Envoys from various places of the Philippines will be expected to take part.

Interested individuals from Korea, Japan, Australia, Thailand, India, New Zealand, Malaysia, Taiwan, Russia, European countries, Africa, USA and Canada and islands from the Pacific are very much invited to join this historical global event and of course, to experience, the best tropical summer of the Philippines Islands.

Ambassadors from various Central Chapters will also be there.

Of course, yes! The Camp Orlando III is an invitation to all people from all walks of life without discrimination. Many non-Catholics and others have taken part in previous Camp Silver Shield.

Just be yourself and ready to face surprises from the Camp Orlando III 2008.

The Camp Orlando III 2008 donation will cost only Philippine Pese 1,000.00 (one trhousand Philippine pesos only) per Filipino Minister and Envoy.

Non-Filipinos will cost only to donate US$ 250.00 each.

It can be paid in full or in partial or through sponsorship. It will include food, accommodation, insurance, for transportation within the camp area and other souvenirs as well for each Minister and Envoy.

The first time to join Camp Orlando III is called Minister or Envoy.

Individual registration will start on 14 February 2008, the eight SPICE & YOUTH Day, our foundation anniversary. The registration will be conducted on line, although paper-based registration will be possible for those who do not have access to computers.

These possible Ministers and Envoys are already divided into 7 team and they still need to register personally or on line. Click Join Us On Line.

For non-Envoys, you are automatically given the"Minister" title, the beginner’s rank of membership.

It will be no ordinary training and retreat camp. It will be full of test, trials or challenges. There will no foe for the interested Minister and Envoy except herself.

Everything will be the test of faith and confidence. There will be home rules and regulations to be followed by everyone. Surprise!

Yes, you will be allowed to leave temporarily the Camp Orlando III 2008 provided of the following reasons:

• important family matters

• enrollment or education matters

• national election

• health reasons

• other reasonable emergencies.

Before leaving the Camp Orlando III 2008 venue, each Minister or Envoy will have the Ambassador escort. The Ambassador will have the responsibility to look after his guided Minister or Envoy. They will log out from the Camp Orlando III 2008 venue and will go back on the given time and date. Upon arrival, they will log-in to the Camp Orlando III 2008 Secretariat.

16. What if I will cease the Camp Orlando III 2008?

Any one will be permitted to cease the Camp Camp Orlando III  2008 because of the following reasons:

• important family matters

• enrollment or education matters

• national election

• health reasons

• other reasonable emergencies.

The Minister or Envoy or Ambassador will continue her remaining Sessions / Apostolates in the Camp Orladndo III 2009.

For personal reason(s), she will have a talk with our Spiritual & Counseling Team for enlightenment.

The Camp Orlando III 2008 Secretariat will coordinated with the Police Station, Barangay Council, Social Works Office and the Office of Hon. Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte, the Davao City Mayor.

The Camp Camp Orlando III 2008 Secretariat will implement strict home rules and regulations. Curfew at 10:00 PM up to 5:00 AM will be implemented.

For everyone to know, Davao City is one of the Top 10 Asia's Livable cities and one of the best in the whole world because as well of its rich cultural heritage and hospitable constituents.

There will be competent spiritual advisers.

Of course, yes! They will even have a room for them to stay overnight. They will have to register in the Camp Orlando III 2008 Secretariat before talking or seeing their households.

The Camp Orlando III 2008 Secretariat will request any possible help from the City Social Services Development Office of Davao City, the Department of Education Schools Division Office, Department of Tourism, Philippine National Red Cross Davao City Chapter, Mercury Drug and other religious and non-religious institutions.

For Ministers and Envoys, you will be required only to bring initially the following for the Camp Orlando III  2008:

• 1 Holy Bible

• 1 Holy Rosary for Catholics

• 1 notebook

• 1 pair of black shoes

• 1 pair of rubber shoes

• 1 pair of sandals

• 1 pair of slippers

• 1 pillow

• 1 toothbrush
• 1 mosquito net

• 2 blankets

• 2 towels

• 3 ballpens
• 3 jogging pants

• 5 kilos of rice

• 3 pants or jeans

• 3 sets of Holy Mass clothes for Catholics

• 3 shirts

• 3 shorts

• 3 under wears

• Doctor’s Certificate of Good Health

• Canned goods

• Personal hygiene items such as body soap, laundry soap, toothpaste, shampoo, cotton buds, deodorants, facial wash, etc

• Vegetables

• Parental consent or Guardian Consent. (The parental consent or guardian consent must be written and signed personally by the parent or by the guardian. The parental consent or guardian consent must be presented by the Minister or Envoy upon registration for the Camp Orlando III 2007 in April 2008 together with their parents and guardians.)

For Ambassadors as Najs, you will be required only to bring initially the following for the Camp Orlando III 2008:

• 1 Holy Bible

• 1 Holy Rosary for Catholics

• 1 notebook

• 1 pair of black shoes

• 1 pair of rubber shoes

• 1 pair of sandals

• 1 pair of slippers

• 1 pillow

• 1 toothbrush
• 1 mosquito net

• 2 blankets

• 2 towels

• 3 ballpens
• 3 jogging pants

• 5 kilos of rice

• 3 pants or jeans

• 3 sets of Holy Mass clothes for Catholics

• 3 shirts

• 3 shorts

• 3 under wears

• Doctor’s Certificate of Good Health

• Canned goods

• Personal hygiene items such as body soap, laundry soap, toothpaste, shampoo, cotton buds, deodorants, facial wash, etc

• Vegetables

• Parental consent or Guardian Consent. (The parental consent or guardian consent must be written and signed personally by the parent or by the guardian. The parental consent or guardian consent must be presented by the Ambassador upon registration for the Camp Orlando III 2008 in April 2008 together with their parents and guardians.)