Philippine Constitution

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Philippine Constitution
The state recognizes the vital role of the youth
in nation-building and shall promote and protect
their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual,
and social well-being. It shall inculcate in the
youth patriotism and nationalism, and encourage
their involvement in public and civic affairs.
Article III, Section 13
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Republic Act 8044
An act creating the NATIONAL YOUTH
COMMISSION, establishing a national comprehensive
and coordinated program on youth development,
appropriating funds therefore, and for other
purposes.
sole policy-coordinating agency of The
government on youth development
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Vision
The
proactive
authority
in youth
development
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Mission

• NYC shall be the leader in providing a framework
  for youth development and shall ensure the
• formulation of relevant policies
• innovation and coordination of programs
• harmonization of multi-sectoral efforts

. geared toward greater participation, promotion
and protection of the Filipino youth.
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Thrusts

Mandate
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Thrusts

Mandate

• Program Monitoring and Evaluation

• Research, Policy and Advocacy

• Youth Action Center

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Policy

Statements
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Education
The quality of and access to education must be
improved, and students should be empowered to
participate actively inside and outside the
school.
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Employment
The entrepreneurial spirit of the Filipino youth
should be cultivated.
The rights of all young workers should be
protected.
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Values
Participation
The youth should be empowered to be role models
for each other. They should strive to work
towards a better Philippines starting from their
own communities.
The SK should be strengthened through proper
reform measures and should fulfill their role as
the focal point of the youth sector in the
barangays.
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Health
Adolescent and youth development should be
supported with emphasis on adolescent
reproductive health and a narcotics-free
lifestyle for the youth.
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Youth
with Special Needs
Equal opportunities and proper treatment should
be accorded to the youth no matter what special
circumstance they may be in.
Unity in diversity should be promoted.
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Environment
Youth volunteerism for the protection and
preservation of the environment shall begin in
the communities and schools.
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National
Youth
Commission
NYC
Officials
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NYC
Officials
Paolo Benigno A. Aquino,IV Chairperson and Chief
Executive Officer
Atty. Marc-Fabian B. Castrodes Commissioner-at-Lar
ge
Richard Alvin M. Nalupta Commissioner at-Large
Ares C. Goyena Commissioner representing Luzon
Araceli S. Aves Commissioner representing Visayas
Christopher Lawrence S. Arnuco, Jr. Commissioner
representing Mindanao
Ariel Joseph M. Arcillas Ex-officio
Commissioner SK National Federation President
Raul Dominic I. Badilla Executive Director and
Chief Operations Officer
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NYC
Programs
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NYC
Programs
Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations (TAYO)TAYO
recognizes and awards outstanding youth
organizations, clubs and societies who have been
helping their communities.
Presidential Youth Fellowship Program
(PYFP)Every summer, the Presidential Youth
Fellowship Program provides a venue for young
people to directly be involved with government by
interning with high-level government officials
National Youth Parliament (NYP) The NYP is a
convention of youth leaders wherein policy
recommendations are formulated to address youth
issues, and serve as government's guide in policy
formulation and program development
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NYC
Programs
Youth Entrepreneurship ProgramA program that
enables the youth to become entrepreneurs through
business training and mentorship with the
provision of a loan facility to pave the way for
the development of more young entrepreneurs in
the contryside.
Government Internship Program (GIP)NYC arranges
for other government agencies and private
companies to hire out-of-school and/or unemployed
youth as interns who receive a montly stipend and
some trainings form the institutions they serve
in.
BANG! Anti-Drug CampaignA new concept in drug
abuse prevention focusing on youth peer (barkada)
groups.
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NYC
Programs
Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Program
(SSEAYP)An annual youth exchange program that
provides the youth with the opportunity to visit
ASEAN countries and Japan, establish friendship
with their counterparts, and share in the rich
culture of our region.
Youth Organization Registration Program
(YORP)The NYC encourages youth organizations to
register and be listed in our directory of youth
organizations. We regularly share information and
opportunities with our registered organizations.
Youth Information CentersThe NYC partners with
local colleges and universities to serve as
channels of information from NYC and other
partner agencies to Filipino youth nationwide.
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Thanks