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

 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
 Vision
The
proactive
authority
in youth
development
 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.
Thrusts
Mandate
&
 Thrusts
Mandate
&

• Program Monitoring and Evaluation

• Research, Policy and Advocacy
• Youth Action Center
 Policy
Statements
&
 Education
The quality of and access to
education must be improved,
and students should be
empowered to participate
actively inside and outside the
school.
 Employment
The entrepreneurial spirit
of the Filipino youth
should be cultivated.
The rights of all young
workers should be
protected.
 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.
 Health
Adolescent and youth
development should be
supported with emphasis on
adolescent reproductive
health and a narcotics-free
lifestyle for the youth.
 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.
 Environment

Youth volunteerism for the

protection and preservation
of the environment shall
begin in the communities
and schools.
 National
Youth
Commission

NYC
Officials
 NYC
Officials
Paolo Benigno A. Aquino,IV
Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer
Atty. Marc-Fabian B. Castrodes
Commissioner-at-Large
Richard Alvin M. Nalupta
Commissioner –at-Large
Araceli S. Aves Ares C. Goyena
Commissioner representing Visayas Commissioner representing Luzon
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
 NYC
Programs
 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
 NYC
Programs
Youth Entrepreneurship Program
A 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 Campaign
A new concept in drug abuse prevention focusing on
youth peer (barkada) groups.
 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 Centers
The NYC partners with local colleges and
universities to serve as channels of information
from NYC and other partner agencies to Filipino
youth nationwide.