THE MEDIUM-TERM YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
PLAN (MTYDP)
2005-2009

In line with its function to formulate a national framework for youth development, the NYC is in the midst of preparations to come up with the Medium Term Youth Development Plan for 2005-2009. The Plan will identify indicators for program implementation, veering away from the broad strokes approach.

Later this year, we will be conducting a series of consultations with the youth sub-sectors, as well as program partners for their inputs on a draft plan done together with youth sector experts and youth program implementers.

The MTYDP serves as a guide for government agencies to utilize in the proposal or implementation of youth-related programs.

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.
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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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Health & Substance Abuse
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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Special Needs
Equal opportunities and proper treatment should be accorded to the youth no matter what special circumstance they may be in.
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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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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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Education

Advocacy for the Magna Carta for Students Bill

The NYC aims to provide a middle ground in the long struggle towards the creation of a Magna Carta for Students, providing for student participation in policy making, yet respecting the proprietary of rights of school owners.

Consultations were held in the five area offices of the NYC to consult students in the area regarding the Magna Carta for Students Bill and other advocacies related to it. A policy paper was also drafted to assist in the lobbying efforts towards the passing of this bill.

• Contact Info/ Person
Commissioner Marc-Fabian B. Castrodes
E-mail: [email protected]

Advocacy for the creation of Local Magna Carta per school

A Local Magna Carta in each school will ensure that the stipulations of the Bill will be implemented in all public and private learning institutions, and will enable the students to have a say in the decision making process.

• Contact Info/ Person
Commissioner Marc-Fabian B. Castrodes
E-mail: [email protected]

Advocacy for the creation of Local Tuition Fee Boards

Corollary to the creation of the Local Magna Carta, a Local Tuition Fee Board ensures that students can give their input and have influence over tuition fee increases.

• Contact Info/ Person
Commissioner Marc-Fabian B. Castrodes
E-mail: [email protected]

Student Government Management Program

Seeks to train youth leaders in the student governments on the dynamics of mobilizing their constituency and how to deal with their school administration, giving them the capability to handle their elective tasks in the best way possible.

• Contact Info/ Person
Queenie Dadulo
E-mail: [email protected]

Libreng Libro para sa Kabataan

A book donation/drive for public school communities and libraries to inculcate the value of reading among the youth and to supplement the reading materials available for elementary, high school and college in the urban poor communities and remote areas of the country. A wide selection of new books from abroad are available free of charge and quantity of books for donation depends on the ratio of the beneficiaries.

A joint undertaking of the National Youth Commission and the Sangguniang Kabataan Alumni Association.

• Contact Info/ Person
Office of Comm. Richard Alvin M. Nalupta
E-mail: [email protected]