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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Employment


Youth Entrepreneurship Program

A program that enables the youth to become entrepreneurs through business training and mentorship and the provision of a loan facility to pave the way for the development of more young entrepreneurs in the countryside.

Accomplishments for 2003
4 orientation/seminars attended by 288 youth
2 Basic Entrepreneurial Development Course trainings implemented in Albay, with 56
trainees
1 training of trainers conducted, with 27 accredited BEDC trainers nationwide
2 Fund Conduits facilitated and accredited, with 5.4 million credit line approved

• Contact Info/ Person
Ms. Cyndi Enriquez
E-mail: [email protected]

Sikap Kabataang Pinoy

NYC serves as the secretariat of this program, which started off as a summer work program for students. The Sikap Kabataang Pinoy is implemented year-round by various government agencies, giving temporary employment and employment training to youth.

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

Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan (KALAHI)

A comprehensive poverty-alleviation program of the government, done with various government agencies, the NYC serves as the KALAHI secretariat.

In 2003, 80 Kalahi-GIP were accepted in NYC.

• Contact Info/ Person
Mr. Manny Nicdao
E-mail: [email protected]

Government Internship Program

Enrolled in the Kapit Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan (KALAHI) program of the administration as the NYC’s contribution to the poverty alleviation program of the government. NYC arranges for other government agencies and private companies to hire out-of-school, unemployed youth as interns who receive a monthly stipend that is 75% of the minimum wage.

178 GIPs hired in NYC Head Office and Area Offices in 2003.

• Contact Info/ Person
Mr. Manny Nicdao
E-mail: [email protected]