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THE MEDIUM-TERM YOUTH DEVELOPMENT 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. |
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POLICY STATEMENTS
Education The quality of and access to education must be improved, and students should be empowered to |
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participate actively inside and outside the school.
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Employment
The entrepreneurial spirit of the Filipino youth should be cultivated. |
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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. Read More |
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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. Read More |
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Environment
Youth volunteerism for the protection and preservation of the environment shall begin in the communities and schools. Read More |
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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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Health Care | Drugs NYC strives to educate the youth on issues concerning reproductive health and HIV awareness by the accreditation of legitimate non-government organizations engaged in training youth in their localities. |
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Youth Smoking Prevention Bill (R.A. 9211) The new law prohibits the purchase and sale of cigarettes to persons below 18 years old. The law also bans public smoking in “centers of youth activity such as playschools, preparatory schools, elementary schools, high schools, colleges and universities, youth hostels and recreational facilities for persons under 18 yrs. Old. • Contact Info/ Person |
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BANG! Anti-Drug Campaign This is a new concept in drug abuse prevention focusing on youth peer (barkada) groups. It inculcates among barkada members the value of the barkada in drug abuse prevention. This advocacy gives emphasis on the ability of the barkada to create an alternative high, and become each other’s peer counselor to dissuade their friends from doing drugs. • Contact Info/ Person |
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Special Drug Education Centers In cooperation with the Department of Social Welfare and Development, by virtue of Republic Act 9125, which creates special drug education centers. NYC currently plays a role in ensuring that these centers provide some worthwhile activities for its clientele, but its final goal is the establishment of a socialized rehabilitation program in these centers, to cement the demand reduction efforts. The minimum requirements for the implementation of these centers lie with the local DSWD offices. These offices can offer counseling and referrals, but work is still being done to lobby for the creation of structures that will serve as centers. • Contact Info/ Person |
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Random Drug Testing in Schools Advocacy
The NYC is involved in the committee, which formulated the guidelines for random testing in schools. NYC was also involved in the public consultation regarding the guidelines for random testing. 39 symposia/fora were conducted nationwide in 2003. • Contact Info/ Person |
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Dangerous Drugs Board
NYC sits as one of the Ex-Officio members of the Dangerous Drugs Board. • Contact Info/ Person |
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