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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. Read More |
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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. Read More |
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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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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 |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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