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“An Overview of the Filipino Youth Here
and Abroad”
“An Overview of the Filipino Youth Here
and Abroad”
Presented by:
Atty. Marc Fabian B. Castrodes Commissioner, NYC During the Youth Forum of the 2nd Global Filipino Networking Convention, December 16, 2003, PICC, Manila
Creation of National Youth CommissionNYC as lead in policy formulation
Creation of National Youth CommissionNYC as lead in policy formulation
Overview [Filipino Youth]….Overview [Filipino Youth]….Overview [Filipino Youth]….Overview [Filipino Youth]….
15-30 years old23 Million in 2003
15-30 years old23 Million in 2003
R.A. 8044R.A. 8044
YOUTHYOUTH
Medium-Term Youth Development Plan(MTYDP) 1999-2004Medium-Term Youth Development Plan(MTYDP) 1999-2004
In-School Youth (ISY)
Out-of-School Youth (OSY)
Working Youth (WY)
Youth with Special Needs (YSN)
4 youth subgroups:4 youth subgroups:
education
employment
values/participation
health
environment
Major Areas of Concern:Major Areas of Concern:
Overview [Filipino Youth]….Overview [Filipino Youth]….Overview [Filipino Youth]….Overview [Filipino Youth]….
IssuesIssues
access to quality education
Providing alternative education
Youth unemployment/underemployment
Alternative livelihood opportunities
Strengthening participation of youth
Promoting adolescent health
Mobilizing youth in the preservation and protection of the environment
Overview [Filipino Youth]….Overview [Filipino Youth]….Overview [Filipino Youth]….Overview [Filipino Youth]….
Agencies for youthAgencies for youth
Youth Programs
Youth Programs• DepED
• CHED
• DILG
• DOLE
• DENR
• DSWD
• SK
•NYP
•SSEAYP
•YORP
•TAYO
Overview [Overseas Filipino Youth]Overview [Overseas Filipino Youth]……Overview [Overseas Filipino Youth]Overview [Overseas Filipino Youth]……
20,567 emigrant [2002]
20,567 emigrant [2002]
OFYOFY
Filipino youth who are born of Filipino parents abroad
Filipino youth who are born of inter-cultural / inter-country marriages
Filipino youth adopted by foreigners
Filipino youth who are born in the Philippines but migrated with family
Filipino youth who have come to study or work abroad
Young OCWs
Filipino youth who have joined their parents as political refugees
Filipino Youth who are married to foreign nationals
Filipino youth who are irregular migrants
Overview [Overseas Filipino Youth]Overview [Overseas Filipino Youth]……Overview [Overseas Filipino Youth]Overview [Overseas Filipino Youth]……
Issues FacedIssues Faced
Racism and discrimination
Culture shock and adaptation
Confused identity
Inferiority complex
Integration with new schools
Vulnerability of young OCWs
Recognition of education and employment abroad
Strengthening Partnership between Strengthening Partnership between
Filipino Youth here and abroadFilipino Youth here and abroad
Strengthening Partnership between Strengthening Partnership between
Filipino Youth here and abroadFilipino Youth here and abroad
Proposed ActivitiesProposed Activities
Establish databank of youth organizations here and abroad
Substantial interaction between youth here and abroad
Areas of Future PartnershipAreas of Future Partnership
Developing institutional capacities and linkages
Promoting economic and professional advancement
Fostering entrepreneurial and investment opportunities
Strengthening Partnership between Strengthening Partnership between
Filipino Youth here and abroadFilipino Youth here and abroad
Strengthening Partnership between Strengthening Partnership between
Filipino Youth here and abroadFilipino Youth here and abroad
Developing cultural exchanges
Promoting community involvement and volunteerism
Creating a culture of peace and understanding
Strengthening youth participation in the preservation of the environment