“An Overview of the Filipino Youth Here and Abroad” Presented by: Atty. Marc Fabian B. Castrodes...

“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:


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


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



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





Developing cultural exchanges

Promoting community involvement and volunteerism

Creating a culture of peace and understanding

Strengthening youth participation in the preservation of the environment

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