1. “An Overview of the Filipino Youth Here and Abroad” Presented by: Atty. Marc Fabian B. Castrodes Commissioner, NYC During the Youth Forum of the 2 nd Global Filipino Networking Convention, December 16, 2003, PICC, Manila

2. Creation of National Youth Commission NYC as lead in policy formulation Creation of National Youth Commission NYC as lead in policy formulation Overview [Filipino Youth]…. 15-30 years old 23 Million in 2003 15-30 years old 23 Million in 2003 R.A. 8044 YOUTH

3. Medium-Term Youth Development Plan (MTYDP) 1999-2004 Medium-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:  education  employment  values/participation  health  environment Major Areas of Concern:

4. Overview [Filipino Youth]…. Issues  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

5. Overview [Filipino Youth]…. Agencies for youth Youth Programs DepED CHED DILG DOLE DENR DSWD SK NYP SSEAYP YORP TAYO

6. Overview [Overseas Filipino Youth]… 20,567 emigrant [2002] 20,567 emigrant [2002] OFY  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

7. Overview [Overseas Filipino Youth]… Issues 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

8. Strengthening Partnership between Filipino Youth here and abroad Strengthening Partnership between Filipino Youth here and abroad Proposed Activities  Establish databank of youth organizations here and abroad  Substantial interaction between youth here and abroad Areas of Future Partnership  Developing institutional capacities and linkages  Promoting economic and professional advancement  Fostering entrepreneurial and investment opportunities

9. Strengthening Partnership between Filipino Youth here and abroad Strengthening Partnership between Filipino 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