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

Overview [Filipino Youth].

YOUTH

15-30 years old

23 Million in 2003

R.A. 8044
Creation of National Youth Commission

NYC as lead in policy formulation

Medium-Term Youth Development Plan

(MTYDP) 1999-2004

4 youth subgroups: In-School Youth (ISY)

Out-of-School Youth (OSY) Working Youth (WY) Youth with Special Needs (YSN)

Major Areas of Concern:

education
employment values/participation health environment

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

Overview [Filipino Youth].

Agencies for youth

DepED CHED DILG DOLE DENR DSWD SK

Youth Programs
NYP SSEAYP YORP TAYO

Overview [Overseas Filipino Youth]

OFY 20,567 emigrant

[2002]
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]

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

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

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