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PPG Youth

The document discusses political engagement and empowerment of youth in the Philippines. It outlines that the 1987 Constitution recognizes the vital role of youth in nation building and encourages their involvement in civic affairs. The Youth in Nation Building Act of 1995 defines youth as those aged 15 to 30. While surveys show some political participation, many youth also feel their involvement won't make a difference or is a waste of time. The Sangguniang Kabataan and National Youth Commission were created to address issues surrounding Filipino youth empowerment at the local and national levels.

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PPG Youth

The document discusses political engagement and empowerment of youth in the Philippines. It outlines that the 1987 Constitution recognizes the vital role of youth in nation building and encourages their involvement in civic affairs. The Youth in Nation Building Act of 1995 defines youth as those aged 15 to 30. While surveys show some political participation, many youth also feel their involvement won't make a difference or is a waste of time. The Sangguniang Kabataan and National Youth Commission were created to address issues surrounding Filipino youth empowerment at the local and national levels.

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POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT

AND YOUTH
EMPOWERMENT
PHILIPPINE POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE 11
POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT AND YOUTH
EMPOWERMENT

 Under Article II section 13 of the 1987 Constitution, “ The


State recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation building
and shall promote and protect their physical, moral, spiritual,
intellectual, and social well-being. It shall inculcate in the
youth patriotism and nationalism, and encourage their
involvement in public and civic affairs.”
POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT AND YOUTH
EMPOWERMENT

Who are the Youths?

RA 8044
 Youth in Nation Building Act of 1995
 Critical period in person’s growth and development from the onset of adolescence
towards the peak of mature, self-reliant and responsible adulthood comprising the
considerable sector of population from the age 15 and 30 years old.
POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT AND YOUTH
EMPOWERMENT

Youth Political Participation


 Survey commissioned by the Episcopal Commission of the Youth in
2002 reveals interesting trends.
 11.8% of young people believed that being a responsible voter is the
best expression of love for country.
 Law-abiding (35.6%), speaking dialect (30.3%), patronizing
Philippine products (19.9%) ranked significantly higher
POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT AND YOUTH
EMPOWERMENT

 Four of ten say they are socially involved in one way or


another
 41.7% say they are afraid to get involved
 30.5% say they won’t make a difference
 Close to 20% say it is a waste of time
POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT AND YOUTH
EMPOWERMENT

 Another survey with respondents ages 21 years old say that


75% are able to name their local chief, mayor, etc.
 Young people averaged 10-14 hours of watching television a
week
 Only one to two read a newspaper in the same span of time
POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT AND YOUTH
EMPOWERMENT

Article II section 13 of the 1987 Constitution


“ The State recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation
building and shall promote and protect their physical, moral,
spiritual, intellectual, and social well-being. It shall inculcate
in the youth patriotism and nationalism, and encourage their
involvement in public and civic affairs.”
POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT AND YOUTH
EMPOWERMENT

Sangguniang Kabataan
 Ferdinand Marcos enshrined youth participation in politics
 Kabataang Barangay (KB) or Village Youth
 KB’s demise was concurrent with the return of constitutional
democracy in the aftermath of 1986
 Unique representation in the grassroot level
POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT AND YOUTH
EMPOWERMENT

 Under Local Government Code of 1991, provides for the election


of barangay youth councils by those from 15 to 18 years of age
 SK president is automatic member of municipal or city council
aside from participation in local policy-making
 SK receives 10% allotmecation from barangay budget to
implement youth oriented welfare programs.
POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT AND YOUTH
EMPOWERMENT

Issues surrounding the SK


 • SK in rich areas have enough funds to engage in feeding programs and support, while
their counterparts in poorer barangays are struggling
 In many localities, SK is best known for staging beauty contest and tournaments rather
than critically engaging issues of the day
 SK become the training ground to the so-called “trapolitos”
 SK representatives are children or relatives of established politicians who are groomed
for higher office
POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT AND YOUTH
EMPOWERMENT

National Youth Commission


 Under RA 8044, it provides that NYC shall be the policy-making
body of all youth –related institutions, programs, projects, and
activities of the government
 NYC specifically addresses surrounding the Filipino Youth
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