What is RA 8044 all about?

The “Youth in Nation-Building Act” (RA 8044) which was enacted in 1995 established the National Youth Commission and the National Comprehensive and Coordinated Program on Youth Development. This act defined the Filipino youth as those with ages 15-30. Currently, the Philippines have a projected 85.2 million population.

What are the 5 C’s of positive youth development?

The Five Cs of Positive Youth Development, comprising competence, confidence, connection, caring and character, leading to a sixth C of contribution, is a well-known and well-researched PYD model (Heck & Subramaniam, 2009) and much of this work has been undertaken in the United States with quantitative methodologies.

What are the role of the youth in nation-building?

1 The youth plays a great role in nation-building. It has the power to help a country develop and move towards progress. It also is responsible for bringing social reform within a country. The youth of a country determine the future of a nation.

What is PD No 603?

The Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) was created through Presidential Decree 603, otherwise known as the Child and Youth Welfare Code in 1974. It is mandated to coordinate the implementation and enforcement of all laws, formulate, monitor and evaluate policies, programs and measures for children.

How can I develop my youth?

Families promote healthy youth development when they:

  1. provide support;
  2. have positive family communication;
  3. are involved in their adolescent’s school;
  4. have clear rules and consequences and monitor their adolescent’s whereabouts;
  5. provide positive, responsible role models for other adults, adolescents, and siblings;

What are the responsibilities of youth?

There are many responsibilities of youth. Youth is responsible to build the nation, to make the society good and noble. Youth can improve the community and culture of society. If youth understands his responsibility, a large number of crimes may reduce within one day.

How can you help in nation building?

Contribute to Nation Building Through LINKAPIL

  1. supporting the education of Filipino youth through scholarship grants, purchase of educational materials, and construction of classrooms;
  2. providing livelihood opportunities by financing income generating activities of marginalized sectors or victims of natural calamities;

What was the youth in Nation-Building Act 8044?

Republic Act 8044 The Youth in Nation-Building Act An act creating the National Youth Commission, establishing a National Comprehensive and Coordinated Program on Youth Development, Appropriating Funds Therefore, and for Other Purposes.

What is the hallmark of a youth empowerment organization?

Youth Empowerment engages high-need youth and families from a trauma-informed lens and inspires community leadership through resiliency building, advocacy, and systemic transformation. Our hallmark is meaningful mentorships from mentors with past justice-involvement, who guide our mentees as powerful examples of lived experience.

What was the National Youth Commission of the Philippines?

AN ACT CREATING THE NATIONAL YOUTH COMMISSION, ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE AND COORDINATED PROGRAM ON YOUTH DEVELOPMENT , APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:

What is the role of youth in nation building?

Youth power is seen as the key to creating a healthy and disciplined civil society. To increase the prestige of the nation, to maintain peace and unity among different sects, languages and cultures and communities, the youth should be transformed into organizational federations according to global values and standards.