1. Source of Funding

Government of the Republic of the Philippines

2. Mission and Objectives

The NYC provides the youth with opportunities to be an active partner in nation-building through youth programs and projects that will develop and harness their potentials and enable them to be of great service to their country and community. The creation of new policies and advocacies for youth development also allows the NYC to push for reforms and the creation of new measures to implement better services for the youth and the communities.

1. legislative and policy agenda strengthens the authority of the National Youth Commission on youth participation policy and as a prime mover in inclusive youth development;

2. Youth development agenda is mainstreamed in national and local priorities and plans; and

3. The Commission and its Secretariat have the capacity, skills and expertise as duty-bearers on inclusive youth participation and development.

3. Areas of work relating to youth employment

youth employment policies, skills for youth, youth and migration, youth participation

4.Partners and areas of partnership

various Philippines government agencies

5. Potential or existing partnership with the ILO

6. Successful youth employment interventions

The Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Program (SSEAYP) is an annual cultural exchange program that started in 1974 as a joint statement between ASEAN member countries and Japan.  Participated by young people from these countries, the program’s objective is to promote friendship and mutual understanding among them and the local youth in their respective countries.

The Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations (TAYO) is an annual search and recognition program for outstanding contributions made by youth and youth serving organizations nationwide.  The awardees receive prizes that would enable them to sustain their current efforts or develop and implement new programs.

Government Internship Program: NYC serves as the secretariat of this program, which started off as a summer work program for students. It is NYC’s contribution to the poverty alleviation program of the government. NYC arranges for other government agencies and private companies to hire out-of-school, unemployed youth as interns who receive a monthly stipend that is 75% of the minimum wage.

National Youth Parliament: The NYP is a 3-day convention of youth leaders every two years wherein policy recommendations are formulated to address youth issues, and serve as government’s guide in policy formulation and program development. Started in 1996, youth leaders gather every two years to share ideas and gain valuable insights and networks to aid them in their youth development efforts.

Local Youth Development Program: The program aims to strengthen NYC’s linkage with its clientele in the grassroots level by beefing up its current set up and by advocating for the establishment of Local Youth Development Councils. Once established, the LYDCs shall be responsible for the formulation of policies and implementation of youth development programs in their localities in coordination with various government and non-governmental organizations.

"Mindanao 2020" is the new banner Peace and Development Advocacy Program of of the National Youth Commission.  It is a comprehensive advocacy-training program on the culture of peace, human rights and the indigenous peoples. It aims to advance the promotion of peace, racial and cultural tolerance, respect for the environment, rights of children, youth, women and the indigenous peoples.