Republic Act No. 10742
Approved on January 15, 2016: An Act establishing reforms in the Sangguniang Kabataan, creating enabling mechanisms for meaningful youth participation in nation-building and for other purposes.
Proclamation No. 1160, s. 2015
Signed on November 12, 2015: Declaring November 25 of Every Year as the “National Day for Youth in Climate Action”
DepEd adopts Child Protection Policy
The education sector’s reforms focus on safe, accessible, learner-centered education.
Republic Act No. 10679
Approved on August 27, 2015: An Act promoting Entrepreneurship and Financial Education among Filipino Youth
Role of youth sector in disaster management formalized
Local government units are expected to engage the youth sector as a legitimate member of the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (LDRRMC) in their community.
Youth Commission lauds MILF decommissioning, backs passage of BBL
The National Youth Commission (NYC) commended the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and the government (GPH) for the successful launch of the decommissioning program under the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro despite a delay in the passage of the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL), the peace pact’s legal iteration.
Manila youth encouraged to work in agriculture
The Rice Science Museum organized a youth camp that immersed participants in various activities and lectures on rice, culture, and history. Career opportunities in agriculture were also presented in order to promote agriculture as a viable and necessary profession.
DSWD accepts 860 youths for internship this summer
The amount of P5.67 million has been allocated for this year’s implementation of the internship program.
Dasmariñas City commends DILG chief for inspiring local youth
In the ceremony attended by roughly 1,500 participants, Roxas was joined by Dasmariñas City Lone District Rep. Elpidio F. Barzaga, Jr., City Mayor Jennifer Austria-Barzaga, Vice Mayor Valeriano Encabo, local DILG officials, and members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, and the Sangguniang Panlalawigan.
PH envoy lauds launch of multicultural cub reporter corps in South Korea
Some 100 elementary school children from 3rd to 6th grades who signified their interest to become cub reporters for the site and future leaders attended the event with their parents.
