7th National Youth Parliament

Since 1996, the National Youth Commission convenes youth leaders nationwide through the National Youth Parliament. Now on its 7th year, the National Youth Parliament is a 3-day convention of youth leaders every to years wherein policy recommendations and reforms are formulated to address various issues affecting the youth. It serves as a consultative mechanism for the government in formulating comprehensive plans and strategies towards youth welfare and development. Youth leaders share valuable insights and strengthen networks to aid them in collaborative youth empowerment efforts.

The 7th National Youth Parliament will be held in Davao City on October 19-22, 2008. The program is open to all individuals:

• Filipino citizen ages 15 to 30 years old

• residing, studying or working at the place/institution for not less than six months

• President/Officer of a youth organization (i.e. school, community, civic, religious, professional, tribal and the like) or an SK Provincial Federation President (if representing SK)
  

• must not be a member of any previous National Youth Parliament

• must not have been committed of any crime involving moral turpitude

The following are the requirement for application:

• application letter to the 7th NYP
• five copies of accomplished application forms
• copy of resume/cv not more than 3 pages
• 5 copies 2 x 2 pictures
• certified true copy of Birth Certificate
• certificate of residency from the barangay
• 2 pieces self-addressed letter envelopes with 10 php worth of stamps on each envelope
• nomination letter from youth organization
• position paper/executive summary of case study/research conducted by youth organization

On case studies and/ or researches, paper must focus on any of the following youth issues:

• Youth values and Good Citizenship
  
• Youth Community Involvement and Engagement
• Youth Participation and Governance
• Violence in Youth Organizations
• Youth Lifestyles
• Peace-building
• Specific Youth Groups

Application period is from March 24- June 16, 2008. Please feel free to contact me for any queries and more details.


Fidel L. Esteban
Region 3 Representative
6th National Youth Parliament
flesteban@yahoo.com
09282573930