Subject:

The State of the Filipino Youth in the context of nationalism and

patriotism

Date :

September 17, 2015

Venue:

Sophias Way, Leyte Park Compound, Tacloban City

Time:

11:00 12:30

Outline of Presentation:
Slide No. 1: Title
Slide No. 2: Definition of Youth

The time of life when someone is young

The time when a young person has not yet become an adult
The time when something is new and not yet established
A teenage boy or a young man

Slide No. 3: Age definition of Youth (vary across institutions)

RA 8044 between the age of 15 30 years old
FLEMMS between the age of 16 24 years old

Slide No. 2: Youth as perceive by the State

RA 8044 the critical period in a persons growth and development from
the onset of adolescence towards the peak of mature, self-reliant and
responsible adulthood comprising the considerable sector of the
population from the age of fifteen (15) to thirty (30) years
Slide No. 3:
Slide No. 3: Role of the Youth as consecrated with the immortal words of Rizal
Slide No. 4: Where are the youth who will consecrate their golden hours, their
illusions, and their enthusiasm to the welfare of their native land?

Such were the words of Jose Rizal, in the persona of the patriotic priest
Padre Florentino, in his novel El Filibusterismo.
To the Filipino Youth
Hold high the brow serene,
O youth, where now you stand;
Let the bright sheen
Of your grace be seen,
Fair hope of my fatherland!
Republic Act No. 9344
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A COMPREHENSIVE JUVENILE JUSTICE AND WELFARE SYSTEM,
CREATING THE JUVENILE JUSTICE AND WELFARE COUNCIL UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF
JUSTICE, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
SEC. 2. Declaration of State Policy. - The following State policies shall be observed at all times:
(a) The State recognizes the vital role of children and 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.

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.
a. X x x x x
b. Inculcation in the youth of patriotism, nationalism and other basic desirable values to infuse
in them faith in the Creator, belief in the sanctity of life and dignity of the human person,
conviction for the strength and unity of the family and adherence to truth and justice;
c. X x x x x

d. X x x x x
Who are the contemporary youth?
These are spirited, passionate, and driven young people, with a strong love for country and have
made themselves available to be partners in nation-building.