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The State recognizes the vital role of the 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.
 YOUTH IN NATION-
BUILDING ACT:
Republic Act No. 8044
AN ACT CREATING THE NATIONAL YOUTH
COMMISSION, ESTABLISHING A
NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE AND
COORDINATED PROGRAM ON YOUTH
DEVELOPMENT , APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
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The State recognizes its responsibility to enable
the youth to fulfill their vital role in nation-
building and hereby establishes the National
Comprehensive and Coordinated Program on
Youth Development, creates the structures to
implement the same and appropriate adequate
funds to provide support for the program and
implementing structures on a continuing
sustained basis.

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 The Youth have following role and
responsibilities towards the nation.
 • They must get proper and complete
education.
 • Take part in welfare activities.

 • Spread awareness and education among

the masses about their rights and

responsibilities.
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 • Help other youths in building confidence
and pursuing the field of interest.
 • Guide newcomers in every field on right

lines.
 • Promotes the fair image of the country

before the world.

 • Serve the country with their skills and

talent in various fields.

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 • To nip in the bud all the evils that are
polluting our society.
 • To reinvigorate the culture, trend and

traditions of the society.

 • Help the government in the
implementation of policies.
 • They can play a vital role in the
elimination of terrorism.
 • The young people are full of vibrant ideas.
Their ideas can show the country a new path
towards prosperity.

 • Young people have energy to try out things

and the patience to learn from mistakes.
Giving them opportunities to plan, to decide
and to work prepares them to face harsher
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 • Young participation is important
because youth are the country’s power.
Youth recognize problems and can solve
them. Youth are strong force in social
movements.

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