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Youth refers to persons in the age range of 15 to 30 years, as defined in the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of R.A. No. 8044.
The objectives of the Commission include providing leadership in youth policies, encouraging youth participation in government and non-governmental programs, harnessing youth potential in nation-building, supplementing government funds with other sources, and leading the formulation and implementation of the National Comprehensive and Coordinated Program on Youth Development.
The National Youth Commission Proper consists of the Chairperson, two Commissioners at large, one Commissioner each representing Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, and the President of the Pambansang Katipunan ng mga Sangguniang Kabataan who serves in an ex-officio capacity.
The Chairperson must not be more than 45 years old and the Commissioners not more than 40 years old during their incumbency; they must be natural-born Filipino citizens, have leadership experience in youth organizations, be of good moral character, and must not have been convicted of crimes involving moral turpitude.
Key components include a four-year Medium Term Youth Development Plan (MTYDP), a National Study on the Situation of the Youth every three years, National Review and Reform of youth service organizations, operationalizing implementing structures, nationwide youth service delivery systems, and participation in biennial World Youth Day events.
The National Youth Commission is responsible for registering and accrediting youth and youth-serving organizations. It issues procedures and guidelines relative to the registration process.
The Commission can appoint personnel, fix compensation, suspend or dismiss employees for cause, adopt a seal, enter into contracts, acquire and manage properties and assets, accept donations and grants, ensure that government agencies implement youth programs, and sue or be sued.
The Youth Parliament studies and discusses current youth issues, formulates legislative agenda on youth matters, creates task forces, serves as coordinators in their jurisdictions, and presents proceedings to the National Youth Commission after each regular session.
The Advisory Council is composed of key government secretaries from Education, Budget, Social Welfare, Interior and Local Government, Agriculture, Labor, Environment, National Economic Development, plus chairpersons of relevant legislative committees and commissions. Its main role is to advise and consult the Commission on youth affairs, welfare, and development.
Money shall only be disbursed under authority of a Commission resolution or as part of regular operations, subject to fund availability, and all disbursements must comply with existing laws and regulations governing public funds.