Approval and Adoption of National Youth Development Plan

The policy is to inculcate in the youth patriotism and nationalism.
The policy is to encourage youth involvement in national development and civic activities.
Activities to mainstream the youth in nation-building must form part of the Administration’s blueprint of action and the Medium Term Philippine Development Plan.
The President directs formulation of the National Youth Development Plan, serving as a legacy of the Administration for youth.
The Plan is designated as a vital component of the Medium Term Philippine Development Plan.

Section 1 approves the National Youth Development Plan (NYDP) 1994–1998.
The approved NYDP is the plan attached as Annex A.
The adoption is a presidential approval of the NYDP’s substantive program content as organized in the attached plan.

The Presidential Council for Youth Affairs (PCYA) coordinates the Plan’s implementation under Section 2.
PCYA coordinates in collaboration with the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA).
PCYA coordinates with concerned government agencies and Local Government Units (LGUs) under Section 2.
PCYA may request Regional Development Councils (RDCs) to assist in monitoring the Plan’s implementation at the regional level under Section 2.
Non-government and Private Volunteer Organizations are enjoined to assist in monitoring and implementing the Plan under Section 2.

Section 3 directs all concerned agencies and instrumentalities identified in the Plan to fully discharge their respective functions and responsibilities.
The list of agencies and instrumentalities identified for this directive is attached as Annex B under Section 3.

Section 4 provides that Executive Order No. 176 takes effect immediately.
The effectivity clause operates upon issuance without a further publication or waiting period stated in the Order.