What is the NYP?

The NYP is a 3-day convention of youth leaders every two years wherein policy

recommendations are formulated to address youth issues. These recommendations may also

serve as the government’s guide in policy formulation and program development.

LEGAL BASIS

The convening of the NYP is provided under Sec. 13 of Republic Act No. 8044, otherwise

known as the “Youth Nation-Building Act of 1995”.

Under the said provision, “the Youth Parliament shall meet at the call of the National

Youth Commission (NYC)… delegates shall be chosen by the NYC taking into consideration equal

and geographical representation among men and women…”

OBJECTIVES

The Parliament shall seek to attain the following:

Crafting of policy recommendations to address issues facing the youth sector;

Validating national and local youth issues;

Creating a pool of youth advocates.

IMPORTANT

As youth advocates after the Parliament, the delegates are encouraged to:

Actively participate in youth programs, projects, and activities;

Raise awareness of fellow youth on issues affecting the sector;

Make a difference in their localities;

Coordinate with NYC regarding initiatives, feedback on youth concerns in your area.

Qualification of Delegates

Filipino citizen, between 15 to 30 years old;

Of good moral character;

Must not have been a member of the previous Youth Parliaments;

Willing to volunteer his/her time, expertise and talents in the service of the Filipino youth through the NYC network for two (2) years.

EXPENSES

Food and accommodation will be provided by the National Youth Commission for the

duration of the Parliament only.

Traveling/transportation expenses from place of origin to the venue and back, including

incidental expenses shall be borne by the participants, or his/her sponsoring

organization.

No registration fees required.

YOUTH AGENDA

It is essential that parliamentarians have a particular youth issue to advance and with

the corresponding policy recommendations to address it.

Application to the 13th NYP-Cluster Assemblies will open soon.