a presentation of Mr. Jaime Garchitorena of the Young Public Servants and YouthVote Philippines about youth, elections and governance. As presented in Civitas Asia National Student Conference held at the University of Asia and the Pacific on November 19, 2009

1. A Little About Me A.I.M. G.F. BLOG Take Photographs Jaime Garchitorena 41 Electronic Music Non- Traditional Education Path

2. Youth Vote: Breaking Silence in the Electoral Process The impending Philippine presidential elections call for the youth’s political involvement. To ensure a promising future for good governance in politics, the interest and capacity of young people to participate meaningfully in the elections and in the political life of their communities, is a matter of critical importance. The following issues are worth exploring: What is the nature of the political interest and engagement among young people? What are the youth’s insights concerning the electoral process and Philippine politics in general? How can youth participation in the elections be strengthened?

3. ? TheYouth in 05102010:More than Just Warm Bodies

4. The Power of the Youth Numbers Voters Non Voters Influence Peer to Peer What are your common issues Peer to family What are your family issues Mobility Voters/non Voters come together naturally Connectivity Mass technology Other funded Language

5. Where Youth Go Mobility: Voters/non Voters come together naturally in concentrated groups of intense emotion and intimacy School Entertainment areas Religious gatherings Family gatherings

6. The Unfortunate Truth High level of responsibility/Low level of Idealism an Involvement LARGER FAMILY/MORE CONCERNS STUDENT/LESS CONCERNS NEW GRADUATE/STARTUP FAMILY Balanced idealism and responsibility High level of idealism/Low level of responsibility MENTOR TEES TEENS

7. The Experience

8. In the Beginning…. YPS 2008: Attitudes towards good citizenship March 2008: Looking forward with the MDGs The Youth Vote Philippines Portal: From YPS Project to Multi Group National Activity

9. Depth of Participation: Social Networking vs Volunteerism The OBAMA EXPERIENCE: Possible or Not???

10. Are the candidates REALLY listening?

11. 14 Million Internet Users 100k Broadband Connection

12. Party Building: Giving the Youth Structure

13. ? TheYouth in 05102010:More than Just Warm Bodies