LECTURE PRESESENTED DURING THE UNIVERSAL YOUTH MALAYSIA

1. Youth Engagement in Multi-Cultural Communities
Universal Youth Leadership Summit 2022
Malaysia
December 16 - 19, 2022

2. ‫ي‬ِّ‫ل‬ْ‫و‬َ‫ق‬ ‫وا‬ُ‫ه‬َ‫ق‬ْ‫َف‬‫ي‬ ‫ي‬ِّ‫ن‬‫ا‬ َ
‫س‬ِّ‫ل‬ ْ‫ن‬ِّ‫م‬ ً‫ة‬َ‫د‬ْ‫ق‬ُ‫ع‬ ْ‫ل‬ُ‫ل‬ْ‫َاح‬‫و‬ ‫ي‬ِّ‫ر‬ْ‫م‬َ‫أ‬ ‫ي‬ِّ‫ل‬ ْ‫ر‬ِّ‫َس‬‫ي‬َ‫و‬ ‫ي‬ِّ‫ر‬ْ‫َد‬‫ص‬ ‫ي‬ِّ‫ل‬ ْ‫َح‬‫ر‬ ْ
‫اش‬ ِّ‫َب‬‫ر‬
Rabbish rahli sadri wa yassirli amri wah lul uqdatan min lisaani, yaf kahu kauli
ٍ‫د‬َّ‫م‬َ‫ح‬ُ‫م‬ ِّ‫آل‬ َّٰ
‫ى‬َ‫ل‬َ‫َع‬‫و‬ ٍ‫د‬َّ‫م‬َ‫ح‬ُ‫م‬ َّٰ
‫ى‬َ‫ل‬َ‫ع‬ ِّ‫َل‬‫ص‬ َّ‫م‬ُ‫ه‬ََّّٰ‫ٱلل‬
All praise is due to Allah. We praise him, we seek His help, we seek His forgiveness, and we seek refuge in Allah from the evil within ourselves and our evil
deeds. Whoever Allah guides, there is none to misguide him. Whoever Allah leads astray, there is none to guide him. I testify there is no God but Allah
alone, without any partners, and that Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, is His servant and His messenger.
To start with, i would like to great you all with our universal greetings of Peace Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuho –
I would like to thank the organizer and all members of the universal youth movement for inviting as part of your program this 2022 UYM leadership Summit
It’s an honor and a great privilege to share our experiences how the Philippine Government engaged and prepared our youth to lead because we believed
that you are the future and backbone of our society. We need our youth to be empowered and give them the opportunities to be involved in our national
peace building program.
Empowering the youth is important because we need to give them the push they need in order to take control of their future. We need to equip them with
the right tools in order to make better decisions for their future.
“The youth is the hope of our motherland,“ This is the famous words of our National Hero Dr. Jose Rizal
“It is true without hope, there will be no heroes and that hope should be coupled with youth-friendly programs. Our leaders should do their best to
translate their hope into realities — this is where heroes are born.”
A Country can achieve the heights of greater success if its youth is empower because their engagement or participation will prepare them in fulfilling their
destiny as future
Leaders.

3. Sequence of Presentation
Brief Background
 Government
 People
National Youth Commission
 National Youth Development
 NYC Mandate
Youth Engagement Strategy (Yes For Peace)
 Peace Building
 Education/Economy
 Active Citizenship
 Cultivate youth potential
 Environment
National Action Plan (PCVE)
 Brief Background
 Intervention

5. The Philippines is country of great diversity. We have over a hundred dialects and
many ethnic groups. Not only those, but the culture is also very varied because of
its archipelagic nature and rich history.
The culture of the Philippines is very diverse. This is due to the colorful
combination of different nations: Spain, United States, China, India, and the Arabs.
The locals of the Philippines are called Filipinos. Our primary ancestors are the
Malays who came from the southeastern Asian country which is now called
Indonesia.
The nation is divided between Christians, Muslims, and other religious-ethno-
linguistic groups; between urban and rural people; between upland and lowland
people; Although different in numerous ways, the Filipinos are very hospitable and
give appropriate respect to everybody regardless of race, culture and belief.

6. Why Philippines is considered a unique nation?
There are three reasons: • Religion - Filipinos are predominantly Christians • Political History
a. Philippines is the first Republic in Asia, being the first to achieve independence by revolution and
establish a Republic led by General Emilio Aguinaldo in 1898 – 1901.
b. The first Southeast Asian Nation to secure independence by voluntary decolonization of a colonial power
after the second World War in 1946.
c. It led the world in waging a “People Power Revolution to oust Seating President by peaceful and
prayerful means in 1986”
Why Philippines is considered as the Melting Pot of People and Culture? • Our
country occupies a good geographical position • It is the crossroads of the world’s culture and races. • It is
the meeting place of all aviation, shipping, and trade routes in the orient.
Importance of Philippine Location: • Philippines serve as a bridge between the culture of the East and the
West. • It lies as a crossroads of international air and sea routes • It looms as a bastion of democracy in an
area where dictators and communism hold sway over Asian nation. • It is the citadel of Christianity
between the largely Christian West and largely NonChristian East.

7. Names given for Philippines: The official name “Filipinas” was given to the
archipelago in 1543 by the Spanish explorer Ruy Lopez de Villalobos, in honor of
Prince Felipe (Philip) of Asturias, who later became King Philip II, the King of Spain
Until it was later Anglicized to “Philippine Islands” during the American Colonial
regime, and then to the name of “Republic of the Philippines” after the
decolonization in 1946.
Other Names given for Philippines: a. Gems of the East b. Treasure Islands of the
Pacific c. Isles of Fear d. Isles of Hope e. Orphans of the Pacific f. Land of the
Morning g. Pearl of the Orient

8. Legislative Branch
(Senate and HoR)
Executive Branch
(President)
Judiciary
(Higher and Lower Court)
THE PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT
Democratic Government
Executive Branch – President and Vice President - Cabinet
Legislative Branch - Senate - House of Representatives
Judicial Branch - Supreme Court

9. The government of the Philippines (Filipino: Pamahalaan ng Pilipinas) is the national
government of the Philippines. It is governed as a unitary state under
a presidential representative and democratic constitutional republic in which
the president functions as both the head of state and the head of government of the
country within a pluriform multi-party system.
The government has three interdependent branches: the legislative branch, the
executive branch, and the judicial branch. The powers of the branches are vested by
the Constitution of the Philippines in the following: Legislative power is vested in the
two-chamber Congress of the Philippines—the Senate is the upper chamber and
the House of Representatives is the lower chamber.[1]
Executive power is exercised by the government under the leadership of the
president. Judicial power is vested in the courts with the Supreme Court of the
Philippines as the highest judicial body

10. PEOPLE Diverse Traditions and
Cultures

11. Filipinos (Filipino: Mga Pilipino)[50] are the people who are citizens of or native to the Philippines.
The majority of Filipinos today come from various Austronesian ethnolinguistic groups, all typically
speaking either Filipino, English and/or other Philippine languages. Currently, there are more than
185 ethnolinguistic groups in the Philippines; each with its own language, identity, culture and
history.
Filipino hospitality
Filipinos are naturally hospitable. Guests can be expected to extend a very warm welcome to their
guests regardless of where they come from, how well they know their host, and why they’re visiting
someone’s home.
Hosts typically provide their guests with food and entertainment and, if there’s time, a tour around
the local destinations. In the Philippines, no one leaves with an empty stomach. Before they leave,
guests are even entreated to take home pasalubong or souvenirs, which often come in the form of
delicacies and local sweets.
MUSLIMS: Maranao, Maguindanao,Tausug, Kalagan, Sangil, Ilanun/Iranun, Palibugan, Yakan,
Sama, Badjao, Jumamapun, Palawanon and Molbog
LUMADS: Ata Manobo, Mamanwa, Magguangan, Mandaya, Banwa-on, Bukidnon, Kalagan,
Manobo, Subvanen, Tagabili, Tagakaolo, Talandig and Tiruray

13. Why You Need to visit Philippines
White Beach at Boracay, Chocolate Hills at Bohol, Puerto Princesa
Underground River, Palawan, Cloud 9, Siargao, Cebu’s Beaches and
Diving Spots, Banaue Rice Terraces, Ifugao, Rizal Park, Manila,
Kayangan Lake, Coron, Palawan, Kawasan Falls, Cebu, Taal Volcano
and Lake, Tagaytay, and BatangaS, Intramuros and Fort Santiago,
Manila, Mayon Volcano, Albay, Bicol, Calle Crisologo, Vigan, Nacpan
Beach, El Nido and Tubbataha Reef, Palawan
1.We can also host International Event I hope your next UYM
Leadership will be held in the Philippines

16. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Republic Act No. 8044 not only created the National Youth Commission (NYC) on July 25, 1994 but also
established a National Comprehensive and Coordinated Program on Youth Development. This landmark
legislation, otherwise known as the “Youth in Nation Building Act”, was signed on June 7, 1995 by then
President Fidel V. Ramos, took effect on June 30, 1995 and duly constituted on August 10, 1995.
NYC is an independent and autonomous agency with the status of a national government agency attached to
the Office of the President. It is the sole policymaking/ coordinating body of all youth oriented institution
programs, projects and activities of the government.
On May 7, 2009, Executive Order No. 795 was issued attaching the NYC to the Department of Social Welfare
and Development (DSWD).
The primary mandate of NYC is to serve as the lead government agency for the formulation of the policies
and set up priorities and direction of all youth promotion, development programs and activities;
encourage wide and active participation of the youth in all governmental and non-governmental
programs, projects and activities; harness and develop the full potential of the youth as partners in
nation-building; and supplement government appropriation for youth promotion and development with
funds from other sources.

18. The Commission is composed of the Chairman and the Chief Executive Officer; six (6)
Commissioners, three of whom represent Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, two chosen At-Large
and the President of the Pambansang Katipunan ng Sangguniang Kabataan as an Ex-Officio
Member. A secretariat was also organized headed by an Executive Director who shall serve as
the Chief Operating Officer. The Chairman and the appointed Commissioners shall serve for
term of three (3) years, with reappointment for another term provided; the Chairman shall not
be more than fortyfive (45) years of age, and the appointive Commissioners no more than forty
(40) years of age, at any time during their incumbency.
Area offices were established in five regions, namely: Baguio City in Cordillera Autonomous
Region (CAR), Naga City in Region V, Cebu City in Region VII, Zamboanga City in Region IX and
Cagayan de Oro City in Region X. In 2011, a satellite office was likewise created in Davao City.
ii There are 96 personnel as of December 31, 2012 composed of seven (7) Presidential
appointees, 63 permanent employees and 11 staff with co-terminous status. In aid to the NYC
are 15 Contract of Service (COS) and 100 youth trainees under the Government Internship
Program (GIP).

19. Vision
“Enabled, involved and patriotic youth realizing their aspirations.”
Mission
“To promote sustainable developmental policies and programs for and with the
Filipino Youth.”
As a youth-centered agency:
1. Advocate policies on youth protection and participation;
2. Build and sustain partnerships and networks; and
3. Foster youth participation in community development and good governance.

20. Youth
Engagement
Strategies

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22. In building youth resilience and participation in peace building programs of the Government
we have come-up this strategies to maximizing youth engagement in our plans and programs
Immediately after my assumption to Office as Director of the National Commission on Muslim
Filipinos, Bureau of Peace and Conflict Resolution we engaged our Civil Society Organization
Especially with the Youth Sectors to work together as one.

23.  This Strategies has a legal basis. SECTION 2. Policy – 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.
 The State hereby declares that “Youth” is the critical period in a person’s growth and
development from the onset of adolescence towards the peak of mature, self-reliant and
responsible adulthood comprising the considerable sector of the population from the age of
fifteen (15) to thirty (30) years.
 These Youth Engagement Strategies (YES) is to enable, ensure, and promote the youth’s
active, meaningful, and holistic participation in society in the following: Peace-building &
security, Education, Active citizenship, Environment and Economic Empowerment (PEACE) or
simply YES for PEACE. Without PEACE we will not see each other here. You should be a
Peacemaker. PEACE IS OUR PRECIOUS GIFT TO EACH OTHER
 1. Comprehensive and Youth-centered approach 2. Involve stakeholders in the
implementation of this Strategy 3. 4. Inclusive and Culture-and gender-sensitive5 In
Accordance with law

24. Peace-
building

25. Peace Building
We involved youth in promoting human security, including participation in peace building and conflict
prevention and management initiatives, public order and safety efforts, as well as in safeguarding national
integrity and sovereignty to contribute to national peace and unity.
Strategies: (1) Strengthen youth participation in promoting peace and order. Our Objective is to Increase the
number of community brigade (barangay tanod) workers • Increase membership in BADAC • Increase the
number of youth in the armed forces and police forces
(2)Optimized youth participation in the peace process and ensure the access of youth in conflict-affected
areas to education and economic opportunities. With this strategy it Increased participation of the youth in
the peace process and also participation in development, rehabilitation, and peacebuilding efforts
We want our youth will be able to: address and prevent violence and human rights violations against them
• proactively ensure peace and order in their communities
• who work for peace
• who abide and respect the laws of the land
• who do not use/will no longer use illegal substances

26. Education

27. • Youth who have access to quality education
It was discovered that Alexis Peralta, 11, did not just have AJ as brother but also had three other younger brothers.
The family lives some 3 km away from Hinabuyan Elementary School in Dagami, Leyte. To get to school, the kids
have to pass through 3 barangays but Alexis had the most challenging task of also carrying his brother.When their
mother, Luna Boloy, left to find a job in Manila
This Picture went viral for studying outside a McDonald’s outlet, making use of light from the store to make his
assignments. Recently, this kid graduated from elementary – and the store decided to throw him a free
graduation party!
Daniel Cabrera, a student at Subangdaku Elementary School in Subangdaku, Mandaue in Cebu, central Philippines.
Because the family does not have electricity at home, Daniel takes advantage of light at the McDonald’s outlet so
he could work on his assignments.

28. EDUCATION
You must be well educated because without education you are like a bird without wings. Education is
your weapon which you can use to change the world.
Education is the key to turn a weakness into a strength and provide with considerable mental agility to make the
right decisions and spring into action when needed.
• Youth who are better educated because of sustained increase in enrolment and completion rates per level
• Youth who are globally competitive but responsive to national needs and are prepared for the workplace
and the emergence of new media and other technologies • Youth who are highly literate and who
efficaciously seek and use information • Youth who have access to quality education
Strategies (1) Improve and increase youth participation in education
Objectives: Decrease youth not in employment, education or training and Increase efficiency rate (Program:
Alternative Learning Program System and Phil Educational Placement Test)
(2) Improving educational quality and performance
• Increase functional literacy rate • Improve academic performance • Increase traditional and new media
literacy (Program: Recognition, K to 12 Basic Edu Awards) (Literacy Rate 96.3)

29. Environment

30. Environment

31. in the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of child and youth-friendly programs,
policies and activities in environmental protection, climate change adaptation and mitigation; and
disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM), with the use of new technologies and indigenous
knowledge, so as to promote sustainable natural ecosystems and smarter localities, biodiversity
conservation, waste management and pollution control
Strategy: Strengthen youth participation in environmental activities
Objectives: Increase number of youth members in organizations involved in:
• Environment protection • Biodiversity conservation • Climate change mitigation & adaptation •
Smart cities • Disaster risk reduction and management (Programs: Project Disaster Information for
Nationwide Awareness (DINA) • Youth for Environment in School Program)
• Youth who act collectively towards sustainable human and natural ecosystems
• Youth who practice responsible environment-friendly, and climate/ disaster resilient lifestyle
ENVIRONMENT

32. Economy

33. ECONOMY
in the economy, as empowered employees and/or entrepreneurs who are productively engaged in gainful and
decent work and/or businesses, and protected from work-related vulnerabilities such as child labor,
discrimination, occupational hazards, underemployment and undue contractualization.
Strategies: Optimized youth participation in the labor force
1)Stop youth participation in vulnerable employment (Decrease unemployment, underemployment, and jobs
mismatch for WY • Increase part-time employment opportunities for ISY • Increase productivity and
employment in the agricultural sector}
2) Promote youth participation in entrepreneurial activities (Decrease child labor • Decrease the trafficking of
youth • Lessen the number of youth who work unpaid and/or without benefits • L Decrease work related
hazards and illnesses
3) Strengthen youth participation in employment enrichment support systems (Increase the number of youth
entrepreneurs • Increase number of school break/ internship jobs • Increase counseled youth regarding their
career )
• Youth who are gainfully employed • Youth who know and exercise their rights, responsibilities and welfare as
Filipino workers • Youth who are or who aspire to be entrepreneurs • Youth who know and avail of career
enrichment opportunities

34. Active Citizen

35. ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP
Participation in community development and nation building though active, meaningful, sustainable,
productive, and patriotic engagement in civil society, social mobilization, volunteerism (indicating social
awareness and socio-civic mindedness), and values formation (such as having concern for others and being
socially responsible) so as to improve the plight of the youth
Strategies: 1) Strengthen enabling mechanisms for youth organization and participation(• Increase funding
resources for youth groups • Increase facilities available for youth groups • Increase resource speakers and
trainers for youth groups • Refocus strategies to establishing linkages with other organizations)
2) Engage the youth in the preservation, safeguarding, development, and promotion of Philippine culture and
arts (Increase number of youth in cultural and art production • Increase number of youth attending cultural
and art productions)
3) Inculcate volunteerism through the academe and community engagement and develop the traits of social
awareness and responsibility among the youth (Increase, diversify, and sustain youth volunteerism)
• Youth who are able to get optimal support for their organizational activities • Youth who are engaged in the
production and appreciation of Filipino arts and culture
• Youth who are active volunteers

36. Cultivate Youth Potentials

37. The Filipino youth of today are determined, ambitious, and brave
1. Cavite Science Integrated School’s winning design for a contactless appliance interface that doubles as a health
monitor aims to help avoid the spread of COVID-19. (Photo from Department of Science and Technology – Science
Education Institute) It was developed by Jimuel Clarence Z. Malimban, John Kenneth V. Sanchez, and Aira Gayle
Pugeda. A hands-free computer interface that also serves as a warning device that monitors the health of its users.
“It helps to minimize the risk of infection from contact with infected surfaces by using a computer-enabled camera
to interpret users’ movements to potentially control everything from house appliances to ATMs,”. “It also monitors
users’ vital signs and is capable of sending an alert to authorities if it senses anything out of the ordinary,” it added.
2. Attorney' Roy Lawagan - a Security Guard after many years of sacrifices and dedication to finish his degree in law
he passed the BAR Examination. Working as a security guard had many struggles and hardships while studying and
preparing for the bar exam. He works as a security guard at night and take care of his family at day time. In his days
off at work, he reviews for the bar exam and used his office as his review center.
2. Jemaima Joy Salas A 25-year-old had to find ways to support herself after her parents separated and then after
her grandmother, who was helping her, passed away in 2014. She was able to fund her studies and graduate college
by selling chicharon and mani in school. Jemaima said she sold the snacks during break time and dismissal.
Strategies: Social Inclusion & Equity S 1: Promote the prosocial participation of youth with specific needs (Pantawid
Pamilyang Pilipino Program) Objectives: Decrease the number of youths living in poverty • Decrease the number of
street youth
Youth who apply their learnings from exchange programs to contribute back to society • Youth who actively do good
deeds for society across borders Another reason is that this will help them cultivate their skills and discover their
potential that will be beneficial to their personal and professional development. If they were able to unleash their
best qualities, they have better chances of a better future

38. Tapping the Youth’s Potential to Empower our Future
 Why is Youth Empowerment Important?
 We have to will help our youth to cultivate their skills and discover their
potential that will be beneficial to their personal and professional
development. If they were able to unleash their best qualities, they have
better chances of a better future.
 Be it in the form of better judgment and wisdom when it comes to making
decisions for their personal lives or by having a stellar career that not only
helps them financially but also allows them to be an asset to the
economy; youth empowerment also helps them better understand their
roles and duties to the society.
 Through this, long-term effects of youth empowerment may lead to
better perception of the youth sector towards education, poverty
alleviation, even crime reduction and decrease in juvenile delinquency.

40. NATIONAL ACTION PLAN

41. National Action Plan on
Preventing and Countering
Violent Extremism

42. Iraq War

43. Marawi Siege
May 23,
2017

44. “Root Causes”:
1. Poverty
2. Unemployment
3. Illiteracy
4. Historical grievances
5. Discrimination
6. Political affiliation
7. Economic marginalization
8. FAMILY FEUD (RIDO)
9. SECTARIAN BELIEFS

46. Desired
Outcome
“Benefits”:
1. Groups ideology
2. Strong bond of brotherhood
3. Reputation building
4. Prospect of fame and glory
5. Socialization
6. FINANCIAL FUNDING

47. 1. Community
2. PDL with TRC and VEOs
in jails and prisons
3. Religious Leaders
4. Learning institutions
5. Social media users
6. OFWs and Religious scholars
1
6
3
2
3
5

48. 1. Institutionalization of the NAP PCVE
2. Involve stakeholders in the implementation
3. Comprehensive and People-centered approach
4. Inclusive and Culture-and gender-sensitive
5. Uphold rule of Law, Int’l Humanitarian human
rights law and Int’l Humanitarian Law

49. 1. Participatory - DILG
2. Infrastructure - DPWH
3. Human Dev’t and Poverty - DSWD
4. Economic Development- DOF
5. Security, Peace, and Justice - DND

50. Factors Intervention Concerned Stakeholders Specific Outcome Desired Outcome
Corruption Programs to
promote good
governance
DILG, COA, Ombudsman,
Security Sectors, CSO (youth)
Strict Implementation of
DILG’s Bantay Korapsyon
Program
Ensure that CSOs are
active members of Bantay
Korapsyon
“Bantay Korapsyon”
Program
implemented with
active participation
from CSOs
Exposure to
religious
teachings
espousing
radicalism
Spread the
teachings of
Islam on Peace,
harmony, and
tolerance
DILG, BARMM, NCMF and CSO Develop counter
narrative based on Islamic
Documents
Counter narratives
based on Islamic
documents are
developed and
disseminated

51. JazzakAllahu Khairan!
(Thank You Very Much And
May God’s Blessings Be Upon Us All)
“You will enjoy the power of your youth only
once. So make each day your masterpiece”
Director Cosanie Mortaba
Derogongan
Universal Youth Leadership Summit
2022
Malaysia