The Philippine Online Chronicles

The National Youth Commission (NYC) announced that the 9th Parliament of Youth Leaders (NYP 9) is now accepting applications.

According to NYP organizing committee head Gio Tiongson, the gathering is the perfect platform for the Filipino youth to get proactive.

With the theme “Revolutionizing Youth Development,” the parliament aims to formulate policy recommendations to address youth issues in the country. These recommendations are then lobbied to government leaders to be considered as proposed bills and administrative policies.

Started in 1996, the NYP convenes around 200 youth leaders from different regions of the Philippines. This year, the event will be held in Naga City on the first week of May.

Application forms are available at the NYC office or can be downloaded from the NYC website.

NYP 9 applicants must have the following qualifications:
● Filipino citizen, aged 15 - 30 years old as of February 29, 2012
● Residing at the place of representation for at least six (6) months at the time of submission
● Must be member of an organization
● Of good moral character
● Can contribute to the objectives of the 9th National Youth Parliament

The deadline for applications is on February 29, 2012. Previous NYP delagates are not qualiied to join.

For more information, e-mail at nyp9@nyc.gov.ph or call 416-2833, 416-3415, 413-5503 and 416-3570.