The document discusses the importance of youth engagement in politics and national development. It notes that nearly 50% of the world's population is aged 15-24, presenting opportunities for countries like the Philippines if this youth population is involved in meaningful activities. The youth have strengths like learning ability and enthusiasm that can benefit local and national government if they are meaningfully engaged beyond superficial involvement. Four aspects of political engagement are described: information sharing, consultation, decision-making, and initiating action. Barriers to youth participation like poor education and poverty must be overcome. Suggested activities for youth to help their communities include environmental protection, information dissemination, and coordinating with other groups.

1. PPG 12
Abril 22, 2022

2. Life Performance Outcome
I am a credible, responsive
communicator and team player,
building harmonious community
through active collaboration.

3. Essential Performance Outcome
Anticipate where extra assistance and
support for team functioning may be
needed, and spontaneously offer them.

4. Intended Learning Outcome
Anticipate where extra assistance
and support for team functioning
may be needed to show
responsibility as a youth in nation-
building.

5. Lesson 16
Responsible Youth
Toward National
Development

7. Importance of Youth in
Politics
● https://youtu.be/n8ZCetfeXj4

8. World Bank figures show that almost 50% of
the world’s population is comprised of the
youth (ages 15–24), commonly referred to
as the youth bulge, which presents
challenges and opportunities to countries
with a young population like the Philippines.
Why the Youth Must Not Be Overlooked in
Contributing to National Development

9. Few leaders in the world view the young
population as a challenge or as a reserve
for the future working force of the country
– a view which can be passive and can be
detrimental.
Why the Youth Must Not Be Overlooked in
Contributing to National Development

10. 1. The youth have assets like strength, the
capability to learn more, and eagerness.
Why the Youth Must Not Be Overlooked in
Contributing to National Development

11. 2. The youth collectively can be an asset to
both the local government and the national
government if they are to be involved in
more meaningful activities.
Why the Youth Must Not Be Overlooked in
Contributing to National Development

12. Sharing of Experiences
(Youth Engagement in
the Community)

13. Importance of Youth
Engagement
● https://youtu.be/z0W7nxgb2b8

14. Involving the youth does not mean giving
them lip service or doing superficial things
as inviting them, giving them something,
providing lectures, or merely enlisting them
down as members.

15. Four Aspects of
Political Engagement
and Youth
Empowerment Programs
and Activities

16. 1. Information Sharing
This is not merely giving lecture or handing
off fliers but informing with the goal of
facilitating collective and/or individual
action.

17. 2. Consultation
Public or private organizations will consult
with the youth on certain issues and will
take their point of view in the process of
decision-making, actions, and advocacies of
the organization.

18. 3. Decision-making
The youth are not only asked for their
opinion but they are enabled to share the
responsibility to decide on certain issues
that may directly or indirectly affect them.

19. 4. Initiating action
The youth themselves take the initiative. In
such cases, other organizations must
provide support to the youth, but only as
guides and not to take over the youth
groups.

20. • Poor education system
• Lack of support groups
• Social inequality
• Poverty
• Other cultural factors
Certain Issues and Concerns That Must Be Overcome in Order
for the Youth to Participate and Develop Their Potential

21. • Support group for those who are bullied
• Support group for other youth and
children with disabilities
Some Activities That the Youth Can Create/Hold to Help in the
Development of Their Communities as well as the Nation

22. • Environmental
protection activities
such as tree planting
Some Activities That the Youth Can Create/Hold to Help in the
Development of Their Communities as well as the Nation

23. • Blogs and pages for
information
dissemination on certain
issues or to report
abuses of power
Some Activities That the Youth Can Create/Hold to Help in the
Development of Their Communities as well as the Nation

24. • Collective action and
input for donations
to their school or
community
Some Activities That the Youth Can Create/Hold to Help in the
Development of Their Communities as well as the Nation

25. • Programs such as
sports training, hiking,
and biking groups to
engage other youth in
more meaningful
activities
Some Activities That the Youth Can Create/Hold to Help in the
Development of Their Communities as well as the Nation

26. • Channels for
coordination with
other groups to
provide more
manpower in certain
activities
Some Activities That the Youth Can Create/Hold to Help in the
Development of Their Communities as well as the Nation

27. • Why should the youth learn to be responsible
and accountable?
• How can a student be a responsible citizen?
• What are the things that impede the youth
from being a responsible citizen? How can
these impediments be overcome?
Analysis Guide