National Anti-Poverty Commission Youth and Students Sector

This May, we join the nation in celebrating Farmers and Fisherfolk Month—honoring the tireless dedication of the men and women who ensure food on every Filipino table. 🌾🌊

Our farmers and fisherfolk remain at the forefront of sustaining our communities, yet they continue to face persistent challenges—poverty, limited access to resources, climate vulnerability, and insufficient institutional support. These realities call for stronger, more inclusive, and youth-driven action.

As the NAPC Youth and Students Sectoral Council, we recognize that advancing the welfare of farmers and fisherfolk is not only a matter of agriculture—it is a matter of social justice, economic equity, and national development. The youth have a vital role to play in amplifying their voices, pushing for responsive policies, and championing sustainable and inclusive solutions.

This month, we reaffirm our commitment to stand in solidarity with our farmers and fisherfolk. We call for strengthened programs, accessible support systems, and meaningful participation of young people in shaping policies that directly impact our food systems and rural communities.

Together, let us cultivate a future where no farmer or fisherfolk is left behind—where their dignity is upheld, their livelihoods are secured, and their contributions are truly valued.

This Day of Valor, we honor the courage and sacrifice of Filipino heroes who stood for our freedom and dignity. Their bravery reminds us that true heroism lives on—not only in history, but in the everyday struggles of our people today.

As we commemorate Araw ng Kagitingan, may we continue to embody their spirit by standing for justice, protecting our communities, and advancing the rights and welfare of the youth and the nation. 🇵🇭

Lumaki kami bilang mga estudyante na tinuruan ng aming mga magulang at g**o na pangalagaan ang kalikasan—na huwag magtapon kung saan-saan, na magtanim ng puno, at igalang ang lupaing nagbibigay-buhay sa atin. Naalala namin ang simpleng bilin: “Ang kalikasan ay hindi minamana lamang, ito ay hiniram mula sa susunod na henerasyon.” Sa mga paaralan, iginuhit namin ang mga bundok na luntian at mga ilog na malinaw. Sa aming mga tahanan, itinuro sa amin ang disiplina at malasakit sa kapaligiran.

Ngunit ngayon, kami na ang kabataang nabubuhay sa kasalukuyan at ang mga aral na iyon ay hinahamon ng mga desisyong tulad nito.

Kaya naman, kami sa National Anti-Poverty Commission - Youth and Students Sector, mariin naming kinokondena ang pagpasa ng Development Permit para sa Regional Sanitary Landfill sa Calauan, Laguna. Ang hakbang na ito ay malinaw na pagbalewala sa kapakanan ng mga mamamayan, lalo na ng mga kabataan na direktang magmamana ng pangmatagalang epekto nito. Sa halip na magsulong ng makakalikasan at sustenableng solusyon sa pamamahala ng basura, pinili ang isang proyektong maglalagay sa panganib sa kalusugan, kalikasan, at kinabukasan ng susunod na henerasyon.

Kami, ang kabataan, ay hindi na lamang tagamasid. Kami ang henerasyong kikilos, maninindigan, at magtatanggol sa kalikasang ipinagkatiwala sa amin.

Dahil ang mga batang tinuruan noon sila naman ang mangangalaga nito ngayon.

World Health Day | NAPC Youth and Students Sectoral Council

Health is a fundamental right that every Filipino deserves—accessible, inclusive, and responsive to the realities of our communities.

This World Health Day, the NAPC Youth and Students Sectoral Council calls for strengthened healthcare systems that ensure no one is left behind, especially those in marginalized sectors. From mental health support to primary care, from proper nutrition to preventive services, quality healthcare must be within reach for all.

We recognize that Filipino youth play a vital role in advocating for healthier communities. As partners in nation-building, we continue to push for policies and programs that uphold well-being, equity, and social justice.

Together, let us build a future where health is prioritized, protected, and guaranteed for every Filipino.

Kalusugan ay Karapatan. Para sa Lahat.

We want to hear from YOUth! 🎤

The National Youth Commission, through its Policy Research Division, is developing the Policy, Research, and Legislative Agenda (PRLA) for 2026-2028 and is inviting the Filipino youth to complete the Inventory Questionnaire on Youth Issues and Problems to identify emerging and critical issues affecting the youth today. 🔎

Your guidance will help us craft recommended policy initiatives to address these issues, aligned with the 2023-2028 Philippine Youth Development Plan (PYDP)'s Ten Centers of Youth Participation. 🌟

🔗 Answer the survey here:
Child-Youth (15-17 years old): https://forms.gle/Hq2vnR6uLEkk7KLKA
Core Youth and Young Adult (18-30 years old): https://forms.gle/LvEGjgivFDV7EGPU8

📅 Deadline: April 10, 2026

1ST QUARTER APPROVED RESOLUTIONS BATCH 1 of 2

The NAPC Youth and Students Sectoral Council proudly shares the approval of multiple resolutions during its First Quarter Meeting held in Roxas City, Capiz.

These resolutions are geared towards advancing the rights, welfare, and meaningful participation of the youth, while promoting inclusive, participatory, and responsive governance across various sectors.

The Council remains steadfast in fulfilling its mandate to formulate, support, and advocate for policies that address the evolving needs and aspirations of the Filipino youth.

Status: All Resolutions Approved

Issued for information and guidance.

Happy Easter Sunday Everyone! ✝️

Centered in God, we are reminded today that true hope and renewal come from Him.

As youth, we are called not only to believe, but to act—lifting others, standing with the poor, and working together to end poverty in our communities.

With faith as our foundation, we become instruments of change, bringing light, hope, and service where it is needed most.

Faith in God. Action for the people. The youth will lead.

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐩, 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The Sectoral Council joins the whole nation in sending its warmest congratulations to every completer and graduate. We celebrate with those moving up, those completing a grade level, and those graduating from Senior High School. We also proudly honor all our college graduates, who have reached the summit of higher education.

To our Grade 10 completers, you are closing one chapter and standing at a crossroads. Soon you will step into Senior High School, and with it comes a renewed program designed to give you more focused learning and longer work immersion. The Strengthened Senior High School Program begins in School Year 2026 to 2027, and you will be among the first to experience it. The Council hopes you face this change with the same courage you have shown so far.

To our Grade 11 learners, you have navigated a full year of transition. You are the bridge between the old curriculum and the changes ahead. Your patience and your ability to adapt have not gone unnoticed. We see you.

To our Grade 12 graduates, you have completed the final stretch of basic education. You now move on to college, to technical vocational training, or to the world of work. Whatever path you choose, you carry with you the lessons learned inside and outside the classroom. That is power.

To our College graduates, you have finished something truly difficult. You overcame long nights, early mornings, and countless doubts. You leave with a degree, but more importantly, with a mind that has been sharpened and a will that has been tested. The Council salutes you.

What all of you have achieved is no small thing. It took late nights and early mornings. It took moments when giving up felt easier than going on. It took families who made sacrifices, teachers who stayed committed, and friends who walked beside you. The Council sees every bit of that. And we honor it.

This Council was created to give the youth and students a voice in the fight against poverty. Today, we say to you with full pride: you have shown that despite the difficulties, you keep showing up. You keep learning. You keep dreaming.

And now, let us give you this assurance. The Council will continue to work for you in accordance with its mandate. We will fight for quality education, for meaningful work immersion, for accessible college and technical training, and for policies that truly respond to poverty. Your success will guide us. Your struggles will remain our agenda.

This is not the end of your journey. Wherever you go next, we hope you carry the courage to keep moving, the compassion to lift others along the way, and the deep belief that your education is a gift meant to be shared.

Mabuhay ang kabataang Pilipino.

Congratulations to all our completers, graduates, and college degree holders. The Council stands with you, now and always!

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On this Holy Monday, we are reminded to begin the week with reflection, humility, and a renewed heart. 🕊️

May this day guide us toward a more meaningful walk with God and inspire us to serve others with a sincere and loving heart.

Have a peaceful and blessed Holy Monday, Youth Servants. 🙏