The Quezon City Youth Development Council (QCYDC) is the youth policymaking, planning, and coordinating body of Quezon City. It is led by the Sangguniang Kabataan Federation president and vice president and composed of nineteen elected representatives from different youth-led and youth-serving organizations throughout the city.
The council is responsible for finalizing, monitoring, and implementing the projects and programs in the city's three-year Local Youth Development Plan.[1]
History
Before Sangguniang Kabataan reform
The Quezon City Youth Development Council was established on May 31, 2005, pursuant to the city's Ordinance No. SP-1542, enacted by the Quezon City Council and approved by Mayor Feliciano Belmonte Jr. The council was initially composed of the mayor as the chairman, the Sangguniang Kabataan Federation president as vice chairman, city planning and development coordinator, city social welfare and development officer, president of youth organization federation created and accredited by the city government, and one representative each per church-based and community-based youth-serving organization.[2]
The council was mandated to:[2]
- Formulate policies and component program in coordination with the various government agencies handling youth-related programs, projects and activities;
- Coordinate and harmonize activities of all agencies and organizations in the city engaged in youth development programs;
- Develop and provide support for the development and coordination of youth projects and design strategies to gain support and participation of the youth;
- Assist national government and local government agencies in the promotion of programs, projects and activities in the local level;
- Assist various government and non-government agencies in the identification and nomination of qualified participants to different programs, projects and activities;
- Conduct fund raising and solicitation, receive donations and bequests, and enter into contracts with other government and non-government agencies necessary for the accomplishment of the council's objectives;
- Recommend youth programs and proposals to appropriate government agencies and non-government organizations;
- Accredit Training Pools for the project proposals to appropriate government agencies necessary agencies necessary for the accomplishment of the council's objectives;
- Solicit and receive donations from any individual, non- government agencies, both local and international;
- Create research team that will formulate a mechanism for Youth Situationer;
- Establish youth centers as deemed necessary;
- Monitor implementation programs and projects at all local level;
- Nominate its delegate to the National Youth Parliament; and
- Perform other functions as may be provided by the law.
After Sangguniang Kabataan reform
The concept of local youth development councils in city, municipal, and provincial levels was institutionalized by the Sangguniang Kabataan Reform Act of 2015 to assist the planning and execution of SK projects and programs.[4]
Described as the "first local youth development council convened and activated in Metro Manila," the members of the first council took their oath of office on July 13, 2018, which was administered by Quezon City mayor Herbert Bautista.[3][5][6]
On February 4, 2019, the Quezon City Youth Development Office was institutionalized in the local government through Ordinance SP-2803. The said ordinance mandated the QCYDO to facilitate the election of QCYDC sectoral representatives every three years and to serve as the council's secretariat.[7][6]
The Quezon City Council enacted Ordinance No. SP-3162 on December 5, 2022, creating QCYDC's executive board to be composed of representatives from different local government offices. The ordinance was approved by Mayor Joy Belmonte on January 3 the following year.[8]
Composition
Mayor Joy Belmonte administered the oath of office of the 3rd Quezon City Youth Development Council on September 23, 2024.[9]
| Position | Name | Committee | Organization | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | Jhon Angelli "Sami" C. Neri | Sangguniang Kabataan Federation | 1st | |
| Vice Chairperson | Gabriel A. Peralta | Sangguniang Kabataan Federation | 2nd | |
| Majority Floor Leader | Rodel John "RJ" Q. Damian | Peace Building and Security Rules and Ethics |
National Youth Volunteers' Coalition | 2nd |
| Deputy Majority Floor Leader for Internal Affairs | Ronald John "Ron" L. Espiritu | Active Citizenship Rules and Ethics |
Sulong Kabataan Youth Organization - San Bartolome | 5th |
| Deputy Majority Floor Leader for External Affairs | Neilvin John "Neil" P. Aventurado | Social Inclusion and Equity Rules and Ethics |
Socorro Youth for Church and Community Development | 3rd |
| Assistant Majority Floor Leader for Internal Affairs | Nils Jian V. Ledesma | Education
Rules and Ethics |
Junior Management Accountant Executives - Quezon City University | 5th |
| Assistant Majority Floor Leader for External Affairs | Carl Joseph S. Alcones | Active Citizenship Rules and Ethics |
Batasan Youth Leaders Coalition | 2nd |
| Chairperson of the Committee on Public Information | Christian C. Bartina | Health Public Information |
Batang Del Monte Organization | 1st |
| Members / Representatives | Joseph L. Prasas | Agriculture | Pinagsamang Lakas ng Kabataan (PILAK) | 6th |
| John Ernie Odasco | Economic Empowerment | Barkadahan Youth Organization (BYO) of Barangay Del Monte, Inc. | 1st | |
| Eliza-Ann A. Hecto | Payatas Blue Eagle Youth Organization | 2nd | ||
| Renz Andrew C. Leocadio | Education | Tayo'y Alas ng Bayan Youth Movement | 2nd | |
| Joel Jay G. Esparza | Environment | Youth for Environmental Sustainability Organization - Barangay Commonwealth | 2nd | |
| Milanie P. Jurban | Saint Mary Youth Organization | 2nd | ||
| Sarip R. Macasari | Global Mobility | Youth in Action of Villa Severa Town Homes | 5th | |
| Raizen C. Pascual | Health | Lupang Pangako Phase 3 - Block 2, 3, and 4 Youth Society | 2nd | |
| Jamil Allen G. Fortaleza | MGT League of Youth Organization | 5th | ||
| Johnsen B. Dela Peña | Peace Building and Security | Youth Society | 4th | |
| Gener B. Bitancur | Social Inclusion and Equity | Kabataang May Dedikasyon para sa Loyola Heights | 3rd | |
| Christine Joy F. Manalastas | Luzviminda Youth Organization | 2nd | ||
| Secretariat | Dr. Eddilyn D.C. Dividina | Quezon City Youth Development Office |
References
- ↑ "Oath-taking of QC Youth Development Council and QC Sangguniang Kabataan Federation/". Quezon City Government. September 24, 2024. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
- 1 2 "SP-1542, s-2005" (PDF). Quezon City Council. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 20, 2025. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
- 1 2 De Leon, Susan (July 13, 2018). "First QC Youth Dev't Council convened". Philippine Information Agency. Archived from the original on August 1, 2018.
- ↑ "REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10742, January 15, 2016". Supreme Court of the Philippines. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
- ↑ "Lodi ng kabataan: Bistek empowers youth during first development council meet". Politiko. July 13, 2018.
- 1 2 "Quezon City convenes first youth development council". Manila Times. July 13, 2018.
- ↑ "Ordinance No SP-2803, S-2018". Quezon City Council. July 13, 2018.
- ↑ "SP-3162, s-2023" (PDF). Quezon City Council. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 6, 2024. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
- ↑ "Oath-taking Ceremony - Quezon City Youth Development Council and Sangguniang Kabataan Federation". Quezon City Government. Retrieved September 24, 2024.