Section 3Sec./Art. 3

Development Program. - In order to attain the declared national policy, there is hereby established the "National Comprehensive and Coordinated Program on Youth Development," hereinafter referred to as the "Development Program."

The components of the development program are the following:

a. Formulation, approval and implementation of the Medium-Term Youth Development Program for four (4) years following the approval of this Act and every three (3) years thereafter, which shall be aligned to and shall complement the Medium-Term Philippine Development Plan for the corresponding period, taking into account the existing National Youth Development Plan as provided for in Executive Order No. 176, series of 1994;

b. A national study on the "Situation of Youth in the Philippines," for the period up to the approval of this Act, and every three (3) years thereafter which identifies priority needs, prevailing attitudes and values of youth, the existing services, and the gaps in services delivery of the basic needs of youth;

c. A "National Review, Evaluation and Reform" of all organizations delivering services to youth for the period up to the approval of this Act and every three (3) years thereafter;

d. Activities to operationalize the implementing structures of the Development Program, preparations and participation in activities of youth of global significance, including World Youth Day, and provide leadership and support therefor on a continuing, sustained basis;

e. The comprehensive, coordinated nationwide service delivery system comprising (i) existing public and civic services for youth which after review and reform or realignment fully support the policy and program framework under this Act; and (ii) innovative services and delivery systems institutionalized in areas without or with inadequate services and which are responsive to needs, following pilot demonstration projects to test the validity and feasibility of the services; and

f. The participation of Filipino youth in the Biennial World Youth Day starting 1997 in Paris, France and every two (2) years thereafter.