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Youth Vote: Breaking Silence in the Electoral Process

The impending Philippine presidential elections call for the youth’s political involvement. To ensure a promising future for good governance in politics, the interest and capacity of young people to

participate meaningfully in the elections and in the

political life of their communities, is a matter of critical importance. The following issues are worth exploring:

• What is the nature of the political interest and engagement among young people? • What are the youth’s insights concerning the electoral process and Philippine politics in

general? • How can youth participation in the elections be strengthened?

The Youth in 05102010:More than Just Warm Bodies

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The Power of the Youth

• Numbers – Voters– Non Voters

• Influence – Peer to Peer

• What are your common issues– Peer to family

• What are your family issues• Mobility

– Voters/non Voters come together naturally • Connectivity

– Mass technology– Other funded

• Language

Where Youth Go

Mobility: Voters/non Voters come together naturally in concentrated groups of intense emotion and intimacy

1. School2. Entertainment areas3. Religious gatherings4. Family gatherings

The Unfortunate Truth

LARGER FAMILY/MORE CONCERNS

NEW GRADUATE/STARTUP

FAMILY

STUDENT/LESS CONCERNS

High level of responsibility/Low level of Idealism an

Involvement

High level of idealism/Low level

of responsibility TEENS

TEES

Balanced idealism and responsibility

MENTOR

The

Experience

In the Beginning….

• YPS 2008: Attitudes towards good citizenship • March 2008: Looking forward with

the MDGs• The Youth Vote Philippines Portal:

From YPS Project to Multi Group National Activity

The OBAMA EXPERIENCE: Possible or Not???

Depth of Participation: Social Networking vs Volunteerism

Are the candidates REALLY listening?

• Acknowledging The Obama Experience• The Youth as a Significant Demographic

Recognition

14MillionInternetUsers100kBroadbandConnection

Party Building: Giving the Youth Structure

Awareness

ZERO COST

Individual is made aware of SHARED

ISSUES and ACTIONS available

Evangelization

TIME

On his own the individual talks about

the ISSUES and ACTIONS with his

peers

Direct Participation

TIME AND RESOURCES

Individual COMMITS to an ORGANIZATION

and its GOALS i.e. CAMPAIGN!!!

The Youth in 05102010:More than Just Warm Bodies

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