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.
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.
The council was mandated to:
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.
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.
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.
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.
Composition
Mayor Joy Belmonte administered the oath of office of the 3rd Quezon City Youth Development Council on September 23, 2024.
+3rd Council (2024–2027)Position Name Committee Organization DistrictChairpersonJhon Angelli "Sami" C. NeriSangguniang Kabataan Federation 1stVice ChairpersonGabriel A. PeraltaSangguniang Kabataan Federation 2ndMajority Floor LeaderRodel John "RJ" Q. DamianPeace Building and SecurityRules and EthicsNational Youth Volunteers' Coalition 2ndDeputy Majority Floor Leader for Internal AffairsRonald John "Ron" L. EspirituActive CitizenshipRules and EthicsSulong Kabataan Youth Organization - San Bartolome 5thDeputy Majority Floor Leader for External AffairsNeilvin John "Neil" P. AventuradoSocial Inclusion and EquityRules and EthicsSocorro Youth for Church and Community Development 3rdAssistant Majority Floor Leader for Internal AffairsNils Jian V. LedesmaEducation Rules and EthicsJunior Management Accountant Executives - Quezon City University 5thAssistant Majority Floor Leader for External AffairsCarl Joseph S. AlconesActive CitizenshipRules and EthicsBatasan Youth Leaders Coalition 2ndChairperson of the Committee on Public InformationChristian C. BartinaHealthPublic InformationBatang Del Monte Organization 1stMembers / RepresentativesJoseph L. PrasasAgriculturePinagsamang Lakas ng Kabataan (PILAK)6thJohn Ernie OdascoEconomic EmpowermentBarkadahan Youth Organization (BYO) of Barangay Del Monte, Inc.1stEliza-Ann A. HectoPayatas Blue Eagle Youth Organization2ndRenz Andrew C. LeocadioEducationTayo'y Alas ng Bayan Youth Movement2ndJoel Jay G. EsparzaEnvironmentYouth for Environmental Sustainability Organization - Barangay Commonwealth2ndMilanie P. JurbanSaint Mary Youth Organization2ndSarip R. MacasariGlobal MobilityYouth in Action of Villa Severa Town Homes5thRaizen C. PascualHealthLupang Pangako Phase 3 - Block 2, 3, and 4 Youth Society2ndJamil Allen G. FortalezaMGT League of Youth Organization5thJohnsen B. Dela PeñaPeace Building and SecurityYouth Society4thGener B. BitancurSocial Inclusion and EquityKabataang May Dedikasyon para sa Loyola Heights3rdChristine Joy F. ManalastasLuzviminda Youth Organization2ndSecretariatDr. Eddilyn D.C. DividinaQuezon City Youth Development Office
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