The Christian Democratic Youth is a centrist democratic youth movement whose focus is to inject positive and dynamic activism in Philippine Politics.
In order to advance the tenets of Centrist Democracy, anchored on the principles of subsidiarity, solidarity, social justice, sustainable, equitable and inclusive economic development and participatory democracy, the movement aims to establish a new order in today’s political activism by exploring artistic avenues to advance its collective political interest. VISION
• The Christian Democratic You
th as an organization that will actively promote the principles of Centrist Democracy through various creative and artistic advocacy campaigns
• The Christian Democratic Youth as an active participant in the pursuit of government programs/policies/legislation, through various political education and lobbying undertakings. CORE VALUES
• RE-ENERGIZE THE COUNTRY’S SOCIO-CULTURAL PERSONALITY
1. Uphold the dignity and sanctity of the human being, from the caring of his/her body to the nurturing of his spirituality, through:
a. Freedom of choice, with individual responsibility
b. Freedom to pursue his/her course for development, with social responsibility
2. Actively engage families in the formation of the human being’s inter-dimensional needs, in terms of:
a. The family as repository of virtues and values
b. The family as provider for one’s basic needs
c. The family as first line educators of growing individuals
3. Respect the diversity of individuals, cultures, ethnicities and religions in the country
• EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND STRENGTHEN INSTITUTIONS TO BE ECONOMICALLY PRODUCTIVE
1. The Human Being must be the centerpiece of any strategy for development, and not vice versa.
2. A socio-economic order based on wealth creation and equitable distribution of resources, opportunities and control of the nation’s wealth shall be pursued
3. Pursue policies, projects and programs that devolve the national resources to the smallest towns, cities and provinces of the country
4. Establish an economic system that capacitates individuals to attain their personal ambitions and goals, through capacity building programs, projects and policies
• INTEGRATE POLITICAL MATURITY AND ENGAGEMENT AMONGST OUR CITIZENS, THROUGH BEHAVIORAL AND INSTITUTIONAL REFORMS
1. Democratization of power shall be pursued to encourage and allow the participation in governance of civil society in projects, programs and policies to be undertaken by the government
2. Ensure that a credible system of election is established through electoral and political reforms, and a sustainable level of engagement is reached among political actors, particularly political parties
3. Genuine and inclusive citizen empowerment shall be pursued, with the use of modern technology, where the citizen is made to be a stakeholder and participant in the pursuit of development, by providing equal access to opportunities, with an equal share in responsibilities.
