President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed Joseph Francisco Ortega as the new Chairperson of the National Youth Commission (NYC).
Ortega replaced Ronald Gian Carlo Lapitan Cardema, an appointee of former president Rodrigo Duterte and a rabid red-tagger.
The President also appointed Karl Josef Legazpi, a Director at the House of Representatives, as the second Commissioner-at-Large of the NYC.
Mr. Ortega’s appointment is part of the administration’s commitment to empowering the Filipino youth and ensuring that their voices are represented at the highest levels of government.
With a distinguished background in tourism and youth advocacy, Ortega is well-positioned to lead the NYC in its mission to develop and implement policies that will further the welfare and development of young Filipinos across the country.
Prior to his appointment, Ortega served as the Regional Director of the Department of Tourism (DOT) Region 1 since 2019, where he spearheaded numerous initiatives to boost regional tourism and promote sustainable development.
Ortega is a proud graduate of Ateneo de Manila University, where he completed his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in 2013, followed by a Master of Business Administration from the Ateneo Graduate School of Business in 2023.
President Marcos is confident that under Ortega’s leadership, the NYC will continue to be a vital force in shaping the future of the nation, inspiring young Filipinos to take on leadership roles and make meaningful contributions to society.
