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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES i

Quezon City
18 Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, _ 3892 _

Introduced by: HON. LORNA C. SILVERIO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Pursuant to the national policy of the State to recognize the vital role of the
youth in nation building and shall promote and protect their physical, moral, spiritual,
intellectual, and social being, the State shall promote awareness and instill
consciousness among Filipino youth on the importance of first aid and immediate care
in times of emergency or serious injury.

The Philippines, being a tropical country which is prone to natural disasters or
calamities, needs to impose this mandatory first aid training among its youth as this
can be very useful during emergencies. First aid training which is a knowledge of
simple techniques and procedures aims to equip the youth with appropriate skills for
disaster resiliency that is very timely and relevant to our country.

This bill seeks to recognize the importance and necessity for the Filipino youth
to have and undergo basic first aid training as it helps to save lives. A trained person is
more reliable, confident and in control of themselves when an emergency arises.
People who are trained are more likely to take immediate action in an emergency
situation, It also creates the confidence to care while encourages healthy and safe
living. They are also in a better position to assess their surroundings. Knowledge of
first aid promotes the sense of safety and awareness while the desire to be accident
free keeps us more safe and reduces the number of casualties and accidents.

For the foregoing reasons, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

LORNA ©. SILVERIO



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

18% Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 3892

Introduced by: HON. LORNA C. SILVERIO

AN ACT REQUIRING SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN OFFICIALS TO UNDERGO BASIC
FIRST AID TRAINING

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
Assembled:

SEC 1. Title. This Act shall be known as the "Mandatory First Aid Training for SK Officials
Act”

SEC 2. Declaration of State Policy. It is hereby declared the policy of the State to protect and
promote the well being and health of the people. It is also the policy of the State to recognize the
Vital role of the youth in nation building and shall promote and protect their physical, moral,
spiritual, intellectual, and social being. Pursuant to these national policies, the State shall
promote awareness and instill consciousness among Filipino youth on the importance of first aid
and immediate care in times of emergency or serious injury.

SEC 3, Mandatory first Aid Training for SK Officials All Sangguniang Kabataan (SK)
officials shall, within three (3) months from their assumption to office, undergo basic first aid
training by the Department of Health or other reputable organizations or institutions providing
such training who shall issue the necessary certifications for this purpose. SK offcials shall
submit to the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) a copy of their training
certification.

SEC 4. First Aid Training for the Youth.- The National Youth Commission, in collaboration
with Sangguniang Kabataan officials, shall formulate policies and programs to encourage the
youth to undergo basic first aid training.

SEC 5. First Aid Kits.- Local government units shall ensure that all barangay halls and SK
offices are equipped with first aid kits.

SEC 6. Appropriations. The amounts necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be
included in the budget of the National Youth Commission in the annual General Appropriations
Act.


SEC 7. Separability Clause. If any provision of this Act shall be held unconstitutional or
invalid, the other provisions not otherwise affected shall remain in full force and effect.

SEC 8. Repealing Clause. All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, ordinances, rules and
regulation, and other issuances or part thereof which are inconsistent with this Act, are hereby
repealed or modified accordingly

SEC 9. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,

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