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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
2nd Regular Session 
House Bill No. 10425 
Introduced by Representative PAOLO Z. DUTERTE 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The 1987 Constitution enunciates the vital role of youth in nation-building as well as the 
pursuit to inculcate to them the core values of patriotism and nationalism and to encourage 
their involvement in public and civic affairs. In this regard, Republic Act No. 10742 or the 
Sangguniang Kabataan Reform Act of 2015 highlights that this state policy will be primarily 
realized through the participation of youth in local governance, which results to the eventual 
restoration of the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) after being put on hold prior to the 2013 
barangay elections.  
Being the representation of the youth in the barangay, the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) 
performs their duties and responsibilities without a definite space in barangay halls, which 
to note are primarily are dedicated to regular barangay officials. Hence, to safeguard the 
interests and amplify the voice of the youth, the SK must be given a well-defined venue that 
will become the worksite of SK officials in order to primarily welcome and assist their youth 
constituents who are seeking assistance and a venue for the implementation of the projects 
and programs of SK, including SK-initiated events and activities. It is in this regard that this 
bill seeks to establish separate structure in each barangay in the country for the exclusive use 
of SK officials, to be called as the SK Hub. In addition, the said SK Hub may also serve as an 
evacuation center for barangay residents during calamities and disasters and events place 
for barangay-related activities, upon approval of the SK officers. 
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this proposed measure is earnestly 
sought. 
HON. PAOLO Z. DUTERTE
May 16, 2024
4:41 pm


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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
2nd Regular Session 
House Bill No. 10425 
Introduced by Representative PAOLO Z. DUTERTE 
AN ACT 
PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN (SK) 
HUBS IN EACH BARANGAY TO SERVE AS SK OFFICES AND ACTIVITY CENTER 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall otherwise be known as “Sangguniang 
Kabataan (SK) Hub Act of 2024.” 
SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. - The State recognizes the vital role of the youth 
in nation-building and shall protect their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and 
social well-being while endeavoring to instill patriotism and nationalism, encouraging 
their active involvement in public and civic affairs. Towards this end, the State shall 
capacitate and empower the youth, provide them with essential resources, and 
acknowledge their active and innovative participation in nation-building within their 
capacity as future leaders. 
SEC. 3. Establishment of Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Hubs. - To carry out the 
above policy, there shall be a separate structure in each barangay for the exclusive use 
of SK officials, and it shall be named the SK Hub. It shall be constructed in strict 
adherence to the prevailing building safety standards of the country as stated in 
Presidential Decree No. 1096, or the National Building Code, and it shall be designed 
with specifications and equipped with the necessary facilities to ensure its optimal 
functionality.  
SEC. 4. Functions of SK Hubs. - The SK Hubs shall serve as the worksite of SK 
officials who shall have sole discretion on its usage, including, but not limited to, 


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capacity-building training and seminars, the implementation of SK programs, and SK-
initiated events and activities. The SK Hub may serve as an evacuation center for 
barangay residents during calamities and disasters. It may also serve other purposes, 
such as an events place for barangay-related activities: Provided, That its usage is duly 
approved by the SK officials. 
            SEC. 5. Appropriations. - The amount necessary for the implementation of the 
provisions of this Act shall be included in the Annual General Appropriations Act. 
            SEC. 6. Separability Clause. - If any portion or provision of this Act is held 
unconstitutional or invalid, the remaining portions or provisions shall not be affected. 
            SEC. 7. Repealing Clause. - All laws, acts, presidential decrees, executive 
orders, administrative orders, rules and regulations inconsistent with or contrary to 
the provisions of this Act are deemed amended, modified, or repealed accordingly 
            SEC. 8. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after completion 
of its publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,