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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No, 9992

INTRODUCED BY REP. MARLYN B. ALONTE

EXPLANATORY NOTE

According to the United Nations Population Fund, the Philippines today has the largest
generation of young people in its history. Meanwhile, recent data from the Philippine Statistics
Authority show that the youth population—or those aged 15 to 24—was 19.8 million as of
January 2020.

Public service knows no gender or age. As such, it is important for us to continue providing
leadership opportunities for young people so that they become more involved and committed
in political processes. By engaging them in governance, these young leaders participate in
important decision-making procedures and help catalyze important changes in systems.

The Sangguniang Kabataan is one such platform where these young people can hone their
skills and potentials as a leader. Additional reforms will help create opportunities for more

meaningful youth participation in nation-building.

Hence, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

Lone District of Bifian


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No. 9592

INTRODUCED BY REP. MARLYN B. ALONTE

AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN BY INSTITUTIONALIZING
ADDITIONAL REFORMS TO REVITALIZE YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN GOVERNANCE,
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Section 8 of Republic Act 10742, otherwise known as the “Sangguniang

Kabataan Reform Act of 2015", is hereby amended to read as follows:
“SEC. 8. Powers and Functions of the
Sangguniang Kabataan. - The Sangguniang Kabataan shall

‘@ x x x

“(@) Hold fund-raising activities which are in line with the Comprehensive
Barangay Youth Development Plan, the proceeds of which shall be tax-
exempt and shall accrue to the general fund of the Sangguniang
Kabataan: Provided, however, that in the appropriation thereof, the
specific purpose for which such activity has been held shall be first
satisfied: Provided, further, that any appropriation thereof shall be in
accordance with existing applicable budget, accounting and auditing
rules and regulations, SUCH AS THOSE ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF
BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT (DBM) AND THE COMMISSION ON AUDIT
(COA);


“@) WITHIN 60 DAYS FROM THEIR ASSUMPTION TO OFFICE, THE
SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN SHALL:

1) FORMULATE AND APPROVE ITS INTERNAL RULES AND PROCEDURES;

2) APPOINT ITS SECRETARY AND TREASURER AND;

3) SET THE SCHEDULE OF REGULAR SK MEETINGS AND ASSEMBLIES;
AND

“(K) Exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as may
be prescribed by law or ordinance, or delegated by the Sangguniang
Barangay or the Commission.”

SEC 2. Section 10 of Republic Act No. 10742 is hereby further amended to read as
follows:

“SEC. 10. Qualifications. - An official of the Sangguniang Kabataan, either
ELECTED or APPOINTED must be a citizen of the
Philippines, a qualified Voter of the Katipunan ng
Kabataan, a resident of the barangay for not less
than one (1) year immediately preceding the day
of the elections, at least eighteen (18) years but
not more than twenty-four (24) years of age on
the day of the elections, able to read and write
Filipino, English or the local dialect, must not be
related within the second consanguinity or affinity
to any incumbent elected

national official or to any incumbent elected
regional, provincial, city, municipal, or barangay
official, in the locality where he or she seeks to be
elected, and must not have been convicted by
final judgment of any crime involving moral

turpitude: PROVIDED, THAT THE SANGGUNIANG
KABATAAN TREASURER MUST BE AT LEAST
EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS BUT NOT MORE THAN
THIRTY (30) YEARS OF AGE ON THE DAY OF THE
APPOINTMENT: PROVIDED, FURTHER, THAT THE


SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN CHAIRPERSON SHALL
APPOINT A TREASURER WITH AN EDUCATIONAL,
AND/OR CAREER BACKGROUND RELATING TO
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, ACCOUNTANCY,
FINANCE, ECONOMICS, BOOKKEEPING:

PROVIDED, FURTHERMORE, THAT ONLY IF NO
PERSON MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS CAN THE SK
CHAIRPERSON CONSIDER OTHER SUITABLE
NOMINEES: PROVIDED, FURTHER, THAT APPOINTED
SK TREASURERS SHALL UNDERGO A MANDATORY
BOOKKEEPING TRAINING FROM AND BE DULY
CERTIFIED BY THE TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TESDA) BEFORE
ASSUMPTION OF OFFICE: PROVIDED, FINALLY, THAT
THE APPOINTED SK TREASURERS SHALL BE
PRIORITIZED IN THE ALLOCATION OF APPROPRIATE
TESDA SCHOLARSHIP.”

SEC. 3. Section 15 of the same Act is hereby amended to read as follows:

“SEC. 15. Sangguniang Kabataan Treasurer. - The Sangguniang Kabataan
treasurer, WHO SHALL BE A BONDED OFFICER, shall

SEC. 4. Section 16 of the same Act is hereby amended to read as follows:

“SEC. 16. Privileges of Sangguniang Kabataan Officials. - (a) All
Sangguniang Kabataan officials in good standing, whether elected or
appointed, shall, during their incumbency:
“(1) BE EXEMPT FROM TAKING ANY OF THE COMPONENTS OF THE
NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM (NSTP);

“(6) THE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN MEMBERS, INCLUDING THE
SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN TREASURER AND — SECRETARY,
SHALL RECEIVE A MONTHLY HONORARIUM, CHARGEABLE AGAINST
THE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN FUNDS, IN ADDITION TO ANY
OTHER COMPENSATION PROVIDED BY THIS ACT AND SHALL BE
GRANTED AT THE END OF EVERY REGULAR MONTHLY SANGGUNIANG


KABATAAN MEETING: PROVIDED, THAT THE MONTHLY HONORARIUM
SHALL NOT EXCEED THE MONTHLY COMPENSATION RECEIVED BY
THEIR SK CHAIRPERSON: PROVIDED, FURTHER, THAT NOT MORE
THAN 25% OF THE SANGUNNIANG KABATAAN FUNDS SHALL BE
ALLOCATED FOR PERSONNEL SERVICES. THE DBM SHALL ISSUE THE
NECESSARY GUIDELINES IMPLEMENTING THIS PROVISION.

“THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS MAY PROVIDE ADDITIONAL
HONORARIUM AS WELL AS SOCIAL WELFARE CONTRIBUTIONS AND
HAZARD PAY TO THE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN CHAIRPERSON AND
THE ELECTED AND APPOINTED MEMBERS THROUGH THEIR OWN
LOCAL ORDINANCES: PROVIDED, THAT THE HONORARIUM AS
STATED IN THIS SECTION SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE POST-AUDIT
JURISDICTION OF THE COMMISSION ON AUDIT (COA);

“(7) BE ENTITLED TO APPROPRIATE CIVIL SERVICE ELIGIBILITY, PURSUANT
TO RULES AND REGULATIONS ISSUED BY THE CIVIL SERVICE
COMMISSION: PROVIDED, THAT THE SK OFFICIAL HAS RENDERED THEIR
FULL TERM OF OFFICE; AND

*(8) The Sangguniang Kabataan chairperson shall have the same privileges
enjoyed by other Sangguniang Barangay officials under this Act subject
to such requirement and limitations provided _ herein.”

SEC. 5. Section 19 of the same Act is hereby amended to read as follows:

"SEC. 19. Succession and Filling up of Vacancies. - @ In
case a Sangguniang Kabataan chairperson refuses to assume office, fails to
qualify, voluntarily resigns, dies, is permanently incapacitated, is removed
from office, the Sangguniang Kabataan member who obtained the highest
number of votes in the dlection immediately preceding shall assume the
office of the chairperson, for the unexpired portion of his or her term. In
case said member refuses to assume the position or fails to qualify,
the Sangguniang Kabataan member obtaining the next highest number of
votes shall assume the position of the chairperson for the unexpired portion
of the term: PROVIDED, THAT, IF THE REASON FOR THE VACANCY

DOES NOT FALL UNDER THE CONDITIONS STATED ABOVE, THE MAYOR OF
THE CONCERNED BARANGAY SHALL APPOINT AN OFFICER-IN-CHARGE (OIC)
FROM A LIST OF AT LEAST THREE (3) NOMINEES AS SUBMITTED BY THE


SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN MEMBERS: PROVIDED, FURTHER, THAT THE
APPOINTED OIC MUST MEET THE QUALIFICATIONS SET UNDER SECTION 10
OF THIS ACT.

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SEC. 6. Section 20 of Republic Act 10742 is hereby further amended to read as
follows:

“SEC. 20. Sangguniang Kabataan Funds - The Sangguniang Kabataan funds
shall be governed by the following provisions

“(a) All the income of the barangay derived from whatever source shall
accrue to its general fund and all, at the option of the

barangay concerned, be kept as trust fund in the custody of the city or
municipal treasurer or be disposed in a bank preferably government-
owned, situated in or nearest to its area of jurisdiction. Such funds shall
be disbursed in accordance with the provisions of this Act. Ten percent
(1.0%) of the general fund of the barangay shall be set aside for the
Sangguniang Kabataan. The Sangguniang Barangay shall appropriate the
Sangguniang Kabataan funds in lump-sum which shall be disbursed

[solely] for youth development and empowerment purposes;
“(b) Xxx;

“(© All Sangguniang Kabataan funds shall be allocated in an annual budget,
and if the funds allow, in a supplemental budget in accordance with the
adopted Annual Barangay Investment Program. Both the Comprehensive
Barangay Youth Development Plan and Annual Barangay _Investment
Program shall give priority to programsa, projects, and activities that will
promote and [ensure-the equitable-aci quatity-education,

environmental protection, climate change adaptath !

—- —..-drug-abuse, gender-sensitivity, sp develop and-eapabitity building

———_-which emphasizes teadership training; and}ATTAIN THE THRUSTS OF
THE-PHILIPPINE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PLAN-SUCH AS HEALTH,
EDUCATION,-ENVIRONMENT, GLOBAL MOBILITY,-ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP,
GOVERNANCE,-SOCIAL EQUITY AND INCLUSION, PEACE-BUILDING = AND
SECURITY, AND-ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT, SUCH AS:


“(1) STUDENT STIPENDS, FOOD, BOOK AND TRANSPORTATION ALLOWANCES,
AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS THAT WILL REDUCE THE
INCIDENCE OF OUT-OF- SCHOOL YOUTH AND DROP-OUTS

“(2) SPORTS AND WELLNESS PROJECT TO ADDRESS PHYSICAL AND
MENTAL HEALTH, TEENAGE PREGNANCY, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, AND
OTHER HEALTH ISSUES;

“(3) SKILLS TRAINING, SUMMER EMPLOYMENT, CASH-FOR-WORK, ON-THE-
JOB TRAINING, AND LIVELIHOOD ASSISTANCE;

“(4) PROJECTS PROMOTING THE PARTICIPATION OF THE YOUTH AND THEIR
INITIATION IN AGRICULTURAL, FISHERY, AND FORESTRY ENTERPRISES;

“(5) PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES THAT WILL LOCATE THE YOUTH AT THE
FOREFRONT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND CONSERVATIONS
EFFORTS, AND ENLIST THEIR INVOLVEMENT IN CALAMITY PREPAREDNESS,
INFORMATION DISSEMINATION AND OTHER DISATER-RELATED ACTIVITIES;

“(6) CAPACITY-BUILDING FOR GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATION AND
LEADERSHIP, AND VALUES EDUCATION;

“(7) PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES THAT ADDRESS CONTEXT-SPECIFIC AND
INTERSECTIONAL VULNERABILITIES OF YOUNG PEOPLE.

“(d) xxx; AND.

“(e) THE SK MAY SET ASIDE AN AMOUNT FOR THE SK MANDATORY AND
CONTINUING TRAININGS TO COMPLEMENT THE TRAINING FUND HEREIN
PROVIDED UNDER SEC. 29. THE TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FOR

TRAINING SHALL NOT BE MORE THAN FIFTEEN PERCENT (15%) OF THE SK
FUND. THE SK MAY ALSO CONSULT NON-GOVERNMENTAL
ORGANIZATIONS (NGOs) AND CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS (CSOs)
ACCREDITED BY THE NATIONAL YOUTH COMMISSION IN THE

DEVELOPMENT OF MANDATORY PROGRAMS AND TRAININGS FOR ITS.
OFFICIALS.”

SEC. 7. Section 21 of Republic Act 10742 is hereby further amended to read as
follows:


“SEC. 21. Pederasyon ng Sangguniang Kabataan. - (a) There shall be an
organization of the Pederasyon ng mga_ Sangguniang
Kabataan to be known as follows

“() xxx

“(3) xxx

“(D) DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE SK PEDERASYON. - THE SK PEDERASYO
AND THE LOCAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (LYDC) SHALL DRAFT
THE LOCAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PLAN (LYDP). THE PEDERASYON AND
THE LYDC SHALL CONVENE QUARTERLY TO ENSURE IMPLEMENTATION
OF THE LYDP AND ALIGNMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE BARANGAY YOUTH
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AND ANNUAL BARANGAY YOUTH INVESTMENT
PROGRAM TO THE LYDP. THE PEDERASYON SHALL ALSO CASCADE
INFORMATION AND FACILITATE KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER TO THEIR
RESPECTIVE LOCALITIES.

“(E) THE PRESIDENTS OF THE PANLALAWIGANG PEDERASYON NG MGA
SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN AND THE PRESIDENTS OF THE PANLUNGSOD
NA PEDERSAYON NG MGA SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN OF HIGHLY
URBANIZED CITIES AND INDEPENDENT COMPONENT CITIES SHALL ELECT
AMONG THEMSELVES: ONE (1) REPRESENTATIVE FROM LUZON, ONE (1)
REPRESENTATIVE FROM VISAYAS, AND ONE (1) REPRESENTATIVE FROM
MINDANAO TO SERVE AS MEMBERS OF THE ADVISORY COUNCIL
CREATED UNDER SECTION 14 OF REPUBLIC ACT 8044 OR THE “YOUTH IN
NATION-BUILDING ACT”.

SEC. 8. Insert a new Section 23 of Republic Act No.10742 to read as follows:

“SEC. 23. MEMBERSHIP IN THE NATIONAL YOUTH COMMISSION. - THE
RESIDENTS OF THE PANLALAWIGANG PEDERASYON NG MGA
SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN AND THE PRESIDENTS OF THE
PANLUNGSOD NA PEDERSAYON NG MGA SANGGUNIANG
KABATAAN OF HIGHLY URBANIZED CITIES AND

INDEPENDENT COMPONENT CITIES SHALL ELECT, AMONG
THEMSELVES A REPRESENTATIVE WHO SHALL SIT AS AN


EX-OFFICIO MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL YOUTH COMMISSION,
CONSISTENT WITH SECTION 5 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8044,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE ‘YOUTH IN NATION BUILDING ACT’.”

SEC. 9. Section 25 of Republic Act 10742 is hereby further amended to read as
follows:

“SEC. 25. Creation. - There shall be in every province, city, and municipality

a Youth Development Office which shall be headed by a youth development
officer with the rank of at least division chief. Such may be put under the
Office of the Local Chief Executive, the Office of the Planning and
Development, the Office of the Social Welfare, or in any other office
deemed appropriate by the local government unit. If the funds of the
local government unit are sufficient, it can be a separate department with
divisions and units for policy and planning, administration and finance, and
programs and operations. In the event when the local government unit has
exceeded the prescribed personal services limitations, the local chief
executive may designate existing personnel whom he or she deems fit to
serve this purpose [untit-such-time-that the focal gov. tunite:
—————-aHready-ereate-this office]: PROVIDED, THAT A LOCAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
OFFICER SHALL BE APPOINTED WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR FROM THE EFFECTIVITY
OF THIS ACT.”

SEC. 10. Section 26 of Republic Act 10742 is hereby amended to read as follows:

“SEC. 26. Funding. - THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT MAY APPROPRIATE
NOT LESS THAN 1% OF ITS ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE LOCAL YOUTH

DEVELOPMENT OFFICE, WHICH SHALL BE USED FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION
OF THE LOCAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PLAN, CONVENING THE MEETINGS

OF THE CONCERNED PEDERASYON NG MGA SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN AND
LOCAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, AS WELL AS ITS OPERATIONS AND
EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING.”

SEC. 11. Section 28 of Republic Act 10742 is hereby amended to read as follows:
“The Commission and the DILG with the assistance of the Development
Academy of the Philippines (DAP), the Local Government Academy (LGA), the University of the
Philippines-National College of Public Administration and Governance (UP-NCPAG), and in


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consultation with youth stakeholders shall jointly design and implement the mandatory and
continuing training programs. The mandatory training programs must include among others,
the following components:

(a)(1) The Philippine cultural history, political systems ethics and ideologies;
(2) The Filipino as a nation builder;

(3) The Filipino youth and its role in nation-building; and
(b) capability building on leadership, program and project development and

sustainability, financial management, and accountability and transparency.

“THE COMMISSION AND THE DILG MAY ALSO COORDINATE WITH THE
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (DepEd), COMMISSION ON HIGHER
EDUCATION (CHED), AND TESDA, FOR THE OFFERING OF RELEVANT
COURSES THAT EMPHASIZE THE ROLE OF EDUCATION AND SKILLS
DEVELOPMENT IN NATION-BUILDING AND WOULD FURTHER ENHANCE THE
KNOWLEDGE, NETWORK, AND CAPACIY OF SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN
OFFICIALS AND LYDC MEMBERS TO CRAFT AND IMPLEMENT RELEVANT
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PLANS.”

SEC. 12. Funding and Appropriations. - The amounts necessary to carry out the
implementation of this Act shall be charged against the Sangguniang
Kabataan Funds or as may be authorized by the local government units
Pursuant to Section 4 of this Act.

SEC. 13. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The Department of Interior and
Local Government (DILG), the Department of Budget and Management
(DBM), the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), the National Youth
Commission (NYC), and other concerned government agencies shall

promulgate the necessary implementing rules and regulations within sixty
(60) days upon the effectivity of this Act.

SEC. 14. Separability Clause. - \f any provision of this Act is declared invalid or
unconstitutional, the other provisions not affected thereby shall continue
to be in full force and effect.

SEC. 15. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders or rules and
regulations contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are
hereby repealed or modified accordingly.


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SEC. 16. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in any newspaper of the general

circulation.

Approved,