Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
19TH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ___ 
Introduced by Honorable Michael L. Romero 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
In the republic of the Philippines, the National Youth Commission (NYC), is 
a 
government 
agency 
which 
primarily 
addresses 
concerning 
the 
Filipino youth. It was founded on June 30, 1995, via Republic Act 8044 or 
the Youth in Nation-Building Act. 
The NYC is the states sole policy-making body on youth affairs, the NYCs 
mandate is expressly written in the 1987 Philippine Constitution 
Since its founding in 1995, the master plan has been a broad guide for action, 
and young Filipinos play a very important role in ensuring that the 
recommended policies, programs, and courses of actions are carried out. 
NYC coordinates for other government agencies and private companies to hire 
out-of-school, unemployed youth as interns who receive a monthly pay. 
The commission also provides a National Secretariat to the SK and convenes 
the National Youth Parliament every two years. 
Last July 4, 2016, NYC was among the 12 agencies, formerly from the Office 
of the President reassigned to the Office of the Cabinet Secretary, based on 
Executive Order No.1 issued by President Rodrigo Duterte. 
This House Bill seeks to provide additional organizational and operational 
funding to carry-out all the National Youth Commission`s development 
programs and mandates. 
Earnest approval of this bill is hereby requested. 
MICHAEL L. ROMERO Ph.D. 
July 1, 2022 
11:42 am
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
19TH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ___ 
Introduced by Honorable Michael L. Romero 
AN ACT  
PROVIDING ADDITIONAL ORGANIZATIONAL AND 
OPERATIONAL FUNDING TO THE NATIONAL YOUTH 
COMMISSION (NYC), TO SUSTAIN ALL DEVELOPMENTAL 
PROGRAMS, TO FOSTER A  COMPREHENSIVE NATION-
BUILDING STRUCTURE, TO ACCELERATE AND ESTABLISH A 
PROGRESSIVE SCHEME TOWARDS MATURITY, AND FOR 
OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in Congress 
Assembled: 
SECTION 1. DECLARATION OF POLICY — It shall be hereby a policy 
of the State to promote youth oriented programs, encourage and sustain the 
development of youth in the country to foster self-discipline, teamwork and 
excellence for a healthy and alert citizenry through a holistic national youth 
promotion and coordinated scheme, and that the strengthening of the 
National Youth Commission (NYC) shall further this objective. 
SECTION 2. FUNDING – In order to provide the necessary funds 
required for the organizational and operational expenditures of the National 
Youth Commission (NYC), the amount of One hundred million pesos 
(₱100,000,000.00) from the National Treasury is hereby appropriated: 
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SECTION 3.  APPROPRIATION - The amount of One hundred million 
pesos (₱100,000,000.00), or so much thereof as may be necessary, is there 
hereby appropriated, out of any funds in the National Treasury not otherwise 
appropriated, to carry into effect the provisions of this Act.  
The amount necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act shall be 
included in the annual budget of implementing agencies in the General 
Appropriations Act (GAA) of the year following its enactment into law and 
every year thereafter. 
The State shall hereby provide a separate authorize funding of One 
hundred million pesos (₱100,000,000.00) to implement and to maintain the 
continuity of its mandate.  
The state shall hereby authorize the National Youth Commission (NYC) 
to re-align its appropriations, in the current year of the date of the effectivity 
of this Act to conform with its mandate and requirements. 
SECTION 4. IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS – The 
departments and agencies charged, with carrying out the provisions of 
this Act, shall within sixty (60) days after the effectivity of this Act, 
formulate the necessary rules and regulations for its effective 
implementation. 
SECTION 5. PERIODIC REPORTS - The NYC shall submit periodic 
reports on its findings and make recommendations on actions to be taken by 
Congress and Senate and the appropriate department, and in order to carry 
out the objectives and mandates of this Act. 
SECTION 6. AUTOMATIC REVIEW - Every three (3) years after the 
effectivity of this Act, an independent review panel composed of experts to be 
appointed by the President shall review the policies and programs in the NYC 
and shall make recommendations, based on its findings, to the President and 
to both Houses of Congress. 


SECTION 7. REPEALING CLAUSE. All laws, executive orders, 
issuances, rules and regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby 
amended, repealed or modified accordingly. 
SECTION 8. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE.  If, for any reason or reasons, 
any portion or provision of this Act shall be held unconstitutional or invalid, 
the remaining provisions not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force 
and effect. 
SECTION 9. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE. This Act shall take effect fifteen 
(15) days after its publication in any newspaper of general circulation.  
 
Approved,