Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

18TH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 981

Introduced by Honorable Michael L. Romero

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In the repubiic of the Philippines, the National Youth Commission (NYC), is
a government agency which primarily addresses concerning the
Filipino youth. It was founded cn June 30, 1995, via Rept dlic 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 allyfhe National Youth Commission's development
programs and mandatg&

{ of this bill is hereby requested.

i(CHAEL L. ROMERO Ph.D.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

18TH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
991

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. Deciaration 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
(P100,000,000.00) from the National Treasury is hereby appropriated:


SECTION 3. APPROPRIATION - The amount of One hundred million
pesos (P100,000,000.00), 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 (P100,000,000.00) 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,