Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS,
Second Regular Session

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| HOUSE BILL NO. 8032

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| Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE MANUEL ANTONIO F. ZUBIRI
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EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article I, Section 13 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides that the State recognizes the
vital role of the youth in nation-building and shall promote and protect their physical, moral,
spiritugl, intellectual, and social well-being. It shall inculcate in the youth patriotism and
nationalism, and encourage their involvement in public and civic affairs.

While [Republic Act 10742 has established reforms in the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK), it
remains that the SK is left with no practical venues to call their own which will encourage the

youth and the SK itself to pursue their youth programs.

What is instead currently mandated by the law is the creation of a youth development office
which may be put under any office deemed appropriate by the local government unit. However,
it is a fact that resources and facilities of the local government itself—especially local

units that have low income—is finite especially when being used to serve all its
constituents. This leaves a void for a focused activity center mainly for the youths and by the SK.

As such, this measure proposes that SK Centers be established in the whole of Bukidnon
specifigally in the municipalities of Baungon, Cabanglasan, Damulog, Dangcagan, Don Carlos,
Impasug-ong, Kalilangan, Kibawe, Kitaotao, Lantapan, Libona, Malitbog, Manolo
Fortich, Maramag, Pangantucan, Quezon, San Fernando, Sumilao and Talakag as well as the
cities of Malaybalay and Valencia. These SK Centers will also serve as youth hubs in order for
the youth to concentrate in their activities which will promote their well-being and growth. This
same lishment can algo serve as the office of the SK which will enable it to perform its
duties and responsibilities/as established under current laws.

the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

In view of the foregoing,


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No.__8032

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Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE MANUEL ANTONIO F. ZUBIRI

AN ACT
‘ABLISHING A SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN CENTER TO SERVE AS A YOUTH
IN THE WHOLE OF BUKIDNON AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

SECTION 1. Title. - This Act shall be known as the Bukidnon SK Youth Hub Act of 2020.
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(ON 2. Declaration of Policy. — It is the declared policy that the State recognizes the
vital role of the youth in nation-building and shall promote and protect their physical, moral,
spiritual, intellectual, and social well-being. It shall inculcate in the youth patriotism and
nationalism, and encourage their involvement in public and civic affairs.

It is likewise the policy of the State to create an environment conducive for the youth for
them to pursue their activities as represented by the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) and as
‘guided by the principles and ideas deemed beneficial for them by the State.

SECTION 3. Establishment of Sangguninang Kabataan Centers or Youth Hubs. — There is
heteby established a Sangguniang Kabataan Center or youth hub in every municipality and
city in the Province of Bukidnon, to wit:

A. In the Municipalities of:

1. Baungon 11, Lantapan
2. Cabanglasan 12. Libona

3. Damulog 13. Malitbog

4. Dangcagan 14. Manolo Fortich
5. Don Carlos 15. Maramag

6. impasug-ong 16. Pangantucan

7. Kadingilan 17. Quezon

8. Kalilangan 18. San Fernando
9. Kibawe 19. Sumilao

10. Kitaotao 20. Talakag


B. In the cities of:

1. Malaybalay; and
2. Valencia.

‘These centers or youth hubs will serve as office of the SK and a converging point of all
activities relating to the youth and their growth as responsible and law-abiding citizens of the
state.

SECTION 4. Appropriations. - The amount necessary for the establishment of the SK
‘or youth hubs in the Province of Bukidnon shall be taken from the current
ions of the Department of Public Works and Highways. Such other amounts
to completely accomplish the establishment of the SK Centers or youth hubs shall
be included in the next appropriation of the concerned department and agency.

SECTION 5. Staggered Construction of SK Centers or Youth Hubs. — Establishment of the
SK Centers or youth hubs shall be prioritized in municipalities or cities where the highest
number of youths are recorded. The Department of Public Works and Highways shall set the
priority list where such SK Centers or youth hubs will first be established in accordance with
a published criterion.

SECTION 6. Separabitity Clause. - If, for any reason or reasons, any part or provision of this
‘Act shall be declared as unconstitutional or invalid, the other parts or provisions hereof which
ard not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.

SECTION 7. Repealing Clause. - All provisions of existing laws, orders, rules and
regulations or parts thereof which are in conflict or inconsistent with the provisions of this
‘Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

SECTION 8. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect immediately upon its publication in the
Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation in the Philippines.

Approved,