Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2589

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by

HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 13 of the 1987 Constitution has declared as State Policy the recognition of the
vital role of the youth in nation-building. Thus, the State shall promote and protect their
physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social well-being. Further, the State shall inculcate
in the youth patriotism and nationalism, and encourage their involvement in public and civic
affairs.

In the spirit of State Policy as signatory to the United Nations’ Convention on the Rights
of the Child, Chapter 8, Title One of Book Ill of the Local Government Code (RA 7160) gave

the youth the opportunity to participate in government affairs through the Katipunan ng
Kabataan and Sangguniang Kabataan. Thus, SK became the avenue wherein youth can aptly
represent its sector and actively engage in its affairs. The Philippines is lauded as the only
country in the world to have grass-roots based, government funded political structure for
young people

Various proponents are calling for the postponement of the upcoming SK elections this
October. This call is in line with some measures seeking for the abolition and/or reform of
the SK. Mostly, the adults argue that SK is a breeding ground for future leaders in
corruption.

However, based on the empirical study of UNICEF on 2007, “The Impact of Youth
Participation”, the UNICEF believes that abolishing the SK will not serve the best interest of
children and young people. Abolishing this unique system and mechanism will deprive these
children to a great potential for youth participation in governance and community service.
In addition, such move will not shield them from negative influences of politics and

politicians.


Hence, this legislation is proposed by Senator Bam Aquino, a former chairman of the
National Youth Commission. With his experience with the youth and knowledge in the
capabilities of the Filipino Youth, his senate bill does not seek to abolish the system but
rather moves for the reform of the system. Thus, to emphasize the reform sought by the
bill, the Katipunan ng Kabataan and the Sangguniang Kabataan shall be called Liga ng
Bayaning Kabataan. Hence, this noble intention adheres to the spirit that impelled the
creation of the Sangguniang Kabataan.

Thus, the passage of this bill is earnestly sough)

District, Paranaque Clty


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2589

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by

HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING

AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE LIGA NG BAYANING KABATAAN (LBK) AMENDING FOR THAT
PURPOSE THE PERTINENT PROVISIONS OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, OTHERWISE KNOWN
‘AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991

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

assembled:

Section 1, Section 1 Chapter Vill Title 1, Book III of RA 7160 otherwise known as The Local
Government Code of 1991 is hereby renamed as “Liga ng Bayaning Kabataan"

Section 2. Section 423 of Chapter 8 of Republic Act No. 7160 is hereby amended to read as
follows:

“(Section 423. Creation and Election. -

{(a) There shall be in every barangay a sangguniang kabataan to be composed of
chairman, seven (7) members, a secretary, and a treasurer;

(b) A sangguniang kabataan official who, during his term of office, shall have passed
the age of twenty-one (21) years shall be allowed to serve the remaining portion of
the term for which he was elected. ]

Section 423. Creation of the Katipunan ng Bayaning Kabataan.

(A) ALL EXISTING YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS IN EVERY CITY AND MUNICIPALITY SHALL
REGISTER WITH THE NATIONAL YOUTH COMMISSION. FOR THIS PURPOSE, A YOUTH
ORGANIZATION SHALL HAVE:

|. AT LEAST TWENTY (20) MEMBERS BETWEEN THE AGES FIFTEEN (15) TO
TWENTY FOUR (24) YEARS OID WHO ARE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OR
MUNICIPALITY WHERE THE ORGANIZATION INTENDS TO REGISTER; AND

|, A VISION, MISSION, LIST OF MEMBERS AND OFFICERS, AND JOR A REPORT
OF A RECENTLY CONCLUDED PROJECT.


(B) THE NATIONAL YOUTH COMMISSION SHALL PROVIDE AN INTERNET-BASED.
REGISTRATION PROCESS.

(C) THE NATIONAL YOUTH COMMISSION, IN COORDINATION WITH THE DILG
THROUGH ITS MUNICIPAL OR CITY LOCAL GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS OFFICER,
SHALL VERIFY THE REGISTRATION INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THESE
ORGANIZATIONS.

(D) THE REGISTRATION OF YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS SHALL BE CONDUCTED BY THE
NATIONAL YOUTH COMMISSION EVERY THREE (3) YEARS.”

Section 3. Section 424 of Chapter 8 of Republic Act No. 7160 is hereby amended to read as
follows:

“(Section 424. Katipunan ng Kabataan. -The katipunan ng kabataan shall be
composed of all citizens of the Philippines actually residing in the barangay for at
least six (6) months, who are fifteen (15) but not more than twenty-one (21) years of
age, and who are duly registered in the list of the sangguniang kabataan or in the
official barangay list in the custody of the barangay secretary.]

SECTION 424. CREATION OF THE LIGA NG BAYANING KABATAAN (LBK).-

(A) THERE SHALL BE A LIGA NG BAYANING KABATAAN (LBKJIN EVERY MUNICIPALITY
AND CITY, COMPOSED OF THE DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES OF THE REGISTERED
YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS.

(B) THE DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES OF THE REGISTERED YOUTH
ORGANIZATIONS SHALL BE ELECTED BY ITS MEMBERS IN A MEETING CALLED FOR
THAT PURPOSE.

(C) A NOTARIZED CERTIFICATE OF DESIGNATION SIGNED BYTHE ORGANIZATION'S
PRESIDENT OR SECRETARY SHALL BE SUBMITIED TO THE MUNICIPAL/CITY LOCAL
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS OFFICER.

(D) THE MUNICIPAL/CITY LOCAL GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS OFFICER SHALL
CONVENE THE LBK ONCE A YEAR TO ELECT AMONG THEMSELVES THEIR OFFICERS
INCLUDING A PRESIDENT, VICE-PRESIDENT, SECRETARY, TREASURER AND
INFORMATION OFFICER. THE L8K PRESIDENT SHALL BE AN EX-OFFICIO MEMBER OF
THE MUNICIPAL OR CITY COUNCIL AS THE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE YOUTH SECTOR.”

Section 4. Section 425 of Chapter 8 of Republic Act No. 7160 is hereby amended to read as
follows:

“(Section 425. Meetings of the Katipunan ng Kabataan. ~The katipunan ng kabataan
shall meet at least once every three (3) months, or at the call of the chairman of the
sangguniang kabataan or upon written petition of at least one-twentieth (1/20) of its
members, to decide on important issues affecting the youth of the barangay. ]


SECTION 425. POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE LIGA NG BAYANING KABATAAN. -
THE MEMBERS OF THE LBK. SHALL:

(A) ELECT OFFICERS WHO SHALL UPHOLD THE RIGHTS AND INTERESTS OF THE
YOUTH IN THEIR CITY OR MUNICIPALITY;

(B) PROMULGATE RESOLUTIONS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE OBJECTIVES OF THE
YOUTH IN THE CITY OR MUNICIPALITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE
PROVISIONS OF THIS CODE;

(©) INITIATE PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE SOCIAL, POLITICAL,
ECONOMIC, CULTURAL, INTELLECTUAL, MORAL, SPIRITUAL, AND PHYSICAL
DEVELOPMENT OF THE MEMBERS;

(D) HOLD FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES, THE PROCEEDS OF WHICH SHALL BE TAXEXEMPT
AND SHALL ACCRUE TO THE GENERAL FUND OF THE LBK: PROVIDED, HOWEVER,
THAT IN THE APPROPRIATION THEREOF, THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE FOR WHICH SUCH
ACTIVITY HAS BEEN HELD SHALL BE FIRST SATISFIED;

(E) CREATE SUCH BODIES OR COMMITIEES AS IT MAY DEEM NECESSARY TO
EFFECTIVELY CARRY OUT ITS PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES;

(F) SUBMIT ANNUAL AND END-OF-TERM REPORTS TO THE SANGGUNIANG
BAYAN/PANGLUNGSODONTHEIR PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT
OF THE YOUTH IN THE MUNICIPALITY/CITY;

(G) CONSULT AND COORDINATE WITH ALL YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS AND THE LOCAL
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL IN THE MUNICIPALITY/CITY FOR POLICY
FORMULATION AND PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION;

(H) COORDINATE WITH THE APPROPRIATE NATIONAL AGENCY FOR THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS AT THE
NATIONAL LEVEL;

(I) EXERCISE SUCH OTHER POWERS AND PERFORM SUCH OTHER DUTIES AND
FUNCTIONS AS THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN/PANGLUNGSOD MAY DETERMINE OR
DELEGATE; AND

(J) EXERCISE SUCH OTHER POWERS AND PERFORM SUCH OTHER DUTIES AND
FUNCTIONS AS MAY BE PRESCRIBED BY LAW OR ORDINANCE.”

Section 5. Section 426 of Chapter 8 of Republic Act No. 7160 is hereby amended to read as
follows:

“(Section 426. Powers and Functions of the Sangguniang Kabataan. -The sangguniang
kabataan shall:


(a) Promulgate resolutions necessary to carry out the objectives of the youth in the
barangay in accordance with the applicable provisions of this Code;

(b) Initiate programs designed to enhance the social, political, economic, cultural,
intellectual, moral, spiritual, and physical development of the members;

(c) Hold fund-raising activities, 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;

(d) Create such bodies or committees as it may deem necessary to effectively carry
out its programs and activities;

(e) Submit annual and end-of-term reports to the sangguniang barangay on their
projects and activities for the survival and development of the youth in the
barangay;

(f) Consult and coordinate with all youth organizations in the barangay for policy
formulation and program implementation;

(g) Coordinate with the appropriate national agency for the implementation of youth
development projects and programs at the national level;

(h) Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as the
sangguniang barangay may determine or delegate; and

(i) Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as may
be prescribed by law or ordinance.

Section 426. MEETINGS OF THE LIGA NG BAYANING KABATAAN. - THE LBK SHALL
MEET AT LEAST ONCE EVERY THREE (3) MONTHS, OR AT THE CALL OF THE LBK
PRESIDENT OR UPON WRITTEN PETITION OF AT LEAST MAJORITY OF ITS MEMBERS,
TO DECIDE ON IMPORTANT ISSUES AFFECTING THE YOUTH OF THE
MUNICIPALITY/CITY.”

Section 6. Section 427 of Chapter 8 of Republic Act No. 7160 is hereby amended to read as
follows:

[Section 427. Meetings of the Sangguniang Kabataan. -The sangguniang kabataan
shall meet regularly once a month on the date, time, and place to be fixed by the
said sanggunian. Special meetings may be called by the sangguniang kabataan
chairman or any three (3) of its members by giving written notice to all members of
the date, time, place and agenda of the meeting at least one (1) day in advance.
Notices of regular or special meetings shall be furnished the punong barangay and
the sangguniang barangay.

A majority of the members of the sangguniang kabataan shall constitute a quorum.]

SECTION 427. MEETINGS OF THE LIGA NG BAYANING KABATAAN OFFICERS. - THE LBK
OFFICERS SHALL MEET AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH ON THE AGREED DATE, TIME, AND
PLACE. SPECIAL MEETINGS MAY BE CALLED BY THE LBK PRESIDENT BY GIVING
WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE OTHER OFFICERS OF THE DATE, TIME, PLACE AND AGENDA
THE MEETING AT LEAST ONE (1) DAY IN ADVANCE. NOTICES OF REGULAR OR SPECIAL


MEETINGS SHALL BE FURNISHED TO THE CITY/MUNICIPAL MAYOR AND THE
SANGGUNIANG BAYAN/PANGLUNGSOD.

A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE LBK OFFICERS SHALL CONSTITUTE A
QUORUM.”

Section 7. Section 428 of Chapter 8 of Republic Act No. 7160 is hereby amended to read as
follows:

{Section 428. Qualifications. - An elective official of the sangguniang kabataan must
be a citizen of the Philippines, 2 qualified voter of the katipunan ng kabataan, a
resident of the barangay for at least one (1) year immediately prior to election, at
least fifteen (15) years but not more than twenty- one (21) years of age on the day of
his election, able to read and write Filipino, English, or the local dialect, and must not
have been convicted of any crime involving moral turpitude.)

SECTION 428. AN ELECTIVE OFFICIAL OF THE LBK MUST BE A DULY AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE OF A REGISTERED ORGANIZATION IN THE CITY OR MUNICIPALITY,
MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION IN GOOD STANDING, CITIZEN OF THE PHILIPPINES,
A RESIDENT OF THE CITY OR MUNICIPALITY FOR AT LEAST ONE (1) YEAR
IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO ELECTION, AT LEAST EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS BUT NOT MORE
THAN TWENTY FOUR (24) YEARS OF AGE ON THE DAY OF HIS ELECTION, ABLE TO
READ AND WRITE FILIPINO, ENGLISH, OR THE LOCAL DIALECT, AND MUST NOT HAVE
BEEN CONVICTED OF ANY CRIME INVOLVING MORAL TURPITUDE.”

Section 8. Section 429 of Chapter 8 of Republic Act No. 7160 is hereby amended to read as
follows:

“(Section 429. Term of Office. - The sangguniang kabataan chairman and members
shall hold office for a period of three (3) years, unless sooner removed for cause as
provided by law, permanently incapacitated, die or resign from office.]

SECTION 429. THE LBK PRESIDENT AND OTHER OFFICERS SHALL HOLD OFFICE FOR A
PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR, UNLESS SOONER REMOVED FOR CAUSE AS PROVIDED BY
LAW, PERMANENTLY INCAPACITATED, OR IN CASE OF DEATH OR RESIGNATION
FROM OFFICE.”

Section 9. Section 430 of Chapter 8 of Republic Act No. 7160 is hereby amended to read as
follows:

“(Section 430. Sangguniang Kabataan Chairman. -The registered voters of the
katipunan ng kabataan shall elect the chairman of the sangguniang kabataan who
shall automatically serve as an ex officio member of the sangguniang barangay upon
his assumption to office. As such, he shall exercise the same powers, discharge the
same duties and functions, and enjoy the same privileges as the regular sangguniang
barangay members, and’shall be the chairman of the committee on youth and sports
development in the said sanggunian.]


SECTION 430. LIGA NG BAYANING KABATAAN PRESIDENT. - MEMBERS OF THE LBK
SHALL ELECT THE LBK PRESIDENT WHO SHALL AUTOMATICALLY SERVE AS AN EX-
OFFICIO MEMBER OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN/PANGLUNGSOD UPON HIS
ASSUMPTION TO OFFICE. AS SUCH, HE SHALL EXERCISE THE SAME POWERS,
DISCHARGE THE SAME DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS, AND ENJOY THE SAME PRIVILEGES
AS THE REGULAR SANGGUNIANG BAYAN/PANGLUNGSOD MEMBERS, AND SHALL BE
THE CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE ON YOUTH AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT IN THE
SAID SANGGUNIAN.”

Section 10. Section 431 of Chapter 8 of Republic Act No. 7160 is hereby amended to read as
follows:

[section 431, Powers and Duties of the Sangguniang Kabataan Chairman. - In
addition to the duties which may be assigned to him by the sangguniang barangay,
the sangguniang kabataan chairman shall:

(a) Call and preside over all meetings of the katipunan ng kabataan and the
sangguniang kabataan;

(b) Implement policies, programs, and projects within
with the sangguniang barangay;

(c) Exercise general supervision over the affairs and activities of the sangguniang
kabataan and the official conduct of its members, and such other officers of the
sangguniang kabataan within his jurisdiction;

(d) With the concurrence of the sangguniang kabataan, appoint from among the
members of the sangguniang kabataan, the secretary and treasurer and such other
officers as may be deemed necessary; and

(e) Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as may
be prescribed by law or ordinance.]

is jurisdiction in coordination

SECTION 431. POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE LIGA NG BAYANING KABATAAN
PRESIDENT. - IN ADDITION TO THE DUTIES WHICH MAY BE ASSIGNED TO HIM BY THE
SANGGUNIANG BAYAN/PANGLUNGSOD, THE LBK PRESIDENT SHALL:

(A) CALL AND PRESIDE OVER ALL MEETINGS OF THE LBK AND ITS OFFICERS;

(B) IMPLEMENT POLICIES, PROGRAMS, AND PROJECTS WITHIN HIS JURISDICTION IN
COORDINATION WITH THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN/PANGLUNGSOD;

(C) EXERCISE GENERAL SUPERVISION OVER THE AFFAIRS AND ACTIVITIES OF THE LBK
AND THE OFFICIAL CONDUCT OF ITS MEMBERS, AND OTHER OFFICERS WITHIN HIS
JURISDICTION; AND.

(D) EXERCISE SUCH OTHER POWERS AND PERFORM SUCH OTHER DUTIES AND
FUNCTIONS AS MAY BE PRESCRIBED BY LAW OR ORDINANCE.”

Section 11. Section 431-A is hereby inserted to read as follows:


“SECTION 431-A. POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE LIGA NG BAYANING KABATAAN VICE-
PRESIDENT. - THE VICE-PRESIDENT SHALL DISCHARGE THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF
THE PRESIDENT WHEN THE PRESIDENT IS ABSENT FOR ONE OR MORE DAYS; WHEN
THE PRESIDENT IS TEMPORARILY INCAPACITATED; AND IN THE EVENT OF
RESIGNATION, REMOVAL, DEATH OR ABSOLUTE INCAPACITY OF THE PRESIDENT.”

Section 12. Section 432 of Chapter 8 of Republic Act No. 7160 is hereby amended to read as
follows:

“(Section 432, Sangguniang Kabataan Secretary. - The sangguniang kabataan
secretary shall:

(a) Keep all records of the katipunan ng kabataan and sangguniang kabataan;

(b) Prepare and keep the minutes of all meetings of the katipunan ng kabataan and
sangguniang kabataan;

(c) Prepare all forms necessary for the conduct of registrations, elections, initiatives,
referenda, or plebiscites, in coordination with the barangay secretary and the
COMELEC; and

(d) Perform such other duties and discharge such other functions as the chairman of
the sangguniang kabataan may prescribe or direct.]

SECTION 432. LIGA NG BAYANING KABATAANSECRETARY. - THE LBK SECRETARY
SHALL:

(A) KEEP ALL RECORDS OF THE LBK;
(8) PREPARE AND KEEP THE MINUTES OF ALL MEETINGS OF THE LBK;

(C) KEEP RECORDS ON THE CONDUCT OF THE REGISTRATION OF ORGANIZATIONS,
ELECTION OF OFFICERS; INITIATIVES, REFERENDA, OR PLEBISCITES, IN
COORDINATION WITH THE CITY/MUNICIPAL SECRETARY AND THE NATIONAL YOUTH
COMMISSION; AND

(D) PERFORM SUCH OTHER DUTIES AND DISCHARGE SUCH OTHER FUNCTIONS AS
THE LBK PRESIDENT MAY PRESCRIBE OR DIRECT.

Section 13. Section 433 of Chapter 8 of Republic Act No. 7160 is hereby amended to read as
follows:

“Section 433. Sangguniang Kabataan Treasurer. -The sangguniang kabataan
treasurer shall:

(a) Take custody of all sangguniang kabataan property and funds not otherwise
deposited with the city or municipal treasurer;

(b) Collect and receive contributions, monies, materials, and all other sources
intended for the sangguniang kabatzan and katipunan ng kabataan;

(c) Disburse funds in accordance with an approved budget of the sangguniang
kabataan;

(d) Certify to the availability of funds whenever necessary;


(e) Submit to the sangguniang kabataan and to the sangguniang barangay certified
and detailed statements of actual income and expenditures at the end of every
month; and

(f) Perform such other duties and discharge such other functions as the chairman of
the sangguniang kabataan may direct.)

SECTION 433. LIGA NG BAYANING KABATAAN TREASURER. - THE LBK TREASURER
SHALL:

(A) TAKE CUSTODY OF ALL LBK PROPERTY AND FUNDS NOT OTHERWISE DEPOSITED
WITH THE CITY OR MUNICIPAL TREASURER;

(B) COLLECT AND RECEIVE CONTRIBUTIONS, MONIES, MATERIALS, AND ALL OTHER
SOURCES INTENDED FOR THE LBK;

(C) DISBURSE FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH AN APPROVED BUDGET OF THE LBK;

(D) CERTIFY TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS WHENEVER NECESSARY;

(E) SUBMIT TO THE LBK AND TO THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN/PANGLUNGSOD
CERTIFIED AND DETAILED STATEMENTS OF ACTUAL INCOME ANO AT THE ENO OF
EVERY MONTH; AND.

(F) PERFORM SUCH OTHER DUTIES AND DISCHARGE SUCH OTHER FUNCTIONS AS
THE CHAIRMAN OF THE LBK MAY DIRECT.”

Section 14, Section 434 of Chapter 8 of Republic Act No. 7160 is hereby amended to read as
follows:

“(Section 434. Privileges of Sangguniang Kabataan Officials. - The sangguniang
kabataan chairman shall have the same privileges enjoyed by other sangguniang
barangay officials under this Code subject to such requirements and limitations
provided herein. During their incumbency, sangguniang kabataan officials shall be
exempt from payment of tuition and matriculation fees while enrolled in public
tertiary schools, including state colleges and universities. The national government
shall reimburse said college or university the amount of the tuition and matriculation
fees: Provided, That, to qualify for the privilege, the said officials shall enroll in a
state college or university within or nearest their area of jurisdiction.]

SECTION 434. POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE LIGA NG BA YANING KABATAAN INFORM
ANON OFFICER. — THE LBK INFORMATION OFFICER SHALL:

(A) PROVIDE THE INFORMATION AND DATA REQUIRED BY THE OFFICERS IN
DELIVERING PROJECTS FOR THE LBK;

(B) PROVIDE RELEVANT, ADEQUATE AND TIMELY INFORMATION AND UPDATES TO
‘THE KATIPUNAN NG BAYANING KABATAAN;

(C) RECOMMEND TO THE OFFICERS RELEVANT PUBLIC INFORMATION AND
RESEARCH DATA THAT MAY BE NECESSARY TO THE FULFILLMENT OF THEIR DUTIES;

(D) PERFORM SUCH OTHER DUTIES AND DISCHARGE SUCH OTHER FUNCTIONS AS
‘THE LBK PRESIDENT MAY DIRECT.”


Section 14, Section 435 of Chapter 8 of Republic Act No. 7160 is hereby amended to read as
follows:

“(Section 435. Succession and Filling of Vacancies. - (a) In case a sangguniang
kabataan chairman refuses to assume office, fails to qualify, is convicted of a felony,
voluntarily resigns, dies, is permanently incapacitated, is removed from office, or has
been absent without leave for more than three (3) consecutive months, the
sangguniang kabataan member who obtained the next highest number of votes in
the election immediately preceding shall assume the office ofthe chairman for the
unexpired portion of the term, and shall discharge the powers and duties, and enjoy
the rights and privileges appurtenant to the office. In case the said member refuses
to assume the position or fails to qualify, the sangguniang member obtaining the
next highest number of votes shall assume the position of the chairman for the
unexpired portion of the term.

(b) Where two (2) or more sangguniang kabataan members obtained the same next
highest number of votes, the other sangguniang kabataan members shall conduct an
election to choose the successor to the chairman from among the said members.

(c) After the vacancy shall have been filled, the sangguniang kabataan chairman shall
call a special election to complete the membership of said sanggunian. Such
sangguniang kabataan member shall hold office for the unexpired portion of the
term of the vacant seat.

(d) In cilse_ Qf s,usltensjQn of the sangguniang kabataan chairman, the successor, as
determined in subsections (a) and (b) of this Section shall assume the position during
the period of such suspension.]

SECTION 435. PRIVILEGES OF LIGA NG BAYANING KABATAAN OFFICIALS. - THE LBK
PRESIDENT SHALL HAVE THE SAME PRIVILEGES ENJOYED BY OTHER SANGGUNIANG
BAYAN/PANGLUNGSOD OFFICIALS UNDER THIS CODE SUBJECT TO SUCH
REQUIREMENTS AND LIMITATIONS PROVIDED HEREIN. DURING THEIR INCUMBENCY,
LBK OFFICIALS SHALL BE EXEMPT FROM PAYMENT OF TUITION AND
MATRICULATION FEES WHILE ENROLLED IN PUBLIC TERTIARY SCHOOLS, INCLUDING
STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT SHALL
REIMBURSE SAID COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY THE AMOUNT OF THE TUITION AND
MATRICULATION FEES: PROVIDED, THAT, TO QUALIFY FOR THE PRIVILEGE, THE SAID
OFFICIALS SHALL ENROL IN A STATE COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY WITHIN OR NEAREST
THEIR AREA OF JURISDICTION.”

Section 15. Chapter 9 of Book Ill of RA 7160 is hereby amended to read as Youth
Development Fund.

Section 16. Sec
follows:

n 436 of Chapter 9 of Republic Act No. 7160 is hereby amended to read as

“(Section 436. Pederasyon ng mga Kabataan. -
(a) There shall be an organization of all the pederasyon ng mga sangguniang
kabataan to be known as follows:


(21) in municipalities pambayang pederasyon ng mga sangguniang kabataan;
(2) in cities, panlungsod na pederasyon ng mga sangguniang kabataan;

(3) in provinces, panlalawigang pederasyon ng mga kabataan;

(4) in special metropolitan political subdivisions, pangmetropolitan
pederasyon ng mga sangguniang kabataan; and

(5) on the national level pambansang pederasyon ng mga sangguniang
kabataan.

(b) The pederasyon ng mga sangguniang kabataan shall, at all levels, elect from
among themselves the president, vice- president and such other officers as may be
necessary and shall be organized in the following manner:
(1) The panlungsod and pambayang pederasyon shall be composed of the
sangguniang kabataan chairmen of barangays in the city or municipality,
respectively;
(2) The panlalawigang pederasyon shall be composed of presidents of the
panlungsod and pambayang pederasyon;
(3) The pangmetropolitang pederasyon shall be composed of presidents of
the panlungsod and pambayan pederasyon;

(c) The elected presidents ofthe pederasyon atthe provincial, highly urbanized city,
and metropolitan political subdivision levels shall constitute the pambansang
katipunan ng mga sangguniang kabataan.]

“SECTION 436. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FUND FOR LBK PROJECTS. -

(A) A YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FUND SHALL BE ESTABLISHED BY THE NATIONAL YOUTH
COMMISSION IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE BILLION PESOS (PHP 1,000,000,000.00) TO
‘SUPPORT LBK DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS.

(B) THE LBK SHALL HAVE A SEPARATE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION APPROVED BY THE
NATIONAL YOUTH COMMISSION WHICH SHALL BE PROVIDED IN THE GENERAL
[APPROPRIATIONS ACT STARTING IN THE FISCAL YEAR IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING
THE APPROVAL OF THIS ACT.

(C) THE AMOUNT NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE INITIAL IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS
ACT SHALL BE CHARGED TO THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT.”

Section 17. Section 437 of Chapter 9 of Republic Act No. 7160 is hereby amended to read as
follows:

“{Section 437. Constitution and By-Laws. - The term of office, manner of election,
removal and suspension of the officers of the pederasyon ng mga sangguniang
kabataan at ali levels shall be governed by the constitution and by-laws of the
pederasyon in conformity with the provisions of this Code and national policies on
youth.


“SECTION 437. PROJECT BARANGAY FUNDS - PURSUANT TO SEC. 329 OF THIS CODE,
THE BARAN GAY COUNCIL SHALL CONSULT THE YOUTH WITHIN ITS TERRITORIAL
JURISDICTION IN THE FORMULATION OF THE PLANS AND PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH
DEVELOPMENT. THE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT EXPENDITURE PROGRAM SHALL FORM.
PART OF THE ANNUAL BARANGAY BUDGET WHICH SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE
SANGGUNIANG BAYAN/PANGLUNGSOD FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL.”

Section 18. Section 438 of Chapter 9 of Republic Act No. 7160 is hereby amended to read as
follows:

“{Section 438. [Membership in the Sanggunian. -

(a) A sangguniang kabataan chairman shall, upon certification of his election by the
COMELEC and during his tenure of office is elected as pederasyon president, serve as
an ex-officio member of the sangguniang panlalawigan, sangguniang panlungsod,
and sangguniang bayan, as the case may be, without need of further appointment.
(b) The vice-president of the pederasyon whose president has been elected as
president of a higher pederasyon shall serve as ex-officio member of the sanggunian
concerned without need of further appointment.

(c) The pederasyon president or vice-president, as the case may be, shall be the
chairman of the committee on youth and sports development of the sanggunian
concerned.)

SECTION 438. ALIGNMENT OF YOUTH PROGRAMS. - ALL PLANS, PROGRAMS,
PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES UNDERTAKEN BY THE LBK AND PROJECTS AND
PROGRAMS FUNDED BY THE BARANGAY YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FUND SHALL BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE PHILIPPINE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PLAN UNDER THE
NATIONAL YOUTH COMMISSION.”

Section 19. Se
as follows

n 439 of Chapter 10 of Republic Act No. 7160 is hereby amended to read

“Section 439. Observance of Unggo ng Kabataan
{(a) Every barangay, municipality, city and province shall, in coordination with the
pederasyon ng mga sangguniang kabataan at all levels, conduct an annual activity to
be known as the Linggo ng Kabataan on such date as shall be determined by the
Office of the President.

(b) The observance of the Linggo ng Kabataan shall include the election of the
counterparts of all local elective and appointive officials, as welll as heads of national
offices or agencies stationed or assigned in the territorial jurisdiction of the local
government unit, among in-school and community youth residing in the local
government unit concerned from ages thirteen (13) to seventeen (17). During said
week, they shall hold office as boy and girl officials and shall perform such duties and
conduct such activities as may be provided in the ordinance enacted pursuant to this
Chapter.



(A) EVERY MUNICIPALITY, CITY AND PROVINCE SHALL, IN COORDINATION WITH THE.
LBK, CONDUCT AN ANNUAL ACTIVITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE LINGGO NG KABATAAN
‘ON SUCH DATE AS SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT.

(B) THE OBSERVANCE OF THE LING GO NG KABATAAN SHALL INCLUDE THE ELECTION
OF THE COUNTERPARTS OF ALL LOCAL ELECTIVE AND APPOINTIVE OFFICIALS, AS
WELL AS HEADS OF NATIONAL OFFICES OR AGENCIES STATIONED OR ASSIGNED IN
THE TERRITORIALJURISDICTION OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS, AMONG IN-
SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY YOUTH RESIDING IN THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT
CONCERNED FROM AGES THIRTEEN (13) TO TWENTY FOUR (24). DURING SAID
WEEK, THEY SHALL HOLD OFFICE AS BOY AND GIRL OFFICIALS AND SHALL PERFORM
SUCH DUTIES AND CONDUCT SUCH ACTIVITIES AS MAY BE PROVIDED IN THE
ORDINANCE ENACTED PURSUANT TO THIS CHAPTER.”

Section 20. Transitory Provisions. - All incumbent Sangguniang Kabataan officials shall
remain in office unless sooner removed or suspended for cause until the Liga ng Bayaning
Kabataan and their Officers have been constituted.

Section 21. Transitory Provisions. - All incumbent Sangguniang Kabataan officials shall
remain in office unless sooner removed or suspended for cause until the Liga ng Bayaning
Kabataan and their Officers have been constituted.

Section 20. Separability Clause. - If any section or provision of this Act shall be declared
unconstitutional, the remaining sections or provisions shall not be affected thereby.

Section 21. Repealing Clause. -The provisions of existing laws, decrees, issuances, rules and
regulations or portions thereof, which are inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed,
modified or amended accordingly.

Section 22. Effectivity Clause. -This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after the
completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or in any newspaper of general
circulation.

Approved