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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Constitution Hills, Quezon City 
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ________ 
Introduced by: Hon.  KRISTINE ALEXIE B. TUTOR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 13, Article II of the Constitution provides, “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." As such, in 
order to encourage youth participation in nation-building, the Local Government Code of 
1991 mandated the creation of the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) for this purpose. 
However, many view that the SK is not effective in advancing and encouraging youth-
leadership in governance. 
In order to express its support to youth-participation, and to offer them a stronger voice 
in the government, certain reforms were introduced in 2015 thru Republic Act No. 10742 
or the “Sangguniang Kabataan Reform Act of 2015” in order to provide our youth a more 
productive and dynamic participation in governance not only to train them as future 
leaders of the country but as well as to ensure that the challenges faced by our youth will 
be addressed appropriately by the government. 
This proposed measure further empowers our youth thru the introduction of 
amendments to RA 10742 which provides Filipino youth the opportunity to steer the 
wheel towards our country’s development. Among the amendments proposed herein are: 
(1) provides additional qualifications for the SK Treasurer to ensure competence; (2)
provides concrete guidelines on how SK funds may be used; (3) grants certain privileges 
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to SK Officials such as exemption from NSTP and entitlement to appropriate Civil Service 
Eligibility; (4) formulate their internal rules; (5) appointment of a Local Youth 
Development Officer in every province, city or municipality; (6) mandate LGUs to 
appropriate no less than 1% of their annual budget for the Local Youth Development 
Office, and; (7) grants a monthly honorarium to SK members, secretaries, and treasurers 
chargeable against SK Funds, subject to guidelines issued by the DBM. 
To end, let me quote the late United Nations (U.N.) Secretary General Kofi Annan with 
regard the importance and relevance of youth participation development. He said, 
“Young people should be at the forefront of global change and innovation. Empowered, 
they can be key agents for development and peace. If, however, they are left on society’s 
margins, all of us will be impoverished.” 
In view of the foregoing, immediate passage of this measure is earnestly sought. 
HON. KRISTINE ALEXIE B. TUTOR 
Representatives, 3rd District, Bohol 


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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Constitution Hills, Quezon City 
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ________ 
Introduced by: Hon.  KRISTINE ALEXIE B. TUTOR 
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 the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 8 of Republic Act 10742, otherwise known as the “Sangguniang 
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Kabataan Reform Act of 2015”, is hereby amended to read as follows: 
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“Sec. 8. Powers and Functions of the Sangguniang Kabataan – The Sangguniang 
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Kabataan shall: 
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(a) x x x;
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(e) Hold fund-raising activities which are in line with the Comprehensive 7 Barangay
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Youth Development Plan, the proceeds of which shall be tax-exempt and shall accrue 
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to the general fund of the Sangguniang Kabataan: Provided, however, That in the 
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appropriation thereof, the specific purpose for which such activity has been held shall 
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be first satisfied: Provided, further, That any appropriation thereof shall be in 
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accordance with existing applicable budget, accounting and auditing rules and 
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regulations, SUCH AS THOSE ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND 
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MANAGEMENT (DBM) AND THE COMMISSION ON AUDIT (COA); 
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(J) WITHIN 60 DAYS FROM THEIR ASSUMPTION TO OFFICE, THE SANGGUNIANG
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KABATAAN SHALL: 1) FORMULATE AND APPROVE ITS INTERNAL RULES AND 
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PROCEDURES; 2) APPOINT ITS SECRETARY AND TREASURER AND; 3) SET THE 
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SCHEDULE OF REGULAR SK MEETINGS AND KK ASSEMBLIES; AND 
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[j] (K) Exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as may be 
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prescribed by law or ordinance, or delegated by the Sangguniang Barangay or the 
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Commission. 
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SEC. 2. Section 10 of Republic Act No. 10742 is hereby further amended to read as 
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follows: 
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“SEC. 10. Qualifications. – An official of the Sangguniang Kabataan, either [elective] 
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ELECTED or [appointee] APPOINTED must be a citizen of the Philippines, a 
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qualified voter of the Katipunan ng Kabataan, a resident of the barangay for not 
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less than one (1) year immediately preceding the day of the elections, at least 
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eighteen (18) years but not more than twenty-four (24) years of age on the day of 
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the elections, able to read and write Filipino, English, or the local dialect, must not 
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be related   within   the   second   civil   degree of consanguinity   or   affinity   to   
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any incumbent elected  national  official  or  to  any  incumbent elected regional, 
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provincial, city, municipal, or barangay official, in the locality where he or she 
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seeks to be elected, and must not have been convicted by final judgment of any 
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crime involving moral turpitude: PROVIDED, THAT THE SANGGUNIANG 
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KABATAAN TREASURER MUST BE AT LEAST EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS BUT NOT 
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MORE THAN THIRTY (30) YEARS OF AGE ON THE DAY OF THE 
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APPOINTMENT: 
PROVIDED, 
FURTHER, 
THAT 
THE 
SANGGUNIANG 
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KABATAAN CHAIRPERSON SHALL APPOINT 
A 
TREASURER 
WITH 
AN 
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EDUCATIONAL, AND/OR CAREER BACKGROUND RELATING TO BUSINESS 
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ADMINISTRATION, 
ACCOUNTANCY, 
FINANCE, 
ECONOMICS, 
OR 
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BOOKKEEPING: PROVIDED, FURTHERMORE, THAT ONLY IF NO PERSON 
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MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS CAN THE SK CHAIRPERSON CONSIDER OTHER 
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SUITABLE NOMINEES: PROVIDED,    FURTHER, THAT APPOINTED SK 
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TREASURERS SHALL UNDERGO A MANDATORY BOOKKEEPING TRAINING 
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FROM AND BE DULY CERTIFIED BY THE TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND 
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SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TESDA) BEFORE ASSUMPTION OF 
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OFFICE: PROVIDED, FINALLY, THAT THE APPOINTED SK TREASURERS 
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SHALL BE PRIORITIZED IN THE ALLOCATION OF APPROPRIATE TESDA 
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SCHOLARSHIP.” 
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SEC. 3. Sec. 15 of the same Act is hereby amended to read as follows: 
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“SEC. 15. Sangguniang Kabataan Treasurer. 
– The Sangguniang Kabataan 
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treasurer, WHO SHALL BE A BONDED OFFICER, shall:  
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“x x x.” 
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SEC. 4. Section 16 of the same Act is hereby amended to read as follows: 
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“SEC. 16. 
Privileges 
of 
Sangguniang Kabataan Officials. – (a) All 
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Sangguniang Kabataan officials in good standing, whether elected or appointed, 
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shall, during their incumbency: 
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“(1) x x x; 
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“(2) BE EXEMPT FROM TAKING ANY OF THE COMPONENTS OF THE NATIONAL 
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SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM (NSTP); 
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“x x x; 
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[“(5) The 
Sangguniang Kabataan chairperson shall have the same privileges 
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enjoyed by other Sangguniang Barangay officials under this Act subject to such 
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requirements and limitations provided herein;] 
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“(6) 
THE 
SANGGUNIANG 
KABATAAN 
MEMBERS, 
INCLUDING 
THE 
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SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN TREASURER AND SECRETARY, SHALL RECEIVE A 
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MONTHLY HONORARIUM, CHARGEABLE AGAINST THE SANGGUNIANG 
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KABATAAN FUNDS, IN ADDITION   TO ANY OTHER COMPENSATION 
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PROVIDED BY THIS ACT AND SHALL BE GRANTED AT THE END OF EVERY 
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REGULAR 
MONTHLY SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN MEETING: PROVIDED, 
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THAT THE MONTHLY HONORARIUM SHALL NOT EXCEED THE MONTHLY 
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COMPENSATION RECEIVED BY THEIR SK 
CHAIRPERSON: 
PROVIDED, 
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FURTHER, THAT NOT MORE THAN 25% OF THE 
SANGUNNIANG 
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KABATAAN FUNDS SHALL BE ALLOCATED FOR PERSONNEL SERVICES. THE 
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DBM SHALL ISSUE THE NECESSARY GUIDELINES IMPLEMENTING THIS 
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“THE 
LOCAL 
GOVERNMENT 
UNITS 
MAY 
PROVIDE 
ADDITIONAL 
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HONORARIUM AS WELL AS SOCIAL WELFARE CONTRIBUTIONS AND 
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HAZARD PAY TO THE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN CHAIRPERSON AND THE 
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ELECTED AND APPOINTED MEMBERS THROUGH THEIR OWN LOCAL 
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ORDINANCES: PROVIDED, THAT THE HONORARIUM AS STATED IN THIS 
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SECTION SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE POST-AUDIT JURISDICTION OF THE 
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COMMISSION ON AUDIT (COA); 
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“(7) BE ENTITLED TO APPROPRIATE CIVIL  SERVICE  ELIGIBILITY,  PURSUANT 
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TO RULES AND REGULATIONS ISSUED BY THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION: 
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PROVIDED, THAT THE SK OFFICIAL HAS RENDERED 
THEIR FULL TERM OF 
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OFFICE; AND 
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“(8) 
The 
Sangguniang Kabataan Chairperson shall have the same privileges 
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enjoyed by other Sangguniang Barangay officials under this Act subject to such 
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requirements and limitations provided herein.” 
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SEC. 5. Section 19 of the same Act is hereby amended to read as follows: 
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"SEC. 19. Succession and Filling up of Vacancies. – (a) In case 
a 
Sangguniang 
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Kabataan chairperson refuses to assume office, fails to qualify, voluntarily resigns, 
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dies, is permanently incapacitated, is removed from office, the Sangguniang 
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Kabataan member who obtained the highest number of votes in the election 
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immediately preceding shall assume the office of the chairperson, for the 
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unexpired portion of his or her term. In case said member refuses   to   assume   
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the   position   or   fails to qualify, the  Sangguniang  Kabataan  member obtaining  
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the  next  highest  number  of  votes shall assume the position of the chairperson 
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for the unexpired portion of the term: PROVIDED,THAT, IF THE REASON FOR 
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THE VACANCY  DOES 
NOT FALL UNDER THE CONDITIONS STATED 
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ABOVE, THE MAYOR OF THE CONCERNED BARANGAY SHALL APPOINT AN 
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OFFICER-IN-CHARGE (OIC) FROM A LIST OF AT LEAST THREE (3) NOMINEES 
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AS SUBMITTED BY THE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN MEMBERS: PROVIDED, 
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FURTHER, THAT THE APPOINTED OIC MUST MEET THE QUALIFICATIONS 
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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 
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follows: 
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“SEC. 20. Sangguniang Kabataan Funds. – The Sangguniang Kabataan funds shall 
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be governed by the following provisions: 
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“(a) All the income of the barangay derived from whatever source shall accrue to 
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its general fund and all, at the option of the barangay concerned, be kept as trust 
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fund in the custody of the city or municipal treasurer or be disposed in a bank 
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preferably government-owned, situated in or nearest to its area of jurisdiction. 
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Such funds shall be disbursed in accordance with the provisions of this Act. Ten 
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percent (10%) of the general fund of the barangay shall be set aside for the 
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Sangguniang Kabataan. The Sangguniang Barangay shall appropriate the 
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Sangguniang Kabataan funds in lump-sum which shall be disbursed [solely] for 
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youth development and empowerment purposes; 
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“(b) xxx; 
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“(c) All Sangguniang Kabataan funds 
shall be allocated in an annual budget, 
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and if the funds allow, in a supplemental budget in accordance with the adopted 
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Annual Barangay Investment Program. Both the Comprehensive Barangay Youth 
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Development Plan and Annual Barangay Investment Program shall give priority 
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to programs, projects and activities that will promote and [ensure the equitable 
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access to quality education, environmental protection, climate change 
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adaptation, disaster risk reduction and resiliency, youth employment and 
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livelihood, health and anti-drug abuse, gender sensitivity, sports development, 
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and capability building 
which emphasizes leadership training; and] ATTAIN 
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THE 
THRUSTS OF THE PHILIPPINE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PLAN SUCH AS 
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HEALTH, 
EDUCATION, 
ENVIRONMENT, 
GLOBAL 
MOBILITY, 
ACTIVE 
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CITIZENSHIP, GOVERNANCE, SOCIAL EQUITY AND INCLUSION, PEACE-
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BUILDING AND SECURITY, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT, SUCH AS: 
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“(1) 
STUDENT 
STIPENDS, 
FOOD, 
BOOK 
AND 
TRANSPORTATION 
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ALLOWANCES, AND OTHER 
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS 
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THAT WILL REDUCE THE INCIDENCE OF OUT-OF- SCHOOL YOUTH AND 
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“(2) SPORTS AND WELLNESS PROJECTS TO  ADDRESS PHYSICAL AND 
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MENTAL HEALTH, TEENAGE PREGNANCY, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, AND OTHER 
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HEALTH ISSUES; 
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“(3) SKILLS TRAINING, SUMMER EMPLOYMENT, CASH-FOR-WORK, ON-THE-
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JOB TRAINING, AND LIVELIHOOD ASSISTANCE; 
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“(4) PROJECTS PROMOTING THE PARTICIPATION OF THE YOUTH AND 
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THEIR 
INITIATION 
IN 
AGRICULTURAL, 
FISHERY, 
AND 
FORESTRY 
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ENTERPRISES; 
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“(5) PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES THAT WILL LOCATE THE YOUTH AT THE 
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FOREFRONT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION 
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EFFORTS, AND ENLIST THEIR INVOLVEMENT IN CALAMITY PREPAREDNESS, 
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INFORMATION 
DISSEMINATION 
AND 
OTHER 
DISASTER-RELATED 
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ACTIVITES; AND 
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“(6) 
CAPACITY-BUILDING 
FOR 
GRASSROOTS 
ORGANIZATION 
AND 
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LEADERSHIP, AND VALUES EDUCATION; 
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“(7) PROGRAMS AND 
ACTIVITIES THAT ADDRESS CONTEXT-SPECIFIC 
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AND INTERSECTIONAL VULNERABILITIES OF YOUNG PEOPLE. 
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“(d) xxx; AND 
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“(e) THE SK MAY SET ASIDE AN AMOUNT FOR THE SK MANDATORY AND 
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CONTINUING TRAININGS TO COMPLEMENT THE 
TRAINING 
FUND 
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HEREIN PROVIDED UNDER SEC. 29. THE TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED 
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FOR TRAINING SHALL NOT BE MORE THAN FIFTEEN PERCENT (15%) OF 
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THE 
SK FUND. THE SK MAY ALSO CONSULT NON-GOVERNMENTAL 
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ORGANIZATIONS (NGOs) AND CIVIL 
SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS (CSOs) 
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ACCREDITED 
BY 
THE 
NATIONAL 
YOUTH 
COMMISSION 
IN 
THE 
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DEVELOPMENT OF MANDATORY PROGRAMS AND TRAININGS FOR ITS 
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OFFICIALS.” 
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SEC. 7. Section 21 of Republic Act 10742 is hereby further amended to read as 
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follows: 
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“SEC. 21. Pederasyon ng Sangguniang Kabataan. – (a) There shall be an 
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organization of 
the 
Pederasyon ng 
mga 
Sangguniang 
Kabataan 
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“(1) x x x 
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“(3) x x x 
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“(D) DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE SK PEDERASYON. – THE SK 
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PEDERASYON AND THE LOCAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (LYDC) 
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SHALL DRAFT THE LOCAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PLAN (LYDP). THE 
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PEDERASYON AND THE LYDC SHALL CONVENE QUARTERLY TO ENSURE 
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IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LYDP AND ALIGNMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE 
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BARANGAY YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 
AND 
ANNUAL 
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BARANGAY 
YOUTH 
INVESTMENT 
PROGRAM 
TO 
THE 
LYDP. 
THE 
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PEDERASYON SHALL ALSO CASCADE INFORMATION AND FACILITATE 
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KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER TO THEIR RESPECTIVE LOCALITIES. 
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“(E) THE PRESIDENTS OF THE PANLALAWIGANG PEDERASYON NG MGA 
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SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN AND THE PRESIDENTS OF THE PANLUNGSOD NA 
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PEDERSAYON NG MGA SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN OF HIGHLY URBANIZED 
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CITIES AND INDEPENDENT COMPONENT CITIES SHALL ELECT, AMONG 
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THEMSELVES, ONE (1) REPRESENTATIVE FROM LUZON, ONE (1) 
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REPRESENTATIVE FROM VISAYAS, AND ONE (1) REPRESENTATIVE FROM 
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MINDANAO TO SERVE AS MEMBERS OF THE ADVISORY COUNCIL CREATED 
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UNDER SECTION 14 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8044 OR THE ‘YOUTH IN NATION-
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BUILDING ACT’.” 
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SEC. 8. Insert a new Section 23 of Republic Act No. 10742 to read as follows: 
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“SEC. 23. 
MEMBERSHIP IN THE NATIONAL YOUTH COMMISSION. – THE 
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PRESIDENTS 
OF 
THE 
PANLALAWIGANG 
PEDERASYON 
NG 
MGA 
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SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN AND THE PRESIDENTS OF THE PANLUNGSOD NA 
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PEDERSAYON NG MGA SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN OF HIGHLY URBANIZED 
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CITIES AND INDEPENDENT COMPONENT 
CITIES SHALL ELECT, AMONG 
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THEMSELVES, A REPRESENTATIVE WHO SHALL SIT AS AN EX-OFFICIO 
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MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL YOUTH COMMISSION, CONSISTENT WITH 
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SECTION 5 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8044, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE ‘YOUTH 
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IN NATION BUILDING ACT’.” 
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SEC. 9. Section 25 of Republic Act 10742 is hereby further amended to read as 
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follows: 
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“SEC. 25. Creation. – There shall be in every province, city, and municipality a 
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Youth Development Office which shall be headed by a youth development officer 
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with the rank of at least division chief. Such may be put under the Office of the 
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Local Chief Executive, the Office of the Planning and Development, the Office of the   
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Social   Welfare, or   in   any   other office deemed appropriate by the local 
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government unit. If the funds of the local government unit are sufficient, it can be 
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a separate department with divisions and units for policy and planning, 
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administration and finance, and programs and operations. In the event when the 
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local government unit has exceeded the prescribed personal services limitations, 
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the local chief executive may designate existing personnel whom he or she deems 
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fit to serve this purpose [until such time that the local government unit can already 
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create this this office]: PROVIDED, THAT A LOCAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT 
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OFFICER SHALL BE APPOINTED WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR FROM THE 
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EFFECTIVITY OF THIS ACT.” 
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SEC. 10. Section 26 of Republic Act 10742 is hereby amended to read as follows: 
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“SEC. 26. Funding. – THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT MAY APPROPRIATE NOT 
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LESS THAN 1% OF ITS ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE LOCAL YOUTH 
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DEVELOPMENT OFFICE, WHICH SHALL BE USED FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION 
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OF THE LOCAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PLAN, CONVENING THE MEETINGS OF 
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THE CONCERNED PEDERASYON NG MGA SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN AND 
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LOCAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, AS WELL AS ITS OPERATIONS AND 
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EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING.” 
 
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SEC. 11. Section 28 of Republic Act No. 10742 is hereby amended to read as follows:  
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“SEC 28. The Commission and the DILG with the assistance of the Development 
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Academy of the Philippines (DAP), the Local Government Academy (LGA), the 
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University of the’ Philippines-National College of Public Administration and 
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Governance (UP-NCPAG), and in consultation with youth stakeholders shall jointly 
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design and implement the mandatory and continuing training programs. The 
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mandatory training programs must include among others, the following 
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components: (a)(1) The Philippine cultural history, political systems ethics and 
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ideologies; (2) The Filipino as a nation builder (3) The Filipino youth and its role 
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in nation-building; and (b) capability building on leadership, program and project 
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development and sustainability, financial management, and accountability and 
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transparency. 
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“THE COMMISSION AND THE DILG MAY ALSO COORDINATE 
WITH 
THE 
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (DepEd), COMMISSION ON HIGHER 
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EDUCATION (CHED), AND TESDA, FOR THE OFFERING OF RELEVANT 
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COURSES 
THAT EMPHASIZE THE ROLE OF EDUCATION AND SKILLS 
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DEVELOPMENT IN NATION-BUILDING AND WOULD FURTHER ENHANCE 
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THE KNOWLEDGE, NETWORK, AND CAPACITY OF 
SANGGUNIANG 
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KABATAAN OFFICIALS AND LYDC MEMBERS TO CRAFT AND IMPLEMENT 
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RELEVANT YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PLANS.” 
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SEC. 12. Funding and Appropriations. – The amounts necessary to carry out the 
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implementation of this Act shall be charged against the Sangguniang Kabataan Funds or 
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as may be authorized by the local government units pursuant to Section 4 of this Act. 
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SEC. 13. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – The Department of Interior and 
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Local Government (DILG), the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), the 
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Commission on Elections (COMELEC), the National Youth Commission (NYC), and other 
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concerned government agencies shall promulgate the necessary implementing rules and 
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regulations within sixty (60) days upon the effectivity of this Act. 
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SEC. 14. Separability Clause. – If any provision of this Act is declared invalid or 
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unconstitutional, the other provisions not affected thereby shall continue to be in full 
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force and effect. 
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SEC. 15. Repealing Clause. – All laws, decrees, executive orders or rules and 
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regulations contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed 
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or modified accordingly. 
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SEC. 16. Effectivity Clause. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
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publication in the Official Gazette or in any newspaper of the general circulation. 
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Approved,