REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
3859
HOUSE BILL NO. ____

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill which seeks to declare August 12 of every year as the
National Youth Day has already been approved by the House of
Representatives on its 3 and final reading in the 17 Congress. It has
not however ripened into a law, hence, the filing of this bill in recognition
of the vital role of the youth in nation-building.

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 (Section 13, Article II of the 1987
Philippine Constitution). For many years, the State recognized the
capacity of our youth as instrument for national change and
development. It has also strengthened the participation of our youth in
political exercises, like the Sangguniang Kabataan, if only to hold true to
our youth’s strength as catalysts of change. The date August 12 also
coincides with the celebration of International Youth Day.

So to fully recognize the vital role of the youth, August 12 of each
year shall be declared as National Youth Day in the country.

Approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

. TYRONE D. AGABAS
Representative
6th District, Pangasinan


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Republic of the Philippines.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3859

AN ACT
DECLARING AUGUST 12 OF EVERY YEAR AS THE NATIONAL YOUTH DAY

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

Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “National Youth
Day act’.

SEC. 2. Declaration of policy — This State recognizes the vital role of the
youth in nation-building and shall undertake measures to inculcate in them
patriotism and nationalism. It also encourages their involvement in public
and civic affairs. Republic Act No. 8044, otherwise known as the “Youth in
Nation-Building Act”, recognizes the responsibility of the State to enable
the youth to fulfill their vital role in national-building thereby establishing a
National Comprehensive and Coordinated Program on Youth
Development. Republic Act No. 10742, otherwise known as the
Sanguniang Kabataan Reform Act of 2015”, established the mechanisms
to ensure the meaningful participation of the youth in local governance
and called for the “Linggo ng Kabataan” on the week where the twelfth of
August falls to coincide with the International Youth Day.

Sec. 3. National Youth Day.- In Observance of International Youth Day,
the twelfth day of August of every year is hereby declared as National
Youth Day.

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Sec. 4. Program of Activities. - To ensure the meaningful observance of
National Youth Day, the National Youth Commission (NYC), in
coordination with the Department of Education (DepEd), the Commission
on Higher Education (CHED), and the Technical Education and Skills
Development Authority (TESDA), shall prepare and implement an annual
program of activities. The youth organizations and youth-serving
organizations shall likewise support the NYC in all its efforts to promote
and facilitate related activities in all public and private schools.

All Schools colleges and universities are hereby enjoined to launch
activities such as leadership training, youth empowerment workshop,
basic mass integration, solidarity summit, among others, in celebration of
the National Youth Day. Furthermore the respective administrations of
schools, colleges and universities shall extend their full support to all
activities to be conducted by their students.

SEC. 5. Implementing Rules and Regulations. — The NYC, in coordination
with the DepEd, the CHED, and the TESDA, shall promulgate the rules
and regulation to implement this Act within Sixty (60) days after its
effectivity

SEC. 6. Separability Clause. — If any part or provision of this Act is held
invalid or unconstitutional, the other provisions not affected thereby shall
remain in full force and effect.

SEC. 7. Repealing Clause. — All law, executive orders, issuances,
decrees, rules and regulations inconsistent with or contrary to the
provisions of this Act are deemed amended, modified or repealed
accordingly.

SEC. 8. Effectivity. — This Act Shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official gazette or in any newspaper of general
circulation.

Approved,

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