FIFTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES >
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez and
Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bill No,_ 094
EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill was originally introduced as House Bill No. 2645 by the
undersigned Rufus B. Rodriguez during the Fourteenth Congress. It was
approved by the Committee on Youth and Sports Development and was
transmitted to the Committee on Appropriations where it remains pending.

The participation of the youth in critical decision-making processes is a
crucial component of nation building. If the country were to chart its course as
a politically and economically dynamic and thriving nation, it is important to
encourage youth involvement in both public and civic affairs.

Since the Philippines is a very young country, with majority of the
population belonging to the youth sector, it is imperative that government
programs and policies should always take into account their impact on the
youth, if only to guarantee their successful implementation.

The proposed measure, as it seeks to create local youth development
councils in every city and municipality, hopes to achieve this end. In fact, its
objectives are more or less designed along this line:

a) To develop and hamess the full potential of the youth as responsible
partners in nation-building;

b) To encourage intensive and active participation of youth in all
government and non-government programs, projects and activities
affecting them;

©) To harmonize all government and non-government initiatives or the
development of youth sector, and

d) To supplement government appropriations for youth promotion and
development with funds from other sources;

While existing laws for the youth, such as R.A. 8044, otherwise known
as the Youth in Nation Building Act, and other youth development
mechanisms are set in place and are in fact implemented, the growing


complexities of problems relating to the youth and their seeming diversities in
terms of educational background, work experience and societal upbringing
necessitate the creation of local councils to fully reach out to them.

The National Youth Commission, albeit the noble efforts expended,
encounters difficulties discharging its functions being the sole government
agency pursuing the gargantuan task of formulating and implementing youth
development initiatives. Through these local councils, the commission would
be able to facilitate programs and policies for the youth even down to the
grassroots level, meeting their needs and engaging them as active
Participants in public and civic activities.

The bill, more than anything else, embodies the constitutional mandate
to promote and protect the well-being of the youth. Hence, its immediate
passage is earnestly sought.

RUFUS B. 'GUEZ

Mi

MAXIMO B. RODRIGUEZ, JR.


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez and
Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bill No.

AN ACT
TO FURTHER STRENGTHEN THE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
BY CREATING LOCAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COUNCILS IN EVERY
CITY AND MUNICIPALITY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

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 “Local Youth
Development Act of 2010.”

SEC. 2, Declaration of Policy. - Its the declared policy of the state to promote
and protect the physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and social well-being of
Filipino youth, inculcating in them patriotism and nationalism, and
encouraging their involvement in public and civic affairs.

SEC. 3. Definition of Terms. As used in this Act, the following terms shall
mean:

a. Youth - refers to persons whose age ranges from fifteen (15) to thirty
(30) years as provided under Republic Act No. 8044.

b. Council — refers to the Local Youth Development Council (LYDC) as
provided herein.

c. Center - refers to a multi-purpose or one-stop-shop facility as may be
established by the local youth coordinating Council that shall provide
development program and services to the youth.

d. Commission — refers to the National Youth Commission established
by virtue of Republic Act No. 8044.


SEC. 4. Local Youth Development Council. - There shall be created a Local
Youth Development Council in every municipality, city and province which
shall be responsible for the formulation of policies and implementation of
youth development programs, projects and activities in their respective areas
of jurisdiction in coordination with various government and non-government
organizations.

SEC. 5. Objectives. - The Council shall have the following objectives:
a. General Objectives:

1) To develop and hamess the full potential of the youth as responsible
partners in nation-building;

2) To encourage intensive and active participation of youth in all
government and non-government programs, projects and activities
affecting them;

3) To harmonize all government and non-government initiatives or the
development of youth sector; and

4) To supplement government appropriations for youth promotion and
development with finds from other sources;

b. Specific Objectives:

1) To broaden and strengthen the services provided by the national
government agencies, local government units and private agencies to
young people;

2) To provide information mechanism on youth opportunities on the
area of education, employment, livelihood, physical and mental health,
capability building and networking;

3) To increase the spirit of volunteerism among the Filipino youth
particularly in the maintenance of peace and order and the
preservation, conservation and protection of the environment and
natural resources within their locality;

4) To provide monitoring and coordinating mechanisms for youth
programs, projects and activities; and

5) To provide a venue for the active participation of the youth in cultural
and eco-tourism awareness program.

SEC 6. Composition of the Council. ~ The Council shall be composed
of the following:


a) Municipal Mayor! City Mayor/ Provincial Governor Chairperson

b) President of the “Pambayan/Panlungsod/Panlalawigan

na Pederasyon ng mga Sangguniang Kabataan” Vice-Chairperson
c) Municipal/City/Provincial Planning and Development

Coordinator Member

4) Municipal/City/Provincial Local Government Operations

Officer Member

4d) One (1) representative each from any dominant youth
organization in the locality that are recognized and
accredited by the NYC representing the following:

1) Secondary or tertiary student council Member
2) Out-of-school youth Member
3) Working youth Member
4) Differently-abled or youth with special needs | Member
5) Religious youth organization Member

f) One (1) representative each from any two (2) active
non-government youth-serving organizations in the
locality Member

SEC. 7. Functions of the Local Youth Development Council. - The following
shall be the functions of the Local Youth Development Council:

a) To formulate policies and component programs in their respective
areas of jurisdiction in coordination with the various government
agencies having youth-related programs, projects and activities:

b) To coordinate and harmonize activities of all agencies and
organizations engaged in youth development programs in the locality
and design strategies to give support and participation of the youth;

¢) To assist the national government and government agencies in the
promotion of programs, projects and activities in the locality and
monitor the implementation pf the said programs and projects at the
local level;

d) To assist various government and non-government agencies in the
identification and nomination of qualified participants to different youth
programs, projects and activities;

e) To accredit training pools for the purpose of assisting line agencies
in implementing the training and capability-building program;

To accredit sports and recreational centers, hostels, training centers
and other institutions providing services to the youth as identified in this
Act;

e) To assist the national government and non-government agencies in
the promotion of programs, projects and activities in the locality;


f) To nominate its delegate to the national youth parliament,

g) To create a research team that will formulate a mechanism to come
up with local youth situationer,

h) To conduct fund-raising campaign and solicitation;
i) To receive/ accept donations, bequests, gifts and solicitation;

}) To enter into contracts with other government and non-government
agencies necessary for the accomplishment of the objectives of this

t

k) To develop and provide support for the development and
coordination of youth projects and design strategies to gain support
and participation of the youth;

|) To recommend youth programs and project proposals to appropriate
government agencies and non-government agencies;

m) To create a Youth Affairs Office or designate personnel that will
‘serve as secretariat to the council; and

n) To perform such other functions as may be necessary to implement
the provisions of this Act.

SEC. 8. Youth Development Plan. - The Council shall formulate and adopt a
five-year municipal/city/provincial youth development plan which shall be duly
supported by an ordinance enacted by the Sangguniang Panglungsod,
Pambayan or Panlalawigan. The said plan shall be the basis for the
implementation of local youth development programs and services in
coordination with concemed agencies. These shall include, but not be limited
to, the following:

A. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS,

(1) Scholarship and Exchange Program - Local and international
scholarships and exchange programs, grants, and subsidies;

(2) Sports and Recreation - Trainings/conferences, seminars, sports
clinics, competitions and other sports activities;

(3) Livelihood Developments - Trainings on livelihood skills, basic
business management, formal and non-formal skills, market linkaging,
business development, value orientation, credit’ facility and job
placement sourcing;


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Training and Capability Building - Leadership, advocacy, value
formation, governance, entrepreneurship, information technology and
other relevant programs;

Youth Cooperatives - Organization of youth cooperatives, technical
assistance and financial support from appropriate government
agencies; and

Culture and the Arts - Cultural programs and activities, workshops, art
classes, among others.

B. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

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(2)

(3)

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Information Resource Services - internet, e-mail, websites and the
like, materials and information on job opportunities, scholarships,
trainings, local and international linkaging and networking, and all
laws, executive orders, presidential decrees, rules, regulations and
other issuances pertinent to the youth sector, including youth related
measures filed in both Houses of Congress;

Adolescent Health - counseling, services, orientation, seminars,
trainings on health-related matters, and referrals to appropriate
government clinics, hospitals, rural health units and institutions;

Youth Hostels and Training Center Facilities - access to hostels,
dormitories, affiliated half-way houses, temporary shelter and training
centers;

Legal Assistance - access to free or affordable legal services such as
counseling, advice, court hearings, preparation of legal documents,
and referrals to appropriate agencies;

Eco Tourism - promotional campaign designed to promote local
tourism destinations, and information on travel guides,
seminars/conferences, and other similar activities;

9. Meeting of the Council. - The Council shall meet at least once a
or as often as it may deem necessary. The Chairman or his duly

designated convenor shall preside in all Council meetings.

SEC.

10. Reportorial Requirement. - The Municipal/City/Provincial Council

shall submit an annual accomplishment report, including a youth situationer in
their respective localities, to the President of the "Pambansang Pederasyon
ng mga Sangguniang Kabataan.”

The President of the "Pambansang Pederasyon ng mga Sangguniang

Kabataan" shall evaluate and consolidate the accomplishment reports
submitted by the City, Municipal, or Provincial Councils from all over the


country and submit the same, together with the youth situationer reports, to
the National Youth Commission for appropriate action.

The National Youth Commission shall evaluate, assess and
consolidate the youth situationer reports as basis for the preparation of a
national youth situationer pursuant to Section 3 of R.A. No. 8044.

SEC. 11. Local Youth Consultation/Congress. - The Municipal or City Council
shall convene a local youth congress or conduct consultations with the youth
at least once a year to gather information and data that shall serve as inputs
in the formulation of the youth development plan of the locality. The
Municipal/City/Provincial Council shall submit a copy of all resolutions,
declarations and proceedings of the local youth congress/consultations to
their respective Sangguniang Pambayan/Panlungsod and copy furnish the
Provincial Planning Office/ Sangguniang Panlalawigan for appropriate action.

SEC. 12. Youth Center. - The Municipal/City/Provincial Council shall establish
a multi-purpose youth center which shall operate as a one-stop shop facility

For this purpose, the Council may assign, designate, detail, or appoint
a center coordinator and, whenever necessary, additional personnel to assist
the center coordinator.

SEC. 13. Roles, Duties and Responsibilities of Government Agencies. - The
Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Social
Welfare and Development (DSWD), Department of Education (DepED),
Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Department of Agriculture
(DA), Department of Health (DOH), Department of Environment and Natural
Resources (DENR), Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Tourism
(DOT), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Cooperative Development
Authority (CDA), National Computer Center (NCC), National Commission on
Culture and Arts (NCCA), National Economic Development Authority (NEDA),
National Youth Commission (NYC), Philippine Sports Commission (PSC),
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), and other
government agencies with youth development programs shall be mandated to
perform the following:

(1) To establish youth desk and designate a focal person in all their
existing local offices who shall facilitate and expedite the delivery of
youth related programs and services in their respective offices. In the
absence of local offices, such agencies shall designate a focal person
in their respective national or regional offices;

(2) To provide prototype Information Education Communication (IEC)
materials in the barangay centers; and

(3) To provide maximum assistance to LYDC.


SEC. 14. Responsibility of the Municipal Mayor/ City Mayor / Provincial
Governor. ~ It shall be the responsibility of the local chief executive in their
respective municipality, city or province to ensure that the provisions of this
Act are implemented to its fullest

SEC. 15. Appropriations. - The amount necessary for the effective
implementation of this Act shall be charged against the current appropriations
of the National Youth Commission and all government agencies concerned.
Thereafter, such sum as maybe necessary for the continued implementation
of this Act shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act following
its enactment.

Likewise, each barangay shall allocate at least five percent (5%) of the
Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) funds annually for the continued operation of the
council and for the sustainability of its youth development programs and
services including the establishment and operation of the youth centers.

SEC. 16. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The DILG, in consultation
with the League of Barangays, League of Cities, League of Municipalities,
League of Provinces, NYC, and other concemed agencies including the
concerned committees of both Houses of Congress, shall formulate the
implementing rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this Act
within ninety (80) days from its approval.

SEC. 17. Separability Clause. - \f any provision of this Act is declared
unconstitutional, the same shall not affect the validity and effectivity of the
other provisions hereof.

SEC. 18. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and
regulations and other issuances or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with
this Act are hereby repealed, amended, or modified.

SEC. 19. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
Publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved.