Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
____________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by HON. JOSEPH “JOJO” L. LARA 
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to create a venue for all music and dance enthusiasts of Cagayan Province 
who would like to develop their gifts and pursue their dreams to become a successful artist 
one day. 
As we focus to globalize the quality of education in our country, we should also encourage 
our students, young professionals and out of school youth to take music or dance lessons to 
boost their interest further in the field of music.  
The average rental fee for a band rehearsal studio ranges to Php230-Php500 per hour and 
Php400-Php600 for a dance rehearsal studio. The expensive rental fee is one of the reasons 
why our talented children and teenagers choose to stay in the streets to practice their dance 
moves and leaving them in high risk for serious accidents.  This bill shall provide free training 
facilities designed for all musical styles and tastes of our rising musicians, dancers and singers 
who are aspiring to join in local, regional, and international musical competitions.    
Through a dynamic musical development program, our gifted youngsters will be more 
prepared with skills of a modern art of music that will rival with popular artists in local and 
international.    
JOSEPH “JOJO” L. LARA 
August 1, 2022
5:12 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
____________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by HON. JOSEPH “JOJO” L. LARA 
____________________________________________________________________ 
AN ACT 
ESTABLISHING A CAGAYAN YOUTH CENTER IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF 
IGUIG, PROVINCE OF CAGAYAN 
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 "Cagayan Youth Center 
Act." 
SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. – It is hereby declared a policy of the State 
in line with its constitutional mandate that the youth should be given the proper guidance 
and support in terms of their educational, physical, mental, emotional, and social well-
being in order for them to property assume their roles as productive members of society. 
SECTION 3. Creation of Cagayan Youth Center. –  There is hereby created 
a Youth Center in the Municipality of Iguig, Province of Cagayan that shall serve as a 
venue where the youth of Cagayan can express their artistry, practice music and dance 
in order for them to develop their talents and skills, gain new friends, improve their 
confidence, and avoid vices like alcohol, smoking and drugs.  
It shall have adequate facilities such as multiple multipurpose halls with sound system, 
music studio, study halls, library, locker rooms and other necessary facilities.  
SECTION 4. Administration, Management, Operation and Maintenance 
of the Cagayan Youth Center. – The National Youth Commission (NYC), in 
coordination with the Sangguniang Kabataan Federation of Cagayan shall spearhead the 
management and maintenance of the said facility. The NYC shall also draft the necessary 
rules and regulations to be implemented in the use of the said facility. 
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SECTION 5. Appropriations. – The amount necessary to carry out the 
provisions of this Act shall be included in the General Appropriations Act of the year 
following its enactment into law and thereafter, the amount needed for its operation and 
maintenance shall be included in the annual budget of the National Youth Commission. 
 
SECTION 6. Separability Clause. – If any portion or provision of this Act were 
to be declared unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provision not affected 
thereby shall remain in force and effect. 
 
SECTION 7. Repealing Clause. – Any law, presidential decree or issuance, 
executive order, letter of instruction, rule, or regulation inconsistent with the provisions 
of this Act is hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
 
SECTION 8. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen days from the date 
of its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general 
circulation. 
 
Approved,