Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House BillNo._ 5519

Introduced by Magdalo Party-List Representatives
Hon. Francisco Ashley L. Acedillo and Hon. Gary C, Alejano

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 13, Article II of the Constitution states, “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.” Further, the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) was created
under the Local Government Code of 1991 to institutionalize the precepts of the Constitution
toward a service-oriented youth leadership.

However, many people view that the SK failed to live up to its envisioned purpose of instilling
the values of leadership and excellence to the Filipino youth. Instead, SK turned out to be
politicized and susceptible to dishonest practices especially with regard the handling and use of
funds for projects. While many call for the abolition of the SK, youth participation in nation-
building should not be excluded; rather, youth participation should be encouraged.

The Constitution clearly guarantees youth participation in local governance, more importantly, in
nation-building, However, it is clear that reforms in the current system must be initiated in order
to uphold the mandate of the Constitution for youth empowerment. Thus, this bill seeks to
introduce reforms in the current SK system and strengthen youth participation in governance.

Among the reforms introduced by this proposed measure are: the adjustment of the age bracket
for the officers of the SK from 18 to 24 yrs. old; the creation of Local Youth Development
Council (LYDC) in every province, city, municipality, all over the country; and, provisions that
would prohibit political dynasties in SK. By introducing these reforms, it is hoped that we will be
able to give the youth the support, the recognition, that they are an important component in
nation-building.

In view of the foregoing, immediate approval of this bill is earnestly requested.

HON, iCISCO ASHLEY L. ACEDILLO |. GARY C. ALEJANO


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House BillNo.__ 5519

Introduced by Magdalo Party-List Representatives
Hon, Francisco Ashley L. Acedillo and Hon. Gary C. Alejano

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING ENABLING MECHANISMS FOR MEANINGFUL YOUTH
PARTICIPATION IN NATION BUILDING, STRENGTHENING THE SANGGUNIANG
KABATAAN, CREATING THE MUNICIPAL, CITY AND PROVINCIAL YOUTH
DEVELOPMENT COUNCILS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

CHAPTERI
INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS

SECTION 1. Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Youth Development and
Empowerment Act of 2015",

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role of the youth in nation building and thus, promotes and protects their physical, moral,

©. 2. Declaration of State Policies and Objectives, - The State recognizes the vital

spiritual, intellectual and social well-being, inculcates in them patriotism, nationalism and other
desirable values, and encourages their involvement in public and civic affairs.

‘Towards this end, the State shall establish adequate, effective, responsive and enabling
mechanisms and support systems that will ensure the meaningful participation of the youth in

local governance and in nation building.

SEC. 3. Definition of Terms. - For purposes of this Act, the following terms are hereby
defined:
a) "Commission" shall refer to the National Youth Commission created under Republic
Act (RA) No. 8044;
b) "Community-based Youth Organizations" shall refer to organizations whose
membership or programs and projects are based only on a specific sitio or purok,

province, city, municipality or barangay;


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"Council" shall refer to the Local Youth Development Council in the province, city
and municipality;

"Faith-based Youth Organizations" shall refer to those organizations whose members
share common faith, moral persuasion and spiritual beliefs with programs, projects
and activities catering to the youth;

"Ideology-based youth organizations" shall refer to youth organizations whose
members are advancing a legitimate social ideology or thought;

"Local chief executive" shall refer to the provincial governor, city and municipal
mayor;

"Local Government Operations Officer” shall refer to the duly designated head of the
office of the Department of the Interior and Local Government stationed in the
concerned local government unit;

"Local sanggunian" shall refer to the sangguniang panlalawigan, sangguniang
panlungsod and sangguniang bayan;

"Out of School Youth Organizations" shall refer to youth organizations whose

members are not attending formal schooling;

"Student councils" shall refer to official student body duly elected by the students as
their student government;

"Youth Affairs Provincial Officer" shall refer to the person duly appointed or
designated by the Commission to serve as its agent in the province with the tasks
provided for in this Act or as the Commission may deem necessary;

"Youth" shall refer to those persons whose ages range from fifteen (15) to thirty (30)
years old as defined by R.A. 8044;

“Youth Organizations" shall refer to those organizations whose membership/
composition are the youth;

"Youth-Serving Organizations" shall refer to those registered organizations whose
principal programs, projects and activities are youth-oriented and youth-related;
"Youth with Specific Needs Organizations" shall refer to organizations whose
members as well as programs and projects are intended to the youth in need of special
care, attention or protection to include, but not limited to, members of indigenous
cultural communities, persons with disabilities, victims or in situation of armed
conflicts, calamities or natural disasters, drug dependents, abandoned, abused or
exploited, and youth offenders and children or youth in conflict with the law,
vulnerable youth and members of the lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgenders or
LOBT community; and,

“Working Youth, Young Entrepreneurs and Young Professionals Organizations" shall
refer to youth organizations or youth associations whose members are either

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programs and projects are intended for the youth who are employed, practicing
entrepreneurs or working young professionals. Youth cooperatives and youth unions

fall under this classification.

CHAPTER IT
THE KATIPUNAN NG KABATAAN AND THE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN

SEC. 4. Katipunan ng Kabataan. - There shall be in every barangay a katipunan ng
Kabataan to be composed of all citizens of the Philippines residing in the barangay for at least six
(6) months, who are at least fifteen (15) but not more than twenty-four (24) years of age, and
who are duly registered in the list of the Commission on Elections and/or the records of the
sangguniang kabataan secretary.

SEC, 5. Powers and Functions of the Katipunan ng Kabataan, - The katipunan ng
kabatan shall:

a) Elect the sangguniang kabataan chairperson and members;

b) Serve as the highest policy-making body to decide on matters affecting the youth
in the barangay. As such, the sangguniang kabataan shall consult and secure the concurrence of
the katipunan ng kabataan in the formulation of all its programs, plans and activities; and,

©) __Reprimand, suspend or remove the sangguniang kabataan chairperson or any of
the sangguniang kabataan members in accordance with section 19 of this act.

SEC. 6. Katipunan ng Kabataan Assembly. - The katipunan ng kabataan shall meet at
least once every six months at the day and time to be determined by the sangguniang kabataan.
However, the sangguniang kabataan chairperson, a majority of the sangguniang kabataan
members, or at least one-fifth (1/5) of all its members may call for a special katipunan ng
Kabataan assembly. The purpose of such shall be clearly stated in the notice to be distributed to
all katipunan ng kabataan members not later than three (3) days before the conduct of the special
assembly. The first katipunan ng kabataan assembly shall take place within three (3) months
after the duly elected sangguniang kabataan shall have assumed office.

SEC. 7. Creation and Election of the Sangguniang Kabataan. - (a) There shall be in
every barangay a sangguniang kabataan to be composed of a chairperson and seven (7) members
who shall be elected by the registered voters of the katipunan ng kabataan. The sangguniang
kabataan chairperson shall, with the concurrence of the majority of the sangguniang kabataan
members, appoint from among the members of the katipunan ng kabataan, a secretary and a
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() A sangguniang kabataan official who, during his or her term of office, shall have
passed the age of twenty-four (24) years shall be allowed to serve the remaining portion of the

term for which he or she is elected.

SEC. 8. Powers and functions of the Sangguniang Kabataan. - ‘The sangguniang
kabataan shall:
a) Inconsultation and with the concurrence of the katipunan ng kabataan, and within

three months from assumption to office, formulate a three (3) year rolling plan which shall be

known as the comprehensive barangay youth development plan which shall serve as basis in the
preparation of the annual youth investment program, This plan shall be in line with the
comprehensive local youth development plan to be formulated by the council, the comprehensive
development plan of the barangay and the province, city and municipality where it belongs and
the Philippine Youth Development Plan;

b) Approve the annual budget which is the annual slice of the annual youth
investment program before the start of the succeeding fiscal year and, if the Sangguniang
Kabataan funds allow, a supplemental budget. Any changes in the annual budget shall be in
accordance with existing applicable budget rules and procedures;

c) _ Promulgate resolutions necessary to carry out the objectives of the youth in the
barangay in accordance with the comprehensive barangay Youth Development Plan and the
applicable provisions of this act;

d) Initiate and implement, in coordination with the Municipal or City Youth
Development Council, any appropriate national government agency and/or any private or non
government institution, programs and projects designed to promote general welfare, development
and empowerment of the youth;

) Hold fund-raising activities which are in line with the comprehensive Barangay
Youth Development Plan, 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: Provided
further, that any appropriations thereof shall be in accordance with existing applicable budget,
accounting and auditing rules and regulations;

f) Create regular and special committees and such other bodies whose chairpersons
and members of which shall come from among the members of the sangguniang kabataan or
from among the members of the katipunan ng kabataan, as it may deem necessary to effectively
carry out its programs and activities;

g) Submit the annual and end-of-term program accomplishments and financial
reports to the sangguniang barangay and present the same during the katipunan ng kabataan
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Municipal or City Youth Development Council, all in accordance with the prescribed form by
the DILG and the Commission;

h) Assist in the establishment and registration of youth and youth-serving
organizations who may qualify for membership and representation in the Council;

i) Adopt and implement a policy on full public disclosure of all its transactions and
documents involving public interest; and,

j) Exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as may be

prescribed by law or ordinance, or delegated by the sangguniang barangay or the Commission.

SEC. 9. Meetings of the Sangguniang Kabataan. - (a) 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 chairperson or any four (4) of its members by giving
written notice of the date, time, place and agenda of the meeting, which can be sent cither
through personal delivery, registered mail, fax or email, to all members, and must be received at
least one (1) day in advance, The sangguniang barangay and the Municipal or City Youth
Development Council shall be furnished with notices of regular and special meetings and the
minutes of the meetings thereafter.

(b) A majority of the members including the chairperson shall constitute quorum.

SEC. 10. Qualifications.
citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the barangay for at least one (1) year immediately

(a) An clective official of the sangguniang kabataan must be a

preceding the day of the election, a member of the katipunan ng kabataan of the barangay which
he or she seeks to be elected, at least eighteen (18) but not more than twenty-four (24) years of
age on the day of the election, able to read and write, must not have been convicted by final
judgement of any crime involving moral turpitude, and must not be related to any incumbent
elected national, local or barangay official within the fourth civil degree of consanguinity or
affinity.

(b) An appointive official of the .sangguniang kabataan must be a citizen of the
Philippines, a resident of the barangay for at least six (6) months, a member of the katipunan ng
Kabataan who is at least eighteen (18) but not more than twenty-four (24) years of age at the time
of appointment, able to read and write, and must not have been convicted by final judgement of
any crime involving moral turpitude and must not be related to the appointing authority within
the fourth civil degree of consanguinity or affinity.

SEC. 11. Term of Office. - (a) The chairperson and members of the sangguniang
kabataan shall hold office for a fixed term of three (3) years unless sooner removed for cause,

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(b) The sangguniang kabataan secretary and treasurer shall be co-terminus with the
appointing authority unless sooner removed for cause, found to have failed from the discharge of
his or her duties, or has committed abuse of authority as stipulated in existing laws pertaining to
the conduct of public officials, through a majority vote of all the members of the katipunan ng

kabataan in a regular or special assembly called for the purpose.

SEC.12. Sangguniang Kabataan Chairperson, - The chairperson of the sangguniang
Kabataan shall automatically serve as an ex-officio member of the sangguniang barangay upon
assumption to office. As such, he or she 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 chairperson of the committee on youth and sports development. He or

she shall be entitled to a pro-rata honoraria for every session of the sangguniang barangay he or

she has attended.

SEC. 13. Powers and Functions of the Sangguniang Kabataan Chairperson. ~ The
sangguniang Kabataan chairperson shall exercise such powers and discharge such duties as
follows:

a) Call and preside over all meetings of the sangguniang kabataan, and vote in case
of tie, and assemblies of the Katipunan ng Kabataan except when one of the agenda to be
discussed in such assembly involves the disciplinary action against the sangguniang kabataan
chairperson, in which case, the highest ranking sangguniang kabataan member shall preside;

b) Take the lead in the formulation of the comprehensive youth development plan
and in the preparation and implementation of the annual youth investment program;

©) Ensure the implementation of policies, programs and projects as contained in the
Barangay Annual Youth Investment programs, in coordination with the sangguniang barangay
and the Municipal or City Youth Development Council;

d) Sign all required documents and warrants drawn from the sangguniang kabataan
funds for all expenditures in the implementation of the Comprehensive Barangay Youth
Development Plan and Annual Youth Investment Program;

©) Exercise general supervision over the affairs and activities of the sangguniang
kabataan and the katipunan ng kabataan as well as the official conduct of its members;

f) With the concurrence of the sangguniang kabataan, appoint from among the
members of the katipunan ng kabataan a secretary and a treasurer;

2) Coordinate with the sangguniang barangay and other youth organizations within

his or her barangay on youth-related programs and projects that they wish to initiate and
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h) Attend all mandatory capability trainings and seminars and impart the salient
features of the same to members of the sangguniang kabataan within one (1) month after his or
her attendance; and,

i Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as may

be prescribed by law or ordinance.

SEC. 14. Sangguniang Kabataan Secretary. - The sangguniang kabataan secretary shall:

a) Keep all the records of the katipunan ng kabataan, including the list of its
qualified members, and of the sangguniang Kabataan, youth policies, studies, researches and
registry of youth and youth serving organizations in the barangay if any;

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

c) Cause the posting, in the barangay bulletin board and in at least three conspicuous
places within the jurisdiction of the barangay, and if possible including the use of traditional and
non-traditional media, and make available for any person with legal purpose, all resolutions
approved by the sangguniang kabataan, the annual and end-of-term reports of the programs and
projects implemented by the sangguniang kabataan, the Comprehensive Barangay Youth
Development Plan and Annual Youth Investment Program and the dissemination of the same to
concerned offices, institutions and individuals; and,

d) Perform such other duties and discharge such other functions as the sangguniang

kabataan chairperson may prescribe or direct.

SEC. 15. Sangguniang Kabataan Treasurer. ~ The sangguniang kabataan treasurer
shall:

a) Take custody of all sangguniang kabataan property and funds;

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

©) Serve as co-signatory in all withdrawals from the sangguniang kabataan funds and
disburse funds in accordance with the approved annual budget and supplemental budget, as the
case may be, of the sangguniang kabataan;

@) Certify to the availability of the sangguniang kabataan funds whenever necessary;

©) Submit to the sangguniang kabataan and to the sangguniang barangay certified
and detailed statements of actual income and expenditures at the end of every quarter and the
posting of the same in the barangay bulletin board and and in at least three conspicuous places
within the jurisdiction of the barangay , and if possible including the use of traditional and non-
traditional media;

f) Render report during the regular katipunan ng kabataan assembly on the financial
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Perform such other duties and discharge such other functions as the sangguniang

kabataan chairperson may prescribe or direct.

SEC. 16. Privileges of Sangguniang Kabataan Officials. - (a) All sangguniang kabataan

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jals in good standing, whether elected or appointed, shall, during their incumbency:

Be exempt from payment of tuition and matriculation fees while enrolled in any
public tertiary schoo! including state colleges and universities and those locally
funded public educational institutions within or nearest their area of jurisdiction.
The National Government shall reimburse said college or university the amount
of the tuition and matriculation fees;

Be exempt from taking the National Service Training Program - Civic Welfare
Training Service (NSTP-CWTS) subjects. In lieu thereof, concerned sangguniang
Kabataan officials shall submit written reports, preferably with photographs, or
other documentations of their participation in the implementation of programs,
projects and activities as outlined in the comprehensive barangay investment
program. Absence of such reports and documentations or a finding to the contrary
upon verification of submitted reports, will disqualify the concerned sangguniang
kabataan officials from this privilege. The Commission on Higher Education and

the Commission shall jointly promulgate the guidelines for the implementation of
this provision;

Be excused from attending their regular classes, if they are currently enrolled in
any school, while attending their regular or special sangguniang kabataan
meetings, and the sangguniang barangay sessions, in case of the sangguniang
kabataan chairperson. A certification of attendance shall be issued by the
sangguniang kabataan secretary, attested by the sangguniang kabataan
chairperson and duly noted by the punong barangay and shall be submitted to the
concerned faculty member and the dean of the educational institution as proof of
attendance. In the case of the sangguniang kabataan secretary, the sangguniang
Kabataan chairperson shall issue the certification duly noted by the punong
barangay. In the case of the sangguniang kabataan chairperson, the barangay
secretary shall issue the certification of attendance duly noted by the punong
barangay. Any person who shall falsely certify as to the attendance of any
sangguniang kabataan official shall be criminally and administratively liable;

Be provided by the National Government with Philippine Health (Philhealth)
coverage; and

Be entitled to receive actual travelling reimbursements as may be authorized by
law, and subject to the availability of funds; Provided, That,. such travel is
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officials and is supported by duly approved travel order by the punong barangay,
in the case of the sangguniang Kabataan chairperson, or by the sangguniang
kabataan chairperson in the case of the other sangguniang kabataan officials.

b) The sangguniang kabataan chairperson shall have the same privileges enjoyed by
other sangguniang barangay officials under this Code subject to such requirements and

limitations provided herein.

SEC. 17. Person in Authority and Agents of Person in Authority. - The sangguniang
kabataan chairperson shall be considered a person in authority as defined by Jaw in connection
with the actual discharge of his or her official duties and functions. All other sangguniang
kabataan officials, whether elected or appointed, shall be considered agents of person in
authority as defined by law in connection with the actual discharge of their duties and functions.

SEC.18. Suspension and Removal from Office. - Any elected official of the
sangguniang kabataan may, after due process, be suspended for not more than six months or
removed from office either by majority vote of all members of the sangguniang bayan or
sangguniang panlungsod which has jurisdiction in the barangay of the concerned sangguniang
kabataan official, or by majority vote of all the members of the katipunan ng kabataan of which
the concerned sangguniang kabataan official is a duly registered member which shall be final and
executory, on any of the following grounds:

a) absence from the regular and special meetings of the sangguniang kabataan
without valid cause for two (2) consecutive times or, accumulated absences of four (4) within a
period of twelve months;

b) Failure to convene the regular assembly of the katipunan ng kabataan for two (2)
consecutive times;

©) Failure to convene the regular sangguniang Kabataan meetings for three (3)

consecutive months in the case of the sangguniang kabataan chairperson;

d) Deliberate failure to formulate the Comprehensive Barangay Youth Development
Plan and the Annual Youth Investment Program, or approve the annual budget within the
prescribed period of time;

©) Deliberate failure to implement programs and projects outlined in the annual-
youth investment program;

f) Four (4) consecutive absences during the regular sangguniang barangay sessions
without valid cause in the case of the sangguniang kabataan chairperson;

2) Conviction by final judgement of a crime involving moral turpitude; and violation

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hy) Failure in the discharge of his or her duty or has committed abuse of authority and

other grounds analogous to the foregoing.

Section 19. Succession and Filling up of Vacancies. — (a) In case a sangguniang
kabataan chairperson refuses to assume office, fails to qualify, voluntarily resigns, dies, is
permanently incapacitated, is removed from office, the sangguniang Kabataan member who
obtained the highest number of votes in the election immediately preceding shall assume the
office of the chairperson for the unexpired portion of his or her term, In case said member
refuses to assume the position or fails to qualify, the sangguniang kabataan member obtaining
the next highest number of votes shall assume the position of the chairperson for the unexpired
portion of the term.

b) After the vacancy shall have been filled, the sangguniang kabataan chairperson
shall, within thirty (30) days, call for a special katipunan ng kabataan assembly to elect a
sangguniang kabataan member to complete the membership of said sanggunian: Provided, that,
such special assembly is coordinated with the Office of the Local Government Operations
Officer and the Commission on Elections of the municipality or city where the concerned
barangay belongs. Such sangguniang kabataan member shall hold office for the unexpired
portion of the term of the vacant seat. For this purpose, a katipunan ng kabataan member who
has reached the age of 25 years old at the time of the special election may be allowed to vote but
shall not be eligible to be elected. Any citizen of the Philippines residing in the said barangay for
at least six (6) months who attains the age of fifteen (15) years old at the time of the special
election and who registers as member of the katipunan ng kabataan before the sangguniang
kabataan secretary shall be entitled to vote in the said special election.

c) All other vacancies in the office of the sangguniang kabataan shall be filled in
accordance with the immediately preceding provision.

d) Incase of suspension of the sangguniang kabataan chairperson, the successor, as
determined in subsection (a) of this Section, shall assume the position during the period of such

suspension.

Section 20. Sangguniang Kabataan Funds, - The Sangguniang Kabataan Funds shall be
governed by the following provisions:

a) All the income of the barangay derived from whatever source shall accrue to its
general fund and shall, at the option of the barangay concerned, be kept as trust fund in the
custody of the city or municipal treasurer or be deposited in a bank, preferably government-
owned, situated in or nearest to its area of jurisdiction. Such funds shall be disbursed in
accordance with the provisions of this act. Ten percent (10%) of the general fund of the barangay
shall be set aside for the sangguniang kabataan. The sangguniang barangay shall appropriate the

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sangguniang kabataan funds in lump sum which shall be disbursed solely for youth development
and empowerment purposes.

b) The sangguniang kabataan shall have fiscal autonomy in its operations,
disbursements and encashment of their fund income and expenditures. As such, the sangguniang
kabataan funds shall be deposited in the name of the sangguniang kabataan of the concerned
barangay in a government-owned bank situated in or nearest to its area of jurisdiction with the
sangguniang Kabataan chairperson and the sangguniang kabataan treasurer as the official
signatories.

©) One percent (1%) of the sangguniang kabataan funds shall be allocated for, and
remitted within the first quarter of the succeeding fiscal year, to the Municipal or City Youth
Development Council. However, in case of highly urbanized cities and independent component
cities, two percent (2%) shall be allocated and remitted on the same manner. If a barangay falls
within the territorial jurisdiction of a province, another one percent (1%) shall be allocated to,

and remitted in similar manner, to the Provincial Youth Development Council,

d) All sangguniang kabataan funds shall be allocated in an annual budget, and if the
funds allow, ina supplemental budget in accordance with the adopted Comprehensive Barangay
Investment Program. Both the Comprehensive Youth and Investment Program and the
Comprehensive Barangay Program shall give priority to programs, projects and activities that
will promote and ensure the meaningful youth participation in nation-building, sustainable youth
development and empowerment, equitable access to quality education, environmental protection,
climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction and resiliency, youth employment and
livelihood, health and anti-drug abuse, gender sensitivity, capability building and sports
development.

c) The sangguniang bayan or sangguniang panlungsod shall, within sixty days upon
receipt hereof, review the annual budget and supplemental budget of the sangguniang kabataan
on their compliance in the immediately preceding provision and other existing laws, rules and
regulations. Non-compliance shall render said budgets inoperative either in whole or in part.
Failure on the part of the sanggunian to complete the review within the prescribed period shall
render the said annual budget deemed approved.

f All sangguniang kabataan funds derived from any source shall be stated in its
financial records which shall be kept by the sanggumang Kabataan treasurer, copy furnished to
the sangguniang barangay, and the local youth development council, in simplified manner as
may be prescribed by the commission on audit. All sangguniang kabataan funds shall be subject

to all existing accounting and auditing laws, rules and regulations.

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Section 21. Creation. - To ensure wide and multi-sectoral youth participation in local
governance, there shall be in every province, city and municipality a local youth development
council which shall be called Provincial Youth Development Council, City Youth Development
Council and Municipal Youth Development Council, respectively.

Section 22. Composition of the Council. — (a) the Council shall be composed of not
more than two (2) official representatives of the following classifications of duly organized and/
or accredited youth and youth-serving organizations who are at least fifteen (15) but not more
than twenty-four (24) years of age:

(i) The sangguniang kabataan;

(ii) Student councils or sangguniang mag-aaral of public and private secondary schools;

Student councils of public and private tertiary schools;

(iv) Out of school youth organizations;

(v) Working youth, young entrepreneurs and young professional organizations;
(vi) Youth with specific needs organizations;

(vii) Community-based youth organizations;

(viii) Faith-based youth organizations; and,

(ix) Tdeology-based youth organizations

(b) Representation in the Council, The representatives to the Council as mentioned in

paragraph (a) hereof shall be as follows:

(i) The duly elected official representatives of the pambayan, panlungsod and
panlalawigang pederasyon of the sangguniang kabataan, respectively;

(ii) ‘The president of the duly organized and school-accredited sangguniang mag-aaral
or student council of any public or private secondary school within the
municipality or city or province respectively;

(iii) The president of the duly organized and school-accredited student council of any
public or private tertiary school, if there is any, within the municipality or city. In
case the president is not a resident of the municipality or province, the highest
ranking student council officer who is a resident of the municipality, city or
province shall be its representative to the council; and

(iv) The duly-elected presidents of the registered and accredited youth and youth-
serving organizations in any municipality, city, or province, as classified in
Section 22, paragraph (a), (iv), (v), (vi), (vii), (viii), and (ix), who intend to be
members and participate in the Council.

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Section 23. Pederasyon ng Sangguniang Kabataan. — (a) For the purpose of
representation in the Council and to provide an avenue to strengthen the sangguniang kabataan
through sharing of best practices and successful experiences, there shall be an organization of the
pederasyon ng mga sangguniang kabataan to be known as follows:

(i) In municipalities, pambayang pederasyon ng mga sangguniang kabataan which
shall be composed of the sangguniang kabataan chairpersons of barangay in the
municipality;

(ii) In cities, the panlungsod na pederasyon ng mga sangguniang kabataan which shall
be composed of the sangguniang kabataan chairpersons of barangay in the city;
and,

(iii) In provinces, panlalawigang pederasyon ng mga sangguniang kabataan which shall
be composed of the convenors of the pambayan at panlungsod na pederasyon ng
mga sangguniang kabataan,

(b) ‘The pederasyon ng mga sangguniang kabataan shall, at all levels, elect from
among themselves two (2) official representatives to the Council and such other officers as they
may deem necessary. The representative who gets the higher number of votes shall automatically
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become the convenor of the pederasyon, and as such, shall preside over all its meetings
representatives to the Council shall serve for a term of one (1) year which shall commence on the
day of their assumption as representatives to the Council, and may be elected for another term of
one (1) year. The concerned Local Government Operations Officer in coordination with the
election officer shall facilitate the conduct of the elections which shall be held within fifteen (15)
days from the sangguniang kabataan elections in case of the pambayan and panlungsod na
pederasyon, and within thirty (30) days in case of the panlalawigang pederasyon.

(©) The manner of election, suspension and removal of the officers of the pederasyon
at all levels including the representatives to the Council and the term of office of the other
officers of the pederasyon shall be governed by the guidelines to be jointly issued by the
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Comelec and the Commission within

sixty (60) days upon the effectivity of this Act.

Section 24. Organization, Accreditation, Registration of Youth and Youth-serving
organizations and Selection of Council Representatives. — (a) Youth and youth-serving
organizations as classified in section 22 hereof shall register and be granted accreditation by the
Provincial Youth Development Office (PYDO), as herein after created, in their respective

territorial jurisdiction, However, those from the metropolitan manila area, highly urbanized

cities, independent cities, and independent component cities, shall register with their respective
City Youth Development Office (CYDO) or Municipal Youth Development Office (MYDO).

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(b) A youth or youth serving-organization shall have an actual active membership in
good standing of at least twenty-five (25) who are at least fifteen (15) but not more than twenty
four (24) years old at the time of its registration with the PYDO, CYDO, MYDO, residents of the

province, city, or municipality, as the case may be where the organization intends to participate
in the council representation and has written constitution and by-laws, clearly stated vision,
mission and programs for the youth.

(c) To give equal opportunity for the youth, from the time of the enactment of this
Act and up to the deadline for registration by the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR),
non-organized youth groups may formally organize themselves and register in accordance with
Section 24 (a).

(a) The PYDO, CYDO, MYDO, in coordination with the concerned CYDO or
MYDO.

(c) The registration and accreditation of these organizations shall be conducted by the
PYDO or by the CYDO or MYDO, in case of metropolitan manila area, highly urbanized area,
independent cities and independent component cities every three years. However, upon
determination of the need, they may conduct a continuing registration procedure taking into
consideration the budgetary and manpower requirements and presence of youth and youth:
serving organizations,

(Registered and accredited youth and youth-serving organizations shall renew their
registration and accreditation every three (3) years to qualify them to vie for representative seat
in the Council.

(g) In the event that in any municipality or city, there are more than two (2)
accredited student councils in the secondary and tertiary levels, or there are more than two (2)
youth or youth-serving organizations in any classification as provided in Section 22 (d), (e), (8),
(g), (h), (), and (j), the Local Government Operations Officer of the concerned municipality or
city in coordination with the youth affairs provincial officer shall assemble them in a public
venue, on the day set in the calendar of activities promulgated to implement this Act and every
year thereafter, and by consensus or secret balloting choose from among themselves the two (2)
who will represent their respective classifications at the Municipal or City Youth Development
Council.

(bh) The Provincial Local Government Operations Officer, with the assistance of the
youth affairs provincial officer, shall convene all members of the Municipal and City Youth
Development Councils within the province and shall, except for the representatives of the
panlalawigang pederasyon ng mga sangguniang kabataan, choose a maximum of two (2)
representatives each respective classification who shall serve as members of the Provincial
Yotuh Development Council.

() The Commission and the Department of the Interior and Local Government shall
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procedure including an internet-based registration process within thirty (30) days upon the

effectivity of this Act.

Section 25. Duties and Functions of the Council. ~ The Council shall perform the
following duties and functions:

(a) Serve as the core of the advocacy on youth participation in nation-building and
youth empowerment;

(b) With the assistance of the perspective local government unit, conduct a study and

maintain data on the situation of the youth in its localit

(c) Formulate the Local Comprehensive Youth Development Plan and the Local
Annual Youth Investment Program anchored on the Philippine Youth Development Plan and the
local development plans of the local government unit concerned which shall give priority to
programs, projects, and activities that will promote and ensure the meaningful youth
participation in nation-building, sustainable youth development and empowerment, equitable
access to quality education, environmental protection, climate change adaptation, disaster risk
reduction and resiliency, youth employment and livelihood, health and anti-drug abuse, gender
sensitivity, capability building and sports development.

(d@ Prioritize programs, projects and activities that will be included in the Annual
Youth Investment Program which shall be recommended to the local chief executive and the
local sanggunian for inclusion in the Annual Investment Program of the local government
concerned and funded in the budget of the local government unit concerned;

(c) Establish enabling mechanisms which shall provide a forum for youth
consultations and feedback gathering systems;

(£) Consolidate and recommend to the local sanggunian, through the youth sector
representative, youth development policies needing local legislations;

(g) Assist the National Government Agencies and the local government unit in the
promotion and implementation of youth development programs and projects;

(b) Conduct fund raising activities, proceeds of which shall be tax-exempt and
receive contributions, donations, grants and aids from government and private institutions for the
implementation of priority programs and projects for the youth in its jurisdiction;

(0) Approve the Council annual budget and authorize the disbursement of the Council
funds;

() Review within sixty (60) days upon receipt the Comprehensive Barangay Youth
Development Plan and the Annual Youth Investment Program, in the case of the Municipal and
City Youth Development Councils, to determine if they are aligned with the Municipal or City
Youth Comprehensive Youth Development Plan. Their recommendations shall be forwarded to
the concemed sangguniang kabataan for its appropriate action. During the pendency of the

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unless advised otherwise. Failure on the part of the Municipal or City Youth Development
Council to complete the review within the prescribed period shall render the said Plans and
Investment Programs including the fund allocations deemed approved.

(Kk) Monitor the implementation of youth development programs and projects of the
sangguniang kabataan in its jurisdiction including the manner of using its funds;

(0) Provide support to youth and youth-serving organizations in its jurisdiction;

(m) — Endorse youth and youth serving organizations for the accreditation of the local
sanggunian for purposes of representation in the local development council and other local
special bodies;

(n) Adopt and implement a policy on full public disclosure of all its transactions and
documents involving public interest;

(0) Prepare and submit annual program accomplishments and financial reports to the
local chief executive, the local sanggunian, the concerned DILG field office, the Commission
and the Provincial Youth Development Council, in the case of the Municipal and City Youth
Development Councils in its jurisdiction; and,

(p) Discharge such other duties and perform such other functions as may be delegated

or necessary.

Section 26. Meetings and Quorum. ~ (a) The Council shall meet at least once every
three (3) months. However, the Council chairperson or at least one-third of the total membership
of the Council may call for a special meeting by giving a written notice, which can be sent either
through personal delivery, registered mail, fax or email, or any other available means of delivery,
to all members of the date, time, place and agenda of the meeting which must be received at least
two (2) days in advance,

(b) The presence of the majority of all members of the Council shall constitute
quorum,

(c) The duly elected officers of the Council shall constitute the Council Executive
Committee and shall meet at least once a month, or upon the call of the Council chairperson to
discuss urgent matters and update on the status of implementation of the youth development
programs and projects.

Section 27, Privileges of the members of the Council. ~ (a) All members of the Council

in good standing shall, during their incumbency:

() Be exempt from payment of tuition and matriculation fees while enrolled in any
public secondary, tertiary school including state colleges and universities and
those locally funded public educational institutions within or nearest its area of
jurisdiction. The National Government shall reimburse said educational institution

the amount of the tuition and matriculation fees.

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(ii) Be exempt from attending the National Service Training Program — Civic Welfare
Training Service (NSTP-CWTS) subjects should the same coincide with their

regular or special Council meetings or during the implementation of Council

programs, projects and activities. In lieu thereof, concerned Council member shall

submit written reports, preferably with photographs, or other documentations of

their participation in the implementation of programs, projects and activities as
outlined in the Annual Youth Investment Program. Absence of such reports or
documentations, or a finding to the contrary upon verification of submitted
reports, shall disqualify the concerned Council member from this privilege. The
Commission on Higher Education and the Commission shall jointly promulgate
the guidelines for the implementation of this provision;

(iii) Be provided by the National Government with Philhealth coverage; and,

(iv) Be entitled to receive actual travelling reimbursements as may be authorized by
law, and subject to the availability of funds, during their attendance on the

meetings of the Council.

(b) The youth sector representative to the local sanggunian who is currently enrolled
in any academic institution is excused from attending his or her regular classes while in
attendance during the regular or special sanggunian sessions. A certification of attendance shall
be issued by the secretary to the sanggunian attested by the presiding officer and shall be
submitted to the concerned faculty member and the dean of the educational institution as proof of
his or her attendance. Any person who shall falsely certify as to the attendance of the youth
sector representative shall be criminally and administratively liable.

Section 28. Term of Office of the Council Members. — Except for the representatives of
the pederasyon ng mga sangguniang kabataan, the term of office of all the members of the
Council shall be co-terminus with their term of office as president of their respective

organizations, but in no case shall be more than two (2) consecutive years.

Section 29, Membership in the Sanggunian and Local Special Bodies. — (a) Within one
(1) month from the conduct of the sangguniang kabataan election, and every year thereafter, in
the case of the municipality and city, and within forty-five (45) days in the case of province, the
Local Government Operations Officer of the concerned local government unit shall convene all
the members of the Council in a public, neutral and secured venue. Once convened, the venue
shall be closed to the public. Except for the Council members, the election committee and the
representative of the Commission, if there is any, no other person is allowed to be present in the
venue. The Local Government Operations Officer shall first give a detailed orientation on the

provisions of this Act, then give the members reasonable time to discuss and articulate on the

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matters relating to this Act and to the youth in general and the opportunity to introduce
themselves, their advocacies, vision and how they can contribute in nation building and youth
empowerment.

(b) The Election Committee, which shall be composed of the Local Government
Operations Officer as chairperson and the Election Officer and the secretary to the local
sanggunian of the concerned local government unit as members, shall then conduct the election
of officers of the Council. The Council members shall elect from among themselves a president,
a vice president, a secretary and a treasurer and such other officers as they may deem necessary.
The Election Committee shall proclaim the winning officers of the Council by virtue of the
number of votes they have garnered,

(c) The duly proclaimed chairperson of the Municipal Youth Development Council,
the City Youth Development Council and the Provincial Youth Development Council shall serve
‘as ex-officio member of the sangguniang bayan, sangguniang panlungsod and sangguniang
panlalawigan, respectively, without need of further appointment or concurrence. He or she shall
exercise the same powers, discharge the same duties and functions, and enjoy the same privileges
as the regular members. However, he or she cannot employ in his or her public office any
relative within the fourth civil degree of consanguinity or affinity.

(d) He or she shall be the chairperson of the committee on youth and sports
development in the said sanggunian, and a regular member of the committees on education,
environment, employment and livelihood, health and anti-drug abuse, and gender and
development.

(e) He or she shall serve as ex-officio member of local school board, local council for
the protection of children, local development council, local health board, local tourism council,
and local peace and order council.

(f) His or her entitlement to representation and transportation allowances and
monthly salary shall be pro-rated for every session of the sanggunian he or she has attended.

(g) A youth sector representative to the sanggunian who, during his or her term of
office, shall have passed the age of twenty-four (24) years shall be allowed to serve the

remaining portion of the term for which he or she is elected.

Section 30. Qualifications of Officers. — An officer of the Council must be a citizen of
the Philippines, a resident of the local government unit concerned for at least one (1) year, a
member of any youth or youth-serving organization as classified in Section 22 hereof, at least
cighteen (18) but not more than twenty-four (24) years of age on the day of the Council election,
able to read and write, must not have been convicted by final judgment of any crime involving
‘moral turpitude, and must not be related to any incumbent elected national, local or barangay

official within the fourth civil degree of consanguinity or affinity.

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Section 31. Term of Office of the Council Officers. — Duly elected officers of the
Council shall serve for one (1) year. However, they can be re-elected for another term of one (1)

year. No chairperson of the Council shall serve for more than two (2) consecutive terms.

Section 32. Powers, Duties, and Functions of the Councit Chairperson. ~ Other than
serving as ex-officio member of the sanggunian, the Chairperson of the Council shall exercise
the powers, discharge the duties, and perform the functions, as follows:

(a) Preside over all the meetings of the Council and its officers;

(b) Initiate the formulation of the Local Comprehensive Youth Development Plan and the
‘Annual youth Investment Program, ensure its integration in the annual investment
program of the local government unit concerned and facilitate the corresponding
allocation funds from the annual and/ or supplemental budget of the concerned local
government unit;

(c) Implement policies, programs and projects as incorporated in the Annual Youth
Investment Program together with the members of the Council and in coordination

with the concerned national government agencies, local government offices, and
private institutions;

(a) Exercise general supervision over the affairs and activities of the Council and the
official conduct of its members; and

(c) Exercise other powers, discharge other duties and perform other functions as may be

prescribed by law or ordinance, or as the Council may delegate.

Section 33. Duties and Functions of the Council Vice Chairperson. — In case of
permanent vacancy in the office of the Council chairperson which includes the situation when his
or her term of office as president of the youth or youth-serving organization he or she represents
is completed ahead of his or her term as Council Chairperson, the vice chairperson shall assume
the office for the unexpired portion of the term. As such, he or she shall exercise the powers,
discharge the duties and perform the functions of the office of the chairperson without need of
further appointment or concurrence. However, in case of temporary vacancy in the office of the
chairperson which in no case shall be more than one (1) month, the vice chairperson shall
temporarily assume the office and exercise the powers, discharge the duties and perform the
functions of the chairperson except representation in the local sanggunian, Provided, that, in case
the Council is meted a penalty of suspension either as ex-officio member of the sanggunian or as
Couneil chairperson, the vice chairperson shall assume the office and exercise the powers,
discharge the duties and perform the functions of the president including representation in the
local sanggunian during the period of suspension.

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tion 34. Duties and Functions of the Council Secretary. — The Council secretary

(a) Prepare and keep the minutes of all meetings of the Council and its officers;

(b) Keep all the records of the Council;

(c) Send notices of regular and special meetings of the Council and its officers;

(a) Cause the posting in the local government unit’s bulletin boards and in at least three
(3) other conspicuous public places, and if possible including the use of other
traditional and non-traditional media, and make available for any persons with legal
purpose all plans, resolutions, and official acts of the Council including its annual
accomplishment reports; and,

(e) Discharge such other duties and perform such other functions as the chairperson and

the Council may prescribe or direct.

Section 35. Duties and Functions of the Council Treasurer. - The Council Treasurer

(a) Take custody of all Council properties and funds;

(b) Receive, and issue the corresponding receipt or acknowledgment, contributions,
donations, grants and aids, whether in cash or in kind, from government and private
sources intended for the Council;

(c) Disburse funds in accordance with the duly approved annual budget of the Council;

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

(c) Submit to the Council certified and detailed statements of actual income and
expenditures at the end of every quarter;

() Cause the posting in the local government unit's bulletin boards and in at least three
(3) other conspicuous public places the quarterly and end-of-the-year financial reports
on the income and expenditures of the Council; and,

(g) Discharge such other duties and perform such other functions as the chairperson and

the Council may prescribe and direct.

Section 36. Council Funds. — (a) All funds which shall be received by the Council from

any source and the proceeds from any fund raising activity shall be considered public funds, and

as such, shall be deposited in the name of the Council in a government-owned bank situated in or

nearest to its area of jurisdiction with the Council president and treasurer as the official

signatories.

(b) The Provincial Youth Development Council, in case the municipality or city falls

within its jurisdiction, or the Commission in case of a highly urbanized city and a province, shall

review, within sixty (60) days from receipt hereof, the Comprehensive Youth Development Plan

and the Annual Youth Investment Program of the Council to determine if they are aligned with

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the Provincial Youth Comprehensive Youth Development Plan and/ or the Philippine Youth
Development Plan, Their recommendations shall be forwarded to the concerned Council for its

appropriate action, During the pendency of the review, the Council concerned may implement

programs, projects and activities unless advised otherwise.
Failure on the part of the Provincial Youth Development Council or the Commission to
complete the review within the prescribed period shall render the said Plans and Investment

Programs including the fund allocations deemed approved.

Section 37, Supplemental Guidelines. — The manner of election, removal and suspension
of the officers, succession and filing up of vacancies, and functions of other officers of the
ied by the

Department of the Interior and Local Government and the Commission within sixty (60) days

Council not herein provided shall be governed by the guidelines to be jointly

upon the effectivity of this Act. Provided, that, the chairperson of the Council who is suspended
or removed from his or her position in accordance with these joint guidelines shall also be
deemed suspended or removed in the local sanggunian where he or she sits as an ex-officio

member, On the same manner, the chairperson of the Council when s

ispended or removed as ex-
officio member of the local sanggunian on the grounds and manner provided for in Republic Act

No. 7160, shall be deemed suspended or removed as Chairperson of the Council.

CHAPTER IV
THE LOCAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

Section 38. Creation. ~ There shall be in every province, city and municipality a youth
development office which shall be headed by a youth development officer with the rank of at
least division chief. Such may be put under the office of the local chief executive, the office of
the planning and development, the office of the social welfare or in any other office deemed
appropriate by the local government unit. If the funds of the local government unit are sufficient,
it can be a separate department with divisions and units for policy and planning, administration
and finance, and programs and operations. In the event when the local government unit has
exceeded the prescribed personal services limitations, the local chief executive may designate
existing personnel whom he or she deems fit to serve this purpose until such time that the local

government unit can already create this office.

Section 39. Qualifications and Term of Office of the Youth Development Officer and
other Personnel, — (a) The youth development officer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a
resident of the local government unit concerned for at least one year prior to his or her
appointment, at least twenty one (21) but not more than thirty (30) years of age on the time of his,
or her appointment, a holder of 2" level of eligibility, and of good moral character. He or she

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must have acquired experience in youth development affairs or involvement in youth or youth-
serving organization for at least three (3) years. He or she shall be appointed by the local chief
executive upon endorsement of any accredited youth or youth-serving organization and shall be
co-terminus with the appointing authority, but in no case is within the fourth (4") civil degree of
consanguinity or affinity of the appointing authority.

(b) The other personnel of the local youth development office shall appointed by the local

chief executive in whatever status of appointment it may deem appropriate, subject to availability

of funds and in accordance with civil service rules and regulations.

Section 40. Functions — The local youth development office shall have the following
functions:

(a) In accordance with Section 24 hereof, register and accredited youth and youth-serving,
organizations.

(b) Serve as secretariat of the Council and as such, shall provide the necessary
administrative, operational, staff and technical support to the Council;

(c) Assist the Council in the discharge of its duties and performance of its functions;

(d)Facilitate the disbursement of funds allocated in the annual or supplemental budget of
the local government unit for the implementation of programs and projects of the Council as
outlined in the Annual Investment Program of the local government unit;

(e) Assist in the conduct of capability building activities for the Council and other youth
and youth serving-organizations as well as the sangguniang kabataan; and

(f) Perform such other functions as may be prescribed by law or ordinance, or as the

Council may require.

Section 41. Funding. - The local government unit shall incorporate its annual budget
such amount as may be necessary for the operation and effective functioning of the Local Youth

Development Office.

CHAPTER V
CAPABILITY BUILDING AND REORIENTATION TOWARDS NATION BUILDING
AND EMPOWERMENT

Section 42. Mandatory and Continuing Training Programs. — For the purpose of
emphasizing the role of the youth in nation-building and molding them to become better citizens
with the values of patriotism, nationalism and honor as a Filipino any sangguniang kabataan
official, whether elected or appointed, or any member of the Council must undergo the

mandatory training programs before he or she can assume office.

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During the incumbency, they must attend the continuing training programs to be
undertaken by the Commission in coordination with the Department of Interior and Local
Government. Deliberate failure to attend the said training programs shall constitute sufficient
ground to disqualify said sangguniang kabataan official or Council member or subject them to
disciplinary action,

Section 43, - Mandatory Training Programs. ~ The Commission and the Department of
the Interior and Local Government with the assistance of the Development Academy of the
Philippines, the Local Government Academy, the University of the Philippines — National
College of Public Administration and Governance, and in consultation with youth stake holders
shall jointly design and implement the mandatory and continuing training programs. The
mandatory training program must include among others, the following components: (a) 1. The
Philippine cultural history, political systems, ethics, and ideologies 2. The Filipino as a nation
builder 3. The Filipino youth and its role in nation building; and (b) capability building on
leadership, program and project development and sustainability, financial management, and

accountability and transparency.

Section 44, Training Fund ~ A training fund with an initial amount of fifty million pesos
(P50,000,000.00) is hereby established and appropriated from any available source to be
managed jointly by the Commission and the Department of Interior and Local Government.
Thereafter, such amount needed for this purpose shall be included in the Annual General
Appropriations Act.

CHAPTER VI
LINGGO NG KABATAAN

Section 45, Observance of Linggo ng Kabtaan, ~ (a) Every barangay, municipality, city
and province shall conduct and annual activity to be known as the Linggo ng Kabataan on the
week where the 12" of August falls to coincide with the International Youth Day. The
sangguniang kabataan, in the case of barangay, and the respective Council in cooperation with
the pederasyon ng mga Sangguniang Kabataan, in the case of the municipality, city and
province, shall take the lead in this observance.

(b) The observance of the Linggo 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 territorial jurisdiction of the local government unit, among
in-school and community youth residing in the local government concerned from ages thirteen

(13) to seventeen (17). During said week, they shall hold office as boy and git! officials and shall

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perform such duties and conduct such activities as may be provided in the ordinance enacted

pursuant to this Chapter.

CHAPTER VIL
REGISTRATION, ELECTION AND ASSUMPTION OF OFFICE

Scetion 46. Registration. ~ (a) For purpose of the next regular sangguniang kabataan
election under this Act the Commission on Elections shall set a special registration of the
Katipunan ng kabataan which shall in no case be less than one (1) month and shall include
Saturdays and Sundays. Subsequent registration of the katipunan ng kabataan shall be governed

by Republic Act No. 8189 including the system of continuing registration.

(b) For the purpose of the establishment of Couneil under this Act, the Commission shall
fix the period during which youth and youth-serving organizations may register with the
Commission. Further, the Commission and the Department of Interior and Local Government
shall device mechanisms to reach out to all municipalities and cities and encourage existing
youth and yout-serving organizations to register, and those youth groups which are not yet

organized to formally organize themselves and register with the Commission.

Section 47. Date of Election. ~ Sangguniang kabataan elections shall be held on the first
Saturday of May 2015 and every three (3) years thereafter.

Section 48. Assumption of Office. ~ (a) The term of office of the sangguniang kabataan

officials

elected in the May 2015 election and subsequent elections shall commence at noon of
June 30 following their election,

(b) The term of office of the members of the Council as established under this Act shall

commence at noon of 30" of June 2015. The term of office of the youth sector representatives to
the local sanggunian as provided for in this Act shall commence at noon of 30" of June 2015.
‘Their duly elected and qualified successors shall assume office at noon of June 30 every year

thereafter.

CHAPTER VIII
FINAL PROVISIONS

Section 49. Appropriations. - The amount necessary to implement the provisions of the
‘Act including the funding requirement for the appointment of the provincial youth coordinator

shall be included in the Annual General Appropriations Act.

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Section 50. Implementing Rules and Regulations, - The Department of the Interior and
Local Government, National Youth Commission, Commission on Elections, Department of
Budget and Management, Commission on Higher and Technical Education, and the Commission
on Audit, in consultation with the local government leagues, and various youth serving
organizations shall be tasked to come up, within sixty (60) days upon approval of this Act, with

the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) needed for the implementation of this Act.

Section 51. Separability Clause. ~ If for any reason or reasons, any part of provision of
this Act shall be declared unconstitutional or invalid, other parts and provisions not affected

thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.

Section 52. Repealing Clause, ~ Sections 329, 423-439 R.A. No. 7160 also known as
“The Local Government Code of 1991”, Section 10 of R.A No. 8044 otherwise known as “Youth
In Nation-Building Act”, Section 1 & 2 of R.A 9340 entitled “An Act Amending Republic Act

and

9164, resetting the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections and for other purpo:
all other laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, letters of instruction, rules and regulations
or portions thereof which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified

accordingly.

Section 53. 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,

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