Republic of the Philippines /
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

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Introduced by Representative H. Harry L. Roque Jr.

AN ACT
TO ESTABLISH THE NATIONAL COMMISSION ON THE IMPACT OF
FILIPINO CULTURE ON THE YOUTH

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Constitution, Article 11, Section 13 provides that:

‘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 civil affairs.

The potential of the youth to make lasting contributions to freedom's cause is
unparalleled. Yet, some serious flaws have appeared in our social and cultural fabric,
characterized by destructive behaviors among some of our youth that are damaging
our country and the ability of this generation to achieve its full potential

‘The purpose of this bill is to establish a National Commission on the impact of
Filipino culture on the youth in order to, investigate and make findings and

recommendations with respect to:


1. the condition and status of contemporary youth compared to prior generations,
with particular attention to family, neighborhood, school, scholastic
attainment, work, and community involvement;

2. the nature, origin, and trends of antisocial and violent behavior among the
youth;

3. the impact of western culture on the youth, through the pervasive influence of
media,

4. recommendations for averting and reducing violence among the youth; and

5. recommendations for parents, families, non-governmental and private sector
organizations, and local authorities in building positive developmental

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‘ This bill was originally filed by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago during the Sixteenth Congress,
‘Third Regular Session.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City
Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HORE a REPRESS TIVES

Introduced by Representative H. Harry L. Roque Jr.

AN ACT
TO ESTABLISH THE NATIONAL COMMISSION ON THE IMPACT OF
FILIPINO CULTURE ON THE YOUTH

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines
in Congress assembled:
SECTION |. Short Title. ~ This Act shall be known as the “National

Commission on the Impact of Filipino Culture on the Youth Act”

SECTION 2. Establishment, — There is established a commission to be known
as the "National Commission on the Impact of Filipino Culture on the Youth"

(hereinafter referred to as the “Commission").

SECTION 3. Duty of the Commission. — The Commission shall investigate and

make findings and recommendations with respect to:
A. The condition and status of contemporary youth compared to prior
generations, with particular attention to family, neighborhood, schools,

scholastic attainment, work, and community involvement:


1 B. The nature, origins, and trends of anti-social and violent behavior among

the youth, including:

3 1. An analysis of the trends in violent acts in families,
4 neighborhoods, and schools; and

5 2. The influence of organizations, other cultural elements, and
6 individuals contributing to the incitement or encouragement of
7 violent behaviors;

8 C. Identification of successful initiatives that involve the youth in positive
9 development and experiences that curb anti-social behavior among the
10 youth;

in D. The impact of western culture on the youth, including both its positive

12 and negative effects on them;

13 E. Recommendations for averting and reducing violence among the youth;
4 and

15 F. Recommendations for parents, families, non-governmental and private
16 sector organizations and local authorities in building positive
17 developmental experiences among the youth.

18 SECTION 4. Membership. — The Commission shall be composed of eleven

19 (11) members appointed as follows:

20 A. Two members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives;

21 B. Two members appointed by the Senate President;

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C. Six members appointed by the President. The members shall be specially
qualified to serve the Commission by reason of education, training or

experience,

D. The Chairperson of the National Youth Commission shall by the ex oficio

chairman of this Commission.

SECTION 5. Term. — Each member shall be appointed for the life of the
Commission. A vacancy in the Commission shall be filled in the manner in which the

original appointment was made.

SECTION 6. Quorum. — Seven members of the Commission shall constitute a

quorum, but a lesser number may hold hearings.
SECTION 7. Powers of the Commission, —

A. Hearings and Sessions. — The Commission may, for the purpose of carrying
out this Act, hold hearings, sit and act at times and places, take testimony,
and receive evidence as the Commission considers appropriate. The
Commission shall ensure that its hearings and sessions are open to the
public, with significant opportunities for testimony from members of the

general public,

B. Powers of Members and Agents. — Any member or agent of the
Commission may, if authorized by the Commission, take any action which

the Commission is authorized to take by this Section.


C. Obtaining Official Data.— The Commission may secure directly from any
department or agency information necessary to enable it to carry out this
Act. Upon request of the Chairperson of the Commission, the head of that
department or agency shall cooperate with the Commission in providing
that information, subject to rules on confidential government information

D. Administrative Support Services. — Upon determination of the Commission,
the National Youth Commission shall provide the necessary for the

Commission to carry out its responsibilities under this Act.

SECTION 8. Report. — The Commission shall transmit an interim report to the
President and the Congress not later than one hundred eighty (180) days after the date

the Commission is duly organized.

The Commission shall transmit a final report to the President and the Congress
not later than one year after the date the Commission is duly organized. The final
report shall contain a detailed statement of the findings and conclusions of the

Commission, together with its recommendation for legislation.

SECTION 9. Termination. — The Commission shall terminate thirty (30) days

after transmitting its final report pursuant to Section 8.

SECTION 10. Appropriations. - There is authorized to be appropriated such
sum as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.


SECTION 11. Separability Clause. — Ifany provision of this Act is held invalid
or unconstitutional, the same shall not affect the validity and effectivity of the other

Provisions hereof.

SECTION 12. Repealing Clause. — Any law, presidential decree or issuance,
executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary
to or is inconsistent with the provision of this Act is hereby repealed, modified, or

amended accordingly

SECTION 13. Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days
afier its publication in the Oficial Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general
circulation.

Approved,