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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Constitution, Article 11, Section 13, provides; 
The State recognizes the vital role ofthe youth in nation building and shall 
promote and protect their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social wellbeing. 
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 cultnral 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 -
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the condition and status of contemporary youth compared to prior generations, 
with particular attention to family, neighborhood,. school, scholastic attainment, work, and 
community involvement: 
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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; 
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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 experiences among the 
youth . • 
• This bill was originally filed during the Thirteenth Congress, First Regular Session. 
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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
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AN ACT 
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TO ESTABLISH THE NATIONAL COMMISSION ON THE IMP ACT OF FILIPINO 
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CULTURE ON THE YOUTH 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
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SECTION 1. Short Title. -This Act shall be known as the "Youth Commission Act." 
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SECT~ON 2. Establishment. - There is established a commission to he known as the 
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"National Commission on the Impact of Filipino Culture on the Youth" (hereinafter referred to 
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as the "Commission"). 
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SECTION 3. Duty of the Commission. - The Commission shall investigate and make 
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findings and recommendations with respect to -
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(A) 
The condition and status of contemporary youth compared to prior generations, 
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with particular attention to family, neighborhood, schools, scholastic attainment, 
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work, and community involvement; 
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(B) 
The nature, origins, and trends of anti-social and violent behavior among the 
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youth, including -
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An analysis of the trends in violent acts in families, neighborhoods, and 
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schools; and 
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The influence of organizations, other cultural elements, and individuals 
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contributing to the incitement or encouragement of violent behaviors; 
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Identification of successful initiatives that involve the youth in positive 
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development and experiences that curb anti-social behavior among the youth; 
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The impact of westem culture on the youth, including both its positive and 
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, negative effects on them; 
Recommendations for averting and reducing violence among the youth; and 
Recommendations for parents, families, non-governmental and 'private sector 
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organizations and local authorities in building positive developmental experiences 
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among the youth. 
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SECTION 4. Membership, -
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(A) 
Number and Appointment. - The Commission shall be composed of eleven (11) 
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members appointed as follows: 
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Two (2) members appointed by the Speaker of the House of 
Representatives. 
Two (2) members appointed by the Senate President. 
Six (6) members appointed by the President. The members shall be 
specially qualified to serve the Commission by reason of education, 
training or experience. 
The Chairperson of the National Youth Commission shaH automatically 
sit as member in an ex officio capacity. 
Terms. -
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In General. Each member shall be appointed for the life of the 
Commission. 
Vacancies. A vacancy in the Commission shall be filled in the manner in 
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which the original appointment was made. 
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Basic Pay. -Members shall serve without pay. 
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Travel Expenses. 
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Each member shall receive travel expenses, and 
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reimbursement for actual expenses made pursuant to the discharge of his function 
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as member of the Commission. 
Quorum, - Seven (7) members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum, but a 
lesser number may hold hearings. 
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Chair. -The Chairperson of the National Youth Commission shall automatically 
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SECTION 5. Powers of the Commission. -
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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. 
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, Powers of Members and Agents. - Any member or agent of the Commission may, 
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if authorized by the Commission, take any action which the Commission is 
authorized to take by this Section. 
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. 
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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 6. Report. -
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Interim 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 he 
Commission is duly organized. 
Final Report. -The Commission shall transmit a final report to the President and 
the Congress not later than one (1) 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. 
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SECTION 7. Termination. - The Commission shall terminate thirty (30) days after 
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transmitting its final report pursuant to section 6(B). 
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SECTION 8. Authorization of Appropriations. -There is authorized to be appropriated 
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such sum as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. 
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SECTION 9. Separability Clause. - If any provision or part hereof, is held invalid or 
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unconstitutional, the remainder of the law of the provision not otherwise affected shall remain 
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valid and subsisting. 
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SECTION 10. Repealing Clause. -Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive 
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order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to, or inconsistent 
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with, the provisions ofthis Act is hereby repealed, modified, or amended accordingly. 
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SECTION 11. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
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pUblication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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