eighteenth congress of the
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session
SENATE
S.B. No. 2231
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR RISA HONTIVEROS
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AN ACT
STRENGTHENING THE FILIPINO YOUTH INVOLVEMENT IN AGRICULTURE AND 
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
EXPLANATORY NOTE
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, about 2.4 million Rlipinos are 
currently unemployed on the month of July 2018, with 49% of It comprised by the youth. 
74% of the given figure is comprised of individuals aged 15-30 years old. Agriculture had 
a 32% share In the total employment, according to the Philippine Statistics. The total 
employment comprises 44.1 million people of which 25.2% comprises the agricultural 
employment. But the challenges concerning agriculture are that fishermen and farmers 
had the highest poverty incidence among the country's basic sectors, according to the 
National Statistical Office. Average age of farmers In the Philippines Is 57. In the Philippine 
setting, new generations of Rlipinos refuse to go farming, and that is a threat to food 
security. More so. In many countries of Asia, the skills of the Rlipino youth In rural areas 
are not fully harnessed for the agricultural Industry. As a result, traditional farming 
methods are gradually fading as a practice in rural communities. Other national, local 
governments and International agendes often overlook the youth's potentials. Most rural 
youth are unemployed, underemployed, or forced to work In urban communities.
Making farming more profitable Is the first step to attract younger people to the 
agricultural sector. Viable ventures should be established Into the production of high-value 
crops that has local following or have export potential In raw or processed forms like 
coffee, cacao, mango, cassava, palm, and rubber. In preparing the youth to the 
agricultural sector, the current curriculum must improve and emphasize in agriculture, 
food technologies production, biotechnology and chemistry, economics. International 
trade and enterprise.


Entrepreneurship Is often perceived as a driver for growth and job creation as well 
as means to make economies more competitive and Innovative. However, supporting 
entrepreneurship goes beyond simply helping entrepreneurs or would-be entrepreneurs, 
and providing administrative and financial conditions conducive to business creation. It 
also allows spurring entrepreneurial spirit throughout society, In particular among the 
youth, stimulating their creativity, Initiative, and sense of responsibility as well as 
providing the skills and knowledge needed to set up and run a business. Hence, education 
and training are vital for changing cultures and Igniting entrepreneurial mindsets at an 
early age.
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill Is earnestly sought
RIS/THONTIVEROS u
Senator


eighteenth congress of the
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session
SENATE
S.B. No. 2231
DATE
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR RISA HONTIVEROS
AN ACT
STRENGTHENING THE FILIPINO YOUTH INVOLVEMENT IN AGRICULTURE AND 
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Be It enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled:
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Section 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Young Agripreneurs Act of
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2021."
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Sec. 2. Coverage. - This Act shall apply to all provinces, cities and munldpalitJes.
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Sec. 3. Definition of Terms. - For purposes of this Act, the following terms ishall be
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defined as follows:
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a) Youth - as defined In Republic Act 8044, refer to citizens who are within
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the ages 15 to 30 years old;
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b) Provinces and Highly Urbanized Cities - a center providing trainings,
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assistance, and opportunities; monitoring and evaluation programs,
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projects, ad activities; and facilitating partnerships among stakeholders In
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the promotion of youth involvement in agriculture; and
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c) Agripreneur - one who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of a
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business or enterprise in agriculture.
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Sec. 4. Rationale. - Ali provincial and city government are mandated to establish
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Youth Agricultural Hubs that will help and guide the youth that will provide greater
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opportunities and engage the youth in agriculture.
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Sec 5. Creation of Youth Agricultural Hubs. - The following agricultural hubs are
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hereby established:
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a) Provincial Government shall conduct an assessment to determine
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placement of the Youth Agricultural Hubs in the provinces and highly
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urbanized cities. Municipalities with sufficient funds have the discretion to
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create their own Youth Agricultural Hubs subject to the provision of Sec. 9
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hereof for the necessary funding.
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b) aties and municipalities shall encourage partnerships with different 
government agencies and other stakeholders.
c) The Department of Agriculture regional offices shall perform oversight 
functions and assign personnel to fulfill the functions of the Youth 
Agricultural Hubs.
Sec. 6. Functions of the Youth Agrlcultuml Hubs. - The Youth Agricultural Hubs 
shall have the following functions:
a) Shall facilitate trainings for the youth focusing on agriculture, financial 
literacy, entrepreneurship, and other related courses;
b) Shall be a venue for research farming extensions;
c) Shall coordinate and establish partnerships with government agencies, 
LGUs, and non-government organizations, civil society, private sector, 
among others;
d) Shall facilitate the request for additional financial assistance and referral to 
appropriate funding agencies;
e) Shall monitor implementation and evaluate progress of the approved and 
funded projects;
f) Shall prepare and submit progress reports of the approved and funded 
projects to the LGUs; and
g) Shall organize programs, projects, and activities to further promote youth 
engagement In agriculture.
Sec. 7. Youth Agripreneurshlp Trade Fat. - There shall be a series of youth 
agripreneurship trade fairs showcasing the youth's agricultural products.
a) Schedule:
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Provincial Level every September;
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Regional Level every October; and
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National Level every November.
b) Events:
I. Project Pitching Competition;
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Awarding of Outstanding Youth-Led Agricultural Programs, Projects,
and Activities; and
III. Other youth-related agricultural activities.
Sec. 8. Coordinating Agendas. -
a) Department of Agriculture
b) Departmentof Agrarian Reform
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d) Department of Science and Technology
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e) Department of Interior and Local Government
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f) Department of Social Welfare and Development (SLP)
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g) Technical Educational Skills Development Authority
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h) Department of Education
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1) Commission on Higher Education
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j) National Youth Commission
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k) National Economic and Development Authority
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I) Philippine Statistics Authority
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m) National Commission on Indigenous People
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n) National Council on Disability Affairs
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Sec. 9. Appropriation. - The three percent (3%) of the Internal Revenue Allocation
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(IRA) of the LGU concerned shall be appropriated for the Youth Agricultural Hubs and
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may be inaeased as determined to be appropriate by the LGU.
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Sec. 10. Repealing Cause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, proclamations,
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rules and regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby amended,
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modified, or repealed accordingly.
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Sec. 11. Separability Cause. - If any provision of this Act is held Invalid or
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unconstitutional, the other provisions not affected hereby shall remain valid and
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enforceable.
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Section 12. Effectivity Cause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from
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the date of Its publication In the Official Gazette or at least two (2) newspapers of general
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circulation.
Approved,