NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE
S. No. 760
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Introduced by SENATOR FRANCIS "TOL" N. TOLENTINO
AN ACT
EMPOWERING THE SANGG JNIANG KABATAAN TO RESPOND TO 
EMERGENCY AND DISASTER SITUATIONS IN THEIR RESPECTIVE 
BARANGAYS, FURTHER AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 
10742, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN REFORM 
ACT OF 2015," AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11768
Explanatory Note
Given its iocation in the "Pacific Ring of Fire" and along the typhoon belt, the 
Philippines is prone to natural disasters, including storms, floods, landslides, 
earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions. The youth, as the hope and future of our 
country, should be taught and trained in disaster response.
Republic Act (R.A.) No. 10742, or the "Sangguniang Kabataan Reform Act of 
2015," as amended by R.A. 11768, provides:
The State recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation­
building and thus, promotes and protects their physical, moral, 
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 nation-building.


Under R.A. 10742, as amended, there shall be a Katipunan ng Kabataan in 
every barangay which shall be composed of all Filipino citizens residing in the 
barangay for at least six (6) months and who are at least fifteen (15) but not more 
than thirty (30) years of age. The Katipunan ng Kabataan shall elect the chairperson 
and members of the Sangguniang Kabataan, and shall serve as the highest-policy 
making body on matters affecting the youth in the barangay. Clearly, the Katipunan 
ng Kabataan and the Sangguniang Kabataan are a vast and valuable resource of 
young people who can be trained in disaster mitigation and preparedness to be able 
to respond in times of crisis in their barangays.
This measure mandates emergency and disaster response as part of the 
functions of the Sangguniang Kabataan. It also provides that mandatory training 
programs for the Sangguniang Kabataan should include emergency and disaster 
response in their respective barangays.
In the light of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
N. TOLENTIIMO


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
s. No. 760
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Introduced by SENATOR FRANCIS "TOL" N. TOLENTINO
AN ACT
EMPOWERING THE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN TO RESPOND TO 
EMERGENCY AND DISASTER SITUATIONS IN THEIR RESPECTIVE 
BARANGAYS, FURTHER AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 
10742, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN REFORM 
ACT OF 2015/' AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11768
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Phiiippines in 
Congress assembied:
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Section 1. A new Section 8 0) of Republic Act No. 10742, otherwise known as
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the "Sangguniang Kabataan Reform Act of 2015," as amended by Republic Act No.
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11768, is hereby inserted to read as follows:
"Sec. 8. Powers and Functions of the Sangguniang Kabataan. - The 
Sanggunian Kabataan shall:
"(a) XXX
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"(3) RESPOND TO EMERGENCY AND DISASTER SITUATIONS 
IN THEIR RESPECTIVE BARANGAYS WHENEVER NECESSARY AND 
PROPER; AND
"[®] (K) X X X


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Section 2. Section 29 of the same Act is hereby amended to read as follows:
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"Sec. 29. Components of the Mandatory Training Programs. - The
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Commission and the Department of the Interior and Local Government
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(DILG) with the assistance oi the Development Academy of the Philippines
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(DAP), the Local Government Academy (LGA), the University of the
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Philippines-National College of Public Administration and Governance (UP-
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NCPAG), and in consultation with youth stakeholders shall jointly design and
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implement the mandatory and continuing training programs. The mandatory
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training programs must include the following components: (a) (1) The
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Philippine cultural history, political systems, ethics and ideologies; (2) The
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Filipino as a nation builder; (3) The Filipino youth and its role in nation-
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building; [af^] (b) capability building on leadership, program and project
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development and sustainability, financial management, and accountability
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and transparency; AND (C) CAPACITY BUILDING ON EMERGENCY AND
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DISASTER RESPONSE, INCLUDING IDENTIFYING ORGANIZATIONAL
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RESOURCES, DESIGNATION OF ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES,
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CREATING PROCEDURES AND POLICIES, AND ORGANIZING
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ACTIVITIES THAT IMPROVE DISASTER READINESS AND RESPONSE.
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The Commission and the DILG may also coordinate with the Department of
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Education (DepEd), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and TESDA, for
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the offering of relevant courses that emphasize the role of education and
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skills development in nation-building and would further enhance the
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knowledge, network, and capacity of Sangguniang Kabataan officials and
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LYDC members to craft and implement relevant youth development plans."
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Section 3. Separability Clause. - If any part or provision of this Act is
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declared invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining parts or provisions not affected
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thereby shall remain in full force and effect.


Section 4. Repealing Clause, - All laws, executive orders, presidential 
decrees, rules and regulations, and other issuances inconsistent with the provisions 
of this Act are hereby repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.
Section 5. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following 
its complete publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general 
circulation.
Approved,