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Republic of the Philippines
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SEVENTEENTH CONGRI
First Regular Session

REGIST ITION
BILLS AND INCE SERVIC

2972

HOUSE BILL NO.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a Youth Development and Training Center in
every city and municipality in the country, amending for the purpose Republic
‘Act (RA) No. 8044 and appropriating funds therefor.

Section 13, Article II of the 1987 Constitution provides that "7he 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”

Pursuant to this, the government enacted in 1995 RA 8044, otherwise
known as the “Youth in Nation-Building Act.” Said \aw created the National
Youth Commission and established the “National Comprehensive and
Coordinated Program on Youth Development.” The Commission is responsible
for youth entrepreneurship guidance, career navigation, professional
development, employment advancement, research, public participation and
travel and voluntary service. In order to perform these duties, the
Commission, under Section 10 of RA 8044, is mandated to "establish such
organizational structures including regional offices as may be required to carry
out its functions.” At present, the Commission has few area offices located in
different regions in the country, with each office serving as many as two to
three regions at the same time.

By 2015, the total number of young Filipinos is expected to rise to 61
Million. According to the National Statistical Coordination Board, the
Philippines has one of the youngest populations in Southeast Asia with a
median age 23 years. Given these numbers, the government must reiterate
its declared policy as enshrined in the Constitution and provide more
measures to effectively implement the objectives of RA 8044, The
Commission’s existing area offices in every 2 to 3 regions are not enough to
cater to the needs of the Filipino youth.



The National Youth Commission is the lead agency that is responsible
for formulating, implementing and monitoring strategies and activities that
respond to the youth’s most pressing issues, concerns and needs. Establishing
a Youth Development and Training Center in every city and municipality
nationwide will make it easier for the Commission to effectively carry out its
mandate and help increase the level of participation of youth in governance,
nation-building and community development.

In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly sought.
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Elenita Milagros “Eileen” Ermita-Buhain


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2971
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by
Honorable Elenita Milagros “Eileen” Ermita-Buhai

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING CENTER IN
EVERY CITY AND MUNICIPALITY IN THE COUNTRY, AMENDING FOR
THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8044, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS
THE “YOUTH IN NATION-BUILDING ACT” AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines
in Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. Section 10 of Republic Act No. 8044 is hereby amended
to read as follows:
“SEC. 10. Functions of the Commission. — The objectives of the
Commission are:
a) To formulate and initiate the national policy or policies on youth;
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i) To establish such organizational structures including [regional
offices} A YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING CENTER IN
EVERY CITY AND MUNICIPALITY IN THE COUNTRY [as may be
required to effectively carry out its functions];
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SEC. 2. Section 19 of the same Act is also hereby amended to read as
follows:

“SEC. 19. Presidential Land Grant.

The provisions of any existing law to the contrary notwithstanding, the
President may upon the authority of Congress, grant by donation, sale, lease,


or otherwise to the Commission, portion of the land of the public domain as
may be necessary for the establishment of a youth development and training
center[s] in [all regions of] EVERY CITY AND MUNICIPALITY IN the country
and for the accomplishment of any of its purposes.”

SEC. 3. A new section to be denominated as Section 19-A id hereby
added after Section 19, to read as follows:

“SEC 19-A. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING CENTERS. — THE
COMMISSION SHALL ESTABLISH A YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING
CENTER IN EVERY CITY AND MUNICIPALTY IN THE COUNTRY. FOR THIS
PURPOSE, THE COMMISSION SHALL ASSIGN, DESIGNATE, DETAIL OR
APPOINT A CENTER COORDINATOR AND, WHENEVER NECESSARY,
ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL TO ASSIST THE CENTER COORDINATOR.

THE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING CENTER SHALL OPERATE
AS A MULTI-PURPOSE CENTER WHICH MAY SERVE AS FOLLOWS:

A. GENERAL INFORMATION AND LIAISON CENTER FOR THE YOUTH;

B. RECREATIONAL OR COMMUNITY SERVICE FACILITY;

C. LIVELIHOOD AND SKILLS TRAINING VENUE; OR

D. YOUTH DESK.

YOUTH AND DEVELOPMENT TRAINING CENTERS SHALL ALSO SERVE
AS VENUE TO FACILITATE AND EXPEDITE THE DELIVERY OF YOUTH
RELATED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES IN THE RESPECTIVE LOCAL
GOVERNMENT UNITS OR FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE NECESSARY TO ATTAIN
‘THE OBJECTIVES OF THIS ACT.”

SEC. 4. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall
be charged to the appropriations for the National Youth Commission
Thereafter, such sum as may be necessary for its continued implementation
shall be charged against the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 5. The National Youth Commission shall, in coordination with the
Secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and
the Secretary of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG),


formulate the necessary rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of
this Act.

‘SEC. 6. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication
in the Official Gazette or in two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,