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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Constitution, Article 11, Section 13 provides: 
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 mae 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 
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(1) the condition and- status of contemporary youth compared to prior generations, with 
particular attention to family, neighborhood, schools, scholastic attainment, work, and 
community involvement; 
(2) the nature, origins, and trends of antisocial and violent behavior among the youth; 
(3) the impact of western culture on the youth, through the pervasive influence 
(5) recommendations for parents, families, non-governmental and 
(4) recommendations for averting and reducing violence among the youth; and 
organizations and local authorities in building positive developmental experiences among the 
youth. 


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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
AN ACT 
FILIPINO CULTURE ON THE YOUTH 
TO ESTABLISH THE NATIONAL COMMISSION ON THE IMPACT 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
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SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Youth Commission Act.” 
SECTION 2. Establishment. - There is established a commission to be known as the 
“National Commhsion on the Impact of Filipino Culture on the Youth” (hereinafter in this Act 
referred to as the “Commission”). 
SECTION 3. Duty of the Commission. - The Commission shall 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, schools, scholastic attainment, work, 
and community involvement; 
(2) the nature, origins, and trends of anti-social and violent behavior among the 
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youth, including - 
(a) an analysis of the trends in violent acts in families, neighborhoods, and 
schools; and 
(b) the influence of organizations, other cultural elements, and individuals 
(3) identification of successful initiatives that involve 
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contributing to the incitement or encouragement o f  violent behaviors; 
development and experiences’that curb anti-social behavior among the youth; 


(4) the impact of western culture on the youth, including both its positive and 
negative effects on them; 
(5) recommendations for averting and reducing violence among the youth; and 
(6) recommendations for parents, families, non-governmental and 'private sector 
organizations and local authorities in building positive developmental experiences among 
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(a) Two members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatves. 
@) Two members appointed by the Senate President. 
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the Commission. 
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(5) QUORUM - Seven members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum, but a 
lesser number may hold hearings. 
(6) CHAIR - The Chairperson of the National Youth Commission shall automatically be 
the Chair of the Commission. 


SECTION 5. Powers of the Commission. - 
(1) HEARTNGS 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. 
(2) 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 tofake by this%ction. 
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(3) 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 cooeprate with 
the Commission in providing that information. 
(4) ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES - Upon 
Commission, the National Youth Commission shall provide the 
necessary for the Commission to carry out its responsibilities under this Act. 
SECTION 6. Report. - 
(1) 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. 
(b) 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 organiied. The 
final report shall contain a detailed statement of the findings and conclusions of the Conhsion, 
together with its recommendation for legislation. 
SECTION 7. Termination. - The Commission shall terminate thirty (30) days after 
transmittingikfinal rep& pursuant to-section 6(2). 


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SECTION 8. Authorization of Appropriations - There is authorized to be appropriated 
such sum as may be necessary to cany out the provisions of this Act. 
SECTION 9. Separability Clause. - If any provision or part thereof, is held invalid or 
unconstitutional, the reminder of the law of the provision not otherwise affected shall remain 
valid and subsisting. 
SECTION 10. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive 
order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to, or inconsistent 
with, the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly. 
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SECTION l l. Effectivily Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
FN: 1905 
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