Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
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Introduced by HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING THE CONDUCT OF SUMMER YOUTH CAMP 
IN EVERY BARANGAY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The kids are our nation's future, thus it is crucial to give them the opportunity to 
advance their values, knowledge, and skills. Summer youth camps are one 
approach to accomplish this aim, which may be done in each barangay. The 
youngsters will be able to interact, study, and develop together during these 
camps, which will help them develop a feeling of community and togetherness. 
This proposed measure is known as "AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING THE 
CONDUCT OF SUMMER YOUTH CAMP IN EVERY BARANGAY AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR" and seeks to institutionalize summer 
youth camps across the country. With these monies’ help, each barangay can 
plan and run the yearly summer youth camps. 
The Summer Youth Camps will offer a range of pursuits tailored to the 
requirements and preferences of the young people. Sports, arts and crafts, 
leadership and team-building exercises, environmental awareness campaigns, 
and other initiatives that support social and personal growth are a few examples 
of these activities. The camps will be run by trained facilitators and instructors who 
will make sure the activities are secure, interesting, and worthwhile. 
On behalf of the people of Parañaque City’s Second District, and for the common 
good of the Filipino people, the approval of the said measure is earnestly sought. 
REP. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
2nd District, Parañaque City 
April 24, 2023
8:44 am
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING THE CONDUCT OF SUMMER YOUTH CAMP 
IN EVERY BARANGAY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. – This Act shall be known as the "Summer Youth 
Camp Act”. 
SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. – Article II, Section 13 of the Constitution 
provides that 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 civic affairs. 
Pursuant to the aforementioned mandate, it is incumbent upon the State to 
inculcate in the youth the values of patriotism and service to others through 
programs that are designed to develop in them leadership skills, a sense of 
responsibility and stewardship of the environment, a dutiful awareness of their 
role in the building of safe communities, a love for sports and an appreciation of 
the importance of pursuing a healthy lifestyle. 
SEC. 3. Summer Youth Camp. – A summer youth camp shall be conducted 
in every barangay in venues chosen by the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) of the 
respective local government unit to inculcate a sense of social responsibility, 
ingrain patriotism in the consciousness of the youth, develop youth leadership, 
engage in livelihood and entrepreneurship activities, and promote active 
participation in sports. 
SEC. 4. The Role of the Sangguniang Kabataan. – The SK shall 
spearhead the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the 
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summer youth camps in their respective jurisdictions. The SK shall perform the 
following: 
(a) Choose the venue for the summer youth camp; 
(b) Coordinate with concerned institutions such as the National Youth 
Commission (NYC), Department of the Interior and Local Government 
(DILG), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Health 
(DOH), Department of Information and Communications Technology 
(DICT), Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), National Commission on 
Culture and the Arts (NCCA), Department of Tourism (DOT), and other 
concerned youth organizations and youth-serving organizations; 
(c) Engage qualified trainers, in consultation with the representatives 
from local educational institutions, who shall teach the youth the 
topics included in the courses provided for in Section 5 of this Act; 
(d) Monitor the whole program and provide a report to be reviewed by the 
Local Youth Development Office; and 
(e) Evaluate the program, identify areas for improvement, and submit 
proposals to the NYC. 
 
SEC. 5. Courses. – The NYC, SK, representatives from the local 
educational institutions, the Local Development Youth Office, in close 
consultation with the Katipunan ng Kabataan, shall develop modules on the 
following courses: 
(a) National situationer on issues and current events impacting the 
youth; 
(b) Leadership seminar on communication and teambuilding, conflict 
management, safe and inclusive environments, decision-making, 
healthy leadership, and parliamentary procedures; 
(c) Writing workshop on creative writing workshop, conference and 
seminars on research, editing, illustration, and publication; 
(d) Public speaking on interpersonal communication, motivational 
speeches, persuasive speaking, technical presentations, public 
relations, debate, and group discussions; 
(e) Sports and fitness that shall include strengthening and conditioning, 
physical education, competitive sports, indigenous games, sports 
coaching, and psychology; 
 
(f) Mental wellness related to mental issues, youth pregnancy, and 
other challenges facing the youth; 
(g) Digital skills development, including training for the use of virtual 
applications and responsible use of social media 
(h) Entrepreneurship and livelihood skills training applicable for both 
rural and urban setting; and 
(i) Cultural awareness to foster culture-based empowerment, 
leadership, and governance among the youth. 


 
 
SEC. 6. Assistance of Concerned Government Agencies, 
Organizations, and Instrumentalities. – The NYC, DILG, DTI, DOH, DICT, 
PSC, NCCA, DOT, and other concerned agencies, shall provide the necessary 
assistance to the SK for the effective implementation of the summer youth camp. 
 
SEC. 7. Funding. – The budget for the Summer Youth Camp shall be 
included in the annual appropriations of the SK of the respective local 
government units in accordance with Section 20 (a) of R.A. No. 10742, 
otherwise 
known as the “Sangguniang Kabataan Reform Act of 2015.” 
 
SEC. 8. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – The NYC, the DILG, 
the SK representatives shall, in consultation with various youth organizations 
and youth-serving organizations, promulgate the rules and regulations to 
implement the provisions of this Act within sixty (60) days after its effectivity. 
 
SEC. 9. Separability Clause. – If any part or provision of this Act is held 
invalid or unconstitutional, the other provisions not affected shall remain in full 
force and effect. 
 
SEC. 10. Repealing Clause. – All laws, executive orders, issuances, 
decrees, rules, and regulations, inconsistent with or contrary to the provisions 
of this Act are deemed amended, modified or repealed accordingly. 
 
SEC. 11. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved,