Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES —
Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

1667

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative JOEY SARTE SALCEDA

AN ACT
PROVIDING COMPENSATION TO SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN (SK)
OFFICIALS, FURTHER AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10742,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN
REFORM ACT OF 2015”

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Republic Act No. 10742 or the “Sangguniang Kabataan Reform Act of 2015” was
enacted in recognition of the youth sector’s contribution in local governance and nation
building. The law seeks to promote and protect their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and
social well-being, inculcate in them patriotism, nationalism and other desirable values, and
encourage their involvement in public and civic affairs.

However, despite institutional reforms introduced by R.A. 10742, the Sangguniang
Kabataan remains plagued by generally weak performance that undermine the effectiveness
and relevance of the youth council.

In order to strengthen the Sangguniang Kabataan even more and boost its potential as
a responsive governance mechanism, this bill seeks to expand the monetary benefits of its
members. Technical officers such as the secretary and treasurer of the Sangguniang Kabataan
shall receive compensation for a day’s work while the seven (7) members of the sanggunian
thereof shall each receive an honorarium. By giving the Sangguniang Kabataan officials, who
are mostly unpaid under existing law, just compensation is to give them the right motivation to
work harder and to perform their duties more conscientiously, diligently, and with integrity
knowing that their contribution to society is highly appreciated by the State.

In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is camestly sought

JO! ARTESALCEDA


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1667

Introduced by Representative JOEY SARTE SALCEDA

AN ACT
PROVIDING COMPENSATION TO SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN (SK)
OFFICIALS, FURTHER AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10742,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN
REFORM ACT OF 2015”

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Section 14 of Republic Act No. 10742 is hereby further amended to read

as follows:

SEC. 14, Sangguniang Kabataan Secretary. ~ The Sangguniang Kabataan
secretary shall BE ENTITLED TO RECEIVE COMPENSATION,
ALLOWANCES, EQUIVALENT TO ONE-HALF (1/2) OF THE
MONTHLY ALLOWANCE RECEIVED BY A BARANGAY
KAGAWAD AND SHALL PERFORM THE FOLLOWING
FUNCTIONS:

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SEC. 2. Section 15 of Republic Act No. 10742 is hereby further amended to read as
follows:
SEC. 15. Sangguniang Kabataan Treasurer. ~ The Sangguniang Kabataan
treasurer shall BE ENTITLED TO RECEIVE COMPENSATION,
ALLOWANCES, EQUIVALENT TO ONE-HALF (1/2) OF THE


MONTHLY ALLOWANCE RECEIVED BY A BARANGAY
KAGAWAD AND SHALL PERFORM THE FOLLOWING
FUNCTIONS:

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SEC. 3. Section 16 of Republic Act No. 10742 is hereby further amended to read as
follows:
SEC. 16. Privileges of Sangguniang Kabataan Officials. ~ (a) All Sangguniang
Kabataan officials in good standing, whether elected or appointed, shall, during
their incumbency:
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(6) THE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN MEMBERS SHALL BE
ENTITLED TO RECEIVE COMPENSATION, ALLOWANCES,
EQUIVALENT TO ONE-HALF (1/2) OF THE MONTHLY
ALLOWANCE RECEIVED BY A BARANGAY KAGAWAD.
[6] (7) The Sangguniang Kabataan chairperson shall have the same privileges
enjoyed by other Sangguniang Barangay officials under this Act subject to such
requirements and limitations provided herein.

SEC. 4. Funding and Appropriations, ~ The amount necessary to carry out the
implementation of this Act shall be charged against the regular funds of the barangay.
Thereafter, such sums ay may be needed for its full implementation shall be included in the
Annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 5. Repealing Clause. — All laws, decrees, executive orders and proclamations,
tules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with this Act, are hereby amended or
modified accordingly.

SEC. 6. Separability Clause. — If any provision of this Act is held invalid or
unconstitutional, the remaining parts or provisions not affected shall remain in full force and

effect.

SEC. 7. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in

the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.


Approved,