Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No.__2748

Introduced by Representative Alfredo D. Vargas III

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Constitution recognizes the important role of the youth in nation-building. The State
also declares that "youth" is the critical period in a person's growth and development from the
onset of adolescence towards the peak of mature, self-reliant and responsible adulthood.

Youth participation and representation is of primary importance in the Philippine
bureaucracy, Republic Act No, 7160 otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991
provides for the inclusion of a youth representative in the legislative council of each local
government unit. At present, the current system of the Sangguniang Kabataan confronts various
issues to include, but not limited to, corruption and traditional politicking, It is for these reasons
that we are introducing reforms to the current system,

In this bill, the Liga ng mga Kinatawan ng Kabataan (LKK) Bill, we are proposing a
progressive reform in the current system of youth representation. The basic unit of this youth
participation system will be the youth organization, In this case, we can ensure that the spirit of
volunteerism will be strengthened and our youth will be insulated from the perils of traditional
politics.

It is noteworthy that this bill promotes the capacity-building of organizations instead of
the current system which is based on personalities. The election process of the youth
representatives will no longer be through the Commission on Elections, but instead, a collegial
body consisting of various youth organization representatives will choose from among their
ranks their officers.

‘The funding of various youth projects will be lodged in the National Youth Commission.
‘This way, the planning of the specific program and/or project will be initiated in the grassroots.
This is a good exemplification of the bottom-up budgeting strategy that the current
administration is practicing.

This measure is an initiative of Senator Paolo Benigno “Bam” A. Aquino IV, a statesman,
youth champion, and a former Chairperson of the National Youth Commission.

‘The passage of this measure is a pressing call of the times. In order to cleanse the tainted
institution, the speedy approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

ALPREDOW. VARGAS IIL


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No,__ 2748

Introduced by Representative Alfredo D. Vargas III

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE LIGA NG MGA KINATAWAN NG KABATAAN (LKK) AMENDING FOR
THAT PURPOSE THE PERTINENT PROVISIONS OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991

SECTION 1. Section 1 Chapter VII Title Book III of RA 7160 otherwise known as the Local
Government Code of 1991 is hereby renamed as “Liga ng mga Kinatawan ng Kabataan"

SECTION 2. Section 423 of Chapter 8 of Republic Act 7160 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 423 [Creation and Election -

[{@) There shall be in ever barangay a Sangguniang Kabataan to be composed of a
chairman, seven (7) members, a secretary and a treasurer;

(b) A Sangguniang Kabataan official who, during his term of office, shall have passed the
age of twenty-one (21) years shall be allowed to serve the remaining portion of the term for
which he was elected.]

Creation of the Katipunan ng Kabataan.

(A) ALL EXISITING YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS IN EVERY CITY AND MUNCIPALITY SHALL.
REGISTER WITH THE NATIONAL YOUTH COMMISSION. FOR THIS PURPOSE, A
YOUTH ORGANIZATION SHALL HAVE:

1 AT LEAST TWENTY (20) MEMBERS BETWEEN THE AGES FIFTEEN (15)
TO TWENTY FOUR (24) YEARS OLD WHO ARE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY
OR MUNICIPALITY WHERE THE ORGANIZATION INTENDS TO
REGISTER; AND

Il. AVISION, MISSION, LIST OF MEMBERS AND OFFICERS, A 3-YEAR
PROGRAM OF ACTION AND/OR A REPORT OF RECENTLY CONCLUDED
PROJECTS.

Ill. ADETAILED FINANCIAL STATEMENT SHALL BE LIKEWISE REQUIRED
FROM THE YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS IN THE SUBSEQUENT
ACCREDITATION PERIOD FOLLOWING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS
ACT.

(B) CREATION OF BARANGAY AND COMMUNITY-BASED YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS
SHALL BE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED.



(C) THE NATIONAL YOUTH COMMISSION SHALL ALSO PROVIDE AN INTERNET-BASED
REGISTRATION PROCESS, ALONGSIDE THE CONVENTIONAL PAPER-BASED
REGISTRATION.

(D) THE NATIONAL YOUTH COMMISSION, IN COORDINATION WITH THE DILG
THROUGH ITS MUNICIPAL OR CITY LOCAL GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS OFFICER,
SHALL VERIFY THE REGISTRATION INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THESE
ORGANIZATIONS.

(E) THE REGISTRATION OF YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS SHALL BE CONDUCTED BY THE
NATIONAL YOUTH COMMISSION EVERY THREE (3) YEARS.

(F) THE ACCREDITATION OF YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS SHALL BE PRONOUNCED BY
THE NATIONAL YOUTH COMMISSION NOT MORE THAN FIFTEEN (15) DAYS AFTER
RECEIPT OF COMPLETE DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS.

SECTION 3. Section 424 of Chapter 8 of Republic Act No. 7160 is hereby amended to read as
follows;

Section 424, [Katipunan ng Kabataan].- The Katipunan ng Kabataan shall be composed of all
citizens of the Philippines actually residing in the barangay for at least six (6) months, who are
fifteen (15) but not more than twenty-one (21) years of age, and who are duly registered in the
list of the Sangguniang Kabataan or in the official barangay list in the custody of the barangay
secretary.]

CREATION OF THE LIGA NG MGA KINATAWAN NG KABATAAN (LKK).-

A

THERE SHALL BE A LIGA NG MGA KINATAWAN NG KABATAAN (LKK) IN EVERY
MUNICIPALITY AND CITY, COMPOSED OF THE DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES OF
‘THE REGISTERED YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS.

THE DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES OF THE REGISTERED YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS
SHALL BE ELECTED BY ITS MEMBERS IN A MEETING CALLED ONLY FOR THAT
PURPOSE.

ANOTARIZED CERTIFICATE OF DESIGNATION SIGNED BY THE ORGANIZATION’S
PRESIDENT, SECRETARY OR ITS EQUIVALENT SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE
MUNICIPAL/CITY LOCAL GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS OFFICER.

‘THE MUNICIPAL/CITY LOCAL GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS OFFICER SHALL CONVENE
THE LKK EVERY THIRD SATURDAY OF APRIL OF EACH YEAR TO ELECT AMONG
‘THEMSELVES THEIR OFFICERS INCLUDING A PRESIDENT, VICE-PRESIDENT,
SECRETARY, TREASURER AND INFORMATION OFFICER. THE LKK PRESIDENT SHALL
BE AN EX-OFFICIO MEMBER OF THE MUNICIPAL OR CITY COUNCIL AS THE
REPRESENTATIVE OF THE YOUTH SECTOR.

‘THE PROVINCIAL LOCAL GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS OFFICER SHALL CONVENE ALL
PRESIDENTS OF MUNICIPAL AND (COMPONENT) CITY LKKS NOT MORE THAN SEVEN
(7) DAYS AFTER THE ELECTION OF THE MUNICIPAL/CITY LKK OFFICERS TO SELECT
AMONG THEMSELVES THEIR PROVINCIAL OFFICERS INCLUDING A PRESIDENT, VICE-
PRESIDENT, SECRETARY, TREASURER AND INFORMATION OFFICER. THE LKK
(PROVINCIAL LEVEL) PRESIDENT SHALL BE AN EX-OFFICIO MEMBER OF THE
PROVINCIAL COUNCIL AS THE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE YOUTH SECTOR. UPON
ELECTION OF A MUNICIPAL/CITY LKK PRESIDENT AS PRESIDENT OF THE LKK IN THE
PROVINCIAL LEVEL, THE VICE PRESIDENT OF THE CITY/MUNICIPAL LKK PRESIDENT


SHALL ASSUME HIS/HER DUTIES AS EX-OFFICIO COUNCIL MEMBER IN THE
CITY/MUNICIPAL LEVEL.

SECTION 4, Section 425 of Chapter 8 of Republic Act No, 7160 is hereby amended to read as
follows:

Section 425. [Meetings of the Katipunan ng Kabataan].- The Katipunan ng Kabataan shall
meet at least once every three (3) months, or at the call of the chairman of the Sangguniang
Kabataan or upon written petition of at least one-twentieth (1/20) of its members, to decide on
important issues affecting the youth of the barangay.]

POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE LIGA NG MGA KINATAWAN NG KABATAAN.- THE
MEMBERS OF THE LKK SHALL:

(A) ELECT OFFICERS WHO SHALL UPHOLD THE RIGHTS AND INTERESTS OF THE
YOUTH IN THEIR CITY OR MUNICIPALITY;

(B) PROMULGATE RESOLUTIONS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE OBJECTIVES OF THE
YOUTH IN THE CITY OR MUNICIPALITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE
PROVISIONS OF THIS CODE;

(C) INITIATE PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE SOCIAL, POLITICAL,
ECONOMIC, CULTURAL,INTELLECTUAL, MORAL, SPIRITUAL AND PHYSICAL
DEVELOPMENT OF THE MEMBERS;

(D) HOLD FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES, THE PROCEEDS OF WHICH SHALL BE TAX
EXEMPT AND SHALL ACCRUE TO THE GENERAL FUND OF THE LKK: PROVIDED
HOWEVER, THAT IN THE APPROPRIATION THEREOF, THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE FOR
WHICH SUCH ACTIVITY HAS BEEN HELD SHALL BE FIRST SATISFIED;

(E) CREATE SUCH BODIES OR COMMITTEES AS IT MAY DEEM NECESSARY TO
EFFECTIVELY CARRY OUT ITS PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES;

(F) SUBMIT ANNUAL AND END-OF-TERM REPORTS TO THE SANGGUNIANG
BAYAN/PANGLUNGSOD ON THEIR PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF THE YOUTH IN THE MUNICIPAITY/CITY;

(G) CONSULT AND COORDINATE WITH ALL YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS AND THE LOCAL
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL IN THE MUNICIPALITY /CITY FOR POLICY
FORMULATION AND PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION;

(H) COORDINATE WITH THE APPROPRIATE NATIONAL AGENCY FOR THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS AT THE
NATIONAL LEVEL;

(1) EXERCISE SUCH OTHER POWERS AND PERFORM SUCH OTHER DUTIES AND
FUNCTIONS AS THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN/PANGLUNGSOD/PANLALAWIGAN MAY
DETERMINE OR DELEGATE; AND

(J) EXERCISE SUCH OTHER POWERS AND PERFORM SUCH OTHER DUTIES AND
FUNCTIONS AS MAY BE PRESCRIBED BY LAW OR ORDINANCE.

SECTION 5. Section 426 Chapter 8 of Republic Act no 7160 is hereby amended to read as
follows:

Section 426. [Powers and functions of the Sangguniang Kabataan]- The Sangguniang Kabataan
shall:


(a) Promulgate resolutions necessary to carry out the objectives of the youth in the
barangay in accordance with the applicable provisions of this Code;

(b) Initiate the programs designed to enhance the social, political, economic, cultural,
intellectual, moral, spiritual, and physical development of the members;

(0) Hold fund-raising activities, the proceeds of which shall be tax-exempt and shall accrue
to the general fund of the sangguniang kabataan: provided however, that in the
appropriation thereof, the specific purpose for which such activity has been held shall
first be satisfied;

(d) Create such bodies or committees as it may deem necessary to effectively carry out its
programs and activities;

(e) Submit annual and end-of-term reports to the sangguniang barangay on their projects
and activities for the survival and development of the youth in the barangay;

(8 Consult and coordinate with all youth organizations in the barangay for policy
formulation and program implementation;

(g) Coordinate with the appropriate national agency for the implementation of youth
development projects and programs at the national level;

(h) Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as may be
prescribed by law or ordinance.]

MEETINGS OF THE LIGA NG MGA KINATAWAN NG KABATAAN.- THE LKK SHALL MEET AT
LEAST ONCE EVERY THREE(3) MONTHS, OR AT THE CALL OF THE LKK PRESIDENT OR UPON
WRITTEN PETITION OF ATLEAST MAJORITY OF ITS MEMBERS, TO DECIDE ON IMPORTANT.
ISSUES AFFECTING THE YOUTH OF THE MUNICIPAL/CITY/PROVINCE.

SECTION 6. Section 427 of Chapter 8 of republic Act 7160 is hereby amended to read as
follows:

Section 427. [Meetings of the Sangguniang Kabataan. - The Sangguniang Kabataan shall meet,
regularly once a month on the date, time, and place to be fixed by said Sanggunian. Special
meetings may be called by the sangguniang kabataan chairman or any three (3) of its members
by giving written notice to all members of the date, time, place and agenda of the meeting at
least one (1) day in advance. Notices of regular or special meetings shall be furnished the
punong barangay and the sangguniang barangay.

‘A majority of the members of the sangguniang kabataan shall constitute a quorum.]

MEETINGS OF THE LIGA NG MGA KINATAWAN NG KABATAAN OFFICERS. - THE LKK OFFICERS
SHALL MEET AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH ON THE AGREED DATE, TIME AND PLACE. SPECIAL
MEETINGS MAY BE CALLED BY THE LKK PRESIDENT BY GIVING WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE
OFFICERS OF THE DATE, TIME, PLACE AND AGENDA OF THE MEETING AT LEAST ONE (1) DAY
IN ADVANCE. NOTICES OF REGULAR OR SPECIAL MEETINGS SHALL BE FURNSIHED TO THE
CITY/MUNICIPAL MAYOR/PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR AND THE SANGGUNIANG
BAYAN/PANGLUNGSOD/PANLALAWIGAN.

AMAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE LKK OFFICERS SHALL CONSTITUTE A QUORUM.

FOR PURPOSES OF TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY, THE MEETING AND ALL OTHER
LKK PROCEEDINGS SHALL BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ESPECIALLY TO THE MEMBERS OF THE
YOUTH SECTOR.


SECTION7. Section 428 of Chapter of republic Act 7160 is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 428, Qualifications. [An elective official of the sangguniang kabataan must be a citizen of
the Philippines, a qualified voter of the katipunan ng kabataan, a resident of the barangay for at
least one (1) year immediately prior to election, at least fifteen (15) years but not more than
twenty-one (21) years of age on the day of his election, able to read and write Filipino, English
or local dialect, and must not have been convicted of any crime involving moral turpitude.

AN ELECTIVE OFFICIAL OF THE LKK MUST BE A DULY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF A
REGISTERED ORGANIZATION IN THE CITY/MUNICIPALITY, MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION
IN GOOD STANDING, CITIZEN OF THE PHILIPPINES, A RESIDENT OF THE
CITY/MUNICIPALITY/PROVINCE FOR AT LEAST ONE (1) YEAR IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO
ELECTION, AT LEAST EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS BUT NOT MORE THAN TWENTY FOUR (24)
YEARS OF AGE ON THE DAY OF HIS ELECTION, ABLE TO READ AND WRITE FILIPINO, ENGLISH
OR LOCAL LANGUAGE/DIALECT, AND MUST NOT HAVE BEEN CONVICTED OF ANY CRIME
INVOLVING MORAL TURPITUDE.

SECTION 8. Section 429 Chapter 8 of Republic Act No. 7160 is hereby amended to read as
follows:

Section 429, Term of Office.- [ The sangguniang kabataan chairman and members shall hold
office for a period of three (3) years, unless sooner removed for cause as provided by law,
permanently incapacitated, die or resign from office.]

(A) THE LKK PRESIDENT AND OTHER OFFICERS SHALL HOLD OFFICE FOR A PERIOD OF
ONE (1) YEAR, UNLESS SOONER REMOVED FOR A CAUSE AS PROVIDED BY LAW,
PERMANENTLY INCAPACITATED, OR IN CASE OF DEATH OR RESIGNATION FROM
OFFICE.

(B) THE TERM OF OFFICE SHALL COMMENCE AT 12:00 NOON OF THE FIRST WORKING
DAY OF MAY EVERY YEAR AND SHALL END AT THE SAME TIME OF THE FOLLOWING
YEAR.

(C) THE LKK OFFICERS SHALL BE LIMITED TO HOLDING A PARTICULAR POSITION ONLY
ONCE TO ENSURE EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE YOUTH REPRESENTATIVES.

SECTION 9. Section 430 of Republic Act No. 7160 is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 430. [ Sangguniang kabataan Chairman.- The registered voters of the katipunan ng
kabataan shall elect the chairman of the sangguniang kabataan who shall automatically serve as
an ex-officio member of the sangguniang barangay upon his assumption to office. As such, he
shall exercise the same powers, discharge the same duties and functions, enjoy the same
privileges as the regular sangguniang barangay members, and shall be the chairman of the
committee on youth and sports development in the said sanggunian.]

LIGA NG MGA KINATAWAN NG KABATAAN PRESIDENT.- MEMBERS OF THE LKK SHALL ELECT
THE LKK PRESIDENT WHO SHALL AUTOMATICALLY SERVE AS AN EX-OFFICIO MEMBER OF
THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN/PANGLUNGSOD/PANLALAWIGAN UPON HIS ASSUMPTION TO
OFFICE. AS SUCH, HE SHALL EXERCISE THE SAME POWERS, DISCHARGE THE SAME DUTIES
AND FUNCTIONS, AND ENJOY THE SAME PRIVILEGES AS THE REGULAR SANGGUNIANG


BAYAN/PANGLUNGSOD/PANLALAWIGAN MEMBERS, AND SHALL BE THE CHAIRMAN OF THE
COMMITTEE ON YOUTH AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT IN THE SAID SANGGUNIAN.

SECTION 10. Section 431 of Chapter 8 of Republic Act No. 7160 is hereby amended to read as
follows:

Section 431. [ Powers and Duties of the Sangguniang Kabataan Chairman.- In addition to the
duties which may be assigned to him by the sangguniang barangay, the sangguniang kabataan
chairman shall:

(a) Call and preside over all meetings of the katipunan ng kabataan and the sangguniang
kabataan;

(b) Implement policies, programs, and projects within his jurisdiction in coordination with
the sangguiang barangay;

(©) exercise general supervision over the affairs and activities of the sangguniang kabataan
and the official conduct of its members, and such other officers of the sangguniang
kabataan within his jurisdiction;

(a) with the concurrence of the sangguniang kabataan, appoint from among the members of
the sangguniang kabataan, the secretary and treasurer and such other officers as may be
deemed necessary; and

(e) exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as may be
prescribed by law or ordinance.]

POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE LIGA NG MGA KINATAWAN NG KABATAAN PRESIDENT.- IN
ADDITION TO THE DUTIES WHICH MAY BE ASSIGNED TO HIM BY SANGGUNIANG
BAYAN/PANGLUNGSOD/PANLALAWIGAN, THE LKK PRESIDENT SHALL:

(A) CALL AND PRESIDE OVER ALL MEETINGS OF THE LKK AND ITS OFFICERS;

(B) IMPLEMENT POLICIES, PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS WITHIN HIS JURISDICTION IN
COORDIANTION WITH THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN/PANGLUNGSOD/PANLALAWIGAN;

(C) EXERCISE GENERAL SUPERVISION OVER THE AFFAIRS AND ACTIVITIES OF THE LKK
AND THE OFFICIAL CONDUCT OF ITS MEMBERS, AND OTHER OFFICERS WITHIN HIS.
JURISDICTION; AND

(D) EXERCISE SUCH OTHER POWERS AND PERFORM SUCH OTHER DUTIES AND
FUNCTIONS AS MAY BE PRESCRIBED BY LAW OR ORDINANCE.

SECTION 431- A. POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE LIGA NG MGA KINATAWAN KABATAAN VICE ~
PRESDIENT.- THE VICE-PRESIDENT SHALL DISCHARGE THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE
PRESIDENT WHEN THE PRESIDENT IS ABSENT FOR ONE OR MORE DAYS; WHEN THE
PRESIDENT IS TEMPORARILY INCAPACITATED; AND IN THE EVENT OF RESIGNATION,
REMOVAL, DEATH OR ABSOLUTE INCAPACITY OF THE PRESIDENT.

SECTION 10, Section 432 Chapter 8 of Republic Act 7160 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 432. [ Sangguniang Kabataan Secretary.- The sangguniang kabataan secretary shall:

(a) Keep all records of the katipunan ng kabataan and the sangguniang kabataan;
(b) Prepare and keep the minutes of all meetings of the katipunan ng kabataan ans
sangguniang kabataan;


(©) Prepare all forms necessary for the conduct of registrations, elections, initiatives,
referenda of plebiscites, in coordination with the barangay secretary and the COMELEC;
and

(a) Perform such other duties and discharge such other functions as the chairman of the
sangguniang kabataan may prescribe or direct.)

LIGA NG MGA KINATAWAN NG KABATAAN SECRETARY.- THE LKK SECRETARY SHALL:

(A) KEEP ALL RECORDS OF THE LKK;

(B) PREPARE AND KEEP THE MINUTES OF ALL MEETINGS OF THE LKK;

(C) ENSURE THAT ALL THE MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS SHALL BE DISSEMINATED TO
ALL MEMBER YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS NOT MORE THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS AFTER THE
ADJOURNMENT OF THE SAID MEETING MEETINGS;

(D) KEEP RECORDS ON THE CONDUCT OF THE REGISTRATION OF ORGANIZATIONS,
ELECTION OF OFFICERS; INITIATIVES, REFERENDA OR PLEBISCITES, IN
COORDINATION WITH THE CITY/MUNICIPAL/PROVINCIAL SECRETARY AND THE
NATIONAL YOUTH COMMISSION; AND

(E) PERFORM SUCH OTHER DUTIES AND DISCHARGE SUCH OTHER FUNCTIONS AS THE
LKK PRESIDENT MAY PRESCRIBE OR DIRECT.

SECTION 11, Section 433 of Chapter 8 of Republic Act No. 7160 is hereby amended to read as
follows:

Section 433. [Sangguniang Kabataan Treasurer.- The sangguniang kabataan treasurer shall:

(a) Take custody of all sangguniang kabataan property and funds not otherwise deposited
with the city or municipal treasurer

(b) Collect and receive contributions, monies, materials, and all other sources intended for
the sangguniang kabataan and katipunan ng kabataan;

(c) Disburse funds in accordance with an approved budget of the sangguniang kabataan;

(a) Certify to the availability of funds whenever necessary;

(ec) Submit to the sangguniang kabataan and the sangguniang barangay certified and
detailed statements of actual income and expenditures at the end of every month; and

(0 Perform such other duties and discharge such other functions as the chairman of the
sangguniang kabataan may direct.)

LIGA NG MGA KINATAWAN NG KABATAAN TREASURER. THE LKK TREASURER SHALL:

(A) TAKE CUSTODY OF ALL LKK PROPERTY AMD FUNDS NOT OTHERWISE DEPOSITED
WITH THE CITY OR MUNICIPAL OR PROVINCIAL TREASURER;

(B) COLLECT AND RECEIVE CONTRIBUTIONS, MONIES, MATERIALS, AND ALL OTHER
SOURCES INTENDED FOR THE LKK;

(C) DISBURSE FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH AN APPROVED BUDGET OF THE LKK;

(D) CERTIFY TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS WHENEVER NECESSARY;

(E) SUBMIT TO THE LBK AND THE SANGGUIANG
BAYAN/PANGLUNGSOD/PANLALAWIGAN CERTIFIED AND DETAILED STATEMENTS
OF ACTUAL INCOME AND EXPENDITURES AT THE END OF EVERY MONTH; AND


(F) PERFORM SUCH OTHER DUTIES AND DISCHARGE SUCH OTHER FUNCTIONS AS THE
PRESIDENT OF THE LKK MAY DIRECT.

SECTION 12. Section 434 of Republic Act No. 1760 is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 434. [Privileges of the Sangguniang Kabataan Officials.- The sangguniang kabataan
chairman shall have the same privileges enjoyed by other sangguniang barangay officials under
this code subject to such requirements and limitations provided herein. During their
incumbency, sangguniang kabataan officials shall be exempt from payment of tuition and
matriculation fees while enrolled in public tertiary schools, including state colleges and
universities, The national government shall reimburse said college or university the amount of
the tuition and matriculation fees: provided, that, to qualify for the privilege, the said officials
shall enrol in a state college or university within or nearest their area of jurisdiction.)

POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE LIGA NG MGA KINATAWAN NG KABATAAN INFORMATION
OFFICER. THE LKK INFORMATION OFFICER SHALL:

(A) PROVIDE THE INFORMATION AND DATA REQUIRED BY THE OFFICERS IN DELIVERING
PROJECTS FOR THE LKK;

(B) PROVIDE RELEVANT, ADEQUATE AND TIMELY INFORMATION AND UPDATES TO THE
KATIPUNAN NG KABATAAN;

(C) RECOMMEND TO THE OFFICERS RELEVANT PUBLIC INFORMATION AND RESEARCH
DATA THAT MAY BE NECESSARY TO THE FULFILLMENT OF THEIR DUTIES;

(D) PERFORM SUCH OTHER DUTIES AND DISCHARGE SUCH OTHER FUNCTIONS AS THE
LKK PRESIDENT MAY DIRECT.

SECTION 13, Section 435 Chapter 8 of Republic Act No. 7160 is hereby amended to read as
follows:

Section 435. [Succession and Filling of Vacancies.-

(a) In case a sangguniang kabataan chairman refuses to assume office, fails to qualify, is
convicted ofa felony, voluntarily resigns, dies, is permanently incapacitated, is removed
from office, or has been absent without leave for more than three (3) consecutive
months, the sanggunian member who obtained the next highest number of votes in the
election immediately preceeding shall assume the office of the chairman for the
unexpired portion of the term, and shall discharge the power and duties, and enjoy the
rights and privileges appurtenant to the office. In case the said member refuses to
assume the position or fails to qualify, the sangguniang member obtaining the next
highest number of votes shall assume the position of the chairman for the unexpired
portion of the term.

(b) Where two (2) or more sangguniang kabataan members obtained the same next highest
number of votes, the other sangguniang members shall conduct an election to choose
the successor to the chairman from among said members.

() After the vacancy shall have been filled, the sangguniang kabataan chairman shall call a
special election to complete the membership of the sanggunian. Such sangguniang
Kabataan member shalll hold office for the unexpired portion of the term of the vacant
seat.



(a) In case of suspension of the sangguniang kabataan chairman, the successor, as
determined in subsections (a) and (b) of this section shall assume the position during
the period of such suspension.]

PRIVILEGES OF LIGA NG MGA KINATAWAN NG KABATAAN OFFICIALS.- THE LKK PRESIDENT
SHALL HAVE THE SAME PRIVILEGES ENJOYED BY OTHER SANGGUNIANG
BAYAN/PANGLUNGSOD/PANLALAWIGAN OFFICIALS UNDER THIS CODE SUBJECT TO SUCH
REQUIREMENTS AND LIMITATIONS PROVIDED HEREIN. DURING THEIR INCUMBENCY, LKK
OFFICIALS SHALL BE EXEMPT FROM PAYMENT OF TUITION AND MATRICULATION FEES
WHILE ENROLLED IN PUBLIC TERTIARY SCHOOLS, INCLUDING STATE COLLEGES AND
UNIVERSITIES, THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT SHALL REIMBURSE SAID COLLEGE OR
UNIVERSITY THE AMOUNT OF THE TUITION AND MATRICULATION FEES: PROVIDED, THAT,
‘TO QUALIFY FOR THE PRIVILEGE, THE SAID OFFICIALS SHALL ENROL IN A STATE COLLEGE
OR UNIVERSITY WITHIN OR NEAREST THEIR AREA OF JURISDICTION.

SECTION 14, Chapter 9 of Book III of RA 7160 is hereby amended to read as Youth
Development Fund.

SECTION 15. Section 436 of Chapter 9 of republic Act No, 7160 is hereby amended to read as
follows:

Section 436. [Pederasyon ng mga Kabataan.

(a) There shall be an organization of all the pederasyon ng mga sangguniang Kabataan to be

known as follows:

(1) In municipalities pambayang pederasyon ng mga sangguniang kabataan;

(2) In cities, panglungsod na pederasyon ng sangguniang kabtaan;

(3) In provinces, panlalawigang pederasyon ng mga kabataan;

(4) In special metropolitan political subdivisions, pang metropolitan pederasyon ng mga
sangguniang kabataan; and

(5) On the national level, pambansang pederasyon ng mga sangguniang Kabataan,
(b) The pederasyon ng mga sangguniang Kabataan shall, at all levels, elect from among
themselves the president, vice-president and such other officers as may be necessary
and shall be organized in the following manner:
(1) The panglungsod and pambayang pederasyon shall be composed of the sangguniang
kabataan chairmen of barangays in the city or municipality, respectively;

(2) The panlalawigang pederasyon shall be composed of presidents of the panglungsod
and pambayang pederasyon;

(3) The pangmetropolitang pederasyon shall be composed of presidents of the
panglungsod and pambayan pederasyon;

(c) The elected presidents of the pederasyon at the provincial, highly urbanized city and
‘metropolitan political subdivision levels shall constitute the pambansang katipunan ng
mga sangguniang kabataan.]

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FUND FOR LKK PROJECTS:

(A) A YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FUND SHALL BE ESTABLISHED BY THE NATIONAL
YOUTH COMMISSION IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE BILLION PESOS (PHP


1,000,000,000.00) PER ANNUM TO SUPPORT THE LKK DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
AND PROGRAMS.

(B) THE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FUND SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED REASONABLY
‘THROUGHOUT THE SIXTEEN (16) OPERATING REGIONS IN THE COUNTRY. THE
AMOUNT PER REGION SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE NATIONAL YOUTH
COMMISSION BASED ON THE NEEDS AND THE POPULATION OF THE YOUTH
SECTOR.

(C) THE LKK SHALL HAVE A SEPARATE ANNUAL BUDGET APPROVED BY THE
NATIONAL YOUTH COMMISSION WHICH SHALL BE PROVIDED IN THE GENERAL
APPROPRIATIONS ACT STARTING THE FISCAL YEAR IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING
‘THE APPROVAL OF THIS ACT.

(D) THE AMOUNT NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE INITIAL IMPLEMENTATIONS THIS
ACT SHALL BE CHARGED AGAINST THE FUNDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE
PRESIDENT.

SETION 16, Section 437 of Chapter 9 of Republic Act No. 7160 is hereby amended to read as
follows:

Section 437. [Constitution and By-laws.-The term of office, manner of election, removal and
suspension of the officers of the pederasyon ng mga sangguniang kabataan at all levels shall be
governed by the constitution and by-laws of the pederasyon in conformity with the provisions
of this Code and national policies on youth.]

SECTION 437. PROJECT BARANGAY FUNDS - PURSUANT TO SECTION 329 OF THIS CODE, THE
BARANGAY COUNCIL SHALL CONSULT THE YOUTH WITHIN ITS TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION
IN THE FORMULATION OF THE PLANS AND PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT. THE
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT EXPENDITURE PROGRAM SHALL FORM PART OF THE ANNUAL
BARANGAY BUDGET WHICH SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE SANGGUNIANG
BAYAN/PANGLUNGSOD/PANLALAWIGAN FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL.

SECTION 17. Section 438 of Chapter 9 of Republic Act No, 7160 is hereby amended to read as
follows:

Section 438, [ Membership in the Sanggunian.-

(a) A Sangguniang Kabataan chairman shall, upon certification of his election by the
COMELEC and during his tenure of office is elected as pederasyon president, serve as an
ex-officio member of the sangguniang panlalawigan, sangguniang panglungsod and
sangguniang bayan as the case may be, without need for further appointment.

(b) The vice- president of the pederasyon whose president has been elected as president of
a higher pederasyon shall serve as ex-officio member of the sanggunian concerned
without need of further appointment.

(c) The pederasyon president or vice-president as the case may be, shall be the chairman of
the committee on youth and sports development of the sanggunian concerned]

ALIGNMENT OF YOUTH PROGRAMS. - ALL PLANS, PROGRAMS, PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES
UNDERTAKEN BY THE LKK AND PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS FUNDED BY THE BARANGAY
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FUND SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PHILIPPINE YOUTH
DEVELOPMENT PLAN AS PROMULGATED BY THE NATIONAL YOUTH COMMISSION.


SECTION 18, Section 439 of Chapter 10 of Republic Act No. 7160 is hereby amended to read as
follows:

Section 439. Observance of Linggo ng Kabataan.-

[(a) every barangay, municipality, city and province shall in coordination with the pederasyon
rng mga sangguniang kabataan at all levels, conduct an annual activity to be known as Linggo ng
Kabataan on such date as shall be determined by the Office of the President.

(b) the observance of the Linggo ng Kabataan shall include the election of the counterparts of all
local elective and appointive officials, as well as head of national offices or agencies stationed or
assigned in the territorial jurisdiction of the local government unit, among in-school and
community youth residing in the local government unit concerned from ages thirteen (13) to
seventeen (17). During said week, they shall hold office as boy and girl officials and shall
perform such duties and conduct such activities as may be provided in the ordinance enacted
pursuant to this Chapter.]

(A) EVERY MUNICIPALITY, CITY AND PROVINCE SHALL, IN COORDINATION WITH THE
LKK, CONDUCT ANNUAL ACTIVITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE LINGGO NG KABATAAN ON
SUCH DATE AS SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT BY
VIRTUE OF A PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATION.

(B) THE OBSERVANCE OF THE LINGGO NG KABATAAN SHALL INCLUDE THE ELECTION OF
THE COUNTERPARTS OF ALL LOCAL ELECTIVE AND APPOINTIVE OFFICIALS, AS WELL
AS HEADS OF NATIONAL OFFICES OR AGENCIES STATIONED OR ASSIGNED IN THE
TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS, AMONG IN-SCHOOL
AND COMMUNITY YOUTH RESIDING IN THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT CONCERNED
FROM AGES THIRTEEN (13) TO TWENTY-FOUR (24). DURING SAID WEEK, THEY
SHALL HOLD OFFICE AS BOY AND GIRL OFFICIALS AND SHALL PERFORM SUCH
DUTIES AND CONDUCT SUCH ACTIVITIES AS MAY BE PROVIDED IN THE ORDINANCE
ENACTED PURSUANT TO THIS CHAPTER.

SECTION 19. Transitory Provisions.- All incumbent Sangguniang Kabataan officials shall
remain in office unless sooner removed or suspended for cause until the Liga ng mga
Kinatawan ng Kabataan and their officers have been duly constituted,

SECTION 20. Separabilty Clause.- If any section of this Act shall be declared unconstitutional,
the remaining sections or provisions shall not be affected thereby.

SECTION 21, Repealing Clause.- All provisions of existing laws, decrees, issuances, rules and
regulations or portions thereof, which are inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed,
modified or amended accordingly.

SECTION 22. Bffectivity Clause.- This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after the
completion of its publication in the Official Gazette and in two (2) newspapers of general
circulation.

Approved,