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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3674

E BILL NO.

Introduced by REP. EDGAR MARY S. SARMIENTO.

EXPLANATORY NOTE.

‘The Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) was envisioned as a venue for youth participation at the local level
and a training ground for youth leaders, Through a mix of executive and legislative functions and
with the Katipunan ng Kabataan, the Sangguniang Kabataan was intended to facilitate open and
direct participation by the youth and to enable youth-centrie programs and projects.

Unfortunately, the performance of the Sangguniang Kabataan has been less than optimal, Studies
conducted by universities and research institutions have concluded that most SK projects have little
meaningful impact on the lives of the youth, focusing instead on beauty pageants and basketball
tournaments. Critics have also pointed out that the duties in the SK negatively impact the academic
performance of students,

It is clear that reforms are necessary. This bill seeks to abolish the Sangguniang Kabataan and
replace it instead with Youth Sector Representatives at the city and municipal levels. By elevating
the youth representation to the city or municipal level, the voice of the youth is placed in a venue
where collaboration is encouraged and meaningful reforms can be implemented, Furthermore, the
removal of the executive functions of the Sangguniang Kabataan and the corresponding funding
reduces the risk of corruption and insulates youth representatives from patronage politics.

In light of the foregoing, I submit this bill for the consideration of this,

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3674

HOUSE BILL NO,

Introduced by REP, EDGAR MARY S. S.

AN ACT ABOLISHING TH KABATAAN AND CREATING THE
POSITION OF YOUTH REPRESENTATIVES IN LOCAL LEGISLATIVE BODIES,
REPEALING FOR THIS PURPOSE THE RELEVANT PROV! d
NO. 7160 AND REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10742

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

Section 1. Short Title. This Act shall be known as the “Revised Youth Representation Act.”

Section 2. Abolition of the Sangguniang Kabataan. ~ Title One, Book III, Chapters VIII and IX of
Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, and the entirety
of Republic Act No. 10742, otherwise known as the Sangguniang Kabataan Reform Act of 2015,
are hereby repealed.

Section 3. The Youth Representative. ~ There shall be in every Sangguniang Panlungsod and
Sangguniang Bayan a youth representative that shall be elected by all qualified youth voters, The
Youth Representative shall serve for a term of three (3) years. No Youth Representative may serve
more than three (3) consecutive terms,

‘The Youth Representative shall serve as a regular member of the Sangguniang Panlungsod or
Sangguniang Bayan and an ex officio member of the respective Local School Board. He is entitled
toall the benefits and privileges of a regular member of the Sanggunian,

Section 4. Qualifications of the Youth Represeniative, — No person may be elected as a Youth
Representative unless he is:

(a) a citizen of the Philippines;

(b) a registered voter in a barangay within the territory or jurisdiction of the local
government unit where he intends to be elected;

(c) a resident therein for at least one (1) year immediately preceding the day of the election;

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(d) able to read and write in Filipino, English, or any local language or dialect;

(c) currently enrolled in or a graduate of either a secondary or tertiary educational
institution;

(f) not related within the fourth degree of consanguinity or affinity to any incumbent elected
local or national official; and

(g) at least eighteen (18) years but not more than thirty (30) years of age on the day of the
election

Any Youth Representative who, during his term of office, shall have passed the age of thirty (30)
years shall be allowed to serve the remaining portion of the term for which he/she was elected

Section 5. Qualified Youth Voters. — All registered voters in a barangay who are at least eighteen
(8) but not more than twenty-five (25) years of age on the day of the election are entitled to vote
for the Youth Representative.

Section 6. Election of the Youth Representative, — The elections for the Youth Representative shall
be held concurrently with the elections for local officials. The Commission on Elections shall
conduct and supervise the elections of the Youth Representative.

Section 7. Succession and Filling up of Vacancies. ~ In case a Youth Representative refuses to
assume office, fails to qualify, voluntarily resigns, dies, is permanently incapacitated, or is removed
from office, the city or municipal mayor shall nominate at least three (3) but not more than five (5)
candidates to the Sanggunian.

Fach member of the Sangguniang Bayan or Panlungsod is entitled to one (1) vote, ‘The nominee
who gamers the most votes of the Sanggunian shall serve out the remainder of the unexpired term.

‘The appointive Youth Representative and all nominees must meet all the qualifications provided in
Section 4 of this Act.

Section 8. /mplementing Rules and Regulations. — The Commission on Elections and the
Department of Interior and Local Government shall formulate the necessary guidelines and
promulgate the rules and regulations implementing the provisions of this Act within ninety (90)
days of this Act’s effectivity:

Any and all provisions of the Omnibus Election Code and other pertinent and existing election laws,
s0 far as they are not inconsistent herewith, shall be applicable to the elections under this Act.

Section 9. Repealing Clause, — All laws, decrees, ordinances, rules or regulations or parts thereof
inconsistent or in conflict with the provisions of this Act are hereby expressly repealed, amended, or
modified accordingly,

-ction 10, Separability Clause. — If for any reason any section or provision of this Act is declared
to be unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions hereof which are not affected
thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect

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1 Section 11. Lifectivity. ~ This Act shall become effective fifteen (15) day’ after its publication in a
2 newspaper of general circulation
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4 Approved.

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