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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

5043

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representatives Nicasio M. Aliping, Jr. and
Marlyn L. Primicias-Agabas

EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill seeks to further postpone the Sangguniang Kabataan elections scheduled by

the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) pursuant to Republic Act No. 10632 on February
21, 2015.

The postponement of the elections on October 28, 2013 was brought about by the urgent
need for reforms in the Sangguniang Kabataan. In response, several bills introducing the much-
needed reforms were filed and are currently being deliberated as possible amendments to the
Local Government Code of 1991 (RA No. 7160). These changes will find more meaning and
greater impact on the Sangguniang Kabataan if the desired reforms are firmly in place before
the leaders and officials are elected.

It is necessary, therefore, that the Sangguniang Kabataan elections be postponed once
more. ‘The postponement will allow Congress more time to legislate the appropriate
amendments to applicable provisions of the Local Government Code affecting the Sangguniang
Kabataan. Thereafter, the youth who will aspire to be elected as officials of the renewed
Sangguniang Kabataan will have sufficient time to familiarize themselves with their roles,
functions, duties and responsibilities as such youth leaders. And, the next elections for
Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan officials who will be working closely together in their
respective barangays will again be synchronized.

In view thereof, passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS.
Second Regular Session

Introduced by Representatives Nicasio M. Aliping, Jr. and
Marlyn L, Primicias-Agabas

AN ACT
POSTPONING THE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN ELECTIONS TO.
OCTOBER 31, 2016, FURTHER AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE.
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9164, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS
“AN ACT PROVIDING FOR SYNCHRONIZED BARANGAY AND
SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN ELECTIONS”

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

SECTION 1. Section | of Republic Act No. 9164, otherwise known as “An Act
Providing for Synchronized Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections”, as amended by
Republic Act No. 9340 and Republic Act No. 10632, is hereby further amended to read, as
follows:

“Section 1. Date of Election. ~ There shall be synchronized barangay
and sangguniang kabataan elections which shall be held on July 15, 2002.
Subsequent synchronized barangay and sangguniang kabataan elections shall
be held on the last Monday of October 2007 and every three (3) years thereafter;
Provided, That the sangguniang kabataan elections on October 28, 2013 shall
be postponed to [a date to be determined by the COMELEC between October
28, 2014 and February 23, 2015] OCTOBER 31, 2016.”

SEC. 2. Implementing Rules and Regulations. — The Commission on Elections and the
Department of the Interior and Local Government shall promulgate such rules and regulations
necessary to implement this Act within thirty (30) days after its effectivity.


SEC. 3. Separability Clause. — If any portion or provision of this Act is declared
unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provision not affected thereby shal! remain
in force and effect.

SEC. 4, Repealing Clause. ~ All laws, decrees, letters of instruction, executive orders,
rules and regulations, or any part thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby
repealed, amended, or modified accordingly,

SEC. 5, Effectivity. ~ This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in
two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,