Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
1 
Nineteenth Congress 
Third Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ______ 
Introduced by Representative LORDAN G. SUAN 
AN ACT 
INCREASING THE TERM OF MEMBERS OF THE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN 
FROM THREE (3) YEARS TO SIX (6) YEARS 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Sangguniang Kabataan (SK), the youth's primary avenue for 
participation in governance, plays a crucial role in nation-building. Increasing the 
term of SK members from three to six years is deemed necessary for the 
following reasons: 
1. A longer term will allow SK members to fully implement their programs
and projects, ensuring continuity and sustainability of youth development
initiatives.
2. A six-year term will provide SK members ample time to establish stronger
relationships with their constituents, fostering greater trust and
cooperation.
3. A longer tenure will enable SK members to gain more experience in
governance and leadership, enhancing their capacity to effectively
represent the youth sector.
4. Extending the terms of SK members can potentially reduce election-
related expenses, allowing funds to be reallocated to more pressing youth
development programs.
In light of the preceding, this bill’s approval is fervently sought.
LORDAN G. SUAN 
Cagayan de Oro City – 1st District 
10766
August 15, 2024
8:00 am


Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
1 
Nineteenth Congress 
Third Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ______ 
Introduced by Representative LORDAN G. SUAN 
AN ACT 
INCREASING THE TERM OF MEMBERS OF THE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN 
FROM THREE (3) YEARS TO SIX (6) YEARS 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Term of Office. The term of office of all members of the 
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sangguniang kabataan shall be six (6) years. 
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SECTION 2. Date of Elections. — The next regular barangay elections shall 
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be held on October 30, 2029, and every six (6) years thereafter. 
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SECTION 3. Assumption of Office. — The term of office of members of the 
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sangguniang kabataan elected subsequent to the effectivity of this Act shall 
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commence at noon of November 30 next following their election. 
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SECTION 4. Hold Over. — All incumbent members of the sangguniang 
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kabataan shall remain in office unless sooner removed or suspended for cause 
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or until their successors are elected and qualified. 
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SECTION 5. Implementing Rules and Regulations. — Within ninety (90) 
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days from the effectivity of this Act, the Commission on Elections shall, in 
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coordination with the Department of Interior and Local Government, 
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promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation 
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of this Act. 
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SECTION 6. Separability Clause. — Any portion or provisions of this Act 
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that may be declared unconstitutional or invalid shall not have the effect of 
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nullifying other portions or provisions hereof as long as such remaining portions 
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or provisions can still subsist and be given effect in their entirety. 
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SECTION 7. Repealing Clause. — All laws, presidential decrees, executive 
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orders, memoranda, circulars, and other issuances, or parts thereof, which are 
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inconsistent with the Act, are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
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SECTION 8. Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
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after its publication in the Official Gazette, in a newspaper of general circulation, 
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or on a digital platform provided for by law.
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Approved,