Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session
House Bill No. 10548
Introduced by Honorable Ma. Alana Samanta Taliño Santos
AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE FILIPINO YOUTH INVOLVEMENT
AGRICULTURE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The average age of Philippine farmers is 57 to 59 years old. In 2022, Philippine Statistics
Authority (PSA) data shows that the poverty rate among farmers is starkly high at 30 percent in
comparison to the 18 percent national average. As a result, many farmers dissuade their children,
effectively the younger generation, to pursue agriculture as a viable livelihood. The youth favor
other career opportunities, making agriculture an aging sector. This is also reflected in the PSA
Labor Force Survey. Its February 2024 data reveals that agriculture and forestry is the top
industry with the largest drop in year-on-year employment. This demographic shift clearly points
to an imminent manpower crisis in farming.
While this decreasing interest in agriculture is already the common notion, there is still a youth
population who are still involved in their families’ agricultural livelihood. These agripreneurs
have untapped potential and need to be empowered. Today, there are an estimated 31.4 million
Filipinos aged 15 to 30 years, roughly making 30 percent of the total population. This makes the
youth at the forefront of sustainable growth and development of the country.
This bill acknowledges that the youth have defining attributes that will revive modern agriculture,
such as utilizing technology and connections in the digital age. In order to sustain the youth’s
direct involvement in the agriculture sector, this bill seeks to encourage the participation of
young farmers by institutionalizing the support of the National Government through a whole-of-
government government approach. Through the creation of youth agricultural hubs and the
Youth Entrepreneurship Trade Fair, it seeks to provide the youth with the technical education
and awareness needed for the development of rural farming areas and modern agriculture.
In view of the foregoing, the approval of this measure is earnestly sought.
MA. ALANA SAMANTHA TALIÑO SANTOS
Representative
3rd District, Cotabato Province
June 25, 2024
2:03 pm


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session
House Bill No. 10548
Introduced by Honorable Ma. Alana Samanta Taliño Santos
AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE FILIPINO YOUTH INVOLVEMENT
AGRICULTURE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:
Section 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Young Agripreneurs Act of
2024."
Sec. 2. Coverage. - This Act shall apply to all provinces, cities and municipalitIes.
Sec. 3. Definition of Terms. - For purposes of this Act, the following terms shall be
defined as follows:
a) Agripreneur - shall refer to one who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks
of a business or enterprise in agriculture;
b) Youth - as defined in Republic Act No. 8044, shall refer to citizens who are
within the ages 15 to 30 years old;
c) Youth Agricultural Hubs - shall refer to a center established under this Act for
the purpose of providing trainings, assistance, and opportunities; monitoring and
evaluation programs, projects, and activities; and facilitating partnerships among
stakeholders in the promotion of youth involvement in agriculture
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Sec. 4. Rationale. - All provincial and city government are mandated to establish Youth
Agricultural Hubs that will help and guide the youth in their entrepreneurship undertakings and
provide greater opportunities and engage the youth in agriculture.


Sec 5. Creation of Youth Agricultural Hubs. -The following agricultural hubs are hereby
established:
a) Provincial Government shall conduct an assessment to determine placement of the
Youth Agricultural Hubs in the provinces and highly urbanized cities. Municipalities with
sufficient funds have the discretion to create their own Youth Agricultural Hubs subject
to the provision of Sec. 9 hereof for the necessary funding.
b) Cities and municipalities shall encourage partnerships with different government
agencies and other stakeholders.
c) The Department of Agriculture regional offices shall perform oversight functions and
assign personnel to fulfill the functions of the Youth Agricultural Hubs.
Sec. 6. Functions of the Youth Agricultural Hubs. - The Youth Agricultural Hubs shall
have the following functions:
a) Shall facilitate trainings for the youth focusing on agriculture, financial literacy,
entrepreneurship, and other related courses;
b) Shall be a venue for research farming extensions;
c) Shall coordinate and establish partnerships with government agencies, LGUs, and non-
government organizations, civil society, private sector, among others;
d) Shall facilitate the request for additional financial assistance and referral to appropriate
funding agencies;
e) Shall monitor implementation and evaluate progress of the approved and funded
projects;
f) Shall prepare and submit progress reports of the approved and funded projects to the
LGUs; and
g) Shall organize programs, projects, and activities to further promote youth engagement
in agriculture.
Sec. 7. Youth Entrepreneurship Trade Fair. - There shall be a series of youth
agripreneurship trade fairs showcasing the youth's agricultural products.
a) Schedule:
I. Provincial Level every September;
II. Regional Level every October; and
III. National Level every November
b) Events:
i. Project Pitching Competition;
ii. Awarding of Outstanding Youth-Led Agricultural Programs, Projects, and
Activities; and
III. Other youth-related agricultural activities


Sec. 8. Coordinating Agencies. -
a) Department of Agriculture
b) Department of Agrarian Reform
c) Department of Trade and Industry
d) Department of Science and Technology
e) Department of Interior and Local Government
f) Department of Social Welfare and Development (SLP)
g) Technical Educational Skills Development Authority
h) Department of Education
i) Commission on Higher Education
j) National Youth Commission
k) National Economic and Development Authority
I) Philippine Statistics Authority
m) National Commission on Indigenous People
n) National Council on Disability Affairs
Sec. 9. Appropriation. - The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this 
Act shall be taken from the appropriations of the Department of Agriculture. Thereafter, such 
amount as may be needed for the continued implementation of this Act shall be included in the 
annual General Annual Appropriations. 
Sec. 10. Repealing Cause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, proclamations, rules and 
regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby amended, modified, or repealed 
accordingly.
Sec. 11. Separability Cause. - If any provision of this Act is held invalid or 
unconstitutional, the other provisions not affected hereby shall remain valid and enforceable.
Section 12. Effectivity Cause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from the date
of Its publication In the Official Gazette or at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
Approved,