Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City

RE

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session ‘

House BiLLNo,__3388

Introduced by Representative EDGAR R. ERICE

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Sangguniang Kabataan was no longer fulfiling the noble purpose for
which it was created in view of the widespread observation that instead of serving as
a training ground for the country's future leaders, it has actually become a tool and a
vehicle for the proliferation of corruption. This was the reason for the deferment of
the SK elections originally scheduled last October 28, 2013.

Yet, it cannot be denied that the youth comprises the largest portion of the
country's population, and that they play a vital role in nation- building. Thus, their
participation in different State affairs that will inculcate in them patriotism and
nationalism should definitely be encouraged

The challenge then for the government is how to mobilize the youth for nation-
building without exposing them to various forms of poll fraud and corruption practiced
by unscrupulous elder officials and politicians.

Towards this goal, it is proposed that an organization to be called Kalipunan
ng mga Anibang Kabataan be established in every province, city and municipality,
which shall be responsible for the formulation of policies and implementation of
programs related to youth promotion and development.

In view of the foregoing and owing to the impact of youth participation in the
effective governance of the State, the immediate pas: f this bill is earnestly
sought.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNo.__ 3388

Introduced by Representative EDGAR R. ERICE

AN ACT
TO DEVELOP AND STRENGTHEN YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN NATION-
BUILDING BY CREATING THE KALIPUNAN NG MGA ANIBANG KABATAAN
(KAK) IN EVERY PROVINCE, CITY AND MUNICIPALITY IN THE PHILIPPINES.

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall also be known as the “Kalipunan ng
mga Anibang Kabataan Act of 2013.”

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is the declared policy of the State to
promote and protect the physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and social well-being of
the Filipino youth, by inculcating in them patriotism and nationalism and encouraging
their involvement in public and civic affairs

SECTION 3. Kalipunan ng mga Anibang Kabataan. - There shall be
established a Kalipunan ng mga Anibang Kabataan (KAK) in every province, city and
municipality which shall be responsible for the formulation and implementation of
youth development programs, projects, and activities in their respective areas of
jurisdiction in coordination with various government agencies and non-government
organizations.

SECTION 4. Objectives. - The Kalipunan ng mga Anibang Kabataan shall
have the following objectives:

(a) To develop the full potential of the youth as contributors to nation-building;

(b) To encourage intensive and active participation of the youth in all
governmental and non-governmental programs affecting them;

(c) To broaden and strengthen the services provided by the national
government to the youth;

(@) To provide monitoring for youth promotion programs, projects, and
activities:


(e) To draw up a list of available and required services which can be provided
by the youth representatives and members.

SECTION 5. Composition. - The Kalipunan ng mga Anibang Kabataan shall
be composed of the following, to wit:

(a) Presidents or heads of all accredited youth organizations
(b) Presidents or heads of the Federation of Student Councils

There shall be nine (9) members of the Kalipunan in the case of a
municipality; and fifteen (15) members in the case of the province or city.

SECTION 6. Executive Committee. - The members of the Kalipunan ng mga
Anibang Kabataan, shall select from among themselves those who will constitute the
KAK Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall function as the executive
or implementing arm of the Kalipunan. It shall implement the programs and projects
that will be formulated and/or recommended by the Kalipunan.

In the case of the municipality, there shall be five (5) members of the
Executive Committee, and nine (9) members in the case of the province or city.

The members of the Kalipunan shall elect the Chair of the Executive
Committee. The Chair of the Executive Committee shall ipso facto be the
representative of the youth sector in the sanggunian of the city or municipality.

In the case of the province however, all the elected KAK Chairpersons of the
component cities/ municipalities shall elect among themselves a representative of
the youth sector in the sangguniang panlalawigan.

SECTION 7. Accreditation.- The youth organizations in a province, city or
municipality shall be accredited by an inter-agency committee composed of
representatives from the National Youth Commission, Department of Education,
Department of Social Welfare and Development, Department of Interior and Local
Government, and the Office of the Mayor/Governor.

SECTION 8. Functions. - The following shall be the functions of the
Kalipunan ng mga Anibang Kabataan:

(a) Coordinate and harmonize the activities of all agencies and organizations
engaged in youth development programs;

(b) Formulate plans and programs for youth promotion and development in
their respective areas of jurisdiction,

(c) Recommend youth-related policy proposals to appropriate government
agencies and non-government organizations;

(a) Monitor the implementation of youth promotion programs and projects;


{e) Propose to the sanggunian concerned annual budgetary allocations for the
implementation of youth-related programs and services;

(f) Serve as an advisory committee to the sanggunian concerned on youth
matters;

(g) Serve as a general information and liaison center for the youth;

(h) Perform such other functions as may be necessary to carry out the
objectives of this Act

SECTION 9. Meeting.- The Kalipunan ng mga Anibang Kabataan shall meet
quarterly or as often as it may be deemed necessary.

SECTION 10. Budgetary Allocation.- The 10% share in the General Fund of
the Barangays formerly reserved to the Sangguniang Kabataan shall be
appropriated as follows:

= 50% of the 10% shall be utilized to augment and subsidize the funding of
projects directly implemented by youth organizations

* 30% of the 10% shall be utilized for projects that will be implemented by
the Kalipunan ng mga Anibang Kabataan

= 20% of the 10% shall be utilized for the operational and administrative
expenses of the Executive Committee

SECTION 11. Reportorial Requirements.- The Kalipunan ng mga Anibang
Kabataan shall submit semi-annual accomplishment reports, including youth
situationer in their respective localities, to the National Youth Commission, and the
Office of the Mayor/Governor.

SECTION 12. Separability Clause. — If any provision of this Act is declared
unconstitutional, the same shall not affect the validity and effectivity of the other
provisions thereof.

SECTION 13. Repealing Clause. ~ All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules
and regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed and modified
accordingly.

SECTION 14. Effectivity. - This Act shail take effect after fifteen (15) days
following the completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2)
national newspapers of general circulation.