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Introduced by Senator S. R. Osmefia 111 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The future belongs to the youth. This is clearly acknowledged in Article 11, 
Section 13 of the Constitution which reads as follows: 
"Sec. 13. The State recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation 
building and shall promote and protect their physical, moral, 
spiritual, intellectual and social well-being. It shall inculcate in the 
youth patriotism and nationalism, and encourage their involvement 
in public and civic affairs." 
In response to this Constitutional mandate, RA 7610, otherwise known as 
the Local Government Code provided for the creation of the Sangguniang 
Kabataan, which was envisioned to provide the venue for leadership training 
among the youth. 
The potential of the Sangguniang Kabataan in providing a 
venue for leadership training among the youth is however hampered by certain 
defects in its organizational structure and design. 
This bill seeks to address these defect with provisions that will: 
a) grant the Sangguniang Kabataan a 20% share in the general fund of the 
barangay; 
b) grant Sangguniang Kabataan members other than the chairman, honoraria 
of not less than three hundred pesos (P300) which will be equitably based 
on their attendance at the regular and special sessions of the sanggunian; 
and 
c) allow the mayor to fill up vacancies in the sanggunian, for positions other 
than that of the Chairman, 
by the appointment of replacements 
recommended by the Sangguniang Kabataan. 
In view of the foregoing, early passage of this bill is earnestly requested. 
SERGIO OSMENA 111 
Senator 


THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
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Introduced by Senator S. R. Osmefia 111 
AN ACT 
AMENDING THE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN PROVISIONS IN REPUBLIC ACT 
NO. 7160, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991, 
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representafives of the Republic of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
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SECTION 1. 
Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the 
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Sec. 2. 
Declaration of Policy. - 
It is hereby declared to be the 
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policy of the State to promote and protect the rights of the youth to enable them 
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to participate actively and effectively in the democratic process of effecting 
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social, economic and political developments in the country. 
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Sec. 3. 
Local Funds. - Section 308 of R.A. 7160, otherwise 
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known as the Local Government Code of 1991, is hereby amended to read as 
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follows: 
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“Sec. 329. Barangay Funds. - Unless otherwise provided in this 
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Title, all the income of the barangay from whatever source shall accrue 
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to its general fund and shall, at the option of the barangay concerned, 
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be kept as a trust fund in the custody of the city or municipal treasurer or 
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to be deposited in a bank, preferably government-owned, situated in or 
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nearest to its area of jurisdiction. Such funds shall be disbursed in 
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accordance with the provisions of this Title. 
[Ten percent (10%) 
“Sangguniang Kabataan Reform Act of 2004.” 
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TWENTY PERCENT (20%) of the general fund of the barangay shall be 
set aside for the Sangguniang Kabataan. 
THE SANGGUNIANG 
BARANGAY SHALL APPROPRIATE THE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN 
FUND IN LIMP-SUM. AFTER THE BUDGET HAS BEEN APPROVED, 
THE SANGGUNIANG BARNGAY THROUGH A RESOLUTION SHALL 
TRANSFER THE FUND TO THE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN, AND AT 
THE OPTION OF THE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN CONCERNED, BE 
DEPOSITED 
IN A 
GOVERNMENT BANK AS 
SUCH, 
THE 
SANGGUINIANG KABATAAN WILL HAVE FISCAL AUTONOMY IN ITS 
OPERATIONS AS TO DISBURSEMENTS AND ENCASHMENT OF 
THEIR INCOME AND EXPENSES." 
Sec. 4. 
Creation and Nection. Section 423 of R. A, 7160 is also 
iereby amended to read as follows: 
"SEC. 423. Creation and Election. - (a) There shall be in every 
barangay a Sangguniang Kabataan to be composed of a Chairman, 
seven (7) members, a secretary and a treasurer. THE SECRETARY 
AND TREASURER SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE SANGGUNIANG 
KABATAAN CHAIRMAN FROM THE MEMBERS OF THE KATIPUNAN 
NG MGA KABATAAN IN CONCURRENCE WITH THE SANGGUNIANG 
KABATAAN. 
"THE 
SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN CHAIRMAN WHO IS 
ELECTED AS PEDERASYON PRESIDENT SHALL AUTOMATICALLY 
SERVE AS AN EX-OFFICIO MEMBER IN THE SPECIAL BODIES LIKE 
LOCAL HEALTH BOARD, PEACE AND ORDER COUNCIL, LOCAL 
DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, AND LOCAL TOURISM COUNCIL. AS 
SUCH, HE SHALL HAVE THE SAME POWERS, DISCHARGE THE 
SAME DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS, 
AND ENJOY THE SAME 
PRIVILEGESS ASS THE REGULAR MEMBERS. 
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SEC. 6. Sangguniang Kabataan Treasurer. - Section 433 of R. A. No. 
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433. 
Sangguniang Kabataan Treasurer. 
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The 
"b) A Sangguniang Kabataan official who during his term of office 
shall be allowed to serve the remaining portion of the term for which he 
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sangguniang Kabataan Treasurer shall: 
"(a) Take custody of all Sangguniang Kabataan property and funds, 
THE LATTER TO BE DEPOSITED IN A BANK PREFERABLY 
GOVERNMENT-OWNED, SITUATED IN AND NEAREST TO ITS AREA 
OF JURISDICTION 
IN THE NAME OF THE SANGGUNIANG 
KABATAAN OR TO BE [not otherwise deposited] 
with the city or 
municipal 
treasurer AT THE OPTION OF THE SANGGUNIANG 
KABATAAN CONCERNED' 
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"(b) Collect and receive contributions, monies, materials and all 
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other resources intended for the sangguniang kabataan and katipunan ng 
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mga kabataan; 
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"(d) Certify to the availability of funds when necessary; 
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"(e) Submit to the sangguniang kabataan and to the sangguniang 
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barangay certified and detailed statements 
of actual income and 
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expenditures at the end of every [month] QAURTER AND THE SAME 
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SHALL BE PUBLISHED OR POSTED IN THE AREA DESIGNATED FOR 
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THIS PURPOSE: AND 
"(c ) Disburse funds in accordance with an approved budget of the 
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"{f) Perform such other duties and discharge such other functions as 
the chairman of the sangguniang kabataan may direct." 
SEC. 7. Privileges of Sangguniang Kabataan Officials. - Section 434 
of R. A. No 7160 is hereby amended to read as follows: 
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sangguniang kabataan chairman shall have the same privileges enjoyed 
by other sangguinang barangay officials under this Code subject to such 
requirements and limitations provided herein. THE MEMBERS OF THE 
SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN, OTHER THAN THE CHAIRMAN, SHALL 
RECEIVE HONORARIA AND ALLOWANCES WHICH SSHALL NOT BE 
LESS THAN THREE HUNDRED PESOS (P300) WHICH SHALL BE 
APPROPRIATED FROM THE NATIONAL BUDGET, 
EQUITABLY 
BASSSED ON THEIR ATTENDANCE AT THE REGULAR OR SPECIAL 
SESSIONS OF THE SANGGUNIAN. 
During their incumbency, 
sangguniang kabaiaan officials shall be exempt from payment of tuition 
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matriculation fees while enrolled in public tertiary schools, including state 
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colleges and universities. The national government shall reimburse said 
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college or university the amount of the tuition and matriculation fees: 
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Provided, That to qualify for the privilege, the said official shall enroll in 
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the state college or university within or nearest their area of jurisdiction." 
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"SEC. 435. Succession and Filling of Vacancies. - (a) In case a 
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sangguniang Kabataan chairman refuses to assume office, fails to 
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qualify, is convicted of a felony, voluntarily resigns, dies, is pemanently 
incapacitated, is removed from office, or has been absent without leave 
for more than three (3) consecutive months, AS MANIFESTED IN THE 
RECORDS OF THE SANGGUNIANG BARANGAY SESSIONS OR HAS 
BEEN 
ABSENT 
WITHOUT 
VALID 
REASON 
FOR 
TWO 
(2) 
CONSECUTIVE REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE SANGGUNIANG 
KABATAAN OR FAILS TO CALL A REGULAR MEETING OF THE 
SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN AND/OR OF THE KATIPUNAN NG 
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KABATAAN, the sangguniang kabataan member who obtained the next 
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highest number of votes in the election immediately 
preceding shall 
assume the office of the chairman for the unexpired portion of the term, 
AND SHALL DISCHARGE THE POWERS AND DUTIES, AND ENJOY 
THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES APPURTENANT TO THE OFFICE. IN 
CASE THE SAID MEMBER REFUSES TO ASSUME THE POSITION OR 
FAILS TO QUALIFY, THE SANGGUNIANG MEMBER OBTAINING THE 
NEXT HIGHEST NUMBER OF VOTES 
SHALL ASSUME THE 
POSITION OF THE CHAIRMAN FOR THE UNEXPIRED PORTION OF 
THE TERM." 
"(b) Where two (2) 
or more sangguniang kabataan members 
obtained the same next highest number of voted, the other sangguniang 
kabataan members shall conduct an election to choose the successor to 
the chairman among such members. 
"(c) After the vacancy shall have been filled, [the sangguniang 
kabataan chairman shall call a special election to ] THE MUNICIPAL 
MAYOR SHALL, FROM AMONG THE NAMES RECOMMENDED BY 
THE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN CONCERNED, 
APPOINT NEW 
MEMBERS TO complete the membership of said sanggunian. 
Such 
sanggunian kabataan member shall hold office for the unexpired portion 
of the term of the vacant seat." 
"(d) In case of suspension of the sangguniang kabataan chairman, 
the successor as determined in subsections (a) and (b) of this Sections 
shall assume the position during the period of such suspension. 
"(E) IN CASE OF VACANCIES IN THE POSITIONS OF 
SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN KAGAWADS, THE 
SANGGUNIANG 
KABATAAN CHAIRMAN SHALL SUBMIT, IN CONSULTATION WITH 
THE KATIPUNAN NG MGA KABATAAN OR THE BARANGAY 
CONCERNED 
IN CONCURRENCE WITH THE SANGGUNIANG 
KABATAAN, A LIST OF NOMINEES TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE 
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PANLUNGSODlPAMBAYANG PEDERASYON NG SANGGUNIANG 
KABATAAN AS THE CASE MAY BE WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM 
THE EXISTENCE OF THE VACANCY, AND LIKEWISE, MANDATING 
THE 
PRESIDENT 
OF 
THE 
PANGLUNGSOD/PAMBAYANG 
PEDERASYON NG MGA SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN TO ACT ON 
THE SUBMITTED LIST WITHIN TEN (IO) DAYS FROM RECEIPT 
THEREOF. 
"IN THE ABSENCE OF A REGULAR ELECTED CHAIRMAN AND 
KAGAWADS, 
THE 
PRESIDENT 
OF 
THE 
PANGLUNGSODIPAMBAYANG 
PEDERASYON 
NG 
MGA 
SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN AS THE CASE MAY BE SHOULD SUBMIT 
A LIT OF NOMINEES, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE KATIPUNAN NG 
MGA KABATAAN OF THE BARANGAY CONCERNED, TO THE 
PRESIDENT OF THE PANLALAWIGANG PEDERASYON NG MGA 
SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN WITHIN FIFTEEN (15) DAYS AFTER THE 
ELECTION 
OF THE PANLUNGSODlPAMBAYANG PEDERASYON. 
THE PRESIDENT OF THE PANLALAWIGANG PEDERASYON NG MGA 
SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN SHOULD ACT ON THE LIST WITHIN TEN 
(IO) DAYS FROM RECEIPT THEREOF. 
IN CASE OF DELAY OR 
POSTPONEMENT OF 
FEDERATION 
ELECTIONS, 
THE 
DAYS 
EQUIVALENT TO THE DAYS OF POSTPONEMENT/DELAY BEFORE 
ITS FINAL COMMENCEMENT SHALL BE ADDED TO THE DAYS 
DURING WHICH THE RESPECTIVE PRESIDENT SHOULD ACT ON 
THE MATTERS HEREIN STATED. 
"(F) THE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN CHAIRMAN WHO IS 
ELECTED AS 
PRESIDENT OF A 
PEDERASYON SHALL BE 
AUTOMATICALLY 
SUCCEEDED 
BBY 
THE 
SANGGUNIANG 
KABATAAN MEMBER WHO OBTAINED THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF 
VOTES IN THE ELECTION IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING AND SHALL 
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ASSUME THE OFFICE OF THE CHAIRMAN FOR THE UNEXPIRED 
PORTION OF THE TERM, AND SHALL DISCHARGE THE POWERS 
AND 
DUTIES, AND 
ENJOY THE 
RIGHTS AND 
PRIVILEGES 
APPURTENANT TO THE OFFICE. 
"(G) THE PRESIDENT OF THE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN 
PEDERASYON WHO SHALL BE ELECTED AS THE SANGGUNIANG 
KABATAAN 
REGIONAL 
DIRECTOR 
IN 
THE 
PAMBANSANG 
PEDERASYON NG MGA SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN SHALL SERVE 
AS AN EX-OFFICIO MEMBER OF THE REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT 
COUNCIL, 
THE REGIONAL PEACE AND ORDER COUNCIL AND 
THE REGIONAL TOURISM COUNCIL WITHOUT NEED OF FURTHER 
APPOINTMENT 
AND 
SHALL 
HAVE THE 
SAME 
POWERS, 
DISCHARGE THE SAME DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS, AND ENJOY THE 
SAME PRIVILEGES AS REGULAR MEMBERS." 
SEC. 9. Pederasyon ng mga Sangguniang Kabataan. - Section 436 
of R. A. 7160 is hereby amended to read as follows: 
"SEC. 436. Pederasyon ng mga Sangguniang Kabataan. - a) 
There shall be an organization of all Pederasyon ng mga Sangguniang 
Kabataan to be known as follows: 
"(1) In the municipalities, pambayang pederasyon ng mga sangguniang 
kabataan; 
"(2) In cities, panlungsod pederasyon ng mga sangguniang kabataan; 
"(3) In the provinces, 
panlalawigang pederasyon ng mga sangguniang 
kabataan; 
"(4) In special metropolitan political subdivisions, 
pangmetropolitang 
pederasyon ng mga sanggunian; 
"(5) On the national level, pambansang pederasyon ng mga sangguniang 
kabataan. 
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"b) The pederasyon ng mga sangguniang kabataan shall at all levels, 
elect from among themselves the president, vice president and such 
other officers as may be necessary, and they shall be organized in the 
following manner: 
(1) 
The panlungsod and pambayang pederasyon shall be composed of 
the sangguniang kabataan chairmen of barangays in the city or 
municipality, respectively; 
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The panlalawigang pederasyon shall be composed of the presidents 
of the panlungsod and pambayang pederasyon; 
(3) 
The pangmetropolitang pederasyon shall be composed of the 
presidents of the panglungsod and pambayang pederasyon; 
"(c ) The elected president of the pederasyon at the provincial, 
highly urbanized city, and metropolitan political subdivision levels shall 
constitute the pambansang katipunan ng mga sangguniang kabataan.] 
"(0) THE PRESIDENT OF THEPAMBANSANG PEDERASYON 
NG MGA SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN SHALL SERVE AS EX-OFFICIO 
COMMISSIONER 
OF THE NATIONAL YOUTH COMMISSION AS 
PROVIDED FOR BY REPUBLIC ACT 8044. 
ASS EX-OFFICIO 
COMMISSIONER, 
COMPENSATION, 
HE SHALL BE ENTITLED TO THE SAME RANK, 
RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF A DEPARTMENT 
ASSISTANT SECRETARY, THE VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE ELECTED 
PRESIDENT OF THE PAMBANSANG PEDERASYON NG MGA 
SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN SHALL AUTOMATICALLY ASSUME THE 
POSITION AS 
PRESIDENT 
OF 
THE 
LOWER 
PEDERASYON 
WITHOUT NEED FOR FURTHER APPOINTMENT. 
"'(E) 
THE 
PAMBANSANG 
PEDERASYON 
NG 
MGA 
SANGGUNIANG 
KABATAAN 
SHALL 
MAINTAIN 
ITS 
OWN 
SECRETARIAT FOR EFFICIENT COORDINATION AND EFFECTIVE 
IMPLEMENTATION OF ITS PROGRAMS. 
FUNDS FOR THIS 
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PURPOSE 
SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE ANNUAL BUDGET 
APPROPRIATION OF THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT, 
WHEREBY 
THE AMOUNT OF FIFTEEN MILLION PESOS (@15,000,000) IS 
APPROPRIATED FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR THAT THIS BILL IS 
ENACTED INTO LAW AND THE SAME AMOUNT EVERY CALENDAR 
YEAR THEREAFTER, UNTIL OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY LAW. 
"(F) 
THE 
PHILIPPINE 
AMUSEMENT 
AND 
GAMING 
CORPORATION 
SHALL 
ALLOCATE 
TO 
THE 
PAMBANSANG 
PEDERASYON TEN MILLION PESOS (~10,000,000) EVERY YEAR. 
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THE 
PAMBANSANG 
PEDERASYON 
NG 
MGA 
SANGGUNIANG 
KABATAAN SHALL BE INDEPENDENT OF ALL 
GOVERNMENT OFFICES AND AGENCIES IN ITS OPERATIONS. IT 
SHALL DEVELOP ACTIVE LINES OF COORDINATION 
AND 
COMMUNICATION WITH GOVERNMENT OFFICES AND AGENCIES 
AND SHALL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL ITS POLICIES AND 
OPERATIONS. AT THE END OF EACH CALENDAR YEAR, IT SHALL 
SUBMIT AN ANNUAL REPORT OF ITS ACTIVITIES, RECEIPTS OR 
DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE YEAR TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE 
PHILIPPINES THROUGH THE NATIONAL YOUTH COMMISSION. 
"(H) 
THEPAMBANSANG 
PEDERASYON 
NG 
MGA 
SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO RECEIVE 
DONATIONS, BEQUEATHS, THE NET RECEIPT FROM ONE DRAW 
OF THE PHILIPPINE CHARITY SWEEPSTAKES 
OFFICE, 
AND 
FUNDS FROM OTHER SOURCES. 
"(1) 
THE 
PAMBANSANG 
PEDERASYON 
NG 
MGA 
SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN SHALL BE EXEMPTED FROM ALL 
FORMS OF TAXATION OR OTHER IMPOSITIONS, AND SHALL BE 
FREE FROM ALL DUTIES AND ALL OTHER IMPOSTS ON ANY 
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SEC. 10. Constitution and By-Laws. - Section 437 of R.A. 7160 is 
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“SEC. 437. Constitution and By-Laws. - A) The term of office, 
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manner of election, removal, suspension AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION 
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of the officers and MEMBERS of the Pederasyon ng mga Sangguniang 
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Kabataan at all levels AND THE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN AT THE 
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BARANGAY LEVEL shall be governed by the Constitution and By-Laws 
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of the Sangguniang Kabataan in conformity with the provisions of this 
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code and national policies of the youth. 
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THE 
PAMBANSANG 
PEDERASYON 
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KABATAAN 
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PROMULGATE 
THE 
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APPROPRIATE GUIDELINES 
FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE 
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PEDERASYON ELECTIONS AT ALL LEVELS IN CONSULTATION 
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WITH THE COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS AND THE DEPARTMENT 
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OF INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT; PROVIDED, THAT THE 
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GROUNDS AND THE MANNER FOR THE REMOVAL FROM OFFICE 
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SHALL BE CLEARLY STATED THEREIN. 
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“C) THE PRESIDENT OF THE PEDERASYON AT ANY LEVEL, 
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WHO IS REMOVED FROM HIS POISITION OF THE GOUNDS 
EQUIPMENT, ARTICLES OR GOODS WHICH IT MAY IMPORT WHEN 
hereby amended to read as follows: 
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PROVIDED IN THE CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS SHALL ALSO BE 
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AUTOMATICALLY REMOVED IN THE SANGGUNIAN WHERE HE IS 
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AN EX-OFFICIO MEMBER. THE PRESIDENT F THE PEDERASYON 
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AT ANY LEVEL, WHEN REMOVED AS EX-OFFICIO MEMBER OF THE 
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ON THE GROUND PROVIDED IN THE LOCAL 
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SEC. 11. 
Appropriations. 
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The amount necessary for the 
implementation of this Act shall be incorporated in the General Appropriations 
Act. 
SEC. 12. Separability Clause. If any section or provision of this Act 
shall be declared unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions not 
affected thereby shall remain in full force and effect 
SEC. 13. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules and 
regulations and other issuances inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are 
deemed modified, revoked or repealed accordingly. 
SEC. 14. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication 
in 
two 
(2) 
leading 
newspapers 
of 
national 
circulation. 
Approved,