Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Diliman, Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS,
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. 2934 _

Introduced by ATTY. MAGTANGGOL T. GUNIGUNDO I

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The purpose of this re-filed bill which is originally HB 1243 that we filed in
the 14” Congress that was stalled in the Committee on Local Government, is to
abolish the Sangguniang Kabataan, thereby repealing Sections 423 to 439 of RA
7160 or the Local Government Code of 1991. Abolishing the SK is part of the new
Aquino government's reform agenda.

Our national hero, Jose Protacio Rizal once said “the youth is the hope of
our nation” but how could it be possible if the youth are so engrossed in involving
themselves in political activities rather than giving more priority on their
education?

We cannot entrust power and public funds to teenagers aged 15-17 years
old who are just beginning to learn what responsibility and accountability are all
about. Under our existing laws, minors who are below 18 years old cannot enter
into agreements, sign contracts, enter into marriage, obtain drivers license, nor be
prosecuted for criminal offense. They have not reached the age of majority or
emancipation.

The fear that the youth might not be heard is baseless as persons 18 years
old and above can be elected as a Barangay Kagawad, persons 21 years old and
above can be elected in the City or Municipal Council and persons 25 years of age
can be elected as member of House of Representatives.

Let it not be said that this bill is anti-youth. We firmly believe that the
youth should be given more time to prepare and gradually realize what's behind
the world they are entering. Great power comes with great responsibility. At this
point in time, they are expected to devote more time to their studies.

President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III and DILG Secretary Jesse Robredo
stand pat in abolishing the SK. COMELEC Commissioner Rene Sarmiento followed
suit, elaborating that the SK failed to be functional and effective in the delivery of
basic services as provided under the Local Government Code.

In this light, the immediate passage of this Act is hereby requested.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Diliman, Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2534
HOUSE BILLNO.

Introduced by ATTY. MAGTANGGOL T. GUNIGUNDO I

AN ACT
ABOLISHING THE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN,
THEREBY REPEALING SECTIONS 423 TO 439 OF REPUBLIC
ACT 7160, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT
CODE OF 1991

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the "SK Abolition Act of
2010".

SECTION 2. It is hereby declared to be the policy of the State,
consistent with the Constitution, to give priority to the education of our
youth. Towards this end, the State shall provide measures to assure
that their education will be their primordial consideration.

SECTION 3. The Sangguniang Kabataan is hereby abolished and the
provisions of Book III, Title I, Chapters Eight (8) and (9), particularly
sections 423-439 of the Local Government Code of 1991 are hereby
repealed accordingly.

SECTION 4. All acts, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations,
other issuances, or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of
this Act are likewise hereby repealed, modified or amended.

SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen days (15) days after its

publication either in the Official Gazette or in at least one (1)
newspaper of general circulation.

APPROVED.