Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Twentieth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. _2774

Introduced by Representatives Ferdinand Martin G.
Romualdez, Andrew Julian K. Romualdez, Yedda Marie K.
Romualdez, and Jude A. Acidre

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) has long served as a primary
mechanism for youth participation in local governance. However, despite
the enactment of Republic Act No. 10742 and its subsequent amendment
through Republic Act No. 11768 — collectively known as the
“Sangguniang Kabataan Reform Law” and the “Sangguniang Kabataan
Empowerment Law” — the role of the SK National Representative
remains largely undefined in terms of accountability, consultation, and
mechanisms for inclusive decision-making.

This bill, titled the “SK National Accountability and Consultation Act
of 2025,” seeks to institutionalize meaningful participation, transparency,
and representation in national youth governance by providing clear
mechanisms for accountability and inclusive decision-making.

First, the bill mandates the annual conduct of a National
Consultation, to be attended by all duly elected SK Federation Presidents
from the municipal, city, and provincial levels. This consultation will serve
as a venue for presenting the SK National Representative’s performance
and legislative agenda, gathering feedback, and setting directions for
national youth development.


Second, the bill mandates the formation of an SK National Executive
Board within thirty (30) days upon assumption of office of the SK National
Representative. This Board, composed of federation presidents elected
from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, will serve as the principal advisory
and policy-making body for the SK National Representative, ensuring that
their programs and advocacies are collectively formulated and responsive
to the grassroots realities of the Filipino youth.

To strengthen oversight, the bill also requires the SK National
Representative to submit an Annual Performance Report to the National
Youth Commission (NYC) and the Department of the Interior and Local
Government (DILG), and make it accessible to the public to promote
transparency.

Through these measures, the bill ensures that youth leadership is
not only representative but also accountable, participatory, and
transparent. It echoes the constitutional mandate to encourage youth
involvement in public affairs and strengthens democratic governance
within the Sangguniang Kabataan framework.

This is one of the bills proposed during the first Eastern Visayas
Young Leaders Parliament held on December 11-15, 2024.

In view of the foregoing, the early passage of this measure is
earnestly sought.

DINANI (Me paver YED{YA MARIE K. ROMUALDEZ

ANDREW JULIAN K. ROMUALDEZ JUDE #. ACIDRE


Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Twentieth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2774

Introduced by Representatives Ferdinand Martin G.
Romualdez, Andrew Julian K. Romualdez, Yedda Marie K.
Romualdez, and Jude A. Acidre

AN ACT
PROVIDING MECHANISMS AND ACCOUNTABILITY
MEASURES TO THE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN NATIONAL
REPRESENTATIVE, MANDATING THE CONSTITUTION OF A
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD AND THE CONDUCT OF ANNUAL
NATIONAL CONSULTATIONS

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

Section 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “SK
National Accountability and Consultation Act of 2025.”

Section 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is the policy of the State to
uphold transparency, inclusivity, and democratic participation in all youth
governance mechanisms, including the mandate and operations of the
Sangguniang Kabataan National Representative.

Section 3. Annual National Consultation. The SK National
Representative shall be mandated to convene a national consultation to


be held annually and shall be attended by all duly elected Presidents of
the Pambayang, Panlungsod, and Panlalawigang Pederasyon ng mga
Sangguniang Kabataan.

The Annual Consultation shall serve as a platform to: present annual
reports and legislative agenda; gather feedback and suggestion from
federation presidents pertaining to issues surrounding their office; set
directions and priorities for national youth development; ensure
participatory decision-making in national youth policies; and such other
matters inherent and consequential to their operation.

Section 4. Date of Consultation. - The date of the annual
consultation shall be held no later than September 30 of each year. The
date may be rescheduled on another date provided it is determined for
meritorious and compelling cause. Failure to convene the consultation
shall result in the imposition of administrative penalty to the SK National
President.

Section 5. Constitution of the SK National Executive Board.
Within thirty (30) days upon assumption of office, the SK National
Representative shall constitute the SK National Executive Board, which
shall be composed of representatives elected from among the
Pambayang, Panlungsod, and Panlalawigang Pederasyon ng mga
Sangguniang Kabataan Presidents during their first National Consultation.

The National Executive Board shall:
+ Assist in the formulation and implementation of national SK
policies;
+ Serve as an advisory and policy-making body;
+ Convene at least twice a year or as often as necessary.

The SK National President shall serve as the chair of the board and
he/she shall be assisted by three (3) vice chairpersons representing
Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, and such other officers as may be
determined by their body.

The operations of the National Executive Board shall further be
outlined in the Constitution and By-Laws to be drafted and adopted by the
Sangguniang Kabataan Pederasyon Presidents.


Section 6. Reporting and Accountability. - The SK National
Representative shall submit an Annual Performance Report to the
National Youth Commission and the Department of the Interior and Local
Government, and make it publicly available within sixty (60) days after
the conclusion of the Annual Consultation.

Section 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Within sixty
(60) days from the approval of this Act, the National Youth Commission
(NYC) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)
shall jointly issue an implementing rules and regulations for the effective
implementation of this Act.

Section 8. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act is
declared unconstitutional, the remainder thereof not otherwise affected
shall remain in full force and effect.

Section 9. Repealing Clause. - All laws, presidential decrees,
executive orders, letters of instruction, proclamations or administrative
regulations that are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby
repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.

Section 10. Effectivity. - Notwithstanding the non-issuance of the
implementing rules and regulations, this Act shall take effect fifteen (15)
days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of
general circulation.

Approved,