EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
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SENATE 
S. No. 1587
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Introduced by SENATOR RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR.
AN ACT
DECLARING AUGUST 12 OF EVERY YEAR AS THE NATIONAL YOUTH DAY
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Article II Section 13 of the Constitution provides: "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."
There are an estimated 30 million young people aged 10-24 in the Philippines 
today. The sector constitutes a third of our population. According to the United Nations 
Development Programme (UNDP), the country has one of the youngest populations 
in the Asia Pacific region.
This proposed measure seeks to declare August 12 of every year as the National 
Youth Day. This aims to recognize the presence, contribution and importance of the 
younger generation in our society as vanguards of national development.
To celebrate this day, educational institutions are encouraged to hold 
enrichment activities for the youth like empowerment seminars, leadership trainings, 
among others.
In addition, by earmarking a special occasion for them, we are constantly made 
aware about their specific needs, concerns and issues such as access to quality 
education, protection from abuse, cybercrime, bullying, illegal drug use, teenage 
pregnancy, among others.


This measure has already been approved on Third and Final Reading by the 
House of Representatives during the Third Regular Session of the Seventeenth 
Congress.
In this light, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
RAMO^ONG REVILLA, JR.


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S. No. 1587
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Introduced by SENATOR RAMON BONG REVILLA, 3R.
AN ACT
DECLARING AUGUST 12 OF EVERY YEAR AS THE NATIONAL YOUTH DAY
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representative of the Philippines in Congress 
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Section 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "National Youth Day
Act'.
Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. — The State recognizes the vital role of the youth 
in nation-building and shall undertake measures to inculcate in them patriotism and 
nationalism. It also encourages their involvement in public and civic affairs. Republic 
Act No. 8044, otherwise known as the "Youth in Nation-Building Act," recognizes the 
responsibility of the State to enable the youth to fulfill their vital role in nation-building, 
thereby establishing a National Comprehensive and Coordinated Program on Youth 
Development. Republic Act No. 10742, otherwise known as the "Sangguniang 
Kabataan Reform Act of 2015," established the mechanisms to ensure the meaningful 
participation of the youth in local governance and called for the "Linggo ng Kabataan" 
on the week where the twelfth of August falls to coincide with the International Youth 
Day.
Sec. 3. National Youth Day. - In observance of International Youth Day, the 
twelfth day of August of every year Is hereby declared as National Youth Day.
Sec. 4. Program of activities. — To ensure the meaningful observance of the 
National Youth Day, the National Youth Commission (NYC), in coordination with the 
Department of Education (DepEd), Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and


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Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), shall prepare and
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implement an annual program of activities. The youth organizations and youth-serving
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organizations shall likewise support the NYC in all its efforts to promote and facilitate
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related activities in all public and private schools.
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All schools, universities and colleges are hereby enjoined to launch activities
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such as leadership training, youth empowerment workshop, basic mass integration,
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solidarity summit, among others in celebration of the National Youth Day.
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Furthermore, the respective administrations of schools, colleges and universities shall
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extend their full support to all activities conducted by their students.
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Sec. 5. Implementing Rules and Regulations. — The NYC, In coordination with
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the DepEd, the CHED, and the TESDA, shall promulgate the rules and regulations to
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implement this Act within sixty (60) days after Its effectivity.
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Sec. 6. Separability Clause. — If any provision or part hereof is held invalid or
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unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision or part not otherwise
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affected shall remain valid and subsisting.
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Sec. 7. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive
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order, letter of Instruction, administrative order, rule, or regulation contrary to or
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Inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, modified, or amended
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accordingly.
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Sec. 8. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after Its
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publication in the Official Gazette or In a newspaper of general circulation.
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Approved,