Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session

2365

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Hon. Charisse Anne C. Hernandez

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article II, Section 13 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution mandates the State recognition
of the vital role of the youth in nation-building and promotion and the protection of their
physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social well-being and states further its role to
inculcate in the youth patriotism and nationalism, and encourage their involvement in public
and civic affairs.

Furthermore, Republic Act 8044 otherwise known as the “Youth in Nation-Building
Act of 1995” creates the structures to implement a comprehensive and coordinated program
for the youth and gives recognition to the youth’s responsibility in fulfilling their vital role in
nation-building;

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, 2.87 million Filipinos are unemployed
in March 2022. The number of unemployed youth dropped to 843 thousand in March 2022
from 1.24 million in 2021 of the same month. Nevertheless 843,000 unemployed youth is still
a huge number. The agriculture and industry sectors accounted for 25.2 percent of the total
Philippine employment.

However, the problem in this situation is that fishermen and farmers had the highest
poverty incidence among the sectors and that agricultural workers still remain among the
poorest and deprived groups in our community.

Considered as the backbone of our society, the agriculture sector ensures food security.
With the current issues at hand, food security may be at risk because younger Filipino
generations are choosing not to engage in agriculture.


Furthermore, in many Asian nations, the abilities of young Filipinos living in rural areas
are not adequately utilized by the agricultural sector. Traditional farming practices are
consequently increasingly disappearing in rural communities;

Hence, the strengthening of the Filipino youth's involvement in agriculture and
entrepreneurship is beneficial not only to our economy, but also for the improvement of society.

CHARISSE & C. HERNANDEZ
Lone District, Calamba City


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session

2365

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Hon. Charisse Anne C. Hernandez

AN ACT
STRENGTHENING THE FILIPINO YOUTH INVOLVEMENT IN AGRICULTURE
AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP BY ESTABLISHING A YOUTH AGRICULTURAL
HUB IN EVERY PROVINCE AND CITY

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

assembled:
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as Young Agripreneurs Act.

SEC. 2. There shall be established a Youth Agricultural Hub in every province and city.
The Provincial/ City Government shall conduct an assessment to determine placement of the Youth
Agricultural Hubs. The Cities and municipalities within the province shall encourage partnerships with
different government agencies and other stakeholders. While the Provincial Agriculture Office shall
perform oversight functions and assign personnel to fulfill the functions of the Youth
Agricultural Hubs.

SEC. 3. The Youth Agricultural Hubs shall:

(a) Facilitate trainings for the youth focusing on agriculture, financial literacy,
entrepreneurship, and other related courses;
(b) Be a venue for research farming extensions,


(c) Coordinate and establish partnerships with government agencies, LGUs, and non-
government organizations, civil society, private sector, among others;

(d) Facilitate the request for additional financial assistance and referral to appropriate
funding agencies;

(e) Monitor implementation and evaluate progress of the approved and funded projects;

(f) Prepare and submit progress reports of the approved and funded projects to the LGUs;
and

(g) Organize programs, projects, and activities to further promote youth engagement in

agriculture

SEC. 4. There shall be Youth Agripreneurship Trade Fairs showcasing the youth’s
agricultural products.

SEC. 5. The State shall appropriate funds for the conduct of projects, programs, and
activities identified in this Act.

SEC. 6. All laws, decrees, executive orders, proclamations, rules and regulations, or
parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby amended, modified, or repealed accordingly

SEC. 7. If any provision of this Act is held invalid or unconstitutional, the other
provisions not affected hereby shall remain valid and enforceable.

SEC. 8. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official

Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved.