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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

2579
HOUSE BILL NO._

Introduced by: REP. BRAEDEN JOHN Q. BIRON

EXPLANATORY NOTE.

The effectivity of Republic Act 10742 (“RA 10742") otherwise known as the Sangguniang
Kabataan Reform Act of 2015 ("SK Reform Act”) provides for provisions that shall ensure the
relevance of the Sangguniang Kabataan (“SK”) today. Some of the highlight provisions include the
new age range for SK Officials from 15-17 years old to 18-24 years old, full autonomy of SK funds
solely for youth development programs and initiatives, the conduct of Mandatory Training prior to
assumption of office and the landmark law that prohibits political dynasty in the Sangguniang
Kabataan up to the second degree of consanguinity or affinity.

At the outset SK Officials are expected to be living testaments of the reforms in the SK.
However, the imposition of additional responsibilities and functions of RA 10742 which include,
among others, the crafting of the Comprehensive Barangay Youth Development Plans and the full
control of funds including the proper disbursement and accounting of funds, created greater
accountability to the SK officials. As such, the setting resulted to a clamour in the grassroots to
institutionalize SK Benefits and privileges.

Thus, this Bill proposes an approach to encourage SK Officials to enhance performance in
their functions given the added tasks required by their Office. Further, SK Officials are deemed
barangay officials; hence, itis fitting that they be at par with Barangay Officials in terms of benefits
and privileges to maximize the results of the SK Reform Law.

Itis for the aforesaid reasons that the approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

JOHN Q. BIRON
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

2579

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: REP. BRAEDEN JOHN Q. BIRON.

AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING THE BENEFITS AND PRIVILEGES
OF SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN OFFICIALS IN ADDITION TO THE PROVISIONS OF
RA 10742 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN REFORM ACT OF 2015

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

SECTION 1. Title. This Act shall be known as the “Institutionalization of Sangguniang
Kabataan Benefits and Privileges Act of 2019".

SECTION 2. Coverage - This Act shall cover all Sangguniang Kabataan Officials which
include the Sangguniang Kabataan Chairperson, Sangguniang Kabataan Kagawads, Sangguniang
Kabataan Secretary and Sangguniang Kabataan Treasurer.

SECTION 3. Definition of Terms. ~ As used herein, the following shall mean:

a) Sangguniang Kabataan Officials - shall mean the officials of the Sangguniang
Kabataan both elected and appointed specifically the Sangguniang Kabataan Chairperson,
Sangguniang Kabataan Kagawads, Sangguniang Kabataan Secretary and Sangguniang
Kabataan Treasurer;

b) Benefits and Privileges - shall mean opportunities, whether monetary or its
equivalent, entitled to a Sangguniang Kabataan official by virtue of his or her position.

SECTION 4. Benefits and Privileges - The following are the benefits and privileges entitled to
the Sangguniang Kabataan Officials in addition to what are already granted to them by
Republic Act NO. 7160 ( Local Government Code of 1991) and Republic Act No. 10742
(Sangguniang Kabataan Reform Act of 2015):


1. Entitled to at least Quarterly Honorarium or allowance from the
barangay;

2. Civil Service Eligibility (Sub-professional) after completion of one
term in the office provided that monthly accomplishment reports are
made; and

3. Group Insurance Benefits which shall be charged against the
barangay funds.

SECTION 5. Appropriation Provision - In order to effect the provisions of this Act,
barangays that exceed the personal services requirement of the Civil Service Commission,
must make necessary adjustments to accommodate the provision for quarterly honorarium
or allowance of Sangguniang Kabataan officials. Group insurance benefits shall be charged
against the barangay funds.

SECTION 6. Repealing Clause - All other laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and
regulations, or parts thereof which are contrary to or inconsistent with this Code are hereby
repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.

SECTION 7. Separability Clause - The provisions of this Act are hereby declared to be
separable and, in the event any of such provisions is declared unconstitutional, the other
provisions which are not affected thereby shall remain in force and effect.

SECTION 8. Effectivity- This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication
in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation, whichever is earlier.

Approved,