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Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
Nineteenth Congress 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _____ 
Introduced by Representative Rudys Caesar G. Fariñas I 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This measure seeks to institutionalize the holding of summer youth camps in 
every barangay in venues chosen by the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) of the 
respective local government unit (LGU) to inculcate a sense of social 
responsibility, ingrain patriotism in the consciousness of the youth, develop 
youth leadership, engage in livelihood and entrepreneurship activities, and 
promote active participation in sports.   
This bill mandates the SK to spearhead the planning, implementation, 
monitoring, and evaluation of the summer youth camps in their respective 
jurisdictions and in coordination with the National Youth Commission (NYC) and 
other concerned agencies or institutions. 
Finally, in this bill, the NYC, SK, representatives from the local educational 
institutions, and the Local Development Youth Office, in close consultation with 
the Katipunan ng Kabataan, shall develop modules that include topics on 
Leadership, Sports, Public speaking, Mental Wellness, Entrepreneurship, and 
Digital Skills. 
Hence, this representation seeks the passage of this measure.      
RUDYS CAESAR G. FARIÑAS I 
February 21, 2023
1:50 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
Nineteenth Congress 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _____ 
Introduced by Representative Rudys Caesar G. Fariñas I 
AN ACT 
INSTITUTIONALIZING THE CONDUCT OF SUMMER YOUTH CAMP IN 
EVERY BARANGAY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
      SECTION 1. Short Title. – This Act shall be known as the "Summer Youth
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Camp Act”. 
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SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. – Article II, Section 13 of the Constitution 
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provides that the State recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation-building 
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and shall promote and protect their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and 
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social well-being. It shall inculcate in the youth patriotism and nationalism, and 
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encourage their involvement in public and civic affairs. 
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Pursuant to the aforementioned mandate, it is incumbent upon the State to 
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inculcate in the youth the values of patriotism and service to others through 
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programs that are designed to develop in them leadership skills, a sense of 
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responsibility and stewardship of the environment, a dutiful awareness of their 
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role in the building of safe communities, a love for sports and an appreciation of 
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the importance of pursuing a healthy lifestyle. 
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       SEC. 3. Summer Youth Camp. – A summer youth camp shall be conducted 
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in every barangay in venues chosen by the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) of the 
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respective local government unit to inculcate a sense of social responsibility, 
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ingrain patriotism in the consciousness of the youth, develop youth leadership, 
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engage in livelihood and entrepreneurship activities, and promote active 
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participation in sports.  
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SEC. 4. The Role of the Sangguniang Kabataan. – The SK shall 
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spearhead the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the 
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summer youth camps in their respective jurisdictions. The SK shall perform the 
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following: 
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(a) Choose the venue for the summer youth camp; 
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(b) Coordinate with concerned institutions such as the National Youth     
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Commission (NYC), Department of the Interior and Local Government 
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(DILG), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Health 
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(DOH), Department of Information and Communications Technology 
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(DICT), Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), National Commission on 
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Culture and the Arts (NCCA), Department of Tourism (DOT), and other 
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concerned youth organizations and youth-serving  organizations; 
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(c) Engage qualified trainers, in consultation with the representatives 
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from local educational institutions, who shall teach the youth the 
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topics included in the courses provided for in Section 5 of this Act; 
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(d) Monitor the whole program and provide a report to be reviewed by the 
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Local Youth Development Office; and 
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(e) Evaluate the program, identify areas for improvement, and submit 
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proposals to the  NYC. 
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SEC. 5. Courses. – The NYC, SK, representatives from the local 
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educational institutions, the Local Development Youth Office, in close 
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consultation with the Katipunan ng Kabataan, shall develop modules on the 
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following courses: 
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(a) National situationer on issues and current events impacting the 
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youth; 
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(b) Leadership seminar on communication and teambuilding, conflict 
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management, safe and inclusive environments, decision-making, 
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healthy leadership, and parliamentary procedures; 
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(c) Writing workshop on creative writing workshop, conference and 
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seminars on research, editing, illustration, and publication;  
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(d) Public speaking on interpersonal communication, motivational 
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speeches, persuasive speaking, technical presentations, public 
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relations,  debate, and group discussions; 
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Sports and fitness that shall include strengthening and conditioning,  
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physical education, competitive sports, indigenous games, sports 
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coaching, and psychology; 
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(f) 
Mental wellness related to mental issues, youth pregnancy, and 
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other challenges facing the youth; 
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(g) 
Digital skills development, including training for the use of virtual 
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applications and responsible use of social media; 
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(h) 
Entrepreneurship and livelihood skills training applicable for both 
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rural and urban setting; and  
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(i) 
Cultural 
awareness 
to 
foster 
culture-based 
empowerment, 
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leadership, and governance among the youth.  
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SEC. 
6. 
Assistance 
of 
Concerned 
Government 
Agencies, 
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Organizations, and Instrumentalities. – The NYC, DILG, DTI, DOH, DICT, 
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PSC, NCCA, DOT, and other concerned agencies, shall provide the necessary 
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assistance to the SK for the effective implementation of the summer youth camp.  
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SEC. 7. Funding. – The budget for the Summer Youth Camp shall be 
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included in the annual appropriations of the SK of the respective local 
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government units in accordance with Section 20 (a) of R.A. No. 10742, otherwise 
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known as the “Sangguniang Kabataan Reform Act of 2015.” 
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SEC. 8. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – The NYC, the DILG, 
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the SK representatives shall, in consultation with various youth organizations 
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and youth-serving organizations, promulgate the rules and regulations to 
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implement the provisions of this Act within sixty (60) days after its effectivity.  
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SEC. 9. Separability Clause. – If any part or provision of this Act is held 
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invalid or unconstitutional, the other provisions not affected shall remain in full 
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force and effect. 
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SEC. 10. Repealing Clause. – All laws, executive orders, issuances, 
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decrees, rules, and regulations, inconsistent with or contrary to the provisions 
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of this Act are deemed amended, modified or repealed accordingly. 
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SEC. 11. 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, 


 
 
 
 
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