Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Philippines

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, _7959

Introduced by: “KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article II sec 13 of the Philippine Constitution provides that 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.

The participation of the youth in the society is an integral part of the success of the
Government to eradicate the use and trade of illegal drugs. The prevalent trade and use of illegal
drugs has destroyed not only the physical, emotional, and mental health of its users but also
disrupted their relationship with their respective families and the morality of society as a whole.
The use and addiction for these prohibited drugs have caused a number of drug related crimes
such as robbery, theft, homicide and rape. Without the proactive participation of every sector in
the society particularly the youth, the National and Local government will not be able to achieve
its purpose to have a better, safe and a drug-free society.

The purpose of this bill is to institutionalize the participation of the youth in Anti-Drug
abuse council in all levels so that the young and future generation will be able to proactively
participate in the reform of our society specially the destruction of drug trade in the Philippine:

In view of the foregoing, the immediate enactment of this bill is earnestly sou

“KUYA” JOSE ANFONIO SY-ALVARADO
Representative

1" District of Bulacan


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Philippines

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 7959

Introduced by “KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO

AN ACT
INSTITUTIONALIZING THE PARTICIPATION OF THE YOUTH I
ABUSE COUNCIL IN ALL LEVELS

TI-DRUG

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 “Lingkod Kabataan Laban sa
Droga Act”.

SECTION 2. Declaration of State Policy. - It shall be the policy of the State to provide
programs that will encourage the active participation of the youth in addressing public and civic
affairs specially the prevalent drug abuse in the Country.

SECTION 3. Purpose of the Act. — The main purpose of this bill is to institutionalize
the participation of the youth in Anti-Drug abuse council in all levels so that the young and future
generation will be able to proactively participate in the reform of our society specially the
destruction of drug trade in the Philippines.

SECTION 4. Implementing Rules and Regulation. — The Secretary of DILG, in
coordination with the secretary of DEPED, CHED and PNP Chief shall issue the implementing
tules and regulations within 60 days from the enactment of this Act.

SECTION 5. Separability Clause. - If, for any reason or reasons, any part or provision
of this Act shall be declared as unconstitutional or invalid, the other parts or provisions hereof
which are not affected thereby shall gefitinue to be in full force and effect.

SECTION 6. Effectivjtf. - This Act shall take effect immediately upon its publication.