SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
SENATE Bill NO. 1186 
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Introduced by Senator Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Article II, Section 13 of the 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". Pursuant thereto, the Local Govemment Code of 1991, 
specifically under Book III, Chapters 8-10 thereof. had mandated the creation of 
a Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) and provides for its structure, the qualifications 
and term of office, the powers and duties, as well as the privileges of its officers; 
However, there is a general observation that the SK under the present 
structure has lost its effectiveness in advancing the democratic ideals of service-
oriented youth leadership. There are reports that the SK leaders have become 
so politicized, and susceptible to dishonest practices in handling public funds 
that are entrusted to them for the projects and programs intended for the 
welfare of their constituents. As a result. there are strong clamor from different 
sectors of the society calling for the restructuring and/or in-depth evaluation of 
the SK, and institute reforms therein. In fact, the National Youth Commission 
(NYC) has passed Resolution No. 18, series of 2013 expressing its "support for the 
postponement of the October 2013 Sangguniang Kabataan elections to give 
Congress time to legislate substantial reforms before the voting of new SK 
officials." 


The proposed measure seeks to· cancel the scheduled Sangguniang 
Kabataan elections on October 28, 2013 as the purpose of the said elections 
had become almost meaningless unless reforms are introduced in the structure, 
accountability, and other aspect of governance of the present Sangguniang 
Kabataan. 
Thus, the early passage of this bill is earnestly requested. 
FERDINAN 
R. M~RCOS, JR. 


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
SENATE BILL NO. 1186 
Introduced by Senator Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. 
AN ACT TO POSTPONE THE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN ELECTIONS ON 
OCTOBER 28, 2013, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 1 OF REPUBLIC ACT 
NO. 9340, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by -the Senate and House of Representative of the 
Philippines in congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 1 of Republic Act No. 9340 is hereby amended to read 
as follows: 
"SECTION 1. Date of Election. - There shall be synchronized barangay and 
sangguniang kabataan elections which shall be held on July 15, 2002. 
Subsequent 
synchronized 
barangay 
and 
sangguniang 
kabataan 
elections shall be held on the last Monday of October 2007 and every 
three (3) years thereafter. PROVIDED THAT THE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN 
ELECTIONS ON OCTOBER 28, 2013 SHALL BE POSTPONED TO THE NEXT 
SYNCHRONIZED BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN ELECTIONS 
UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY LAW." 
SECTION. 2. Hold Over. - All incumbent sangguniang kabataan officials 
shall remain in office unless sooner removed or suspended for cause until their 
successors shall have been elected and qualified. Provided, however, that all 
sangguniang kabataan officials who are ex officio members of the 
sangguniang boyan, sangguniang panlungsod or sangguniang panlalawigan 
as the case may be shall continue to serve as such members in the sanggunian 
concerned until the next sangguniang kabataan elections. 


SECTION 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The Commission on 
Elections and the Department of Interior and Local Government shall 
promulgate such rules and regulations necessary within thirty (30) days after its 
effectivity to implement this Act. 
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SECTION 4. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules 
and regulations, or parts thereof, inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are 
hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
SECTION 5. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect immediately after 
its publication in the Official Gazatte or in at least two (2) newspapers of general 
circulation. 
Approved,