FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC ) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Constitution in Article 2, Section 13 provides that: 
Section 13. 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 Sang,owniang Kabataan is the voice of the youth in the barangay policy making 
level. Unfortunately, the present activities of the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) are focused only 
on the physical development. The moral and spiritual well being of the youth are neglected. 
According to the Catholic Bishop Conference of the Philippines’ Statement on Juvenile 
Delinquency, the lack of programs for spiritual development for the youth is one of the causes of 
juvenile delinquency. The CBCP also pointed out that spiritual development should begin inside 
the family. 
However, since some families do not even try to educate their children morally and 
spiritually, it is incumbent upon the government to institute reforms. This bill therefore seeks to 
provide means for the promotion of the moral and spiritual well being of our yonth in addition to 
the projects currently being undertaken by various Sangguniang Kabataan pertaining to the 
physical development of the youth. This bill likewise intends to broaden the scope of the 
membership in the Kutipunun ng Kabataan by lowering the minimum age of membership to 
twelve (12). In this way, a much larger number can benefit from the projects of the Sangguniang 
Kabataan. 
This is a revised version of SBN 1742 filed by former Senator Juan M. Flavier in the 
Thirteenth Congress. 


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FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC ) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
AN ACT 
TO PROMOTE THE SPIRITUAL, PHYSICAL AND MORAL WELL 
BEING FOR THE FILIPINO YOUTH, AMENDING SECTIONS 329,389 AND 
426 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 329 of the Local Goven~ment Code of 1991 is hereby amended to 
read as follows: 
SEC. 329. Barangay Funds. - Unless otherwise provided in this Title, all income of the 
barangay from whatever source shall accrue to its general fund and shall, at option of the 
barangay concerned, be kept as trust fund in the custody of the city or municipal treasurer or be 
deposited in a bank, preferably government owned, situated in or nearest to tits area of 
jurisdiction. Such funds shall be disbursed in accordance with the provision of this Title. 
FIFTEEN (15%) (ten (10%)) percent of the general fund of the barangay shall be set aside for 
the sangguniang kabataan. 
SECTION 2. Section 389 (1 1) of the Local Government Code of 1991 is hereby amended 
as follows: 
(1 1) Exercise general supervision over the activities of the sangguniang kabatuan, THE THREE 
(3) COMMITTEES CREATED UNDER SECTION 426 (D), AND THE SPIRITUAL, 
PHYSICAL, AND MORAL (SPAM) YOUTH MOVEMENT; 
SECTION 3. Section 426 (D) of the Local Government Code of 1991 is hereby amended 
to read as follows: 
(D) CREATE THREE COMMITTEES HEADED BY SK MEMBERS FOR THE 
DEVELOPMENT OF THE SPIRITUAL, PHYSICAL AND MORAL WELL BEING OF THE 
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YOUTH, AND SUCH OTHER BODIES OR COMMITTEES AS IT MAY DEEM 
NECESSARY TO EFFECTIVELY CARRY OUT ITS PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES; 
SECTION 4. Any law to the contrary notwithstanding, membership to the Katipunan ng 
Kabatuan shall be reduced from fifteen (15) years old to twelve (12) years old. 
SECTION 5. Separability Clause. - If any provision or part of this Act is held invalid, 
the remainder of this Act shall not be affected thereby. 
SECTION 6. Repealing Cluuse. - All laws, decrees, executive order or rules and 
regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
SECTION 7. 
Eflectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved. 
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