National Youth Commission

Resolution No. 1(ARH)1
Series of 2006

A RESOLUTION URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, LOCAL AND PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN, THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION TO IMPLEMENT THE INTEGRATION OF ADOLESCENT SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND RIGHTS IN INTERMEDIATE, SECONDARY AND TERTIARY LEVELS IN AN AGE APPPROPRIATE, CULTURE AND GENDER SENSITIVE, RIGHTS-BASED APPROACH.

WHEREAS, Article XIV, Sec. 2.1 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution states that “The State shall establish, maintain, and support a complete, adequate, and integrated system of education relevant to the needs of the people and society;”

WHEREAS, Article II Section 15 of the same constitution stipulates that the State shall protect and promote the right to health of the people and instill health consciousness among them;

WHEREAS, the government for the past decades has entered into numerous international obligations to which it can be held accountable such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR, 1948), Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW, 1979), Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC, 1989), and International Conference on Population and Development – Program of Action (ICPD-POA, 1994);

WHEREAS, Data from studies on Reproductive Health and Young People’s Sexuality indicate the following:
That not far from now, by 2030, the Filipino Youth between ages 15-24 will exceed 30 million (2002 Young Adult Fertility and Sexuality Study 3).
A significant number of young people are engaged in pre-marital sex - 31% for males and 16% for females (YAFSS 3).
They start having sex early, the mean age at first sex is 17 for males and 18 for females (YAFSS 3).
Romantic relationships happen at a very young age the mean age is 16 years old (YAFSS 3).
Young people get exposed to pornography at a very young age the mean age is 15 years old and they are very highly exposed to pornography – 70% for males and 59% for females (YAFSS 3).
There is a high incidence of pregnancy among young people at 1 out of 4 young people (YAFSS 3).
Three out of four pregnancy and/or childbirth-related deaths happen to women between 15 to 19 years of age (Department of Health, 1999).

WHEREAS, realizing that despite the constant efforts of many different advocates, government and non-governmental organizations such as the United Nations Population Fund, National Youth Commission, Women’s Health Care Foundation, Philippine Rural Reconstruction Movement, Philippine NGO Council for Population Health and Welfare, to name a few, private sectors, faith-based sectors, and the like, prevalent conditions concerning the Filipino Youth such as abortion, early sex, teenage pregnancy, child prostitution, child trafficking, pornography, sexual exploitation, substance abuse, violence against women and children, sexually transmitted infections and HIV still exist.

WHEREAS, acknowledging the need to further increase awareness and empower the Filipino youth to exercise their sexual and reproductive health and rights, the government must therefore ensure that no person shall be deprived of their access to information and education to sexual and reproductive health, rights and needs, on account of age, sexual orientation and gender identity, marital status, religion, ethnicity or mental and physical disability;

WHEREAS, the government must also ensure that Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights information and services must be accessible, affordable, acceptable, of good quality, and convenient to all users;

NOW THEREFORE, aware that a person's life should not be put to risk or endangered by reason of lack of access to health information and services related to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, BE IT RESOLVED, as it is hereby resolved by the Committee of Adolescent Reproductive Health of the 6th National Youth Parliament that a RESOLUTION URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, LOCAL AND PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN, THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION TO IMPLEMENT THE INTEGRATION OF ADOLESCENT SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND RIGHTS IN PRIMARY, SECONDARY AND TERTIARY LEVELS IN AN AGE APPPROPRIATE, CULTURE AND GENDER SENSITIVE, RIGHTS-BASED APPROACH be passed

RESOLVED FURTHER, that copies of this resolution be furnished to the concerned agencies for their information and appropriate action.

CERTIFIED TRUE AND CORRECT

Hadji Albancis Balajadia
Secretary
ATTESTED BY:

Zarah Kathleen Alih-Kunting
President

Resolution No. 2(ARH)2
Series of 2006

RESOLUTION URGING THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS IN COOPERATION WITH CONCERNED AGENCIES TO SPEARHEAD THE FORMULATION OF LOCAL ADOLESCENT REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH ORDINANCE CREATING THE ADOLESCENT REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND RIGHTS TASK FORCE, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

WHEREAS, an existence of a pending House Bill No. 3773, otherwise known as Responsible Parenthood and Population Management Act of 2005, delays the services needed to be catered to the ASRH needs of the local youth;

WHEREAS, only few Local Government Units formulated and implemented Adolescent Reproductive Health Programs;

WHEREAS, concerned organizations may include but not limited to Department of Health, Department of Education, Department of Social Welfare and Development, Population Commission and Non Governmental Organizations;

WHEREAS, among the mandatory provisions of the ordinance is the creation of an Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Taskforce to plan, implement, monitor and evaluate programs related to Adolescent Reproductive Health;

WHEREAS, the ordinance will provide capacity-building for stakeholders to strengthen their competence in providing ASRHR education services and delivery;

WHEREAS, the ordinance shall specifically allocate resources for its enforcement and implementation which can be sourced from the SK Funds and the 5% GAD Budget as mandated by the General Appropriations Act;

NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved as it is hereby resolved to urge the Local Government Unit in cooperation with concerned agencies to spearhead the formulation of a Local Adolescence Reproductive Health Ordinance.

CERTIFIED TRUE AND CORRECT

Hadji Albancis Balajadia
Secretary
ATTESTED BY:

Zarah Kathleen Alih-Kunting
President

Resolution No. 3 (ARH)3
Series of 2006

A RESOLUTION URGING ALL LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS (LGU’s), DEPARMENT OF EDUCATION (DepEd), COMMISION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, AND OTHER CONCERNED AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS TO ESTABLISH IN-SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY-BASED YOUTH CENTERS AND TO ALLOCATE APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE

WHEREAS, Article II Sec. 13 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides that “ The State recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation building that will promote and protect their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and social well-being, and shall inculcate in the youth patriotism and nationalism and encourage their involvement in civic affairs;

WHEREAS, RA 8044 defines youth as “The critical period in a person’s growth and development from the onset of adolescence towards the peak of mature, self-reliant and responsible adulthood”. It is estimated the total youth population has reached 23.2M in 2004. Their number constitutes 28.5% of the total population of 82.7M

WHEREAS, according to Youth Reproductive Health Manifesto “Y Tama Ka”: National Youth Consultative Workshop on Reproductive Health on the 5th day of May 2006” the prevalent issues concerning the youth such as abortion, early sex, teenage pregnancy, child prostitution, child trafficking, pornography, sexual exploitation, substance abuse, violence against women and children, sexually transmitted infections and HIV still exist;

WHEREAS, the youth has the right to be informed/aware of their sexuality and reproductive health and the problems arising therefrom but there are no implemented laws/policies that will support, address, and cater to resolve the above-stated problems;

WHEREAS, the establishment of youth centers in all school levels, both private and public, and in barangays will help the youth sector gain access to information and services, and actively participate in Adolescents Sexuality and Reproductive Health (ASRH) related services;

THEREFORE, the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) shall mandate all the LGUs to establish community-based youth centers;

THEREFORE, the Department of Education (DepEd) and Commision on Higher Education shall support the establishment of school-based youth centers;

NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved as it is hereby resolved that the Department of Education and the Commission on Higher Education governed schools of all levels and the DILG to LGU’s to establish a youth center in their respective jurisdiction;

RESOLVED FURTHER, that copies of this resolution be furnished to all agencies concerned;

CERTIFIED TRUE AND CORRECT

Hadji Albancis Balajadia
Secretary
ATTESTED BY:

Zarah Kathleen Alih-Kunting
President

Resolution No. 4(ICT)1
Series of 2006

Resolution URGing THE CONGRESS AND THE SENATE enacting a law creating a national mandatory regulating and filtering system for information and communicationS technology (ICT)

WHEREAS, the 1987 Philippine Constitution “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 civic affairs. (Sec13 ART2)

WHEREAS, a study by Dr. Matthew Ciolek, a professor at the Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies, showed that about 4.5M people use the Internet to establish relationships. These people come by thousands and are mostly from the youth sector.

WHEREAS, it was found out in “A cyber love affair.” Lady Ochel C. Espinosa. An Eagle’s Eye View,”...users are able to abuse the Internet by making false profiles of themselves while luring others to believe that they are someone whom they are not. What makes Internet relationships so alluring is that it guarantees secrecy, anonymity, control, intellectual engagement, and 24-hour access. But these advantages are exactly what they cause some of such relationships to be “false, unfruitful and deceiving.”

WHEREAS, as observed there are about twenty thousand (20,000) to fifty thousand (50,000) or more online players daily. These players spend an average of 2-10 hours daily on the computers and despite existing regulations at the Municipal level for gaming there had not been a constructive solution to both recognize the importance of gaming and the dangers of gaming addiction

WHEREAS, most online players as observed are already detached to the real world for they are mostly attached to who they are online. They will not bother or concern themselves with social issues nor real world issues because for them it is already a waste of time.

WHEREAS, there is a need for the government to filtrate and regulate gaming companies, internet cafes and distributors.

WHEREAS, there is a need for a specific office to periodically monitor the operations of these gaming companies, internet cafes and distributors.

WHEREAS, Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) ratings are an excellent source for guidance and information about ratings which is designed to provide accurate and objective information about the content in computer and video games so you can make an informed purchase decision. ESRB ratings have two equal parts: rating symbols suggest age appropriateness for the game and content descriptors indicate elements in a game that may have triggered a particular rating and/or may be of interest or concern.

RESOLVED THEREFORE that the House of Representatives and the Senate enact a law creating a national mandatory regulatory and filtering system.

RESOLVED, that this proposed system be implemented by the Commission on the Internet and Communications Technology (CICT) in coordination with the Department of Education (DepEd) and Commission on Higher Education (CHED).

RESOLVED, that this law direct and mandate gaming companies to integrate youth programs that will enhance youth participation and integration into the social spectrum and that no license, franchise or similar registration be granted to any gaming company without submitting first a detailed plan of integration of youth enhancement and integration programs.

RESOLVED, that to complement this law the DepEd and CHED integrate net etiquette, ethics and values in its ICT education and include discussions on hacking, Internet personality, identity abuse, cracking, spam and other malicious intents and unfriendly means that proliferate in the Internet so that the youth can be well equipped on the know-how to avoid such things.

RESOLVED FURTHER, that the ESRB Rating be a basis for a standardized rating system.

RESOLVED FURTHERMORE, that as pertains to the ESRB ratings these are:

EARLY CHILDHOOD – titles rated EC – Early Childhood have content that may be suitable for ages 3 and older. Contains no material that parents would find inappropriate.

TEEN – titles rated T –teen have content that may be suitable for persons ages 13 and older. May contain violent content, mild or strong language, and or/ suggestive themes

ADULTS ONLY – Titles rated AO- Adults Only have content suitable only for adults. Titles in this category may include graphic depictions of sex and/or violence. Adult Only products are not intended for persons under the age of 18;

EVERYONE – Titles rated E- Everyone have content that may be suitable for persons ages 6 and older. Titles in this category may contain minimal violence, some comic mischief and/or mild language.

MATURE – Titles rated M – Mature have content that may be suitable for persons ages 17 and older. Titles in this category may contain mature sexual themes, more intense violence and / or strong language.

RATED PENDING – Titles listed as RP – Rate Pending have been submitted to the ESRB and are awaiting final rating.

RESOLVED FURTHERMORE, that penalties be implemented for those who will violate will follow the specifications of the ESRB ratings. Penalties should include criminal and civil liabilities

RESOLVED FINALLY, that copies of this resolution be given to the Office of the President, the Office of DepEd Secretary, the Chairperson of CHED, Chairperson of the CICT, House of Representatives, Senate of the Philippines, gaming companies, and the delegates of the 6th NYP.

CERTIFIED TRUE AND CORRECT

Hadji Albancis Balajadia
Secretary
ATTESTED BY:

Zarah Kathleen Alih-Kunting
President

Resolution No. 5(ICT)2
Series of 2006

RESOLUTION SUPPORTING HOUSE BILL 6759 “FREE/OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE (FOSS) ACT OF 2006” AUTHORED BY REP. TEODORO A. CASIÑO

WHEREAS, currently most of our Operating Systems and Information Communication Technology backbone of software relies heavily on commercial software particularly Microsoft.

WHEREAS, this reliance lad to the government and other relevant stakeholders to commit piracy and violation of intellectual property rights which is against their mandates and against the law.

WHEREAS, our youth opening up to a more open source system (as opposed to Microsoft and other proprietary software systems) with training and partnerships this would ultimately equalize our trade and make our knowledge base more robust.

WHEREAS, unlike proprietary programs that are open distributed as executable files, open source software gives users access to human readable instructions, enabling them to modify the software to suit their needs.

WHEREAS, Open Source software is also often free or much cheaper than proprietary systems.

WHEREAS, passage of use and support for Open Source Technology shall resort to the following benefits as stated in Digital Life is a weekly technology column that appears every Tuesday in Manila Standard Today, a national daily from the Philippines.

This country can reduce reliance and spending on imports. Most proprietary operating systems and business applications come from the United States and developing countries such as the Philippines end up importing millions of dollars worth of software licenses. On the other hand, FOSS by its very nature can be obtained at no or very little cost, resulting in substantial foreign exchange savings.
The local software industry can be more quickly and inexpensively developed. While it is true that open source projects generally require more technical support, money spent on these services tends to stay within the country instead of going to multinational companies. On top of this, the barrier to entry in the FOSS world is very, very low, and the collaborative nature of the open source community and the huge archives of technical information make it easy for students and software engineers to learn by experimenting.

National security is better protected. Because the source code---human readable instructions---is available in FOSS, government engineers can determine exactly what a program does. In contrast, proprietary software is usually delivered as a binary code that is difficult to interpret, leaving open the possibility of secret back doors into the system.
Open standards prevent vendor lock-in. Proprietary systems foster dependency n one vendor. In subsequent bids, the need for new systems to be compatible with the products of that vendor skews the process in his favor. FOSS does the opposite and gives end-users a wider choice.
Software piracy can be dramatically reduced. Because FOSS is free or available at much lower cost than proprietary software, it removes the economic reason for making unauthorized copies of programs.
Programs can be easily localized. Because of the open nature of FOSS, users can readily modify the software to suit the unique requirements of a particular cultural region, regardless of its economic size. In contrast, proprietary software companies will not localize a program unless there are enough buyers to make it worth their while.

WHEREAS, a bill has been filed in Congress by Rep. Teodoro A. Casiño which moves ICT trend to Open Source Support.

RESOLVED THEREFORE as it is hereby by the delegates of the 6th NYP to support for the passage of House Bill No. 5769: AN ACT PROMOTING THE DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF FREE/OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE (FOSS) IN THE PHILIPPINES, AMENDING RA3019 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “INTELLECTUAL PROPOERTY CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES,” PROVIDING THEREOF, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

RESOLVED FURTHER, that mechanisms for youth involvement and youth access to the Open Source technology be ensured by the NYC once the bill had been passed.

RESOLVED FURTHERMORE, that the NYP and NYP Alumni help in lobbying the passage of the said bill by promoting among other Educational Discussion regarding Open Source Technology, encouraging local leaders and business support.

RESOLVED FINALLY, that copies of this resolution be given to the House of Representatives, the Senate of the Philippines, Hon. Cong. Teodoro A. Casiño, the Office of the President, the Chairman of the NYC and the delegates of the 6th NYP.

CERTIFIED TRUE AND CORRECT

Hadji Albancis Balajadia
Secretary
ATTESTED BY:

Zarah Kathleen Alih-Kunting
President

Resolution No.6(ICT)3
Series of 2006

RESOLUTION SUPPORTING PEACE TECH, PEACE TECH EMBASSY AND ENCORAGING THE UTILIZATION OF TECHNOLOGY FOR PEACE

WHEREAS, the policy agenda of the Medium-Term Youth Development Plan (MYTDP) states as one of its sub-issues on page 25 the need for special education programs for specific youth groups (SYGs) and the youth’s lack of knowledge on local culture and history.

WHEREAS, there is a study to support the need for the Philippines is divided by more than 7,000 islands, it’s geography restricts inter-youth dialogue. Armed conflict in certain areas of Mindanao and Luzon pit Muslim and Indigenous groups against a Christian based government. Minority groups in Metro Manila, Mindanao and Indigenous areas throughout the Philippines experience prejudice. Mistrust exists between different cultural groups because of armed conflict, and prejudice.

WHEREAS, throughout the world, tensions between cultural groups are increasing. This is partly due to advances in communication and transportation, which are bringing different groups together for the first time. Tensions are exacerbated by limited resources, irresponsible leadership and fear.

WHEREAS, ignorance and apathy also contribute to conflict. The level of interest in improving social conditions remain low, particularly in the Philippines.

WHEREAS, according to a national study of Filipino youth conducted by Social Weather Station (SWS) only 10% of youth join youth organizations, 3% join charitable organizations and 1% join political parties. A majority suffers from ignorance, helplessness and apathy when asked how they can contribute to improving social problems. Limited education and dialogue, and corruption of leadership contribute to these failures. Thus, the need for inter-youth dialogue and awareness building is imperative.

WHEREAS, institutionalized dialogues between different groups to improve understanding and lower tension. Ideally groups need a television program where they can come together to discuss their differences. This is expensive. A series of videoconferences is a more economical short-term goal.

WHEREAS, in January 2006, the Assisi Development Foundation held a two-day videoconference that linked hundreds of Muslim and indigenous youth in Cotabato City with youth at De La Salle University in Manila. The dialogue focused on the armed conflict in Mindanao. It was a pilot project for the series that the Assisi Foundation, Youth Aid and UNICEF have started in July and will end in December with the formation of a youth group called Peace Tech Embassy to continue these efforts.

RESOLVED THEREFORE, as it is hereby resolved by the delegates of the 6th NYP that the NYP, NYPAA and NYC support Peace Tech and the Peace Tech Embassy and encourage the utilization of technology for peace.

RESOLVED FURTHER, that the 6th NYP members also become members of the Peace Tech Embassy and encourage former NYP members to be members as well for this membership and succeeding actions of support could substantially help in achieving Policy Agenda 9: Eliminate all forms of discrimination , violence, and abuse against youth, women and children and Policy Agenda 10: Promote a positive and healthy self-image, critical thinking, love of country and of one’s geographical and cultural roots, social responsibility, and the spirit of volunteerism among youth. Both of these policy agenda are part of the Medium-Term Youth Development Plan 2005-2010.

RESOLVED FUTHERMORE, that the government through the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Progress (OPAPP), the Department of Education (DepEd), the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the National Youth Commission (NYC) support the Peace Tech commitment by supporting the Peace Tech initiative and providing for ways to integrate means to promote peace and tolerance in education and in youth agenda.

RESOLVED FINALLY, that copies of this resolution be given to the Chairman of the NYC, Secretary of the DepEd, Commissioners of CHED, the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process, Organizers of Peace Tech through Mr. Robin Petyfer of Assisi Foundation and the delegates of the 6th NYP.

CERTIFIED TRUE AND CORRECT

Hadji Albancis Balajadia
Secretary
ATTESTED BY:

Zarah Kathleen Alih-Kunting
President

Resolution No. 7(ICT)4
Series of 2006

RESOLUTION STRENGHTENING THE INTERACTIVITY AND PRESENCE OF THE WEBSITE OF THE NATIONAL YOUTH COMMISSION AT YOUTH.NET.PH

WHEREAEAS, the website of the NYC especially the forum is full of spammers and posts, which are highly irrelevant and vulgar for its youth audience.

WHEREAS, it is important that forums and sites such as this should be well maintained and highly responsive.

WHEREAS, a more responsive and interactive NYC website will answer the challenge to institutionalize support for the youth organization as well as individuals to weave their individual experiences that can support and spur activities initiatives throughout the country,

WHEREAS, it will also help in solving the issues identified in Policy Agenda 7 and 8 of the MTYDP, which states “Strengthen your participation in community and youth development activities and Integrate the youth agenda and concerns in local and national development plans respectively”. THEREFORE

RESOLVED as it is hereby resolved by the delegates of the 6th NYP that the Office of the President though the National Youth Commission should improve the content of and presentation of the NYC website at youth.net.ph

RESOLVED FURTHER, that this website should be (1) more responsive, (2) more active, (3) has more relevant and updated content, and (4) more user friendly and among the suggested feature to be included are:

An online directory and page of registered youth organizations containing the basic profile, contact persons, activities and registration number.
Relevant E-Learning Modules regarding youth issues (i.e. employment, ARH etc)
Digital copies of related youth documents
User-friendly and workable forms (pdf or document instead of jpg)
Online application forms for different projects and activities including the SSEAYP, Youth Registration Programs, and the National Youth Parliament among others.

RESOLVED FURTHERMORE, that the NYP Alumni help in the improvement of content and features of the site specifically the forum where the youth discussion and exchange of ideas can take place, and that the NYC provides training for ICT inclined NYP members and groups to help in the tasks.

RESOLVED FINALLY, that copies of this resolution be given to the NYC though its Commissioner, Richard Nalupta, to the President of the NYP Alumni and the delegates of the 6th NYP.

CERTIFIED TRUE AND CORRECT

Hadji Albancis Balajadia
Secretary
ATTESTED BY:

Zarah Kathleen Alih-Kunting
President

Resolution No. 8(ICT)5
Series of 2006

RESOLUTION FOR THE CREATION OF THE NATIONAL YOUTH PARLIAMENT WEBSITE

WHEREAS, tracing back a resolution made on the 1st National Youth Parliament held in 1996, it was resolved that an NYP Alumni website be created but up to now where such a capability is well at hand but had not been realized.

WHEREAS, a website among others will (1) facilitate greater communication among NYP youth leaders, (2) aid in the advocacy and implementation of resolutions made in the NYP, and (3) provide monitoring on the progress of resolutions made.

WHEREAS, there are hundreds of resolutions previously made by our predecessor parliamentarians but we have no way to determine whether these resolutions had been made effective, implemented, or just became a memory of those parliaments.

WHEREAS, a website to connect us all can provide us with the capacity to engage with one another and act collectively.

THEREFORE RESOLVED as it is hereby resolved by the delegates of the 6th NYP that a website through the help of the NYP delegates, NYP Alumni and the organizations present in the 6th NYP to make ways and device concrete steps for the creation of an NYP website/

RESOLVED FURTHER, that the website be launched and be on line not later than six (6) months after the end of the 6th NYP.

RESOLVED FURTHERMORE, that the NYP Alumni help in the improvement if content and features of the site and try to provide for a possible honorarium to the IT Team, which will maintain the said website.

RESOLVED FINALLY, that copies of this resolution be given to the President of the National Youth Parliament and the delegates of the 6th NYP.

CERTIFIED TRUE AND CORRECT

Hadji Albancis Balajadia
Secretary
ATTESTED BY:

Zarah Kathleen Alih-Kunting
President

Resolution No. 9(YN/L)1
Series of 2006

A RESOLUTION STRONGLY ENDORSING THE CREATION OF CONFEDERATIONS OF YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS IN EVERY LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT IN LINE WITH THE LOCALIZATION OF THE 2005-2010 MEDIUM TERM YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PLAN

WHEREAS, there is a need to strengthen linkages between youth organizations in order to help formulate youth related policies and implement youth development programs, projects and activities within local government units;

WHEREAS, such a network between youth organizations can provide the youth with the necessary information, avenues for healthy exchange of views and opportunities for growth and development;

WHEREAS, the confederation of youth organizations can enable youth groups to be active partners in youth development in line within the localized implementation which is envisioned by the 2005-2010 Medium Term Youth Development Plan;

NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved as it is resolved to strongly endorse the creation of confederation of youth organizations in every local government unit in line with the localization of the 2005-2010 Medium Term Youth Development Plan;

RESOLVED FURTHER, that in line with localization efforts, the National Youth Commission should formulate the necessary mechanisms and appropriate framework in the creation of youth confederations;

RESOLVED FINALLY, to furnish a copy of this resolution to the National Youth Commission through Hon. Richard Alvin M. Nalupta, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and all concerned offices and agencies for their information and most favorable action.

Through the sponsorship of the Youth Networking and Localization Committee was unanimously approved.

CERTIFIED TRUE AND CORRECT

Hadji Albancis Balajadia
Secretary
ATTESTED BY:

Zarah Kathleen Alih-Kunting
President

Resolution No.10 (YN/L)2
Series of 2006

A RESOLUTION STRONGLY SUPPORTING THE PENDING BILL ENTITLED AN ACT TO FURTHER STRENGTHEN THE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM BY CREATING LOCAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COUNCILS IN EVERY CITY AND MUNICIPALITY AND APPROPIATING FUNDS THEREOF

WHEREAS, the Local Youth Development Council (LYDC) primarily benefit all Filipino youth to become responsible partners in nation-building

WHEREAS, the LYDC is responsible for the formulation of policies and implementation of youth development program, projects and activities within the city/municipality in coordination with various government and non-government organizations

WHEREAS, the bill needs to be passed for its official implementation in all local government units

WHEREAS, some LGUs could assure the effectiveness of the LYDC since the concept had been adopted and implemented beforehand in the grassroots level

WHEREAS, institutionalization of the LYDC will maximize available resources at the same time cater to the needs of the youth.

NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved as it is hereby resolved to strongly support the pending Bill entitled An Act to Further Strengthen The Youth Development Program By Creating Local Youth Development Councils In Every City And Municipality And Appropriating Funds Thereof

RESOLVED FURTHER, to furnish a copy of this resolution to the National Youth Commission through Hon. Richard Alvin M. Nalupta, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and all concerned offices and agencies for their information and most favorable action.

Through the sponsorship of the Youth Networking and Localization Committee was unanimously approved.

CERTIFIED TRUE AND CORRECT

Hadji Albancis Balajadia
Secretary
ATTESTED BY:

Zarah Kathleen Alih-Kunting
President

Resolution No. 11 (YN/L)3
Series of 2006

A RESOLUTION REQUESTING ALL LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS FOR THE PASSAGE OF AN ORDINANCE CREATING LOCAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (LYDC) IN LINE WITH THE MEDIUM TERM YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PLAN (MTYDP)

WHEREAS, Article II, Section 13 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides that the state recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation-building and shall promote and protect their physical, moral, intellectual and social well-being;

WHEREAS, the National Youth Commission is mandated under RA 8044 also known as “Youth in Nation Building Act of 1995”, to plan, implement and oversee a national integrated promotion and development projects;

WHEREAS, the Social Development Committee (SDC) cabinet level approved the MTYDP 2005-2010 in its 30 March 2005 meeting and issued SDC Resolution No. 1 Series of 2005, entitled “Approving the MTYDP 2005-2010 (National Framework for Youth Development)”;

WHEREAS, Her Excellency Pres. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo approved the MTYDP 2005-2010 and issued Executive Order No. 438 last 27 June 2005 entitled “Approving and Adopting the MTYDP 2005-2010”;

WHEREAS, section 3 of the said Executive Order of Her Excellency Pres. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo states that “All LGUs are encouraged to adopt the plan in their efforts to address the issues and concerns of the youth in the local level”;

NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved as it is resolved by the chairperson and members of the 6th National Youth Parliament to approve the resolution requesting all lgu’s for the passage of an ordinance creating Local Youth Development Council in line with the Medium Term Youth Development Plan.

CERTIFIED TRUE AND CORRECT

Hadji Albancis Balajadia
Secretary
ATTESTED BY:

Zarah Kathleen Alih-Kunting
President

Resolution No. 12 (YN/L)4
Series of 2006

A RESOLUTION REQUESTING LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS TO GRANT INCENTIVES AND OTHER NON-MONETARY BENEFITS TO PRIVATE BUSINESS ENTITIES SUPPORTING YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

WHEREAS, Republic Act 8044, otherwise known as the Youth in Nation Building Act of 1995, mandates the National Youth Commission to supplement government appropriations for youth promotion and development with funds from other sources;

WHEREAS, private business entities supporting youth development programs are not properly acknowledged and recognized;

WHEREAS, the provision of incentives and non-monetary benefits to private business entities will greatly encourage them to support youth development programs and activities;

WHEREAS, the provision of incentives and non-monetary benefits to private business entities will foster corporate social responsibility among private business entities

WHEREAS, private business entities will have an important role in recognizing the dynamic role of the Filipino youth in the task of nation-building

NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved as it is hereby resolved that local government units grant incentives and other non-monetary benefits to private business entities supporting youth development programs

RESOLVED FURTHER, that the National Youth Commission should formulate the necessary mechanisms and appropriate framework and schemes in the provision of incentives to private business entities supporting youth development programs.

RESOLVED FINALLY, to furnish a copy of this resolution to the National Youth Commission through Hon. Richard Alvin M. Nalupta, Chief Executive Officer and all local chief executives for their information and most favorable action.

Through the sponsorship of the Youth Networking and Localization Committee was unanimously approved.

CERTIFIED TRUE AND CORRECT

Hadji Albancis Balajadia
Secretary
ATTESTED BY:

Zarah Kathleen Alih-Kunting
President

Resolution No. 13 (YN/L)5
Series of 2006

A RESOLUTION endorsing the creation of a database for easy access of information with regard to all exisitng youth organizations, within a locality

Whereas, the mission-vision of LGUs must support the statement of the 1987 Constitution, to promote, physical, moral, spiritual and social well-being of youth (Art. II, Sec. 13);

Whereas, there is a need to encourage intensive and active network among youth organization having tie ups/partnership in conducting programs, projects and activities for their fellow youth;

Whereas, access to information is essential in communication/linkages among youth organizations and monitoring/coordinating mechanism for youth initiatives;

Whereas, every city and municipality is responsible for youth development programs, projects and activities in their respective areas of jurisdiction;

Now Therefore, in consideration of the foregoing recommendations, the Committee on Youth Networking and Localization of the 6th National Youth Parliament (NYP) resolve as it is hereby resolved to endorse the creation of a database for easy access to information with regard to all existing youth organizations within a locality;

RESOLVED, that the LGUs will facilitate the profiling pertinent activities to gather information about youth organizations in their respective locality;

RESOLVED, that the main funding for profiling and creation of database will be coming from the local government funds; moreover may also be funded by the NGOs and of other institutions that are willing to provide financial assistance.

FINALLY RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be given to concerned offices.

CERTIFIED TRUE AND CORRECT

Hadji Albancis Balajadia
Secretary
ATTESTED BY:

Zarah Kathleen Alih-Kunting
President

Resolution No. 14 (YN/L)6
Series of 2006

A RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING AN ANNUAL observance of a national youth day of interfaith prayer and dialogue

Whereas, Filipinos are deeply spiritual and religion plays a vital role in molding their aspirations, values and beliefs;

Whereas, despite the diversity of faith and cultural tradition among Christians, Muslims and Lumads, the sense of nationhood still prevails

Whereas, dialogue and understanding among diverse faith and cultural tradition can intensify national unity, peace and development

Now Therefore, be it resolved as it is being hereby resolved to encourage annual observance of the National Youth Day and Interfaith Prayer and Dialogue by Filipino Youth Organizations, Church and Religious Groups and all National and Local Government Units as well as Non-Government Organizations.

CERTIFIED TRUE AND CORRECT

Hadji Albancis Balajadia
Secretary
ATTESTED BY:

Zarah Kathleen Alih-Kunting
President

Resolution No. 15 (YM)1
Series of 2006

A resolution urging the Office of the President to issue an Executive Order to the Department of Labor and Employment, Department of Foreign Affairs, department of interior and local government, Department of Justice, philippine overseas employment administration, national youth commission, PHILIPPINE INFORMATION AGENCY and other concerned agencies to launch a sustainable advocacy campaign on the protection of the rights of filipino youth migrants and migrant workers

Whereas, the Filipino migrant workers are considered the “modern-day heroes” of our country, being the highest contributors to the Philippine economy;

Whereas, a significant number of Filipino migrant workers is comprised of young people;

Whereas, recognizing the advantages of labor migration in economic growth and development, risks and negative impacts affecting young migrant workers continue to exist;

Whereas, among the negative impacts of said migration are the alienation of our cultural indigenous heritage, brain drain and brain waste, increase in the number of children in conflict with the law and HIV infection;

Whereas, said migrant workers are vulnerable to human rights abuse like human trafficking, sexual exploitation, unmet standards in salaries and benefits, racism, and violence;

Whereas, there is an urgent need for an integrated, coordinated, comprehensive and sustainable advocacy campaign on the protection of the rights of youth migrant workers;

WHEREAS, the advocacy campaign will raise awareness of the youth on the issue of migration and on the protection of their rights and develop a sense of nationalism;

WHEREAS, a nation-wide consultation with youth migrants and migrant workers will be conducted to surface the concerns and issues and specifics for the campaign and advocacy plan;

WHEREAS, the aforementioned agencies will be the direct implementers of the campaign and advocacy plan;

Now therefore, be it resolved as it is hereby resolved, for and in consideration of the above premises, to urge the Office of the President to issue an Executive Order to the Department of Labor and Employment, Department of Foreign Affairs, Department of Interior and Local Government, Department of Justice, Philippine Overseas Employment Administration, National Youth Commission, Philippine Information Agency and other concerned agencies to launch an advocacy campaign on the protection of the rights of youth migrants and migrant workers.

CERTIFIED TRUE AND CORRECT

Hadji Albancis Balajadia
Secretary
ATTESTED BY:

Zarah Kathleen Alih-Kunting
President

Resolution No. 16 (YM)2
Series of 2006

A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT TO ISSUE AN EXECUTIVE ORDER DIRECTING THE PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY COMMISSION (PRC) TO CREATE A VOLUNTARY 2-YEAR RETURN OF SERVICE PROGRAM (RSP) TO ALL PROFESSIONAL YOUTH ASPIRING FOR EMPLOYMENT ABROAD

WHEREAS, there is an increasing number of young professionals leaving the country depriving, the nation of much-needed skills and expertise;

WHEREAS, according to the latest data of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), 35 % of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) comprises the youth sector;

WHEREAS, there is an urgent need to regulate the international migration of young professionals;

WHEREAS, the voluntary 2-year Return of Service Program will help regulate the international migration of young professionals;

WHEREAS, this program will imbue to the youth a sense of national identity and a social responsibility that will contribute to nation-building;

WHEREAS, the Professional Regulatory Commission shall implement a program that includes young professionals, aged 21-30, who intend to migrate internationally, to render a 2-year Return of Service by means of productive employment;

NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved as it is hereby resolved to endorse the resolution requesting the Office of the President to issue an Executive Order directing the Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC) to create a voluntary 2-year Return of Service Program (RSP) to all professional youth aspiring for employment abroad to help regulate international youth migration for nation-building.

RESOLVED FURTHER, to furnish a copy of this resolution to the Office of the President, Professional Regulatory Commission, and other concerned agencies, for their information and most favorable action.

CERTIFIED TRUE AND CORRECT

Hadji Albancis Balajadia
Secretary
ATTESTED BY:

Zarah Kathleen Alih-Kunting
President

Resolution No. 17 (MC)1
Series of 2006

A RESOLUTION STRONGLY URGING THE 13TH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES TO ENACT THE PROPOSED NYC VERSION OF THE MAGNA CARTA OF STUDENTS, ADOPTING THE REVISION OF THE 6TH NATIONAL YOUTH PARLIAMENT IN THE SYSTEM OF STUDENT REPRESENTATION IN THE SCHOOL GOVERNING BOARD

WHEREAS, every school has a governing board which is the highest policy making board;

WHEREAS, all stakeholders shall have the right to be represented in the governing board;

WHEREAS, the students being one of the major stakeholders in the school shall have the right to be represented in the governing board;

WHEREAS, student representation in the governing board shall ensure the right to protection of students’ right and information welfare and promotion of the interest of the studentry.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that a Magna Carta of Students be enacted by the 13th Congress of the Republic of the Philippines;

RESOLVED FURTHER, that in cases of inconsistencies this document shall supersede the NYC version of the Magna Carta;

RESOLVED FURTHER, that the proposal of the 6th National Youth Parliament be adopted, viz:

There shall be a student representative/trustee in the governing board of the school who shall have the same rights as those of a regular member; provided that his/her privilege shall be limited to reimbursement for actual expenses incurred in attending meetings.

a. In case of private institutions, the governing board shall have the power to appoint the student representative/trustee based on the recommendation of the student council.

b. The recommendation of the student council shall be in the form of a resolution endorsing the three (3) nominees within the student council which will be the basis of the selection of the student representative/trustee to the governing board.

c. The selection of the student representative/trustee by the governing board shall be within fifteen (15) academic calendar days. Failure to choose within the given span of time, the student council shall automatically appoint their student representative/trustee among the three (3) nominees to a qualified majority vote.

d. The term of office of the student representative/trustee in the governing board shall be coterminous with his/her tenure of office in the student council.

In the case of public institutions, the rules governing the selection of the student representative/trustee shall be in accordance with Section 3, VII of the Republic Act 8292, otherwise known as the Higher Education Modernization Act of 1997.

RESOLVED FINALLY, that the members of the 6th National Youth Parliament shall advocate the passage of a pro-student Magna Carta of Students in the Congress.

CERTIFIED TRUE AND CORRECT

Hadji Albancis Balajadia
Secretary
ATTESTED BY:

Zarah Kathleen Alih-Kunting
President

Resolution No. 18 (MC)2
Series of 2006

A RESOLUTION STRONGLY URGING THE PRESIDENT TO INCLUDE AND CERTIFY THE URGENCY OF THE PASSING OF THE MAGNA CARTA OF STUDENTS.

WHEREAS, the 1987 Constitution provides that the state shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all;

WHEREAS, history would prove that in all changes in government, students’ participation has been the driving force and yet the Magna Carta of Students has been relegated to the background for more than a decade now;

WHEREAS, as the present seating president, she could make a difference, which her predecessors failed to do, by certifying the Magna Carta of Students as urgent;

WHEREAS, all sectors concerned have voiced their opinions relating to the pending bill on the Magna Carta of Students and it is the president’s duty to make the decision, once and for all, to submit with urgency the bill for the congress to pass;

WHEREAS, there is no other plain, speedy, appropriate and adequate remedy to pass the bill than for the president to certify its urgency.

RESOLVED, as it is hereby resolved to strongly urge the president to certify the Magna Carta of Students as urgent.

RESOLVED FURTHER, that a copy of this resolution be furnished to the secretary of the Department of Education and the Chairman of the Commission on Higher Education, for their information, consideration, and support.

CERTIFIED TRUE AND CORRECT

Hadji Albancis Balajadia
Secretary
ATTESTED BY:

Zarah Kathleen Alih-Kunting
President

Resolution No.19 (MC)2
Series of 2006

A RESOLUTION URGING STUDENTS FROM PRIVATE, PUBLIC,AND VOCATIONAL/ TECHNICAL SCHOOLS OTHER SECTORS TO LOBBY THE ADOPTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THEIR LOCAL VERSION OF MAGNA CARTA OF STUDENTS IN THEIR SCHOOLS.

WHEREAS, youth participation is a general area of concern for youth development;

WHEREAS, the state recognizes the vital role of youth for social transformation and nation-building;

WHEREAS, the other concerned sectors pertain to the non-government organizations, people’s organizations, government agencies, education sector, and others.;

WHEREAS, the students and other concerned sectors are accountable for the advocacy and networking campaign of the said adoption and implementation of the local version of the Magna Carta of Students;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that the students shall lobby the adoption and implementation of their local version of Magna Carta of Students in private, public and technical/vocational schools.

CERTIFIED TRUE AND CORRECT

Hadji Albancis Balajadia
Secretary
ATTESTED BY:

Zarah Kathleen Alih-Kunting
President

Proposed Bill. 1 (SK)
Series of 2006

AN ACT TO STRENGHTEN AND REFORM THE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF R.A. NO. 7160, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Be it enacted by the senate and house representative of the Republic of the Philippines in congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Section 392 of R.A. 7160 is hereby amended to read as follows:

“Section 392. FIFTEEN PERCENT (15%) OF THE GENERAL FUND OF THE BARANGAY SHALL BE SET ASIDE FOR THE SANGUNIANG KABATAAN. THE SANGUNIANG KABATAAN SHALL APPROPRIATE THE SANGUNIANG KABATAAN FUND IN LUMP SUM. AFTER THE BUDGET HAS BEEN APPROVED, THE SANGUNIANG BARANGAY, THROUGH A RESOLUTION, SHALL TRANSFER THE FUND TO THE SANGUNIANG KABATAAN, AND AT THE OPTION OF THE SANGUNIANG KABATAAN CONCERNED, BE DEPOSITED IN A GOVERNMENT BANK. AS SUCH, THE SANGUNNIANG KABATAAN WILL HAVE FISCAL AUTONOMY IN ITS OPERATIONS AS TO DISBURSEMENTS AND ENCASHMENT OF THEIR INCOME AND EXPENSES SUBJECT TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF COA.

SECTION 2. Section 433 of R.A. 7160 is herby amended as follows:

“Section 433. Sangunniang Kabataan Treasurer.-XXX.

“(a) Take custody of all Sanguniang Kabataan property and funds (not otherwise deposited with the city or municipal treasurer), THE LATTER TO BE DEPOSITED IN A BANK PREFERABLY GOVERNMENT OWNED, SITUATED IN AND NEAREST TO ITS AREA OF JURISDICTION, IN THE NAME OF THE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN OR TO BE DEPOSITED TO THE CITY OR MUNICIPAL TREASURER AT THE OPTION OF THE SANGUNIANG KABATAAN CONCERNED.

“(b) XXX.

“(c) XXX

“(d) XXX

“(e) Submit to the Sangguniang Kabataan and to the Sanguniang Barangay certified and detailed statements of actual income and expenditures at the end of every year and the same shall be published or posted in the area designated for this purpose;and

“(f) XXX

SECTION 3. Privileges of the Sangguniang Kabataan Officials – Sec. 434 of R.A. No 7160 is hereby amended to read as follows:

“The Sangguniang Kabataan chairman shall have the same privileges enjoyed by other sangguniang barrangay officials under this Code subject to such requirements and limitations provided herein. THE MEMBERS OF THE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN, OTHER THAN THE CHAIRMAN, SHALL RECEIVE HONORARIA AND ALLOWANCES WHICH SHALL BE TWENTY PERCENT ( 20 % ) OF THE HONORARIUM OF THE SK CHAIRMAN APPROPRIATED FROM THE NATIONAL BUDGET, EQUITABLY BASED ON THEIR ATTENDDANCE AT THE REGULAR OR SPECIAL SESSIONS OF THE SANGGUNIAN. During their incumbency, Sangguniang Kabataan officials shall be exempt from payment of tuition fees while enrolled in public tertiary schools including the state colleges and universities. The National government shall reimburse said college or university the amount of tuition and matriculation fees: provided, that to qualify for the privilege, the said official shall enroll in the state college or university within or nearest their area of jurisdiction. DURING ALSO THEIR INCUMBENCY, THE SK OFFICIALS SHALL BE EXEMPT FROM TAKING UP THE NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM ( NSTP ).”

SECTION 4. DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF SK OFFICIALS

( a ) The SK OFFICIALS SHALL CONVENE THE KATIPINAN NG KABATAAN ( KK ) MEMBERS QUARTERLY TO REPORT AND CONSULT THE PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES OF THE SK.

( b ) THE SK OFFICIALS SHOULD ENSURE THE GENERAL PROGRAM OF ACTIONS TO BE LOCALIZED.

( c ) THE SK CHAIRMAN SHOULD CONDUCT TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITIES FOR KK MEMBERS ON QUARTERLY BASIS.

“ AS IS AS ADOPTED FROM THE SENATE BILL No. 1209, SECTION 4 (a),(e)
AND SECTION 7 “

“ AS IS AS ADOPTED FROM THE SENATE BILL No. 481, SECTION 4 (a),(b).”

SECTION 5. ELECTORAL PROCESSES AND POLITICAL AUTONOMY.

CONDUCT A SEPARATE SK ELECTION FROM THE BARANGAY COUNCIL.

ELECTION OF THE SK WILL BE CONDUCTED 6 MONTHS PRECEDING TO THE BARANGAY ELECTION.

THE AGE BRACKET OF THE KK MEMBER IS 15 – 21.

THE AGE BRACKET OF THE SK OFFICIALS WHICH WILL TAKE THE OFFICE IS 18 – 21.

THE SK ASPIRANTS MUST BE A NATURAL BORN FILIPINO CITIZEN, HAS ITS GOOD MORAL CHARACTER, AN ACTIVE MEMBER OF KK, HAS ATTENDED THE PRE-OREINTATION SEMINAR CONDUCTED BY THE DILG/COMELEC AND OUTGOING SK OFFICERS AND MUST NOT RELATED TO THE PROVINCIAL, MUNICIPAL AND BARANGAY OFFICE; AT LEAST SIX (6) MONTHS RESIDENT OF THE BARANGAY.

THE SK ASPIRANTS SHOULD NOT HAVE ANY POLITICAL PARTY INVOLVED.

SECTION 6 . GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

(A) THE SK CHAIRMAN AND SK KAGAWAD WHO FAILS TO CALL AND ATTEND TWO (2) CONSECUTIVE REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETINGS WITHOUT VALID REASON WILL BE SUBJECTED FOR SUSPENSION FROM THIRTY (30) TO SIXTY (60) DAYS.

(a1) ANY MEMBER OF THE SK COUNCIL CAN FILE A COMPLAIN WITH ATTESTMENT OF THE SK SECRETARY.

(a2) THE COMPLAIN MUST HAVE THE CONCURRENCE OF THE ONE THIRD (1/3) OF THE KK.

(B) FAILURE TO CALL KK ASSEMBLY IN TWO (2) CONSECUTIVE MEETINGS IN A YEAR IS A GROUND FOR SUSPENSION.

(b1) and (b2) “SAME PROVISION STATED AT PARAGRAPHS (a1) and (a2).

(c1) and (c2) “SAME RULES AND PROCEDURE STATED ON (a1) and (a2).

(D) TWO COMMULATIVE OFFENSE OF PARAGRAPHS (A) AND (B) WILL CAUSE FOR AUTOMATIC REMOVAL FROM OFFICE.

(E) ABSENCE OF SK CHAIRMAN IN BARANGAY COUNCIL FOR (3) CONSECUTIVE SESSION/MEETING WITHOUT VALID REASON WILL SUBJECT FOR THE SUSPENSION.

(F) ALL THE COMPLAINS AND PETITION AGAINST ANY ERRING SK OFFICIAL MUST BE FILED TO NEXT HIGHER LEVEL OF THE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN.

FIFTEEN (15) DAYS UPON RECEIVED OF COMPLAINS, BOTH PARTIES INVOLVED MUST SEND THEIR COUNTER AFFIDAVIT. ON THE NEXT FIFTEEN (15) DAYS THE COMMITTEE HEARINGS SHOULD BE MADE. AFTER THIRTY (30) DAYS, THERE SHOULD BE ACTION AND DECISION ON THE COMPLANT IN THAT WILL BE FORWARDED TO THE DILG FOR IMPLEMENTATION. APPEALS SHOULD BE MADE WITHIN FIFTEEN (15) DAYS UPON THE DECISION WAS MADE.

SEC 7 Appropriations - the amount necessary for implementation of this Act shall be incorporated in the General Appropriations Act.

SEC 8 Separability Clause - if any section or provision of this act shall be declared unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions not affected thereby shall remain in full force and effect.

SEC 9 Repealing Clause - All laws, decrees, orders, rules, and regulations and other issuances inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are deemed modified, revoked or repealed accordingly.

SEC 10 Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publicationin two (2) leading newspapers of national circulation.

CERTIFIED TRUE AND CORRECT

Hadji Albancis Balajadia
Secretary
ATTESTED BY:

Zarah Kathleen Alih-Kunting
President