QuestionsQuestions (BI OFFICE MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. MCL-08-003)
EO 52 creates a youth environmental corps within the Katipunan ng Kabataan in barangays to promote environmental awareness and action among Filipino youth, and to support youth participation in environmental protection.
EO 52 creates a youth environmental corps within the Katipunan ng Kabataan in all barangays of the country, to be known as the Green Brigade (GB).
At least twenty-five (25) members of the Katipunan ng Kabataan in each barangay.
The Sangguniang Kabataan Council member elects among themselves the head of the GB of the barangay. The GB secretary and GB treasurer are also elected among the GB members.
The GB is deemed the Committee on Environment of the Sangguniang Kabataan of that barangay for purposes of funding and implementing environment-related projects.
Subject to budgetary laws, ten percent (10%) of the annual budget of the Sangguniang Kabataan is automatically allocated for the operations of the GB.
Yes. The GB may hold fund-raising activities to augment its funds; the proceeds are deemed funds raised by the Sangguniang Kabataan under Section 426(a) of Republic Act No. 7160 (Local Government Code).
To formulate and implement the local youth environmental action plan; undertake educational projects (e.g., awareness campaigns, clean-up drives, tree planting); establish links with existing youth groups; and propose ordinances to the Sangguniang Kabataan and/or sanggunian of the LGU for sustainable development and conservation/preservation.
There is a Deputized DENRO elected among GB members aged 18 to 21, who assists the DENR in monitoring and reporting violations of environmental laws.
The DENRO must be between 18 to 21 years old and elected among the GB members.
Barangay Green Brigades through their chairpersons are organized into Municipal/City Green Brigade Federations. Each federation is automatically chaired by the vice president of the Municipal/City SK Federation.
For funding and program implementation, the Municipal/City GB federation is deemed the permanent Committee on the Environment of the Pederasyon ng Sangguniang Kabataan, and the Pederasyon provides necessary and adequate funds.
To formulate municipal/city youth environmental action plans; enter cooperative agreements with youth groups; assist and monitor Barangay GB activities; propose ordinances/resolutions to the Municipal/City SK Federation or City/Municipal Council; and perform other necessary or incidental powers.
The Chairman of the National Youth Commission (NYC) as overall coordinator; one representative each from DENR and DILG (assistant secretary rank); president of the Pambansang Pederasyon ng mga Sangguniang Kabataan; and two youth environmental NGOs with a good record of community service.
The NGBCC must formulate the NYEAP within 60 days after EO 52’s approval. Local youth environmental action plans must be in consonance with the NYEAP, which serves as the basis.
Among others: (1) Philosophy and Concept of Ecology and Sustainable Development; (2) the Current State of the Environment of the Philippines; and (3) Environmental Responsibilities, Functions, and Rites of Youth and Youth DENRO.
Barangay GBs must submit annual accomplishment and action reports to the Municipal/City GB Federations on or before the second week of December each year, with copies also submitted to the corresponding Sangguniang Kabataan or Pederasyon.
The NGBCC Secretariat compiles and consolidates reports into an annual national report submitted to the President on or before the end of March of the succeeding year.
Yes. EO 52 sets aside P500,000.00 for the current year from the savings and reserves of the Office of the President and DBM for organization, operationalization, institutionalization, and for formulation of implementing rules. Thereafter, support for NGBCC operations and NYC as secretariat should be included in NYC’s annual appropriations.