Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 11913)
The short title of Republic Act No. 11913 is the 'National Youth Day Act.'
August 12 of every year is declared as National Youth Day in observance of the International Youth Day.
The State recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation-building and supports measures like the creation of the National Youth Commission and the Sangguniang Kabataan Reform Act to harness the youth's full potential and encourage participation in governance, leadership, and patriotism.
The National Youth Commission (NYC), in coordination with the Department of Education (DepEd), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Sangguniang Kabataan (SK), National Union of Students of the Philippines (NUSP), and other youth and youth-serving organizations.
Activities include discussions and forums on career paths, sustainable development, environment preservation, gender equality, mental health, leadership training, youth empowerment workshops, basic mass integration, and community immersion activities.
Yes, all schools, colleges, and universities are enjoined to launch activities, and their respective administrations are required to extend full support for activities conducted by their students, following their institutional policies and guidelines.
All provincial and local youth development offices are enjoined to prepare annual programs and conduct activities that provide holistic development and enrichment of the youth in their communities.
The National Youth Commission, in coordination with relevant agencies and youth organizations, must promulgate rules and regulations within sixty (60) days after the Act's effectivity.
The necessary amounts for implementation will be charged against the current year appropriations of the National Youth Commission, DepEd, CHED, and SK. Subsequent funding will be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
The Separability Clause provides that such declaration shall not affect other sections or provisions of the Act, which shall remain in full force and effect.
The Act took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.