QuestionsQuestions (Republic Act No. 11768)
It aims to revitalize youth participation in local governance by institutionalizing additional reforms and providing honorarium, other benefits, and privileges to SK officials, while amending specific provisions of RA 10742 (SK Reform Act of 2015).
A three (3)-year rolling plan called the Comprehensive Barangay Youth Development Plan (CBYDP), which serves as basis for the Annual Barangay Youth Investment Program.
It must be aligned with the Philippine Youth Development Plan (PYDP) and other relevant Local Youth Development Plans at every level (barangay, municipal/city, provincial) as is relevant.
The proceeds of fund-raising activities in line with the CBYDP must be tax-exempt and accrue to the general fund of the SK, subject to budget/accounting/auditing rules and the specific purpose being first satisfied in appropriation.
Formulate and approve its internal rules and procedures; appoint its secretary and treasurer; and set the schedule of regular SK meetings and Katipunan ng Kabataan assemblies.
At least eighteen (18) but not more than twenty-four (24) years of age on the day of the elections; however, for treasurer and secretary, the age is at least eighteen (18) but not more than thirty (30) years on the day of appointment.
The SK chairperson must appoint a treasurer with an educational or career background relating to business administration, accountancy, finance, economics, or bookkeeping; only if no person meets the requirements may the chairperson consider other suitable nominees.
A mandatory bookkeeping training from, and certification by, TESDA before assumption to office.
Appointed SK treasurers shall be prioritized in the allocation of appropriate TESDA scholarships.
SK members (including treasurer and secretary) receive a monthly honorarium chargeable against SK funds, granted at the end of every regular monthly SK meeting; the monthly honorarium must not exceed the monthly compensation received by the SK chairperson.
Not more than twenty-five percent (25%) of SK funds shall be allocated for personnel services, and the DBM shall issue implementing guidelines.
When the SK chairperson refuses to assume office, fails to qualify, voluntarily resigns, dies, is permanently incapacitated, or is removed from office—then the member with the highest number of votes immediately preceding shall assume for the unexpired portion of the term.
The mayor of the concerned barangay shall appoint an officer-in-charge (OIC) from a list of at least three (3) nominees submitted by SK members, and the appointed OIC must meet the qualifications under Section 10.
Ten percent (10%) of the general funds of the barangay shall be set aside for the Sangguniang Kabataan, disbursed for youth development and empowerment purposes, following applicable rules.
Priority must be given to programs/projects/activities that promote PYDP thrusts such as health, education, environment, global mobility, active citizenship, governance, social equity and inclusion, peace-building and security, human rights, gender equality, and economic empowerment, including specified categories like student assistance, sports and wellness, skills training and livelihood, climate action, capacity-building, and addressing vulnerabilities.
They shall draft the LYDP, convene quarterly to ensure implementation and alignment of CBYDP/Annual Barangay Youth Investment Program to the LYDP, and cascade information and facilitate knowledge transfer to their respective localities.
The LGU may appropriate not less than one percent (1%) of its annual budget for the Local Development Office to be used for implementing the LYDP, convening meetings of the Pederasyon and LYDC, and operations for effective functioning.
Mandatory training must include: (a) Philippine cultural history, political systems, ethics and ideologies; and the Filipino as a nation builder; and (b) capacity building on leadership, program/project development and sustainability, financial management, accountability, and transparency.