Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 11910)
The short title of Republic Act No. 11910 is the 'Summer Youth Camp Act.'
It recognizes Article II, Section 13 of the Constitution which states that 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.
The main purpose is to inculcate social responsibility, patriotism, leadership, mental health wellness, livelihood and entrepreneurship skills, and promote active participation in sports and cultural awareness among youth.
The Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) is responsible for planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the summer youth camps in their respective jurisdictions.
The SK must choose the venue, coordinate with concerned institutions, engage qualified trainers, provide a comprehensive report after the camp, and submit proposals for program improvement.
The National Youth Commission (NYC), Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Health (DOH), Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), National Commission on Culture and the Arts (NCCA), Department of Tourism (DOT), and other concerned agencies.
Topics include national issues, leadership seminar, creative writing, public speaking, sports and fitness, mental wellness, digital skills, industries of the future, entrepreneurship, environmental awareness, human rights, financial education, personal development, and cultural awareness.
The budget for the summer youth camp shall be included in the annual appropriations of the SK of the respective local government units as per Section 20 (a) of Republic Act No. 10742 (Sangguniang Kabataan Reform Act of 2015).
They must promulgate the IRR within sixty (60) days after the effectivity of the Act.
It took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation, having lapsed into law on July 28, 2022, without the President's signature.