QuestionsQuestions (Republic Act No. 11910)
RA 11910 is known as the “Summer Youth Camp Act.” It institutionalizes the conduct of a summer youth camp in every barangay.
It cites Article II, Section 13 of the 1987 Constitution, which directs the State to recognize the vital role of youth in nation-building and to promote and protect their well-being, inculcate patriotism and nationalism, and encourage youth involvement in public and civic affairs.
The camp aims to inculcate social responsibility, ingrain patriotism, develop youth leadership and mental health wellness, engage in livelihood and entrepreneurship activities, and promote active participation in sports and cultural awareness.
The Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) in each local government unit.
Examples include: (1) choosing the venue for the camp; (2) coordinating with concerned government agencies and organizations (e.g., NYC, DILG, DOH, PSC, NCCA); (3) engaging qualified trainers in consultation with local educational institutions; (4) submitting a comprehensive report within 30 days after the camp to the Local Youth Development Office; and (5) evaluating the program and submitting proposals to the NYC.
Not later than thirty (30) days after the camp.
The comprehensive report is submitted and reviewed by the Local Youth Development Office. Proposals for improvements are submitted to the National Youth Commission (NYC).
The NYC, DILG, DTI, DOH, DICT, PSC, NCCA, and DOT (and other concerned agencies). They provide necessary assistance to the SK for effective implementation of the summer youth camp.
The NYC, SK, and representatives from local educational institutions, in close consultation with the Katipunan ng Kabataan, develop modules on the courses.
The courses include: (a) national situationer on youth issues; (b) leadership seminar (communication/teambuilding, conflict management, safe & inclusive environments, decision-making, healthy leadership, parliamentary procedures); (c) creative writing and research/editing/illustration/publication; (d) public speaking; (e) sports and fitness; (f) mental wellness (mental issues, youth pregnancy, adolescent sex, reproductive health, other challenges); (g) digital skills and responsible social media use; (h) industries of the future (AI, Robotics, Blockchain, Metaverse, E-Commerce, practical applications); (i) entrepreneurship and livelihood skills; (j) environmental awareness and disaster preparedness/mitigation/sustainability; (k) human rights promotion, peace and security building, crime prevention incl. awareness of illicit drugs; (l) financial education (budgeting, savings, investments); (m) personal development/career roadmap; and (n) cultural awareness.
Section 4(c) provides that the SK engages qualified trainers, in consultation with representatives from local educational institutions, to teach the topics in the courses provided under Section 5.
The budget must be included in the annual appropriations of the SK of the respective LGU, in accordance with Section 20(a) of RA 10742 (SK Reform Act of 2015).
The NYC, DILG, and SK representatives— in consultation with various youth organizations and youth-serving organizations—must promulgate the IRR within sixty (60) days after the law’s effectivity.
Fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Separability: if any part/provision is held invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining provisions remain in full force. Repealing: all inconsistent laws, executive orders, issuances, decrees, rules, and regulations are deemed amended, modified, or repealed accordingly.
The text states RA 11910 was “lapsed into law” on July 28, 2022 without the President’s signature, pursuant to Article VI, Section 27(1) of the Constitution (i.e., automatic lapse into law after the prescribed period without action).