Title
Barangay Youth Organization and Role Defined
Law
Presidential Decree No. 684
Decision Date
Apr 15, 1975
Presidential Decree No. 684 strengthens and defines the role of barangay youth in the Philippines through the establishment of the "Kabataang Barangay" organization, led by a barangay youth chairman, and ensures the protection of their rights and responsibilities without infringing on existing laws.

Law Summary

Composition and Election of Leadership

  • The organization is led by a barangay youth chairman and six barangay youth leaders.
  • Leaders must be residents aged 15 to under 18 years.
  • They are elected by the barangay youth assembly from among its members.

Role and Powers of the Barangay Youth Chairman

  • The chairman is an ex-officio member of the barangay council.
  • He chairs the Committee on Sports and Recreation.
  • Holds the same powers and functions as a regular barangay councilman.

Composition of the Barangay Youth Assembly

  • Composed of barangay residents aged 15 to under 18 years.
  • Must be registered in the barangay list under Presidential Decree No. 210 (June 8, 1973).

Supervisory Authority

  • The barangay captain has general supervision over the Kabataang Barangay.

Implementation and Regulation

  • The Secretary of Local Government and Community Development is tasked with issuing necessary rules and regulations for enforcement.

Repeal and Modification of Conflicting Provisions

  • All laws, orders, decrees, or regulations inconsistent with this decree are repealed or modified.

Preservation of Existing Rights

  • This decree does not remove any rights, duties, or responsibilities of barangay youth under existing laws.

Effectivity

  • The decree takes effect immediately upon enactment.

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