Tax Exemption for Catholic Relief Services and Tools for Freedom Foundation

Must be a Filipino citizen and qualified voter of Katipunan ng Kabataan.
Resident of the barangay for at least one year before elections.
Age between 18 and 24 on election day; treasurer and secretary may be up to 30 years old.
Literate in Filipino, English, or local dialect.
Not related within the second civil degree to any incumbent local elected official.
No final conviction involving moral turpitude.
Treasurer must preferably have background in business/accounting fields.
Treasurer required to undergo TESDA-certified bookkeeping training before assuming office; TESDA scholarships prioritized for treasurer.

Exemption from National Service Training Program (NSTP) components.
Excused from classes during SK meetings or sessions, subject to certification.
PhilHealth coverage provided by the National Government.
Monthly honorarium for SK members, treasurer, and secretary from SK funds; honorarium capped relative to SK chairperson’s pay.
Limit of 25% of SK funds allocated for personnel services.
Local governments may provide additional benefits including social welfare contributions and hazard pay through local ordinances.
Civil service eligibility granted based on years of service.

Highest votes-getter among SK members succeeds chairperson vacancy.
If unavailable, next highest votes-getter assumes.
In other cases, Barangay mayor appoints Officer-in-Charge from nominees meeting qualifications.

10% of barangay general fund set aside for SK activities.
Funds held preferably in government banks or in custody of city/municipal treasurers.
Budget allocations must prioritize youth development aligned with PYDP in areas such as education, health, environment, social equity, disaster preparedness, leadership development, and vulnerability programs.
Up to 15% of SK funds may be allocated for mandatory and continuous training of SK officials.
NGOs and CSOs accredited by the National Youth Commission can be consulted for program development.

Drafts the Local Youth Development Plan (LYDP) with the Local Youth Development Council (LYDC).
Holds quarterly meetings to ensure program alignment and implementation.
Disseminates information to localities.
Elects representatives from major regions to serve in the Advisory Council under the Youth in Nation-Building Act.

SK federation presidents become ex officio members of local sanggunian and chair youth-related committees.
Also serve on Local School Boards, child protection councils, development councils, health boards, tourism councils, and peace and order councils.
Convene LYDC quarterly for youth consultations.

SK federation presidents elect a representative to sit as ex officio member of the National Youth Commission, consistent with national youth law.

Local government units must allocate at least 1% of their annual budget for the Youth Development Office and related youth programs.

Jointly designed by the Commission on Youth and DILG with assistance from educational institutions.
Includes Filipino cultural history, political systems, ethics, role of youth in nation-building.
Capacity-building in leadership, project development, financial management, accountability.
Coordination with DepEd, CHED, TESDA for additional relevant courses.

Implementation expenses charged against SK funds or authorized local budgets.
Rules and regulations to be promulgated jointly by key government agencies within 60 days of effectivity.

Includes separability clause ensuring continuation of unaffected provisions if part declared unconstitutional.
Repeals inconsistent laws, executive orders, and regulations.
Act takes effect 15 days after publication in Official Gazette or general circulation newspaper.