National Youth Commission Establishment Act

Formulation and implementation of a Medium-Term Youth Development Program aligned with the national development plan.
Conducting national studies on the youth situation every three years to identify needs and service gaps.
Regular review and reform of organizations delivering youth services.
Operationalization of program structures and participation in global youth events.
Development of a nationwide service delivery system including public services and new innovative projects.
Support for Filipino youth participation in international events like World Youth Day.

Comprised of a Chairman, commissioners representing Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao, two at-large commissioners, and the Pambansang Katipunan ng mga Sangguniang Kabataan President (ex officio).
Initial chairman and commissioners appointed by the President from nominees by national or regional youth organizations.
Subsequent appointments made by the President from nominees submitted by registered youth organizations.
Chairman and appointive commissioners serve three-year terms with potential reappointment.
Chairman holds rank akin to department undersecretary; commissioners hold ranks equivalent to assistant secretaries.

Independent and autonomous agency attached to the Office of the President.
Holds corporate powers including a seal, ability to sue and be sued.
Sole policy-making and coordinating body for youth-related governmental programs.
Authority to appoint personnel, enter contracts, acquire and dispose of property, accept donations, issue rules, and ensure implementation of youth development projects.

Chairman max age 45; commissioners max age 40 during incumbency.
Must be natural-born citizens, of good moral character, leaders in youth organizations, and free of convictions involving moral turpitude.

Provide leadership and policy formulation for youth development programs.
Promote youth participation in government and non-government activities.
Harness youth potential as nation-building partners.
Supplement government funding with other sources.
Formulate policies, plan and oversee youth programs, and establish consultative mechanisms.
Coordinate with government and NGOs, conduct research and training, maintain international linkages, and administer youth exchange programs.
Support youth scholarships, register youth organizations, and participate in international youth fora.
Submit annual implementation reports to the President and Congress.

Secretariat headed by an Executive Director appointed by the President for three-year terms.
Executive Director acts as COO, managing day-to-day operations and policy implementation.
Director qualifications include age limit, executive experience, and youth program exposure.

Composed of delegates selected to ensure equal geographic and gender representation.
Meets biennially, with sessions lasting 2-3 days.
Delegates must be morally upright, literate, under 30, and free from crimes involving moral turpitude.
Elects a President who presides over sessions and reports resolutions to the Commission.

Chaired by the Secretary of Education, Culture and Sports, with members from key government departments and legislative committees.
Advises and consults with the Commission on youth affairs quarterly or as needed.
Provides technical support and secretariat services.

Initial appropriation of P50 million from the Office of the President’s contingency funds.
Operational expenses capped at 14% of annual appropriations;
Minimum 86% of funds dedicated to youth development programs.

Assets and funds from prior youth agencies and councils transferred to the National Youth Commission.
Personnel from dissolved or reorganized youth agencies may be absorbed, transferred, or avail of separation benefits without loss of benefits.

Donations to the Commission deductible from donor’s income taxes.
Donations exempt from donor’s tax, subject to National Internal Revenue Code provisions.

Allows the President to grant public land for youth development and training centers nationwide.
Authorizes the production of commemorative stamps and gold coins depicting youth events at the Commission’s expense.

Separability clause ensures remaining provisions remain effective if any part declared unconstitutional.
Repeals all inconsistent laws, decrees, and issuances including Executive Order No. 274 and Presidential Decree Nos. 604 and 1191.
Effectivity upon publication in a national newspaper.