ORDINANCE NO: 2024-569 (Authored by Hon. Ann Marjorie N. Revelo) "AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE SECOND WEEK OF AUGUST EVERY YEAR AS "LINGGO NG KABATAAN" IN THE CITY OF PAGADIAN AND PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION THEREOF" WHEREAS, International Youth Day is celebrated annually every 12th day of August to bring youth issues to the attention of the international community and celebrate the potential of youth as partners in today's global society. The Day gives an opportunity to celebrate and mainstream young peoples' voices, actions and initiatives, as well as their meaningful, universal and equitable engagement. Such date was confirmed by the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth (Lisbon, 8-12 August 1998) declared to be the International Youth Day. WHEREAS, Section 439 of the Republic Act of 7160, also known as the Local Government Code of 1991, provides for the annual observance of the Linggo Ng Kabataan by every barangay, municipality, city, and province; WHEREAS, Sec.30, Chapter VI of RA 10742 otherwise known as the SK Reform Act of 2015 provides that every local government unit shall conduct an annual activity to be known as "The Linggo ng Kabataan" on the week where the 12th of August falls to coincide with the International Youth Day; WHEREAS, The National Youth Commission, in its thrust to lead the full implementation of Republic Act No. 10742 or Sangguniang Kabataan Reform Act of 2015, affirms the conduct of the Linggo ng Kabataan or also known as the International Youth Day on its compliance on the aforementioned law; WHEREAS, the main aim of Linggo Ng Kabataan is to shed light on the need to enable the engagement of the youth by making local, national and global institutions more inclusive for the purpose of strengthening their capacity and relevance to achieve global action. Enabling the engagement of youth in formal political mechanisms does increase the fairness of political processes by reducing democratic deficits, contributes to better and more sustainable policies, and also has symbolic importance that can further contribute to restore trust in public institutions, especially among youth; WHEREAS, through the Linggo ng Kabataan, the youths are given a venue that gives due importance to the development of an active and empowered youth sector anchored with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations and the Philippine Youth Development Plan (PYDP) of the National Youth Commission (NYC); WHEREAS, Section 20 of Republic Act No. 10742, otherwise known as the Sangguniang Kabataan Reform Act of 2015, provides that ten percent (10%) of the General Fund of the barangay shall be set aside for the Sangguniang Kabataan which shall be disbursed by the SK solely for youth development and empowerment purposes; WHEREAS, the City Government of Pagadian recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation-building and encourages their involvement in community affairs across the 54 Barangays as it provides safe spaces to enhance their physical, moral, spiritual intellectual and social well-being. BE IT ENACTED BY THE 14TH CITY COUNCIL OF PAGADIAN IN SESSION ASSEMBLED, THAT: ARTICLE I PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS SECTION 1. TITLE. An Ordinance Declaring the Second Week of August Every Year as "Linggo ng Kabataan" In the City of Pagadian and Providing Funds for the Implementation Thereof. SECTION 2. DECLARATION OF POLICY. Pursuant to Section 13 of the Philippine Constitution, 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 shall inculcate in the youth patriotism and nationalism, and encourage their involvement in public and civic affairs, thus, Section 30, Chapter VI of Republic Act 10742, otherwise known as the SK Reform Act of 2015, mandates that every Local Government Unit shall conduct an annual activity to be known as "The Linggo ng Kabataan" on the week where the 12th of August falls to coincide with the International Youth Day. SECTION 3. GENERAL OBJECTIVES. The Sangguniang Kabataan aims to achieve the following purposes. To promote and protect the physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, psychological and social well-being of the youth to the end that the youths realize their potential for improving the quality of life; To mobilize youth's abilities, talents and skills and redirecting their creativity, inventive genius and wellspring of enthusiasm. To encourage youth involvement in character-building and developmental activities for civic-efficiency, stewardship of natural resources, agricultural and industrial productivity, and an understanding of world economic commitments on tariffs and trade, and participation in structures for policy-making and program implementation to reduce the incidence of poverty and accelerate socio-economic development: To inculcate in the youth patriotism, nationalism and other basic desirable values to infuse in them faith in the Creator, belief in the sanctity of life and dignity of the human person, conviction for the strength and unity of the family and adherence to truth and justice. To strengthen their leadership skills, and enable the youth leaders to be capacitated as they portray their respective roles in honing their advocacies with respect to the themes or areas of concern in the Philippine Youth Development Plan. To establish stronger sense of camaraderie, unity, responsibility and patriotism of the Sangguniang Kabataan Officials and Katipunan ng Kabataan (KK) Members to become empowered youth leaders and catalysts in advocating peace, patriotism, and progression. SECTION 4. DEFINITION OF TERMS - For purposes of this Ordinance, the following terms are hereby defined: (a) Linggo ng Kabataan shall refer to an annual activity on the week where the 12th of August falls to coincide with the International Youth Day, pursuant to Section 33, Rule VI of the RA 10742. (b) Youth shall refer to those persons whose ages range from fifteen (15) to thirty (30) years old as defined in Republic Act No. 8044. For the purpose of targeted programming for the youth, the age disaggregation shall be considered: 2015-17 - child youth 2018-24 - core youth 2025-30 - adult youth; (c) Youth Organizations shall refer to those organizations whose membership, composition are the youths; (d) Youth-Serving Organizations shall refer to those registered organizations whose principal programs, projects and activities are youth-oriented and youth-related, and whose composition are not limited to the youth. The organization. shall be duly recognized or accredited by proper local government registering entities; (e) Local Youth Development Plan (LYDP) - shall refer to the provincial, city, or municipal youth development plan as initially drafted by the SK Pederasyon, finalized by the LYDC, and approved by the local sanggunian. Local Youth Development Plan (LYDP) shall be anchored on the Philippine Youth Development Plan (PYDP), and the local youth development plans of the local government unit concerned; (f) Philippine Youth Development Plan - shall refer to the comprehensive national plan expressing the convergence efforts of the different youth-serving national agencies, civil society organizations and youth organizations designed to promote the general welfare, development and empowerment of the youth, in preparation for their vital role in nation-building; SECTION 5. LINGGO NG KABATAAN PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES - During the celebration of Linggo ng Kabataan, the following programs and activities will be conducted and spearheaded by the Sangguniang Kabataan Officials in cooperation with different Youth Organizations, Youth-serving organizations, and the members of the City Youth Development Council. This will be participated by the Katipunan ng Kabataan (KK) members and the members of the school-based, community-based, including fraternities and other youth and youth-serving organizations. a. The observance of the Linggo ng Kabataan shall include the election of counterparts of all local elective and appointive officials, as well as heads of national offices or agencies stationed or assigned in the territorial jurisdiction of the local government unit, among in-school and community youth residing in the local government concerned from ages thirteen (13) to seventeen (17). During the said week, they shall hold office as boy and girl officials and shall perform such duties and conduct such activities as may be provided in the ordinance. b. City-wide Activities- there shall be a formal ceremony for the opening of the Linggo Ng Kabataan Celebration to be organized by the SK Federation in each year. Activities such as the kick-off parade, Float competition, opening salvo, and the like, shall be observed. This city-wide opening ceremony shall be participated by the SK Officials across the 54 Barangays of the City of Pagadian, including the members of the City Youth Development Council and the registered youth organizations c. Barangay-based Activities - to ensure maximum participation of the youth sector in the community, the Sangguniang Kabataan Officials shall initiate programs and activities in the barangay level such as clean-up drive, tree-planting activity, larong lahi, sports competitions, festival of talents, variety show, singing and dance contest, and any other activities that will boost the confidence of the youth to express their abilities, talents and skills during the Linggo Ng Kabataan. d. Advocacy Programs Anchored in the Philippine Youth Development Plan (PYDP) Centers of Youth Participation - there shall be an intended capacity-building activity that will tackle relevant youth development concerns together with the existing government policies and programs anchored in the centers of youth participation, as detailed in the Philippine Youth Development Plan (PYDP). This may be conducted through a seminar workshop, training, and the like. e. Observance to the Theme of the International Youth Day - the Linggo Ng Kabataan Celebration shall adopt the theme set by the United Nations in the International Youth Day every 12th of August in each year. The said theme will also be anchored by the National Youth Commission. f. Leadership Training and Other Skills Development Workshops - as future leaders and pillars of the country, training programs and workshops are to be conducted to develop their leadership skills and develop more adept knowledge, attitude, and values. g. Outstanding Sangguniang Kabataan Awards & Recognition (oSKars) - there shall be a culminating activity in every Linggo Ng Kabataan Celebration that shall highlight the "oSKars" for the proactive and well-deserved SK Officials, SK Councils, and Youth Organizations, that shall be initiated by the SK Federation in partnership with the Local Youth Development Council. h. Youth Empowerment and Development Programs and Activities - such other projects and activities as maybe considered shall be conducted, provided that it will be valuable to the total development of the youth. i. Virtual Activities and Online Contests - In the event of suspension of activities which require actual physical contact, as mandated by either the local or national government, the appropriate implementing agencies shall resort to the conduct of virtual activities and/or online contests. Budgetary allocation for the conduct of online contests such as Spoken Word Poetry Contest, Short Film Making Contest, Jingle Making Contest, Tik-Tok Dance Challenge, including ML Tournaments, virtual conference and activities, shall be set aside for the cash prizes and other operational expenses that may be necessary for the implementation. SECTION 6. LINGGO NG KABATAAN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - As for the implementation of this Ordinance, an Executive Committee is hereby created to organize, lead and oversee the conduct of all programs and activities during the celebration of the Linggo ng Kabataan within the City of Pagadian which shall be composed of the following; Sangguniang Kabataan Federation President as Chairman; Committee Chairman on Games, Amusement & Sports as Vice Chairman; Sangguniang Kabataan Federation Vice President as Member; City Youth Development Council as Members; City Youth Development Office/LYDO as Secretariat. SECTION 7. BUDGETARY ALLOCATION IN THE ANNUAL BARANGAY YOUTH INVESTMENT PROGRAM - An amount of not less than Thirty Thousand (P30,000.00) Pesos shall be allocated from the respective 10% SK Funds in the Barangay for the expenses that may be incurred during the celebration of the Linggo Ng Kabataan Barangay-based Activities, including the registration fee for the City-wide Activities set by the SK Federation or by the Executive Committee. SECTION 8. COUNTERPART OF LOCAL AND NATIONAL AGENCIES - All local elective and appointive officials, as well as, heads of National Agencies stationed or assigned in the territorial jurisdiction of local government unit are enjoined to provide necessary coordinative and logistic support to ensure the success of program. SECTION 9. FUNDS - The required funds needed for the implementation of the City-Wide celebration of the Linggo ng Kabataan shall be duly allocated in the Gender and Development (GAD) Fund, under the City Youth Development Office Appropriations, subject however, to the approval of the local chief executive. SECTION 10. APPLICABILITY CLAUSE - The provisions of existing ordinances dealing on the same subject matter which are not in conflict with, or contrary to the provisions of this ordinances are hereby adopted and made an integral part of this ordinance. SECTION 11. REPEALING CLAUSE. All ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations inconsistent with or contrary to the provisions of this Ordinance, the same are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly. SECTION 12. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. All provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared separable and if any provision shall be held invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining provisions hereof shall remain valid, in full force and effect SECTION 13. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its publication or after due compliance with all the requirements provided under RA 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991. ENACTED AND APPROVED by the Sangguniang Panlungsod (14th City Council) during its 77th Regular Session on 22 May 2024 at the SP Session Hall, 4th Floor City Commercial Center (C3), Santiago District, Pagadian City.