AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING THE CONDUCT OF SUMMER YOUTH CAMP IN EVERY BARANGAY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Eighteenth Congress
Third Regular Session

Begun and held in Metro Manila, on Monday, the twenty-sixth day of July, two thousand twenty one.

[ REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11910, July 28, 2022 ]

AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING THE CONDUCT OF SUMMER YOUTH CAMP IN EVERY BARANGAY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:

Section 1. Short Title. — This Act shall be known as the "Summer Youth Camp Act."

Section 2. Declaration of Policy. — Article II, Section 13 of the Constitution provides that 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. It shall inculcate in the youth patriotism and nationalism, and encourage their involvement in public and civic affairs.

Pursuant to the aforementioned mandate, it is incumbent upon the State to inculcate in the youth the values of patriotism and service to others through programs that are designed to develop in them leadership skills, a sense of responsibility and stewardship of the environment, a dutiful awareness of their role in the building of safe communities, a love for sports and an appreciation of the importance of pursuing a healthy lifestyle.

Section 3. Summer Youth Camp. — A summer youth camp shall be conducted in every barangay in venues chosen by the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) of the respective local government unit to inculcate a sense of social responsibility, ingrain patriotism in the consciousness of the youth, develop youth leadership and mental health wellness, engage in livelihood and entrepreneurship activities, and promote active participation in sports and cultural awareness.

Section 4. The Role of the Sangguniang Kabataan. — The SK shall spearhead the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the summer youth camps in their respective jurisdictions. The SK shall perform the following:

Section 5. Courses. — The NYC, SK, representatives from the local educational institutions, the Local Youth Development Office, in close consultation with the Katipunan ng Kabataan, shall develop modules on the following courses:

Section 6. Assistance of Concerned Government Agencies, Organizations, and Instrumentalities. — The NYC, DILG, DTI, DOH, DICT, PSC, NCCA, DOT, and other concerned agencies, shall provide the necessary assistance to the SK for the effective implementation of the summer youth camp.

The SK may also consult nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and civil society organizations (CSOs) accredited by the NYC in the development and implementation of the program.

Section 7. Funding. — The budget for the summer youth camp shall be included in the annual appropriations of the SK of the respective local government units in accordance with Section 20 (a) of Republic Act No. 10742, otherwise known as the "Sangguniang Kabataan Reform Act of 2015."

Section 8. Implementing Rules and Regulations. — The NYC, the DILG, and the SK representatives shall, in consultation with various youth organizations and youth-serving organizations, promulgate the rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Act within sixty (60) days after its effectivity.

Section 9. Separability Clause. — If any part or provision of this Act is held invalid or unconstitutional, the other provisions not affected shall remain in full force and effect.

Section 10. Repealing Clause. — All laws, executive orders, issuances, decrees, rules and regulations, inconsistent with or contrary to the provisions of this Act are deemed amended, modified or repealed accordingly.

Section 11. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,

This Act which originated in the House of Representatives was passed by the House of Representatives on September 7, 2021, amended by the Senate of the Philippines on May 26, 2022, and which amendments were concurred in by the House of Representatives on May 30, 2022.

Approved: Lapsed into law on JUL 28 2022 without the signature of the President, in accordance with Article VI Section 27 (1) of the Constitution.

RODRIGO ROA DUTERTE
President of the Philippines