Tigbauan Youth Month - Ordinance
Tigbauan Youth Month - Ordinance
2024-018
WHEREAS, Section 13, Article II of the 1987 Constitution states that, the State
recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation-building and shall promote and
protect their physical, moral, spiritual, and social well-being. It shall inculcate in the
youth patriotism and nationalism, and encourage their involvement in public and
civic affairs;
WHEREAS, the Republic Act No. 10742 also known as the Sangguniang
Kabataan Reform Act of 2015 provided in Chapter VI Section 33 paragraph (a) states
that every province, cit, municipality and barangay shall conduct an annual activity
known as Linggo ng Kabataan on the week where the 12th of August falls to coincide
with the International Youth Day. The SK, in the case of barangay, and the respective
LYDC in cooperation with the Pederasyon ng SK, in the case of province, city and
municipality, shall take lead in this observance;
WHEREAS, through the Linggo ng Kabataan, the youth is given a venue that
gives due importance to the development of an active and empowered youth sector;
WHEREAS, the Local Government Unit shall establish adequate, effective and
enabling mechanism and support systems that will ensure the meaningful
participation of the youth in local governance and nation building;
2. Quiz Bee
Promotes physical health and develops skills among youth, builds strong
camaraderie and sportsmanship.
SECTION 8. FUNDS. The required funds needed for the implementation of the
Linggo ng Kabataan shall be duly allocated as determined by the Executive Committee
and subject to the usual accounting and auditing procedures in the disbursement of
funds.
SECTION 12. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE. The provision of this Ordinance shall take
effect immediately after its approval.