Waray-Waray Youth Advocates (WARAYA)

Established July 4, 2004

Family Planning Organization of the Philippines – Samar Chapter
(FPOP-Samar) Corner 5th Street and Mabini Avenue
Catbalogan City, Samar, Philippines
Tel. No. +63 (55) 251-0246 Email: waraya.fpop@gmail.com

CONSTITUTION OF WARAY-WARAY YOUTH ADVOCATES (WARAYA)

Preamble

We, the members of the Waray-Waray Youth Advocates (WARAYA), imploring the
aid of Almighty God, in order to nurture empowered and responsible young people
living in a society that acknowledges, understands and respects their sexual and
reproductive health rights, do ordain and promulgate this Constitution.

ARTICLE I
Name and Domicile

Sec. 1 Name - The name of the organization shall be known as Waray-Waray Youth
Advocates (WARAYA).

Sec.2 Office - The office of WARAYA shall be temporarily located at the Family
Planning Organization, 154 Allen Avenue Extension Pier 2, Catbalogan
City, Samar, Philippines, until such time that the organization finds its
official center.

ARTICLE II
Declaration of Principles

Sec. 1. WARAYA recognizes that young people are potential partners in nation
building.

Sec. 2. WARAYA upholds the individual rights of young people, recognizes the
need to promote their overall well-being and develop them to be
responsible citizens.

Sec. 3. WARAYA recognizes the reality that young Filipino people are faced
with Sexual and Reproductive health risks, due to the lack of proper
guidance in dealing with the varied unrestrained information they are
faced with, leading them to respond in problematic ways.

Sec. 4. WARAYA recognizes the right of individuals to choose their sexual

orientation and be free from gender discrimination.

Sec. 5. WARAYA recognizes that these challenges can be addressed through

intensive advocacy works. These include providing young people with
correct and accurate information and provision of comprehensive
 youth-friendly Reproductive Health care services which are free from
discrimination and assure confidentiality.

ARTICLE III
Declaration of Objectives

Sec. 1. WARAYA commits itself to advocating sexual and reproductive health

and rights through information, education and communication
programs and projects, and forming networks consisting of various
stakeholders.
Sec. 2. WARAYA, shall offer youth-friendly reproductive health services that
ensure
confidentiality, affordability and accessibility.
Sec. 3. WARAYA shall commit itself to providing opportunities for holistic
human development through innovative strategies and youthful
programs.

ARTICLE IV
Membership

Sec. 1. Anyone aging 10-24 regardless of ethnic origins, gender preference,

nationality or other
Sec. 2. WARAYA members whose ages have exceeded the required age
bracket shall be considered as WARAYA alumni.

ARTICLE V
Rights and Privileges

Sec. 1. Every member of WARAYA shall have the following rights and
privileges:
a.) To participate freely and fully in all meetings of the organization;
b.) To be informed fully by the organization of the reason for policies,
programs, projects and actions adopted;
c.) To propose, in meetings, changes on the state agenda;
d.) To elect and be elected to office;
e.) To vote in the approval and adoption of resolutions, programs and
policies;
f.) To present suggestions, comments, and criticisms to the
organization of WARAYA;
g.) To resign his/her membership.

Sec. 2. Every alumnus of WARAYA shall have the following rights and
privileges:
a.) To participate freely and fully in all meetings of the organization;
b.) To be informed fully by the organization of the reason for policies,
programs, projects and actions adopted;
c.) To propose, in meetings, changes on the state agenda;
d.) To present suggestions, comments, and criticisms to the
organization of WARAYA
 ARTICLE VI
Duties and Responsibilities

Sec. 1. Every member and alumnus of WARAYA shall have the following duties
and responsibilities:
a.) To uphold and abide by this constitution and by-laws of the
organization;
b.) To abide by the policies, decisions and regulation which may from
time to time be promulgated;
c.) To take active part in the implementation of all programs, projects
and actions adopted by WARAYA
d.) To adhere to the principle, purpose and objective of the
organization; and
e.) To pay dues regularly.
Sec. 2. All members and alumni of WARAYA shall fulfill such other reasonable
duties and tasks delegated to them by the officers of the organization
Sec. 3. Any member of WARAYA provided that he/ she has undergone due
process, and if found guilty, may be disciplined, suspended, penalized
or removed from the organization on any of the following grounds:
a.) Engaging in any act detrimental to the objectives or inimical to the
interest of the organization
b.) Violation of or deliberate failure to abide by the duties and
responsibilities expected of her/him.
c.) Such other grounds as may be determined by the present set of
officers.

ARTICLE VII
Powers, Duties and Functions of the Officers

Sec. 1 President - The President shall be the Chief Executive Officer of WARAYA.
He/She shall have the following powers, duties and functions:
a.) Preside over all meetings and/or may designate another officer to
preside for a specific meeting;
b.) Sit as the official representative of the youth volunteers of FPOP
to the FPOP Chapter Council;
c.) Enforce this constitution, by-laws and other regulations that may be
promulgated;
d.) Sign all official minutes, resolutions, correspondences, and other
official papers of WARAYA.
e.) Represent WARAYA in any official, external or internal
functions/affairs whenever necessary or appoint another officer to
represent him/her;
f.) Create Special Committees and appoint their heads and members;
g.) Coordinates with the Advocacy committee in the conduct of the
programs and projects of the committee. and
h.) Perform such other functions inherent and incidental to his/her
office.
Sec. 2 Vice-President - The Vice-President shall have the following powers, duties
and functions:
 a.) Assist the President in performance of his/her powers, duties and
functions;
b.) Assume office of the president in case of the latter’s death,
incapacity, removal, resignation or absence;
c.) Supervise members in planning and arranging meetings or
programs of activities;
d.) Act as the over-all supervisor and coordinator of all the standing
committees.
e.) Perform such other functions/duties assigned by the organization.
Sec. 3 Secretary - The Secretary shall have the following powers, duties and
functions:
a.) Keep accurate records of the minutes and document proceedings of
every meeting;
b.) Keep a file of all pertinent documents and papers of WARAYA and
make them accessible to WARAYA members;
c.) Call and prepare all notices of WARAYA meetings and activities;
d.) Develop and implement a database for all WARAYA members;
e.) Coordinates with the IEC committee in the conduct of programs and
projects of the said committee.
f.) Perform such other duties as assigned by the organization.
Sec. 4 Treasurer - The Treasurer shall have the following powers, duties and
functions:
a.) Keep all financial records of WARAYA;
b.) Serve as the disbursing officer of all WARAYA funds;
c.) Prepare the annual budget of WARAYA;
d.) Prepare financial reports quarterly, annually, after an activity, and
at the end of his/her term;
e.) Collect the annual membership dues and reports a quarterly status;
f.) Formulate pertinent financial guidelines for WARAYA;
g.) Coordinate with the Resource Mobilization committee in the
conduct of programs and projects of the aforementioned
committee.
h.) Perform such other duties assigned by the organization.
Sec. 5 Auditor – The Auditor shall have the following powers, duties and
functions:
a.) Have a copy of all financial records of WARAYA
b.) Conduct systematic auditing of all financial reports on a quarterly
and annual basis and even after an activity of the WARAYA;
c.) Monitor the financial cash flow of the WARAYA;
d.) Support the Treasurer in the collection of annual membership dues
e.) Provide assistance to the Committee Chairs in the budget proposals
of every project/activity for the WARAYA;
f.) Perform such other duties assigned by the organization.
Sec. 6 Committee Chairs of the IEC, Advocacy and Resource Generation
committees- The Committee Chairs shall have the following powers,
duties and functions:
a.) Act as Chief Operating Officer of his/her respective WARAYA
committees;
b.) Recruit committee members and coordinate activities to be
developed and implemented by the committee;
 c.) Assist the organization in all activities;
d.) Report committee activities at the General Assemblies and in
meetings and on an annual basis;
e.) Submit project proposals to the organization to be presented in a
General Assembly called for such purpose;
f.) Prepare project completion reports and submit to the officers and
the General Assembly; and
g.) Perform such other duties assigned by the organization.

ARTICLE VIII
Organizational Elections

Sec. 1. The General Assembly of WARAYA shall be held biennially every

second Thursday of April of that year.
Sec. 2 All elective officers shall be elected during this General Assembly by a
popular vote of those present members.
Sec. 3 In case of one (1) nominee for an elective position, he/she must get at least a
confidence vote of 50% + 1 of all present members.
Sec. 4 In cases of appointive positions, the officers shall elect the same by
consensus.
Sec. 5 All candidates for the office should have at least one (1) semester or five (5)
months membership in the organization.
Sec. 6 All elected officers shall have a maximum term of two terms until the time
he/she exceeded the age limit set for members.

Article IX
Impeachment

Sec. 1 On petition of at least one-third (1/3) of the members, any officer may be
made to undergo impeachment proceeding on any of the following
grounds:
a.) willful and culpable violation of this constitution and the by-laws of
the organization;
b.) gross neglect of duty;
c.) disloyalty to the organization;
d.) gross misconduct.
Sec. 2. There shall be an Impeachment Tribunal. The creation of which shall
be ensured by the officers within one month from the commencement
of their term. It shall be composed of three (3) members, one of the
members come from the WARAYA Alumni, one from the FPOP Chapter
Council and one from the present set officers preferably the officers
which occupies the highest position. They shall try and decide all cases
involving the removal of, or suspension of any officer. Any decision of
impeachment must carry the unanimous decision of the body.
Sec. 3 The decision of the tribunal shall be final and executory.

ARTICLE X
Miscellaneous Provisions
Sec. 1 WARAYA shall have an annual strategic planning at the last quarter of the
calendar year.
Sec. 2 WARAYA shall have one General Assembly annually.
Sec. 3 Contributions, in any form, are welcome and should be forwarded to the
Treasurer for proper accounting.

ARTICLE XI
Promulgation and Amendments to this Constitution

Sec.1 Promulgation – This constitution shall be promulgated by WARAYA members

at a General Assembly called for the purpose by the President.
Sec. 2 Amendments to the Constitution – Any principal member can propose
amendments to this constitution and by-laws which may be ratified by
the vote of 2/3 of all the principal members of WARAYA at a General
Assembly called for the purpose by WARAYA President.
Sec. 3 All proposals for amendments or revisions must be submitted in written form,
together with explanation for such, to the officers at least thirty (30)
days prior to the General Assembly.

Waray-Waray Youth Advocates (WARAYA)

Family Planning Organization of the Philippines – Samar Chapter
(FPOP-Samar) Corner 5th Street and Mabini Avenue
Catbalogan City, Samar, Philippines
Tel. No. +63 (55) 251-0246 Email: waraya.fpop@gmail.com

WARAY-WARAY YOUTH ADVOCATES (WARAYA)

1. Dennis G. Cosmod 21. Roldan John P. Larios

2. Juniel B. Tagarino 22. Grace D. Nube

3. Cherry Jean O. Romano 23. Alan Jay S. Abrina

4. Toribio Daganzo III 24. Bienvenido Continedo

5. Julio Cabanoang 25. Fidel Jundy G. Cosmod

 6. Ador L. Hurtado 26. Laiminh Mabulay

7. Lynor H. Abotog 27. Stephany U. Tan

8. Kristina Cassandra P. Aquino 28. Mariecon V. malinao

9. Ariel V. Candido 29. James A. Lobres

10. Carlito Cuarental III 30. Jeffrey Calitis

11. Teodoro Aban 31. Carissa Lobigas

12. Mercedita Mosende 32. Roldan Dacutanan

13. Piregrino Candilosas 33. Heherson Llanera

14. Mark Ben Obor 34. Hector L. Lim – it

15. Rodito L. Barastas Jr. 35. Jan Marie C. Tamor

16. Vincent Laureta 36. Maria Kristina J. Solis

17. Jane A. Mendoza 37. Belynda N. Tuazon

18. Christine Jenyl Tuazon 38. Mark Louie Rey Daiz

19. Steve Galang 39. Nicole Tangzo

20. Ronaldo N. Espino 40. Shailenie Aya-ay

Waray-Waray Youth Advocates (WARAYA)

Family Planning Organization of the Philippines – Samar Chapter
(FPOP-Samar) Corner 5th Street and Mabini Avenue
Catbalogan City, Samar, Philippines
Tel. No. +63 (55) 251-0246 Email: waraya.fpop@gmail.com

(Excerpts taken during the Minutes of the Meeting of the WARAYA Local
Young
Leaders’ Assembly held at Catbalogan City on June 14, 2010 at 01:00 PM)

Attendance:
COSMOD, DENNIS G. COSMOD, FIDEL JUNDY G
TAGARINO, JUNIEL B TAMOR, JAN MARIE C
LAURETA, VINCENT C LIM-IT, HECTOR L
MALINAO, MARIECON V CABANOANG, JULIO B
ABRINA, ALAN JAY S MABULAY, LAIMINH S
BACHAO, RONIL C DAGANZO, TORIBIO III D.
HURTADO, ADORL ABOTOG, LYNOR H
CUARENTAL , CARLITO JR O DACUTANAN,
ROLDAN C
LLANERA, HEHERSON OBOR, MARKBEN A
BARASTAS, RODITO L SOLIS, MARIA KRISTINA J.
TUAZON, CHISTINE JENYL M DAIZ, MARK LOUIE REY M
GALANG, STEVE P TANGZO, NICOLE S
ESPINO, RONALDO N CALITIS, JEFFREY M

RESOLUTION NO. 2010-003

RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE FOLLOWING OFFICERS OF THE WARAYA AS
THE DULY ELECTED OFFICERS PER ADJUSTMENTS MADE DURING THE JUNE
14, 2010 MEETING

Dennis G. Cosmod - President

Juniel G. Tagarino - Vice President
Carissa C. Lobigas - Treasurer
Mariecon V. Malinao – Secretary
Cherry Jean S. Romano - Auditor
Fidel Jundy G. Cosmod – Chair, Advocacy
Alan Jay S. Abrina – Chair, IEC
Torribio Daganzo III – Chair, ResMob

APPROVED: Unanimously.
ADOPTED: June 14, 2010
__________________________________________________________________
I HEREBY CERTIFY to the correctness of the herein Resolution.

(Sgd.)
MARIECON V. MALINAO
Secretary

Attested by:

(Sgd.)
DENNIS G. COSMOD
President
 Waray-Waray Youth Advocates (WARAYA)
Family Planning Organization of the Philippines – Samar Chapter
(FPOP-Samar) Corner 5th Street and Mabini Avenue
Catbalogan City, Samar, Philippines
Tel. No. +63 (55) 251-0246 Email: waraya.fpop@gmail.com

(Excerpts taken during the Minutes of the Meeting of the WARAYA Local
Young
Leaders’ Assembly held at Catbalogan City on June 14, 2010 at 01:00 PM)

Attendance:
COSMOD, DENNIS G. COSMOD, FIDEL JUNDY G
TAGARINO, JUNIEL B TAMOR, JAN MARIE C
LAURETA, VINCENT C LIM-IT, HECTOR L
MALINAO, MARIECON V CABANOANG, JULIO B
ABRINA, ALAN JAY S MABULAY, LAIMINH S
BACHAO, RONIL C DAGANZO, TORIBIO III D.
HURTADO, ADORL ABOTOG, LYNOR H
CUARENTAL , CARLITO JR O DACUTANAN,
ROLDAN C
LLANERA, HEHERSON OBOR, MARKBEN A
BARASTAS, RODITO L SOLIS, MARIA KRISTINA J.
TUAZON, CHISTINE JENYL M DAIZ, MARK LOUIE REY M
GALANG, STEVE P TANGZO, NICOLE S
ESPINO, RONALDO N CALITIS, JEFFREY M

RESOLUTION NO. 2010-001

RESOLUTION ENDORSING TO THE NATIONAL OFFICE THE ORGANIZATION’S
ACTIVITY PROPOSAL FOR THE YOUTH INNOVATION FUND HEREIN ATTACHED

APPROVED: Unanimously.
ADOPTED: June 14, 2010
__________________________________________________________________
I HEREBY CERTIFY to the correctness of the herein Resolution.

(Sgd.)
MARIECON V. MALINAO
Secretary

Attested by:

(Sgd.)
DENNIS G. COSMOD
President