Republic of the Philippines

Province of Zambales
Municipality of Castillejos
Barangay Del Pilar

OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG

KABATAAN OF BARANGAY DEL PILAR HELD AT THE SANGGUNIANG BARANGAY
SESSION HALL ON DECEMBER 1, 2023 AT 2:00 P.M.

Present:

Hon. Vianica Kaye E. Israel - SK Chairperson

Hon. Mark Keith R. Campbell - SK Member
Hon. Daniella A. Buqueron - SK Member
Hon. Ramliegh P. Antonio - SK Member
Hon. Eduard Joseph R. Bachillar - SK Member
Hon. Austin John D. Calubhay - SK Member

Absent:
Hon. Lyka Moreno - SK Member
Hon. Algin F. Manglicmot - SK Member

RESOLUTION NO. 003

Series of 2023

A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE INTERNAL RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE

SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN OF BRGY. DEL PILAR, CASTILLEJOS, ZAMBALES

WHEREAS, the Sangguniang Kabataan Internal Rules of Procedure are necessary in

order to govern the orderly conduct of the members of the Sangguniang Kabataan;

WHEREAS, the promulgation of these rules is imperative in the efficient discharge of the
powers, duties, and functions of the members of the Sangguniang Kabataan, pursuant to the
pertinent provisions as found therein in the Local Government Code of 1991 (RA 7160), RA
10742 or the SK Reform Law as amended by RA 11768;

NOW THEREFORE, on motion of SK Member Mark Keith Campbell, duly seconded by

all the SK Members, be it resolved as it is hereby resolved, to adopt the following Internal Rules
of Procedure of the Sangguniang Kabataan of Barangay Del Pilar;

RULE I

COMPOSITION

SECTION 1. The Sangguniang Kabataan officials of Barangay Del Pilar are composed of the
Sangguniang Kabataan Chairperson and the seven (7) Sangguniang Kabataan members, the
Sangguniang Kabataan Secretary, and the Treasurer;

SECTION 2. The SK Chairperson, the regular members of the Sangguniang Kabataan, shall
assume office on the day and in the manner as provided for by law;

RULE II

PRESIDING OFFICER

SECTION 1. The SK Chairperson shall be the Presiding Officer of the Sangguniang Kabataan.
The Presiding Officer shall vote only to break a tie;

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SECTION 2. In the event of the inability of the SK Chairperson to preside over the session, the
SK Members present shall choose among themselves a temporary presiding officer;

RULE III

THE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN COUNCIL

SECTION 1. Composition
- The Sangguniang Kabataan Council, shall be composed of the SK Chair as presiding
officer, and the seven (7) regular Sangguniang Kabataan Members elected at large;

SECTION 2.
- The powers, duties, and functions of the Sangguniang Kabataan are provided for by RA
10742 as amended by RA 11768;

RULE IV

APPOINTIVE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN OFFICIALS

SECTION 1. Barangay Secretary

(The appointment, qualifications, powers and duties of the barangay secretary are provided for
by RA 10742 amended)

SECTION 2. Barangay Treasurer

(Appointment, qualifications, powers and duties of the barangay treasurer are provided for by
RA 10742 amended)

 That the Sangguniang Kabataan treasurer and secretary must be at least eighteen (18)
years but not more than thirty (30) years of age on the day of the appointment;

 That the Sangguniang Kabataan chairperson shall appoint a treasurer with an

educational or career background relating to business administration, accountancy,
finance, economics, or bookkeeping;

 That only if no person meets the requirements can the Sangguniang Kabataan
chairperson consider other suitable nominees;

RULE V

THE STANDING COMMITTEES

SECTION 1. The Committees

- The creation and composition of the standing committees in the Sangguniang Kabataan
shall be the first order of business for the Sangguniang Kabataan. The following are the
standing committees of the Sangguniang Kabataan:

1. COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND FINANCE

2. COMMITTEE ON GOVERNANCE
3. COMMITTEE ON ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP
4. COMMITTEE ON GLOBAL MOBILITY
5. COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
6. COMMITTEE ON HEALTH
7. COMMITTEE ON SOCIAL INCLUSION AND EQUITY
8. COMMITTEE ON PEACE BUILDING AND SECURITY
9. COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT
10. COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT
11. COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE

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SECTION 2. Composition
- A committee shall be composed of a Chairman and two members. Except those whose
appointments are provided for by law, the Chairman and its members shall be chosen by
virtue of a majority vote of all the members of the Sangguniang Kabataan Council;

SECTION 3. Committee Chairmanship

a) A Sangguniang Kabataan member may hold one or more committee chairmanship

upon approval of the majority;
b) The SK Chairperson, may choose to, upon approval by the majority of the SK Council,
hold chairmanship in any of the above committees in the event that no Council member
is available for the said position;

SECTION 4. In the event of reorganizing the Committees, the Chairmanship and Membership of
the committee shall be determined by a majority vote of all the members of the SK Council;

SECTION 5. The powers, duties, and functions of the following committees are as follows:

1. COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND FINANCE - with jurisdiction regarding all matters relating to
budget, appropriation and the expenditure of funds as found in the Annual Budget and
Supplemental Budgets of the SK;

2. COMMITTEE ON GOVERNANCE - has jurisdiction on ensuring that youth have equal

and equitable chances of running and voting for government office, are empowered to
exercise their right of suffrage responsibly and right to run for elections and uphold the
principles of government practices which are efficient, effective, free from graft and
corruption and innovative;

3. COMMITTEE ON ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP - has jurisdiction on strengthening enabling

mechanisms for youth organization and participation, accreditation and awareness and
assistance, engage the youth in the preservation, safeguarding and development; and
inculcate volunteerism through the academe and community engagement;

4. COMMITTEE ON GLOBAL MOBILITY - responsible on ensuring the youth are aware

of opportunities from multiple sources, undergo training and got hired locally will be able
to share their experiences, learnings, and knowledge acquired with other youth and are
protected from, and who can address and prevent human trafficking;

5. COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION - with responsibility on ensuring equitable education

is provided among youth through sustained increase in enrolment and completion rates
per level, globally competitiveness but responsive to national needs and are prepared for
the workplace and the emergence of new media and other technologies, high literacy
and who efficaciously seek and use information;

6. COMMITTEE ON HEALTH - with jurisdictions on youth healthy living in terms of

getting medical attention, doing regular exercise, and maintaining proper diet and
nutrition, observe responsible sexual and reproductive health practices, make informed
and responsible decisions against engaging in sexual risk-taking practices, make
informed and responsible decisions against engaging in non-sexual risk-taking practice
and get proper family support, counseling, and medical attention for their psychosocial
concerns.

7. COMMITTEE ON SOCIAL INCLUSION AND EQUITY - has jurisdiction on ensuring

that youth are free from abuse, neglect and exploitation, do not live in the streets, youth
with disabilities realize their full potential, are protected from, and who are able to
prevent and address, gendered job discrimination against them and LGBTQ+ youth are
protected from, and who are able to address and prevent sexual orientation and gender
identity discrimination against them;

8. COMMITTEE ON PEACE BUILDING AND SECURITY - had responsibility on

preventing violence and human rights violations against the youth, for them to

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 proactively ensure peace and order in their communities, work for peace, abide and
respect the laws of the land and do not use/will no longer use illegal substances

9. COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT - responsible in strengthening youth participation

in environmental activities and promote environment -friendly practices among youth

10. COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT - has jurisdiction on ensuring

youth are gainfully employed, know and exercise their rights, responsibilities and welfare
as Filipino workers, aspire to be entrepreneurs and know and avail of career enrichment
opportunities

11. COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE - has jurisdiction over the youth being actively
involved in food security efforts through modernized and transformed agriculture sector
and in promoting agricultural development other similar functions;

RULE VI

MEETING OF THE SK COUNCIL

SECTION 1. Schedule of Regular Meeting

- The regular session of the Sangguniang Kabataan shall be every third Sunday of the
Month at 5:00 in the afternoon;

SECTION 2. Venue of Meetings

- Meetings of the SK Council shall be held at the Session Hall of the Sangguniang
Barangay or at the venue agreed upon or provided in the notice;

SECTION 3. Special Meetings

- A special meeting may be called by the SK Chair or by at least 4 members of the SK
Council, by giving written notice of the date, time, place and agenda of the meeting,
which can be sent either through personal delivery, registered mail, fax or email and all
other Social Network Sites (SNS) to all members, and must be received at least twenty-
four (24) hours from the date and time of meeting;

SECTION 4.
- The Sangguniang Barangay and the Municipal Youth Development Council shall be
furnished with notices of regular and special meetings and the minutes of the meetings
thereafter;

SECTION 5. Start of Meetings

- About fifteen minutes before the appointed time of the session, the Secretary shall
inform all the members of the SK Council to be present at the session hall. After which
he or she shall inform the Presiding Officer that the session can commence;

SECTION 6. Attendance
- Every member of the Sangguniang Kabataan council shall be present in all meetings.
They may be excused only for the following reasons:

a) When a member is sick or force majeure;

b) On Official leave of absence;

c) On Official Business;

d) Emergency due to hospitalization of immediate family;

SECTION 7. Attire and Decorum

- All members shall be in casual attire during meetings. Members of the SK Council shall
observe courtesy and utmost respect for each other. They must observe proper decorum
during all proceedings and deliberations;

SECTION 8. Notice of Meeting

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 - The SK Secretary shall send a notice of meeting, both regular (when rescheduled on a
different date as set in the internal rules) and special, at least twenty-four (24) hours
prior to the date and time of schedule;

SECTION 9. Motion to Adjourn

- At any time after the roll call has been completed, a motion to adjourn shall be in order if
approved by all those present and as such all deliberations shall be suspended;

SECTION 10. Quorum

- The presence of the majority of all the members of the Sangguniang Kabataan council
including the Chairman shall constitute a quorum to transact official business. As a
general rule, quorum is interpreted to mean one half plus one (50% + 1) of the entire
members. If there is no quorum, the Presiding Officer may declare a recess of not more
than thirty minutes and wait for other members to come; or the majority of the members
present may move to adjourn the session from time to time or day to day. The Presiding
Officer may moto propio or upon proper motion from the floor duly adopted by the body,
declare the meeting adjourned for lack of quorum;

SECTION 11. Determination of Majority and Two Third Votes

- In the determination of majority or two thirds votes in approving resolutions and motions
the presiding officer shall be excluded in the computation and the computation shall be
based on actual number of SK Council Members. (ex 8 members including the SK Chair
quorum is five (5). Majority vote is four (4), and 2/3 vote is six (6);

RULE VII

ORDER OF BUSINESS

SECTION 1. The order of business of the SK Council shall be as follows:

a. Call to Order
b. Invocation
c. National Anthem
d. Roll Call
e. Declaration of Quorum
f. Reading and Approval of the Previous Minutes
g. Letters and Official Communications
h. Chairman’s Time and Report
i. Unfinished Business
j. Business for the Day
k. Committee Reports
l. Other Matters
m. Adjournment

RULE VIII

SUSPENSION OF RULES

SECTION 1. Rules may be suspended, on the motion of any of the members and affirmative 2/3
vote of all present members of the SK Council, for the sole purpose of the question or matter
pending at the time the motion for which said suspension is made. Rules may also be
suspended to allow any official guest or visitor to take on the floor during a point of inquiry;

RULE IX

DISCIPLINE OF MEMBERS

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SECTION 1. Any member of the SK Council for disorderly conduct or incurs absences without
justifiable cause for beyond three consecutive regular sessions, may be censured, reprimanded
or ordered removed from the SK council venue upon vote of 2/3 of all actual members present;

SECTION 2. This is without prejudice to the filing of administrative case before the Sangguniang
Bayan who can suspend for not more than six (6) months or remove from office by majority vote
of all Sanggunian members, on any of the following grounds:

(a) Absence from the regular meeting of the Sangguniang Kabataan without valid cause
for two (2) consecutive times or accumulated absences of four (4) within a period of
twelve (12) months;

(b) Failure to convene the regular semestral assembly of the Katipunan ng Kabataan for
two (2) consecutive times;

(c) Failure to convene the regular Sangguniang Kabataan meetings for three (3)
consecutive months in the case of the Sangguniang Kabataan Chairperson;

(d) Failure to formulate the Comprehensive Barangay Youth Development Plan and the
Annual Barangay Youth Investment Program, or approve the Annual Budget within
the prescribed period of time without justifiable reason;

(e) Failure to implement programs and projects outlined in the Annual Barangay Youth
Investment Program without justifiable reason;

(f) Four (4) consecutive absences during the regular Sangguniang Barangay sessions
without valid cause in the case of the Sangguniang Kabataan Chairperson;

(g) Conviction by final judgment of a crime involving moral turpitude; and violation of
existing laws against graft and corruption and other civil service laws, rules and
regulations; and

(h) Failure in the discharge of his or her duty or has committed abuse of authority;

RULE X

AMENDMENTS TO RULES

SECTION 1. These internal rules of procedure may be amended at any regular session by a 2/3
vote of all the SK Council members present;

RULE XI

KATIPUNAN NG KABATAAN ASSEMBLY

SECTION 1. Schedule of Katipunan ng Kabataan (KK) Assembly

- The KK Assembly shall be every on: February for the First Semester and August for the
Second Semester;

SECTION 2. Venue of KK Assembly

- The KK Assembly shall be held at the Barangay Plaza or at the venue agreed upon or
provided in the notice.

SECTION 3. Agenda for the KK Assembly

- The KK Assembly shall have the following agenda:

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 (a) Identification of priority projects for the formulation of the CBYDP

(b) Formulation of Action Plan accompanied with budget

(c) Update and validate Katipunan ng Kabataan Membership; and

(d) Discuss issued and concerns raised by the Katipunan ng Kabataan.

RULE XII

GRANT OF HONORARIA

SECTION 1. In the performance of their duties enumerated under Sections 8, 14, and 15 of RA
No. 10742 and RA 11768, the SK Officials shall each receive a monthly honorarium, chargeable
against the SK funds, in addition to any other compensation provided by RA No. 11768, and
shall be granted at the end of the month;

Other compensation not authorized by the Act, such as Mid-Year Bonus, Year-End Bonus,
Clothing/Uniform Allowance, and other unauthorized benefits/allowances, shall not be granted
to the SK Officials;

SECTION 2. The SK Chairperson automatically serves as an ex officio member of the

Sangguniang Barangay pursuant to Section 430 of RA No. 7160. He or she enjoys the same
privileges as the regular Sangguniang Barangay members and he or she shall be entitled to a
pro-rata honoraria for every session of the Sangguniang Barangay he or she has attended;

As such, the SK chairperson shall no longer be entitled to receive any honorarium charged
against the regular SK funds, except those funded by higher-level LGUs;

SECTION 3. The amount of the monthly honorarium of the SK Officials shall be subject to their
attendance at SK meetings, deliberations, and official activities of the SK;

SECTION 4. The monthly honorarium shall be pro-rated based on the actual work and/or
attendance vis-a-vis the work and/or meeting schedule or performance standards as may be
prescribed under the following:

(a) Half of the monthly honorarium shall depend on the actual attendance
of the SK Official on regular meetings;

(b) The other half shall depend on the actual attendance on special
meetings, on activities as contained in the LYDP, ABYIP, those
required by law, regulations, issuances of concerned government
agencies and other activities as agreed upon by the council;

(c) The secretary shall record the attendance of all concerned officials in
the above-mentioned activities and shall provide the same as an
attachment which will serve as basis for the computation of honoraria
of each member;

SECTION 5. The monthly honorarium to be received by SK Officials shall not exceed the rate
equivalent to Salary Grade (SG) 9, Step 1 in the salary schedule implemented by the
municipality where the barangay belongs;

In no case shall the monthly honorarium exceed the actual monthly compensation received by
the SK chairperson;

SECTION 6. The monthly honorarium of the SK Officials shall be monitored by the Budget
Monitoring Officer in a separate budget registry for Personal Services (PS) and recorded in the

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appropriate registers being maintained by the SK Treasurer. The amount to be allocated for PS
shall not be more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the SK funds;

For this purpose, SK funds shall refer to the:

(i) ten percent (10%) of the general fund of the mother barangay that is set aside for
the SK for the budget year; and;

(ii) (ii) other funds accruing to the general fund of the SK, such as the proceeds from
their fund-raising activities pursuant to Section 8 (e) of RA No. 10742, as
amended by Section 1 of RA No. 11768, provided that such proceeds are not
mandated to be used for specific program(s), project(s), or purpose(s);

SECTION 7. If the prescribed rate of the SG cannot be fully provided, the proportionate and
uniform monthly honorarium shall be determined and approved by the SK through a resolution;

SECTION 8. The total honorarium to be included in the SK Annual Budget shall cover SK
Officials, whether the SK position is filled or vacant;

SECTION 9. The grant of honorarium to SK Officials shall be included in the Comprehensive

Barangay Youth Development Plan and Annual Barangay Youth Investment Program of the SK,
and shall be subject to the SK planning and budgeting process pursuant to Department of
Budget and Management (DBM), Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG),
National Youth Commission (NYC) Joint Memorandum Circular No. 1, s. 2019 dated January
23, 2019 and DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2019-151 dated September 10, 2019;

SECTION 10. The council shall ensure that funding priorities in the determination of the
amount of honorarium will be given to the entitled SK Officials. It must be understood that the
council shall prioritize in the allocation of funds the delivery and implementation of local youth
development and empowerment programs, projects, and activities (PPAs) pursuant to Section
20 (c) of RA No. 10742, as amended by Section 6 of RA No. 11768;

SECTION 11. The grant of honorarium to entitled SK Officials charged against the SK funds
shall be subject to pertinent budgeting, accounting and auditing laws, rules, and regulations;

RULE XIII

SUCCESSION AND FILLING UP OF VACANCIES

SECTION 1. In case a Sangguniang Kabataan Chairperson refuses to assume office, fails to

qualify, voluntarily resigns, dies, is permanently incapacitated, is removed from office, the
Sangguniang Kabataan member who obtained the highest number of votes in the election
immediately preceding shall assume the office of the chairperson, for the unexpired portion of
his or her term. In case said member refuses to assume the position or fails to qualify, the
Sangguniang Kabataan member obtaining the next highest number of votes shall assume the
position of the chairperson for the unexpired portion of their term: Provided, that, if the reason
for the vacancy does not fall under the conditions stated above, the mayor of the concerned
barangay shall appoint an officer-in-charge (OIC) from a list of at least three (3) nominees as
submitted by the Sangguniang Kabataan members: Provided, further, that the appointed OIC
must meet the qualifications set under Section 10 of RA 11768;
RULE XIV

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

SECTION 1. Repealing Clause

- All previous Internal Rules of Procedure passed by the previous SK are hereby
repealed, amended or modified accordingly;

SECTION 2. Separability Clause

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 - If, for any reason or reasons, any part or provision of this IRR shall be held to be
unconstitutional or invalid, other parts or provisions hereof which are not affected
thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect;

SECTION 3. Effectivity Clause

- This Internal Rules of Procedure shall take effect after its approval by the majority
members of the SK Council.

ADOPTED. December 1, 2023.

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I HEREBY CERTIFY to the correctness of the foregoing Resolution which was duly
adopted by the Sangguniang Kabataan during its regular/special session held on December 1,
2023.

MARK KEITH CAMPBELL

Temporary Secretary/ SK Member

ATTESTED AND CERTIFIED

TO BE DULY ADOPTED:

HON. VIANICA KAYE E. ISRAEL

Sangguniang Kabataan Chairperson

HON. MARK KEITH R. CAMPBELL HON. LYKA MORENO

SK Member SK Member

HON. DANIELLA A. BUQUERON HON. RAMLIEGH P. ANTONIO

SK Member SK Member

HON. EDUARD JOSEPH R. BACHILLAR HON. AUSTIN JOHN D. CALUBHAY

SK Member SK Member

HON. ALGIN F. MANGLICMOT

SK Member

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