Ordinance No.

AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE SECOND WEEK OF AUGUST EVERY YEAR AS

"LINGGO NG KABATAAN" IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN NICOLAS, PANGASINAN
AND ENJOINING ALL 33 BARANGAYS TO ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN ITS
CELEBRATION

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;
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, 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 Municipality of San Nicolas recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation-
building and encourages their involvement in community affairs that can enhance their physical,
moral, spiritual, intellectual and social well-being.
SECTION 1. TITLE. An Ordinance Declaring the Second Week of August Every Year as
"Linggo ng Kabataan" in the Municipality of San Nicolas, Pangasinan.
SECTION 2. DECLARATION OF POLICY. Pursuant to Section 13 of the Philippines
Constitution, the State recognizes the vital role of the Youth in nation-building. It shall promote
and protect their physical, moral spiritual, intellectual and social well-being, inculcate in their
patriotism and nationalism and encourage their environment in public and civic affairs, thus,
under 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.
SECTION 3. GENERAL OBJECTIVES. The Sangguniang Kabataan aims to achieve the
following purposes.
1. To inculcate among youth the love of country, discipline, civic mindedness, unity, courage,
respect for the rights of others, sportsmanship and quest for excellence.
2. To promote competition as a vehicle for brotherhood and cooperation among youth.
3. To serve as a training ground for the management and implementation of government
programs.
4. To promote the Sangguniang Kabataan as an organization and initiator of programs vital for
the enhancement of the social, cultural, intellectual, moral, spiritual and physical development of
the youth.
SECTION 4. PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES. The youth of the Municipality of San Nicolas
are encourage to participate in the Linggo ng Kabataan activities. These activities shall focus on
the Youth of the Municipality of San Nicolas to unify their actions towards the total development
of the youth, to encourage them to participate in various programs of the youth in government
and to provide them the venue for actual public service. During the celebration of the Linggo ng
Kabataan, various programs and activities will be conducted for the youth, such as the following:
1. On the Spot Logo/Slogan/Poster Making Contest
An enhancement activity for the youth's artistic expression of patriotism, nationalism and social
issues (i.e. environmental awareness, child labor/abuse etc.). This activity is primary directed
towards the development and improvement of arts and culture.

2. Quiz Bee
An intellectual exercise for the youth of the Municipality of San Nicolas which aims to develop
love of country and nationalism and enhance their awareness in the history of San Nicolas,
Pangasinan.

3. Cultural Show
A night of songs and dances which seeks to revive culture and values, a tribute to the past
generation and an encouragement to the future youth leaders. It also aims to unite and strengthen
rapport camaraderie and brotherhood among the youth of the Municipality of San Nicolas.

4. Community Service Activity

This shall be a week long program whereby the youth through their respective SK Chairperson
conduct pre-planned activities that enable them to concretize their own objectives. Activities
such as, clean and green, visiting and sharing for indigents, Person with Disabilities(PWD),
orphans, prisoners and ' disadvantaged groups and free medical mission aim to promote their
sense of social commitment, social responsibility and civic-mindedness and the likes.

5. Leadership Training and Other Skills Development Workshops

As future leaders and caretaker of the country, training programs and workshops are to be
conducted to develop their leadership skills and develop necessary knowledge, attitude and
values.

6. Awarding For Outstanding Kabataang San Nicolanian

A culminating day to award outstanding youth in the academe, government, sports and arts.
Other Organizations and institutions which are supportive of vital youth issues concerns ' shall
also be recognized. Plaques of Appreciation shall likewise be given by the Executive Committee.

7. One day Laro ng Lahi

Promotes physical health and develop skills among youth, build strong camaraderie and
sportsmanship.

8. Such other projects and programs as maybe considered valuable to the total development of
the youth.

SECTION 5. LOCAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL. There shall be an Executive

Committee to lead and oversee the conduct of all programs and activities of Linggo ng Kabataan
in the Municipality of Bacolor which shall be composed of the following;
Chairman Local Chief Executive
Vice Chairman Pampabayang Pederasyon ng Sangguniang Kabataan President (PPSKP)
Members Local Youth Development Officer (LYDO)
Local Youth Development Council (LYDC) President
Sangguniang Bayan Member - Vice Chairman on Committee on Youth

SECTION 6. FUNCTION. The Local Youth Development Council (LYDC) shall organize
working committee to manage the implementation of the different component programs and such
other committees necessary for the success of the activity. It shall require exact compliance with
the rules and regulations, guidelines and procedures it has promulgated, as recommended by the
working committees.

SECTION 7. 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 the local government unit including barangay officials are enjoined to
provide necessary coordinative and logistic support to ensure the success of the program.

SECTION 8. FUNDS. The required funds needed for the implementation of the Linggo ng
Kabataan shall be duly allocated as determined by LYDC and subject to the usual accounting
and auditing procedures in the disbursement of funds.

SECTION 9. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE PROVISION OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL

DEALT THE PENALTIES IMPOSED UNDER R.A 10742.

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
Ordinance are hereby adopted and made an integral part of this Ordinance.

SECTION 11. REPEALING CLAUSE. All ordinances, rules and regulations, or parts thereof,
the provision of which are in conflict with or contrary to, the provision of this Ordinance are
hereby repealed, amended and modified accordingly.

SECTION 12. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE. The provision of this Ordinance shall take effect
immediately after its approval.