Bill Type
Long Title
AN ACT RECOGNIZING THE POTENTIALS OF THE FILIPINO YOUTH TOWARD NATION BUILDING, PRESCRIBING THE FREE EXERCISE OF CERTAIN RIGHTS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Congress Author
Date filed
July 10, 2001
Scope
Urgent Bill
No

Legislative History

House Bill/Resolution NO. House Bill No. 912, 12th Congress of the Republic
FULL TITLE : AN ACT RECOGNIZING THE POTENTIALS OF THE FILIPINO YOUTH TOWARD NATION BUILDING, PRESCRIBING THE FREE EXERCISE OF CERTAIN RIGHTS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
ABSTRACT : "Magna Carta for Youth". Rationale: All efforts shall be exerted by the State to remove any form of prejudices against the youth. The State shall continue to extend full support for the youth's total well-being and for their consequent recognition as "the nation's only hope for the future". Government in all levels shall adopt policies ensuring their empowerment, emancipation, self-reliance and development through the enhancement of their skills and potentials that will enable them to compete favorably for available opportunities, become significant contributors to national progress and foster more meaningful, productive and satisfying life.
PRINCIPAL AUTHOR/S : BARINAGA, ROSELLER L.
DATE FILED : 2001-07-10
SIGNIFICANCE: NATIONAL
CO-AUTHORS (Journal Entries) :
1. Cajes (044 ) 2. Chipeco (056 )
3. Nicolas (002 ) 4. Syjuco (041 )
ADMINISTRATION BILL? No
URGENT BILL? No
ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE ON RULES
REFERRAL TO THE COMMITTEE ON YOUTH AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT ON 2001-07-25

Abstract

"Magna Carta for Youth". Rationale: All efforts shall be exerted by the State to remove any form of prejudices against the youth. The State shall continue to extend full support for the youth's total well-being and for their consequent recognition as "the nation's only hope for the future". Government in all levels shall adopt policies ensuring their empowerment, emancipation, self-reliance and development through the enhancement of their skills and potentials that will enable them to compete favorably for available opportunities, become significant contributors to national progress and foster more meaningful, productive and satisfying life.

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