Philippine Senate Committee on Youth

The Philippine Senate Committee on Youth is a standing committee of the Senate of the Philippines.

Committee on Youth
19th Congress
Seal of the Senate of the Philippines
History
New session started
July 25, 2022 (2022-07-25)
Leadership
Chairman
Sonny Angara (LDP)
since 2022
Minority Leader
Risa Hontiveros (Akbayan)
since 2022
Structure
Seats9 members
Political groups
Majority (8)
  •   Nacionalista (2)
  •   PDP–Laban (2)
  •   LDP (1)
  •   NPC (1)
  •   UNA (1)
  •   PMP (1)

Minority (1)

This committee, along with the Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality, was formed after the Committee on Youth, Women and Family Relations was split into two on September 2, 2013, pursuant to Senate Resolution No. 6 during the 16th Congress.[1]

Jurisdiction

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According to the Rules of the Senate,[2] the committee handles all matters relating to:

  • The youth and its vital role in nation-building
  • Promotion and protection of their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social well-being
  • Inculcation of patriotism, nationalism and their involvement in public and civic affairs

Members, 19th Congress

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Based on the Rules of the Senate, the Senate Committee on Youth has 9 members.

The President Pro Tempore, the Majority Floor Leader, and the Minority Floor Leader are ex officio members.

Here are the members of the committee in the 19th Congress as of August 19, 2023:[3]

Position Member Party
Chairperson Sonny Angara LDP
Vice Chairperson Nancy Binay UNA
Members
for the
Majority
Bong Go PDP–Laban
Jinggoy Estrada PMP
Ronald dela Rosa PDP–Laban
JV Ejercito NPC
Mark Villar Nacionalista
Imee Marcos Nacionalista
Member
for the
Minority
Risa Hontiveros Akbayan

Committee secretary: David T. Alegre III

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Senate Resolution No. 6 (16th Congress)" (PDF). Senate of the Philippines. September 2, 2013. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
  2. ^ "Rules of the Senate" (PDF). Senate of the Philippines. July 2020. Retrieved September 28, 2020.   This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  3. ^ "Rules of the Senate" (PDF). Senate of the Philippines. July 2020. Retrieved September 28, 2020.   This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.