Local Youth Development Office

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CONTACT DETAILS

NAME	DESIGNATION	CONTACT #	EMAIL ADRESS
JEROME RYAN C. ROBINION	LOCAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OFFICER-DESIGNATE/PRIVATE SECRETARY	0965-265-8586	lydosantaana@gmail.com
MICHELYN T. DELELIS	LOCAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OFFICE STAFF/ADMINISTRATUVE AIDE	0969-443-9046	lydosantaana@gmail.com

FUNCTIONS

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CORNER

Rule IV Section 26(a) in the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 10742, otherwise known as Sangguniang Kabataan Reform Act of 2015 states that, “There shall be in every province, city and municipality a Youth Development Office which shall be headed by a youth development officer with the rank of at least division chief. Such may be put under the Office of the LCE, the Office of the Planning and Development, the Office of the Social Welfare or in any other office deemed appropriate by the local government unit. If the funds of the local government unit are sufficient, it can be a separate department with divisions and units for policy and planning, administration and finance, and programs and operations. In the event that the local government unit has exceeded the prescribed personal services limitations, the LCE may designate existing personnel whom she/he deems fit to serve this purpose until such time that the local government unit can already create this office. The LCE shall create this office or designate the person within seven (7) months from the approval of the SK Reform Act.”

FUNCTIONS OF THE LOCAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OFFICE – THE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OFFICE SHALL HAVE THE FOLLOWING FUNCTIONS:

(1) In accordance with Section 24 (d) of these rules, register and verify youth and youth-serving organizations (Subject to the revitalized Youth Organizations’ Registration Program (YORP) guidelines);

(2) Provide technical assistance to the LYDC of the concerned LGU in the formulation of the LYDP;

(3) Facilitate the election of the LYDC representatives;

(4) Serve as secretariat to the LYDC;

(5) Conduct the mandatory and continuing training of SK officials and LYDC members, in accordance with the programs jointly designed and implemented by the Commission and the DILG. The local youth development officer and/or his or her staff shall apply for accreditation from the Commission in order for them to conduct the mandatory and continuing training programs of SK officials and LYDC members. In the absence of a Youth Development Office in the province, city or municipality, the designated existing personnel by the LCE shall apply for accreditation with the Commission in order for said official to conduct the mandatory and continuing training programs of SK officials and LYDC members.

(6) Provide technical, logistical and other support in the conduct of the mandatory and continuing training programs, and to such other programs of the Commission and DILG;

(7) Coordinate with the Commission, with regard to the youth programs within their jurisdiction; and

(8) Perform such other functions as may be prescribed by law, ordinance, or as the LCE, the DILG or the Commission may require.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES:

to develop and harness the full potential of the youth as responsible partners in nation-building;
to encourage intensive and active participation of youth in all government and non-government programs, projects, and activities affecting them;
to harmonize all government and non-government initiatives for the development of the youth sector; and
to supplement government appropriations for youth promotion and development with funds from other sources;