AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTIONALIZING THE TABACO CITY GENDER AND

DEVELOPMENT (GAD) YOUTH AMBASSADORS PROGRAM AND PROVIDING FUNDS

THERETO
Introduced by Councilor Sheina Marie C. Onrubia

WHEREAS, Article 2 Section 13 of the 1987 Constitution states that, “the State recognizes the
vital role of the youth in nation-building and shall promote and protect their physical, moral,
spiritual, intellectual, and social well-being. It shall inculcate in the youth patriotism and
nationalism, and encourage their involvement in public and civic affairs”;
WHEREAS, as mandated by Republic Act No. 10742 otherwise known as “the Sangguniang
Kabataan Reform Act of 2015”, the State shall establish adequate, effective, responsive and
enabling mechanisms and support systems that will ensure the meaningful participation of the
youth in local governance and nation-building;
WHEREAS, it is a declared policy of the City Government of Tabaco to establish an integrated
and comprehensive policy/program on adolescent health and youth development in line with its
pursuit of sustainable and genuine human development that values the dignity of the total human
person and affords full protection to people rights, especially of young women and men and their
families;
WHEREAS, in pursuit of addressing the problems faced by the youth in the recent times,
particularly on teenage pregnancy and mental health disorders (e.g., depression among others),
it is just rightful to have a meaningful and innovative youth intervention and governance
participation.
BE IT ORDAINED, therefore, by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of the City of Tabaco that:
ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION 1 – Title - This Ordinance shall be known as “The Tabaco City Gender and
Developmen (GAD) Youth Ambassadors Program Ordinance”.
SECTION 2 – Declaration of Policy – The City Government of Tabaco hereby institutionalizes
the Tabaco City GAD Youth Ambassadors Program, which shall be lodged under the GAD Office
and shall be held annually.
SECTION 3 – Definition of Terms –
a. Adolescent – refers to the segment of population of ages 10 to 19.

b. Tabaco City GAD Youth Ambassadors shall refer to 20 young and committed GAD
youth adolescent health advocates age 18 to 25.

c. Tabaco City GAD Youth Ambassadors Program – an annual youth development

program of the GAD Office, City Government of Tabaco.

d. Youth shall refer to those persons whose ages range from fifteen (15) to thirty (30)
years old as defined in Republic Act No. 8044. For purpose of targeted programming
for the youth, the age disaggregation shall be considered:
 15 – 17 – child youth
18 – 24 – core youth
25 - 30 - adult youth

e. Youth Organizations shall refer to those organizations whose membership/

composition are the youth; and

f. Youth-Serving Organizations shall refer to those registered organizations whose

principal programs, projects and activities are youth-oriented and youth-related.

SECTION 4 – Rationale – In the interest of building the leadership capabilities of the youth and
promoting cooperation to solve teenage pregnancy, proliferation of HIV, and mental health
disorders, it is envisioned to institutionalize a youth development program by establishing a
“special youth task force” that would advocate and bring innovative solutions on the
aforementioned issues. With this, the Tabaco City GAD Youth Ambassadors Program aims to
select 20 young and committed GAD Youth advocates age 18 to 25, in view of molding them to
become models and leaders for their fellow youth. Selected GAD Youth Ambassadors shall have
the opportunity to participate in a 12-month program that shall advance their character and
leadership skills. These ambassadors shall be trained to champion the cause for GAD awareness
and provide assistance in the tracking and monitoring of teenage pregnancy rates. They shall
also serve as volunteers in developing programs and organizing awareness trainings/seminars to
address such issue; in particular, they will be the primary drivers in school- and community-based
initiatives.

SECTION 5 – Objectives – Specifically, the Tabaco City GAD Youth Ambassadors Program aims
to:
a. Select 20 GAD Youth Ambassadors who will advocate adolescent health to reduce
the rates of teenage pregnancy and empower young women;

b. Train and mold the youth through the series of holistic and sustainable training
programs that will also equip them with technical knowledge on GAD issues;

c. Deploy more workers to meet GAD objectives in schools and communities; and

d. Provide financial/educational assistance to the GAD Youth Ambassadors.

ARTICLE 2. PROGRAM METHODOLOGY

SECTION 6 – Eligibility - Eligible applicants are youth from Tabaco City ages 18 to 25, including
college students, out-of-school youth, and young professionals. Applicants must be able to
present a voter’s ID, among others, as proof of residency. Commented [AO1]: Nilagay ko among others. Other
documents may be entertained.
SECTION 7 – Program Launch and Application Process - A preliminary consultation meeting
shall be held with involved LGU offices/agencies, as well as concerned non-government
stakeholders in preparation for the program implementation. Details on the program and its
guidelines, as well as the process of application shall be drafted and administered by the GAD
Office.
 ARTICLE 3: TABACO CITY GAD YOUTH AMBASSADORS
SECTION 8 – Roles and Responsibilities - The selected GAD Youth Ambassadors shall
undergo adequate training and equipping to become advocates for adolescent health with the
goal of reducing teenage pregnancy and suicide rates among the youth. At least once a month,
the Ambassadors shall receive intensive technical training on adolescent health, as well as
character building, project development/implementation, and leadership.
The GAD Youth Ambassadors shall assist in several tracking work for the monitoring of teenage
pregnancy rates in Tabaco City. They shall assist in the development and organization of GAD
programs for the youth.
SECTION 9 – Program Proper – The selected GAD Youth Ambassadors shall have the privilege
of receiving high caliber training and mentorship from excellent leadership and skill coaches. The
following areas are indicative topics for the rest of the program:

TOPIC DETAILS
Leadership  Foundational topic on character leadership; What it
takes to be a leader
 Bridging Leadership Framework (Ownership, Co-
Ownership, and Co-Creation)
Technical Trainings  Gender and Development issues focused on
Adolescent Reproductive and Mental Health
 Data gathering and analysis (MS Excel and Office)
for tracking and monitoring
Organizational Trainings  Branding/Project Development and Management
 Proposal writing and preparation of budget
proposals
 Special lecture on Sustainable Development Goals

SECTION 10 – Tabaco City GAD Youth Ambassador Term - A GAD Youth Ambassador’s term
shall run for one year, along with his/her honorarium/stipend. The selected Ambassador must be
available to commit to the trainings and perform the tasks assigned to him/her.
SECTION 11 – Tabaco City GAD Youth Ambassador Stipend/Honorarium - The selected
GAD Youth Ambassador shall receive an amount equivalent to PhP2,000.00 per month as
stipend/honorarium for one-year term. A contract of commitment shall be issued between the
Ambassador and the GAD Office.

ARTICLE 4. BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS

SECTION 11- An amount of ______ shall be allocated as an initial budget for Tabaco City GAD
Youth Ambassadors Program as a line item budget in the Annual Budget of the City Government
of Tabaco. The GAD Office shall prepare the budget and disburse funds for this program.
Promotional campaign materials, capability building workshops/trainings, honorarium, among
others shall be charged against this budget. Budget for this program shall increase accordingly
as the needs of the program increase.

ARTICLE 5. FINAL PROVISIONS

SECTION 7 – Separability Clause – If any part, section, or provision of this ordinance is held
invalid or unconstitutional, other provisions not affected thereby shall remain in full force and
effect.
SECTION 8 – Repealing Clause – All other ordinances, resolutions, or local executive
orders or rules and regulations contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance are
hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.
SECTION 9 – Effectivity – This ordinance shall take effect upon approval.