12th National Youth Parliament Guidebook

Davao City
21-25 October 2018
#NYP12
# NYPDAVAO

Theme: “Enabling the Youth as PYDP Voice and Advocates”

CONTENTS:

I. Background
II. Parliamentary Pre-Requisites
III. 12th NYP Proper
IV. House Rules
V. The 12th NYP Committees
VI. NYP Officers
VII. NYP Bills
VIII. Launching of Search for Outstanding 12th NYP Youth Advocates

I. BACKGROUND

A. Context and Rationale

THE FILIPINO YOUTH IS HAILED AS A FORMIDABLE AND POWERFUL FORCE FOR

NATION-BUILDING.

Article II Section XIII of the 1987 Philippine Constitution states that, “(t) he 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.” It is with this
Constitutional provision that the National Youth Commission (NYC), a premier agency for youth
development, was created. Through Republic Act (RA) No. 8044 or the Youth in Nation-Building
Act of 1995, NYC is thereby mandated to formulate and develop policies, as well as to serve as
the policy-coordinating body for all youth-related institutions, programs, projects and activities of
the government.

In the same light, the NYC is responsible for enabling the youth to fulfill their vital role in nation-
building. One such important task is slated in Section XIII of the RA 8044 which provides that
NYC has the task of convening the Youth Parliament, to wit:

“the Youth Parliament shall be initially convened not later than six (6) months
from the full constitution of the Commission, and shall meet at the call of the
National Youth Commission, and thereafter be convened every two (2) years.”

THE NYP DELEGATES ARE THE FUTURE OF PHILIPPINE LEGISLATION.

The Youth Parliament (or the National Youth Parliament/NYP) is a capacity-building mechanism
that aims to gather youth representatives from all regions and sectors across the country to
discuss the prevailing and emerging issues affecting the youth sector, with the objective of
crafting possible solutions, developed into policy recommendations through a parliamentary
context – in a way simulating the legislative process. As such, it is an avenue where the NYC is
able to consult or get brilliant ideas or recommendations from the youth in a productive and
meaningful discourse – culminating in approving of NYP bills which can be forwarded to both
Houses of Philippine Congress.

This year’s NYP is the 12th convention of the parliament. It envisions the creation of an enabling
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environment that supports the thrusts of the Philippine Youth Development Plan (PYDP) 2017-
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2022. With the theme “Enabling the Youth as PYDP Voice and Advocates”, the 12th NYP intends
to unify the initiatives of the delegates through a series of discussions during committee and
plenary sessions, focused on development and promotion of youth development policies and
programs, anchored on the nine centers of youth participation identified in the PYDP 2017-
2022.

As the NYC deem it necessary to recognize commendable youth policies crafted by delegates,
as well as the youth advocates who can be partners for sustainable youth development, the 12th
NYP also features the following innovations: awarding of “Outstanding Youth Development
Policies”; and the launch of the “Search for Outstanding Youth Advocates”.

THE 12TH NYP IS GOING TO BE A CONTINUOUS ENDEAVOUR – IT SHALL NOT END ON

THE 25TH OF OCTOBER 2018.

More importantly, the NYC shall ensure that the delegates will have strengthened competence
in lobbying, initiating actions and drumbeating advocacies to yield positive responses and
creation of innovative policies and programs. As such, unlike in the previous parliaments, the
12th NYP shall form task-forces which shall meet during the period between the convening of the
next or succeeding parliament. The task forces shall be in charge of advocating the passage
and enactment of their advocacies into laws.

The NYC is envisions that the 12th NYP shall be a meaningful and productive parliament.
Through the efforts from both the delegates and the NYP National Organizing Committee, the
12th NYP shall be an ultimate manifestation of youth participation and capacity-building, as well
as policy and program development-centric endeavor to aid NYC in its policy development and
advocacy efforts.

B. Goal:

The 12th NYP aims “to create an enabling environment supportive of youth development
direction of the PYDP 2017-2022”.

C. Purpose:

With the above aim, the 12th NYP has the following purposes:

1. To enable the youth to demonstrate orderly parliamentary discussion;

2. To develop youth advocates who will influence policymakers in addressing youth
concerns; and
3. To recognize youth parliamentarians and advocates with innovative policies addressing
youth development gaps at the national and local levels.

D. Objectives:

The following are the specific objectives of the 12th NYP:

1. to provide opportunity for the youth to discuss youth issues/concerns anchored on PYDP
2017-2022;
2. to develop youth bills and or resolutions on youth development addressing existing gaps
in youth development;
3. to demonstrate the knowledge and skills of delegates in parliamentary procedure;
4. to launch the 2020 Outstanding Youth Advocates Award; and
5. to recognize 12th NYP outstanding youth development policies
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II. PARLIAMENT PRE-REQUISITES

A. Required Documents

1. Draft Bills. Each delegate is required to submit youth bills (please refer to item
VII for the sample/template of a bill) with the following criteria and additional
guidelines enumerated below:
a) The bill shall propose a course of action by the government that is aimed
at addressing policy gaps and/or program gaps related to youth
development.
b) “One-subject one-bill” shall be applied in drafting the title.
c) These bills should be based on the following PYDP Centers of
Participation (Please visit http://nyc.gov.ph/pydp/ for details):

 Health  Social Inclusion and  Active Citizenship

Equity
 Education  Peace-building and  Environment
Security
 Economic  Governance  Global Mobility
Empowerment

d) Each delegate shall submit the bill/s on or before 8 October 2018, 12:00
in the afternoon, to the NYP Secretariat official email address
nyp12@nyc.gov.ph.

2. Related Literature. Delegates shall bring related literature to support the bill/s
during discussions during the Committee and Plenary Sessions.

B. Attire Checklist

The National Youth Parliament is a formal gathering, thus, delegates are required to bring
Filipiniana (barong, baro-at-saya, native or national costume), formal business attire, formal-
casual wear, for the inaugural session and other parliament activities. Pair of sandals, slippers,
sleeveless tee, collarless tee, sandos, see-through dresses, and plunging necklines are strongly
discouraged.

Please refer to the required attire below to assist you in preparing your luggage:

MALE FEMALE
Day 0 Casual Casual
 t-shirt with collar  t-shirt with collar
 denim pants / jeans  denim pants/jeans
 rubber shoes / sandals / closed  skirt (which are not too short or
shoes revealing)
 dress (which are not too short or
revealing)
 rubber shoes / sandals / closed
shoes
Day 1 MORNING: MORNING:
Formal Formal
 national attire (Barong Tagalog) /  national attire (Filipiniana) /
regional attire regional attire
 closed shoes (for Barong  closed shoes or sandals
Tagalog)
AFTERNOON:
AFTERNOON: Smart Casual
Smart Casual  blouse with collar and sleeves
 long sleeves / ¾ sleeves polo; t-  black pants / slacks / skirt (which
shirt with blazer are not too short or revealing)
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 black pants / slacks  dress which are not too short or

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 closed shoes preferably leather / revealing etc.;

 black  closed shoes

Day 2  official 12th NYP shirt (to be
provided by NYC)
 denim pants / jeans /slacks
 rubber shoes / closed shoes
Day 3 Business Attire or Filipiniana
 long sleeves polo with blazer
 slacks
 closed shoes preferably leather /
black
 national attire (Filipiniana)
 official 12th NYP shirt (to be
provided by NYC)
 denim pants/jeans /slacks
 skirt (which are not too short or
revealing)
 rubber shoes / closed shoes
Business Attire or Filipiniana
 blouse with sleeves (long or ¾
sleeves) with blazer
 slacks / skirt; Dress with blazer or
Filipiniana)
 closed shoes preferably leather /
black

Day 4 No particular required attire No particular required attire

C. Other Things to Bring

 Official Confirmation Letter

 Toiletries and other personal necessities (i.e., sanitary napkins, etc.)
 Medicines
 Everyone is advised to bring own medicines or medical supplies (i.e., inhaler,
vitamins, anti-allergy, and other supplements).
 BRINGING OF ILLEGAL DRUGS OR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IS
EXTREMELY PROHIBITED.
 Laptop (encouraged)

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III. 12th NATIONAL YOUTH PARLIAMENT PROPER

A. Venue

The 12th National Youth Parliament shall be held in at the Waterfront Insular Hotel, Davao City
on October 21-25, 2018. It has an excellent location and conducive for the parliament activities.
Picture below shows map and location of Waterfront Insular Hotel, Davao City.

Map retrieved from: BestDay.com

(https://www.bestday.com/Davao/Hotels/Waterfront-Insular-Hotel-Davao/Map/)

B. Transportation Instructions

Please note that upon arriving to Davao International Airport on October 21, 2018, or Seaport,
you have to ride a taxi.
 The Davao International Airport is about 10km from Waterfront Insular Hotel, Km7,
Lanang, Lanang, Davao City.
 The cost is about Php 100 to Php 150.00.

C. Accommodation and Other Hotels Available

 All delegates shall be booked in Waterfront Insular Hotel from October 21 to October 25
(lunch time).

 Should you decide to be in Davao City prior to October 21 or beyond October 25,
here are some hotel/apartelle recommendations where you can stay:
 Sumo Asia Hotels
 Red Knight Gardens Apartelle
 Go Hotels Lanang
 GK Business Hotel
 Chateau del Mar

 You may wish to book online through Agoda or TripAdvisor to avail of

minimum prices.

 PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUR ACCOMMODATION EXPENSES

BEYOND OCTOBER 21-25, 2018 WILL NOT BE SHOULDERED BY
NYC.
 PLEASE ALSO NOTE THAT PROVISION OF MEALS AND SNACKS
WILL START ON OCTOBER 21 (AM SNACKS) UNTIL OCTOBER 25
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(AM SNACKS).
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D. Delegates Registration

 All delegates should be able to register on October 21, 2018. Registration shall be from
7:00 – 10:00 AM.
 Registration shall be by Region.
Delegates have to bring a copy of the Official Confirmation Letter sent to them by the
National Youth Commission.

Expenses of delegates, who shall arrive ahead of the prescribed date and time, shall be
charged to their personal account.

E. Registration Flow

Kindly proceed to the Registration Area

 Step 1: Confirmation and registration - please present the official confirmation
letter and a valid ID (school, company or driver’s license) for your attendance to
the parliament and sign the registration form.
 Luzon:
 Cluster 1 – Region 1, Region 2, Region 3, CAR
 Cluster 2 – Region 4A, Region 4B, Region 5
 Visayas
 Cluster 3 - Region 6, NIR, Region 7, Region 8
 Mindanao
 Cluster 4 - Region 9, Region 10, Region 11, Region 12, Region
13, CARAGA, ARMM
 National Capital Region
 Cluster 5 (Manila, Caloocan, Mandaluyong, Makati, Paranaque,
Pasay, Pasig, Pateros, Quezon, Muntinlupa, Marikina, Las Pinas,
Malabon, Navotas, San Juan, Taguig and Valenzuela)
 Step 2: Distribution of kits, and shirt
 Step 3: Levelling of Expectations
 Step 4: Confirmation of Committee Membership
 Step 5: Filing of Candidacy
 Step 6: Billeting

F. Program of Activities

Time Activity Dress Code /Attire

October 21
7:00 AM – Arrival of Participants
10:00 AM Registration and Leveling of Expectation
Confirmation of Certificate of Candidacy
10:00 AM – Opening Ceremonies Casual Wear
11:00 AM  Invocation
 Philippine National Anthem
 Davao City Anthem
 Welcome Message (Host City and
NYC)
 Inspirational Messages
11:00 AM- Preliminaries:
12:00 NN  Getting to Know You
 Summary of Expectations
 Program Overview
 House rules
 Election Committee Orientation
12:00 NN – Lunch
1:00 PM
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1:00 PM –3:30 Lecture and Orientation

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PM  NYC mandated programs and

 Time Activity Dress Code /Attire
projects
 NYAS and the Philippine Youth
Development Plan 2017-2022
 Anti-Drug Abuse Policies and
Interventions
 Rehabinasyon
 Legislative Process
3:30 PM – 5:30 Parliamentary Rules and Procedures
PM
5:30 PM – Dinner and Billeting
7:00PM
7:00 PM – 8:00 11th NYP Accomplishments
PM Candidates Forum
8:00 PM – Election of NYP Officers and other Plenary
9:00PM Officials
9:00 PM – Formation of Committees: Committee
10:00 PM Election
10:00 – 10:15 Proclamation of winners
PM
10:15 PM – Briefing of NYP Officers
11:00 PM
October 22
9:00 AM – Oath-taking Ceremony National Attire/ Filipiniana or
10:00 AM  Oath –taking Regional Attire
 11th NYP President Speech
 Turn-over of Mace and Gavel
 12th NYP Acceptance Speech
 Photo Opportunity (per
Committee)
9:00 AM -10:00 Inaugural Session (referral to committees)
AM  Order of Business
 Formal Adoption of Rules of
Procedure (ROP)
 Confirmation of Election of
Committee Officers
Highlights:
 Referral of Proposed Bills
 State of the Youth Address
(SOYA)
10:00 AM – Committee Session 1: Identification of Issues
11:00 PM Committee Session 2: Identification of Policy
11:00 AM– and Action Gaps
12:00 NN
12:00 NN – Lunch
1:00 PM Press briefing
1:00 PM – 3:00 Committee Session 3: Drafting of Bills and/or Smart Casual
PM Resolutions
3:00 PM – 7:00 Finalization of Bills and/or Resolutions
PM
7:00 PM – 8:00 Dinner
PM
8:00 PM– 9:00 Filing of Proposed Bills and/or Resolutions
PM
9:00 PM Reproduction of Filed Bills and/or
onwards Resolutions
October 23
8:00AM – 2nd Regular Session (Submission of NYP Shirt ( to be provided
10:00AM Committee Report) by NYC)
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Highlights:
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 Reading of Committee Reports

 Time Activity Dress Code /Attire
 Approval of Committee Reports
10:00AM – 3rd Regular Session (Second Reading of
12:00 NN Proposed Bills)
Highlights:
 Sponsorship speech
 Period of Debate
 Period of Amendments
 Approval on Second Reading
12:00 NN – Lunch
1:00 PM
1:00 – 10:00 Continuation of 3rd Regular Session
PM Working Dinner

October 24
9:00 AM – Continuation of 3rdSession Business Attire or Filipiniana
12:00 NN
12:00 NN – Lunch
1:00 PM
1:00 PM – 3:00 4th Regular Session (Final Approval of Youth
PM Bills and Resolution)
3:00 PM- 5:00 Regional Officer’s Meeting
PM
5:00 PM – 6:00 Evaluation
PM
6:00 PM – 7:00 Dinner
PM
7:00 PM – 9:00 Closing Ceremony
PM  Invocation
 Philippine National Anthem
 12th NYP Highlights
 Awarding of Best Papers
 Launching of Outstanding Youth
Advocates
 Closing Remarks
9:00 PM – 10: PYLI Orientation and Socials
30 PM
October 25
8:00 AM – City Tour/ Exposure Trip (optional) Casual Wear
12:00 NN
12:00 NN Check-out

After the closing ceremony, there are two activities organized for the delegates:
 the NYP Alumni Association shall administer the oath-taking for those who opt to be
members of the association, and so they are advised to stay.
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IV. GENERAL GUIDELINES TO FOLLOW

A. House Rules

The following rules shall be observed by the delegates and monitored by NYC:

1. Delegates must attend all sessions punctually. BEING PUNCTUAL SHOWS RESPECT
AND COURTESY TO YOUR FELLOW DELEGATES.
2. Attire specified and prescribed by the NYC must be strictly observed.
3. Delegates must wear their IDs at all times.
4. Delegates are advised to be active and participative during discussions while showing
respect and courtesy with their fellow delegates.
5. Meal times must be strictly observed. Check details of meal schedules with the program of
activities provided in this Guidebook.
6. Food and beverages ordered outside regular meals provided by NYC shall be charged to
your personal account.
7. Use of cellular phones and any other similar devices are not allowed during sessions and
other activities of the 12th NYP. AVOID USING SOCIAL MEDIA ESPECIALLY DURING
PLENARY AND COMMITTEE SESSIONS (UNLESS NECESSARY).
8. Roaming around or loitering across the session hall while the Parliament is in session or
during Committee Session is prohibited.
9. Smoking is not allowed inside the session hall, conference rooms, committee meeting
rooms, and other enclosed areas.
10. Bringing of illegal substances, concealed and deadly weapons ARE STRICTLY
PROHIBITED AND WILL BE DEALT WITH ACCORDINGLY.
11. Gambling and/or other activities outside of normal peaceful residency are also strictly
prohibited.
12. Keep your valuables safe. THE HOTEL AND THE NYP-NOC SHALL NOT BE
RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSSES OR DAMAGES.
13. Delegates are warned not to leave their room doors open, even temporarily unlocked.
14. To avoid loss of room keys please leave them at the front desk. Should you lose keys, you
will be charged Php 500.00. Don’t forget to lock your doors when leaving your respective
rooms.
15. Cooking and ironing within the hotel premises are not allowed. For laundry and ironing
service, please coordinate directly with the hotel.
16. Any damage or loss you incur to hotel property (including room towels, non-disposable
slippers, non-disposable laundry bags, etc.) shall be chargeable against your account.
17. Animal (pets) of any description are strictly prohibited within the hotel premises.
18. Personal calls using the hotel facilities shall be billed against your own account.
19. Delegates are not allowed to leave the hotel premises anytime. THEY NEED TO CALL THE
ATTENTION OF THE NYC FACILITATORS.
20. Visitors or companions SHALL NOT BE ALLOWED WITHIN THE ACCOMMODATION AND
PLENARY AREAS. Should the delegate wish to meet their guests, they need to meet at the
lobby area.
21. For personal concerns and other emergencies, please coordinate with the NYP Secretariat.

B. Rules of Procedure

A copy of the Parliament’s Rules of Procedure shall be sent to the official delegates, through
email. Any proposed amendment to these rules shall be sent to the Secretariat in the form of a
resolution on or before October 8, 2018. Failure to send any amendment shall make the Rules
of Procedure deemed approve.

C. Code of Conduct

The Delegates should follow code of conduct as shown below. Failure to follow the said code of
conduct may be used as basis for the removal from the Official List of Delegates of the 12th
NYP. The Commission Proper through the NYP National Organizing Committee (NOC) has the
authority to remove erring delegates from the official list of the 12th NYP Delegates.
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V. THE 12TH NYP STANDING COMMITTEES

A. Committees

The 12th NYP Delegates shall be assigned to different committees based on the centers of
youth participation in the PYDP 2017-2022. Assignment of the committee membership was
based on the Top 5 Choices of the concerned delegate.
The following are the committees:

 Committee 1: Health – covers healthy living (includes exercise, nutrition, medical and
dental attention); sexual, reproductive, and psychosocial health; risk-taking)

 Committee 2: Education and Environment – covers universal participation; internal

efficiency; quality and performance; as well as Environmental activities and practices

 Committee 3: Economic Empowerment and Global Mobility – covers labor force

participation; vulnerable employment; entrepreneurial activities; employment enrichment; as
well as cross-border exchanges and activities; youth trafficking

 Committee 4: Peace Building and Security – covers peace and order; the peace process;
youth in conflict with the law; drug dependent youth

 Committee 5: Active Citizenship and Governance – covers accreditation, awareness,

and assistance; culture and the arts; volunteerism; as well as Sangguniang Kabataan (SK);
local and national elections; government and the bureaucracy

 Committee 6: Social Inclusion and Equity – covers youth with specific needs; youth with
disability; indigenous youth; violence against women; gendered job discrimination; LGBTQ+;
male enrolment and enrolment attrition

B. Committee Tasks/Functions

The primary functions of the committees are as follows:

o Elect Committee Officers
 Each committee shall elect among themselves the following Committee
Officers: 1.) Committee Chairperson; 2.) Committee Vice-Chairperson; 3.)
Committee Secretary; and 4.) Committee Deputy Secretary. For the
functions of the Committee Officers please refer to the Rules of
Procedure (ROP).
o Identify youth issues and concerns based on their committee assignment;
o Recommend feasible solution/s through bill/s that aims to address such
problems;
o Draft bill/s based on the recommendation that will be presented during the
plenary;
o Prepare Committee Reports that will be submitted to the Secretary General of
the Parliament; and
o Ensure that all Committee Reports and resolution are submitted on the time set
by the Secretariat

C. Committee Workshop Guide and Process

Activity Process
Committee Session: Lead: Volunteer Facilitator (VF)
Election of
Committee Officers (1 Introduction of Delegates
hour) Each member of the Committee shall introduce themselves (name,
province, region, organizational representation).

Nominations
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The VF shall ask the body to nominate a member for each of the
positions within the committee. Each nominee must stand in front of
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the Committee to state their agenda.

 Each committee shall elect among themselves the following
Committee Officers:
1.) Committee Chairperson;
2.) Committee Vice-Chairperson;
3.) Committee Secretary; and
4.) Committee Deputy Secretary.

Kindly note that Committees with two PYDP 2017-2022 Centers of

Participation (Committees 2, 3 and 5), shall be divided into two sub-
committees. Therefore, the election of Committee officers shall be
based on the following:

Committee 2: Education and Environment

Committee Chairperson and Deputy Secretary: Delegates from

Education Sub-Committee

Committee Vice Chairperson and Secretary: Delegates from

Environment Sub-Committee

Committee 3: Economic Empowerment and Global Mobility

Committee Chairperson and Deputy Secretary: Delegates from

Economic Empowerment Sub-Committee

Committee Vice Chairperson and Secretary: Delegates from Global

Mobility Sub-Committee

For the functions of the Committee Officers please refer to the Rules
of Procedure (ROP).

Committee 5: Active Citizenship and Governance

Committee Chairperson and Deputy Secretary: Delegates from

Governance Sub-Committee

Committee Vice Chairperson and Secretary: Delegates from Active

Citizenship Sub-Committee

For the functions of the Committee Officers please refer to the Rules
of Procedure (ROP).

Elections
Winning candidates shall be determined by the number of members
voting for the candidate.

Sub-Committee Formation
For Committees with two PYDP 2017-2022 Centers of Participation
(Committees 2, 3 and 5), the Committee will be divided into two sub-
committees. The delegates per sub-committee have already been
pre-determined by the NYP Secretariat.

Committee Session  Lead:

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1: Identification of Committee Chairperson or Vice Chairperson

Issues (1 hour)
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 Materials:
 A. Identification meta cards, masking tapes, and permanent pens
of Youth
Issues  Process:
B. Identification
of Top 2 1. Session shall be formally opened. Each delegate is given the
Issues opportunity to be recognized to provide an issue and state
within 1 minute their reason why the issue is important.
Guide questions for laundry listing and consolidation:
 What are the current issues that the youth face?
 Why is the issue relevant?
 Is the issue national, regional or local in nature?
 Which of the identified issues have similarities?

2. After consolidating the issues, the delegates have to

identify/rank the top two issues. In defending which should be
ranked top three, the Chairperson shall require delegates to
state their defense within 1 minute.

Guide questions for identifying top two issues per

Committee/Sub-Committee:
 Which of the issues seem the most relevant and urgent and
why?
 Isn’t there an existing law or program for addressing the
issue?
3. Session shall be suspended to give way for the workshop.

Committee Session  Lead:

2: Identification of Committee Chairperson or Vice Chairperson
Policy and Action
Gaps (1 hour)  Materials:
meta cards, masking tapes, and permanent pens

 Process:

1. The template below shall be the basis for the process of

policy and action gaps identification:
Template 1 for Workshop
Top 3 Existing Existin Actio Polic Recommendatio
Issues Program g n y ns
Identifie s Policie Gaps Gaps
d s

2. Formal Session: After the workshop for the above template,

the Committee Session shall resume to deliberate the
template below:
Template 2 for Formal Session
Top 3 Recommendations Key
Issues Elements
Identified Crafting
Bills
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The group will identify the best recommendation for crafting

the bills. The group may wish to provide possible key
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elements that will be part of the bills (2 minutes per person)

 3. After identifying the top recommendation via a majority vote,
formal session shall be suspended for the review of the
existing proposed bills or Crafting of Bills/Resolutions

Committee Session 3:  Lead:

Crafting of Bills / Committee Chairperson or Vice Chairperson
Resolutions (30
minutes)  Materials:
laptop, LCD projector

 Process:

1. The group shall designate focal person/s who will craft the
bill/resolution.

Committee Session 4:  Lead:

Finalization of Bills / Committee Chairperson or Vice Chairperson
Resolutions (30
minutes)  Materials:
laptop, LCD projector

 Process:

1. The session will resume. The Chairperson or the Vice

Chairperson shall present the bill for the body to review,
following parliamentary rules.

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VI. NYP OFFICERS

A. Election Rules and Procedures

1. Eligibility

All members of the 12th Parliament of Youth Leaders (NYP12) are eligible to vote
and run for office.

2. Elective Officers

NYP members shall elect, in the manner hereinafter provided, the following
positions:

a) President/Presiding Officer;
b) Vice President/Presiding Officer Pro-Tempore;
c) Five (5) Floor Leaders;
d) Secretary General;
e) One Male Sergeant-at-Arms; and
f) One Female Sergeant-at-Arms.

These officers shall take their oath of office before entering into the discharge of
their duties.

All elected plenary officials shall not be eligible to run in committee election.

3. Declaration and Filing of Candidacy

Filing of Candidacy shall be between 8:00 – 10:00 AM of October 21.

Aspirant must go to the election booth near the Registration Area. Aspirants will
have to surrender a valid ID to the election officer on duty and personally fill out
the electronic form which may be found on the computers on standby at the
election booth. Once done, aspirant can go back to the election officer and claim
his/her ID.

In the event that no candidate files for certain position/s during the
abovementioned period, the unfilled position shall be filled in accordance with
parliamentary rules during the session.

A. For the position of President/Presiding Officer, all Committee Chairpersons

shall automatically nominated;
B. For the position of Vice President/ Presiding Officer-Pro Tempore, all
Assistant Committee Chairpersons shall be automatically nominated;
C. For the position of Secretary General, all Committee Secretaries shall be
automatically nominated, and;
D. For the position of Sergeant-at-Arms, all Committee Deputy Secretaries shall
be automatically nominated.

B. Candidates’ Forum

 The candidates will be given a chance to deliver his/her campaign talk during the
Candidates’ Forum on October 21 from 9:15PM to 10:45PM. The time limit of each
candidate will be 3 minutes with no extension policy.

 The production of any campaign materials shall be allowed.

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 A campaign and publicity material is anything distributed and/or posted that bears the
name of the candidate and position he/she running for (i.e., letters, flyers, name cards,
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 banners, streamers, social network messages, text messages or any other thing bearing
such).

 The Election Committee, NYC Officials and staff are prohibited from endorsing or
campaigning for any candidate or group candidates.

 Candidates or Participants violating the rules stated herein shall be disqualified as a

candidate in the 112 NYP elections.

C. Election Proper

 Automated voting system shall be conducted on October 21, 2018 at the NYP Venue
from 9:00-10:00PM. Voters will use the password provided to them during the
registration period.

 The election shall be decided by plurality of votes in all its Members. In case there is
only one (1) candidate for a position, he/she must obtain at least one (1) vote to be
declared the winner. Proxy voting and absentee voting shall not be allowed.

 All candidates of any position are allowed to stay in the polling site only when casting
his/her vote.

 Polling site shall be remained open for a maximum of one (1) hour.

 For the position of sergeant-at-arms, each voter can vote for two candidates. The
candidates garnering the highest number of votes from each gender shall be declared
the winners.

D. Declaration and Announcement of Winners

 Declaration and announcement of winners of each position shall be on October 21,

2018, a few hrs. after the election.

 Winners for each position shall be announced by the Chairperson of the NYC together
with the Election Administrator and Assistant Election Administrator.

 In case of a tie in a position, the Chairperson of NYC shall conduct a “toss coin”.

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VII. NYP BILLS

A. The Youth Bill Template

A Youth Bill is similar to bills being submitted by the House of Representatives.

The Youth Bill will be the document used by the parliament to discuss proposed policy that
would respond to issues that will be discussed during committee sessions.

The Youth bill that will be submitted should not exceed 5 pages.

It contains 5 sections: 1.) Short Title; 2.) Coverage; 3.) Main Provisions; 4.) Appropriation
Provision; and 5.) Effectivity Clause.

A proposed youth bill or resolution shall have only one (1) subject matter that shall be
expressed in the title thereof.

Explanatory Note
In this section, delegates shall expound on the rationale for their proposed measure. It
shall include the issued that the proposed bill aims to address and presentation of data
and statistics supporting the bill. Usually, it is in the front page of the bill.

Short Title
This provision shall refer to the short name for the proposed bill.

Coverage
This provision shall refer to the extent to which the implementation of the bill shall be
deemed legitimate.

Major Provision
This section shall refer to provisions detailing the premise and objective of the proposed
youth bill.

Appropriation Provision
This provision shall identify the source of money to be used in order to implement the
proposed measure (if necessary)

Effectivity Clause
This provision shall refer to the exact date/s when the bill will be implemented.

B. National Youth Parliament Bills Criteria for Selection

Each delegate shall submit their bills to the NYP secretariat through nyp12@nyc.gov.ph.
These bills will be deliberated by the NYP-NOC, for selection of the deliberation as well
as identifying the most innovative bills crafted.

Equivalent
Criteria
Grade
Content – the bill must have all of the following sections to be considered: TOTAL:
50%
Statement of Fact The bill must be based on a relevant study or 10
statistical information.
Justification Personal view. This provides the sponsor’s 20
opinion on why the bill is deemed important
PYDP 2017-2022. This also provides the
sponsor’s explanation on why the bill addresses
the concerns slated in the PYDP 2017-2022.
Bill Summary This section contains a brief two (2) to three (3) 10
liner that contains the summary of the purpose of
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the bill
How much. The sponsor’s idea on how much
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Fiscal 5
Consideration the implementation cost of the bill ‘s
 implementation
How to fund. It also contains the means to get
government fiscal support for the implementation.
References The author must properly cite all the sources of 5
data and information (preferably using APA
standards)
Clarity – the bill must be written in English with the following guide: TOTAL:
40%
Correct Grammar The paper must strictly adhere to the 15
basic principles of English grammar.
Cohesion The paper must be presented properly, 15
in a unified, consistent and
interconnected manner.
Little Room for Other The bill’s intent must be easy to 10
Interpretations understand and does not have any
room for other meaning.
Originality/Uniqueness – the bill must present a new idea on a given issue: TOTAL:
10%
Innovative Look into the The bill explains a unique perspective 10
Problem or approach into a problem and how it
can be solved.

Sample of Proposed Bill:

Republic of the Philippines

11th National Youth Parliament

City of Iloilo

Youth Bill No. __________

INTRODUCED BY : COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYMENT

_________________________________________________________________________

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Philippines unemployment rate stood at 5.8 percent in January of 2016, down from 6.6% a
year earlier but slightly up from 5.7 percent reported in October 2015. The period excludes Leyte
Region. In January, there were 2469 thousand unemployed persons. Among the unemployed persons,
63.4 % were males. The age group 15 -24 years comprised 48.2 percent, while the age group 25 -34
was at 30.9 percent. Unemployment rate in the Philippines averaged 8.75 percent from 1994 to 2016,
reaching an all time high of 13.90 percent in the first quarter of 2000 and a record low of 5.70% in the
fourth quarter of 2015. –National Statistics Office of the Philippines.

Although unemployment rate is continuously decreasing yearly, it is still evident that majority of
those unemployed as of January 2016 report are coming from the youth age bracket. This is due to the
many contributing variables in society, such as the increase in graduates yearly, lack of employment
opportunity in their respective area or possible job mismatch as are result of lack of demand on the
number of supplied professionals or workforce per region.

The 2013 Functional Literacy, Education and Mass Media Survey (FLEMMS) covered around
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36 million population aged 6 to 24 years. According to the survey, one in every ten or about 4 million
Filipino children and youth was out-of-school in 2013. Out-of-school children is defined in the FLEMMS
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as persons aged 6 to 14 years who are not attending school while out-of-school youth as persons aged
15 to 24 years who are not attending school, have not finished any college or post secondary course,
and are not working.

Survey also showed that the percentage or number of out-of-schools was higher among the
youth than the children. Reasons for the higher number of this out of school youth were cited below.

For the nearly 4 million out-of school children and youth, the highest percentage is 22.9
percent. They are those who have entered into union or marriage. According to the 2013 survey
conducted by the National Demographic and Health survey, early pregnancy and motherhood varies by
education, wealth quintile and region. It is more common among young adult women age 15-24 with
less education than among those with higher education (44 percent for women with elementary
education versus 21 percent for women with college education), the proportion of young adult women
who have begun child bearing is higher among those classified as belonging to poor household than
those in wealthier households. This survey emphasizes that lack of education and lack of family
income or poor household mainly affects the educational interest of the youth.

In addition, the 9.2 percent cited insufficient family income to send child to school and the
reason for not attending school (this refers to all educational expenses other than tuition fee). The
proportion of out of school children and youth whose family income was not sufficient to send child to
school was 22.7 percent and 17.0 percent, among males and females, respectively. -Philippine
Statistic Authority.

Many students especially the youth are struggling in finding ways for the payments of their
school expenses. They cannot afford to be in school even if they are willing. Although there are offered
scholarship from different sector, some are still incapable to sustain their tuition and school expenses
due to poverty and sometimes ended up in dropping out from the school.

In view of the foregoing, the urgency of passing this bill is earnestly recommended.

Republic of the Philippines

th
11 National Youth Parliament
City of Iloilo

Youth Bill No. __________

___________________________________________________________________________

INTRODUCED BY : COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYMENT

___________________________________________________________________________

AN ACT
INSTITUTIONALIZING THE CREATION OF SPECIALIZED YOUTH EMPLOYMENT CENTERS
UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT

Section 1. Short Title. Specialized Youth Employment Centers Act of 2016.

Section 2. Coverage. All provincial and city government.

Section 3. Definition of Terms.

(a) Job mismatch – is defined as employment not matched to their profession.

(b) Specialized youth employment center – is defined as an institution providing skills
training/technical vocational education dependent upon demandable employment opportunity
in the community for the youth.
(c) Youth – as defined in Republic Act 8044, men and women who are within the ages 15 to 30
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years old.
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(d) Young Professional – men and women who have earned undergraduate degrees before the
 age of 30 years old.
(e) Youth with disabilities – men and women within the ages 15-30 that have physical or mental
impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities

Section 4. Rationale. All provincial and city government are mandated to establish specialized youth
employment centers that will address the in demand job opportunities in the locality.

Section 5. Creation of Specialized Youth Employment Centers.

(a) Provincial government shall conduct a study on which municipalities to place specialized youth
employment centers.
(b) City government shall conduct a study on which barangays to place specialized youth
employment centers.
(c) All specialized youth employment centers shall start their operations two years from the bill
approval.

Section 6. Preparation. Immediately after bill approval within the two-year latency period, the local
government units in partnership with the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) shall determine the
most desirable jobs in the community. The local government office may also use the two-year latency
period in conducting other relevant studies that will improve the stability and creation of the specialized
youth employment center.

Section 7. Nature of the Specialized Youth Employment Center. The specialized youth employment
center will cater to all out-of-school youth, youth with disabilities, and young professionals and shall not
discriminate its trainees regardless of age, religion, ethnicity, disability, sex, and educational
attainment. The local government unit shall have full authority in the operations, oversight and
maintenance of the specialized youth employment center.

Section 8. Accreditation of the Specialized Youth Employment Center. The specialized youth
employment center shall acquire Technical Skills and Development Authority.

Section 9. Duties and Functions of the Specialized Employment Center. The special youth
employment center:

(a) Shall utilize. labor market information provided by the Philippine Employment Service Office
(PESO) regarding the top job opportunities in the community
(b) Shall create linkages with local and foreign employers or agencies with vacancies concomitant
to the in demand job opportunities in the community.
(c) Shall encourage out-of-school youth, youth with disabilities and young professionals to
undergo special trainings through subsidies and other related promotions thereof.
(d) Shall conduct skills training relative to the need of the community labor market.
(e) Shall ensure that the graduates of the special youth employment center will be hired by the
partnered employers.

Section 10. Repealing Clause. All laws, decrees, executive orders, proclamations, rules and
regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent herewith are hereby replaced or modified accordingly.

Section 11. Separability Clause. If any provision of this Act is held invalid or unconstitutional, the other
provisions not affected hereby shall remain valid and subsisting.

Section 12. Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days upon publication in at least
two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

PREPARED BY:
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AMISCARAY, GENIN RAYA V. SEPE, JEAN MARLO B.

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BARRAL, CHRISTIAN C. SUMADIA, NINIAN

CAMPAT, JONATHAN A. TECSON, HELENA RHAE P.
CASIPE, FRITZ JOHN C. TEDIOS, JOSE PATRIARCA III
DELA CRUZ, GERIEL C. TEMPERATURA, GENE DEXTER E.
DISIMBAN, MUJAHIDAL-HUESSIEN B. TUMACA, DONAVIE P.
DIZON, RICHARD A. VILLANUEVA, MARY JOY D.
FIEGALAN, DONALD P.
FRESNO, ARRIANE S.
GAMOL, SHERNAN F.
GO, JERRICK GERARD C.
GONZALES, JULIUS CHRISTOPHER L.
GREY, FRANCIS JOSEPH M.
GUTIERREZ, CALVIN V.
LOPEZ, AARON PAUL F.
MABANAN, ROLANDO J.
MAGNAYE, NERI JIA L.
MALLILLIN, IAN DOMINIC II A.
MARQUEZ, JOHN CHRISTIAN D.T.
MENDOZA, KENNETH G.
MONTAÑO, QUEENY L.
QUITORIANO, CARL VINCENT D.
SALINO, OLIVER O.

Sample of Draft Resolution (from the 11th NYP)

Republic of the Philippines

11th NATIONAL YOUTH PARLIAMENT

Iloilo City

RESOLUTION NO. 02

A RESOLUTION URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES,

THE CONGRESS AND THE COMMISSION ON ELECTION, TO PUSH THROUGH WITH
THE CONDUCT OF THE OCTOBER 31 2016 SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN ELECTION

WHEREAS, in the Declaration of Policies and State Principles particularly Section 13 Article II
of the 1987 Philippine Constitution. It is provided that “the state recognizes the vital role of
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, Section 13 of the Youth in Nation Building Act of 1995 (Republic Act No. 8044)
states that “The Youth Parliament shall meet at the call of the National Youth Commission,
and thereafter be convened every two (2) years.” The National Youth Parliament (NYP) aims
to gather youth leaders in the country to discuss the prevailing issues affecting them, to serve
as a venue for the youth to craft policy recommendations in the pursuit of advancing youth
concerns;

WHEREAS, the 10th National Youth Parliament passed Resolution No. NYP10-05, a
resolution strongly urging the Congress of the Republic of the Philippines to enact a bill
reforming the Sangguniang Kabataan together with the specific recommendations and
policies;
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WHEREAS, in response, the Congress passed Republic Act No. 10742 otherwise known as
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Sangguniang Kabataan Reform Act of 2016 which was approved on January 15, 2016;
WHEREAS, the 11th National Youth Parliament recognizes the current threats to the conduct
of the October 31, 2016 Sangguniang Kabataan elections;

WHEREAS, there were more than 20 million Filipino youth voters aged 18-30 years old
comprising the entire voting population of the country in the recent 2016 national and local
elections;

WHEREAS, in the postponement of the Sangguniang Kabataan elections in 2013, there has
been a disenfranchisement of the youth in the barangay, municipal, city, provincial and
national levels;

WHEREAS, the members of the 11th National Youth Parliament, call for the full
implementation of the law through the conduct of the October 31, 2016 Sangguniang
Kabataan elections;

BE IT RESOLVED AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that the incoming administration shall

exercise greater political will to prevent the postponement of the October 31, 2016
Sangguniang Kabataan elections;

BE IT RESOLVED FURTHER, that the Congress of the Republic of the Philippines shall
prevent the passage of any counter measures, uphold its prior decision, and express support
to the conduct of the October 31, 2016 Sangguniang Kabataan elections as manifested in
Republic Act No. 10742 and that the Commission on Elections shall exhaust all means to
carry out necessary actions for the conduct of October 31, 2016 Sangguniang Kabataan
elections;

RESOLVED FINALLY, by the Chairperson and members of the 11th National Youth
Parliament to approve a resolution urging the President of the Republic of the Philippines, the
Congress and the Commission on Elections to push through with the conduct of the October
31, 2016 Sangguniang Kabataan elections.

Adopted this 3rd day of June 2016 in Iloilo City.

Certified by:

QUIN A. CRUZ
Secretary General
Approved by:
RICHARD ALLEN R. AMAZONA
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VIII. LAUNCHING OF SEARCH FOR OUTSTANDING 12TH NYP YOUTH ADVOCATES

A. Objective

 The search for the outstanding 12TH NYP youth advocates intends to recognize and
reward significant contributions of delegates who have been active in advocating the
approved bills/resolutions of the 12th NYP. The awarding ceremony will be conducted
during the 13th NYP.

 Outstanding National Youth Parliamentarians will be categorized into national and local
levels.

B. Qualifications/ Criteria

1. National

 12th NYP delegates

 Active participants in the policy advocacy activities of NYC at the national level
 Approved 12th NYP bill adopted or filed as a bill or resolution by a legislator in either
House of Congress

2. Local Level

 12th NYP delegate

 Active participants in the policy advocacy activities of NYC at the local level
 Approved 12th NYP bill adopted or filed as a bill or resolution by a local council, either at
the municipal/city or provincial level

C. Entry and Selection Process

Area Screening. Initial screening will take place in the main office of the NYC. Regional
(Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao, and NCR) screenings will be held. The screening committee will be
selected by the NYC . A validation process will verify the information submitted by the
organization.

A panel will be created composed of inter-agency representatives.

D. Prizes

1. Plaque of Commendation
2. Grant
3. Priority slot in NYC Local/International Programs
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Officials of the National Youth Commission

RONALD GIAN CARLO L. CARDEMA

Chairperson and CEO

PAUL ANTHONY PANGILINAN

Commissioner-at-Large

JAMES CAESAR VENTURA

Commissioner-at-Large

____________________________
Commissioner Representing Luzon

VICTOR DEL ROSARIO

Commissioner Representing Visayas

_______________________________
Commissioner Representing Mindanao

JULIUS D. GUTIERREZ
Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer

Directory of NYC Area Offices

Area Office Contact Details Officer-In-Charge

National Youth Commission Mr. Jose Cielos

Central/ Cluster I 3F West Insula Bldg., West Avenue
corner EDSA, Quezon City Ms. Marla Clemente
Email Add : nyp12@nyc.gov.ph
josecielos@yahoo.com
marlamicaelaclemente@gmail.com
Landline No. (063) 426-8455
Mobile: (0915) 434-3328
(0939) 145-9603

National Youth Commission Mr. Armando V. Angeles

Baguio City Room 3 Lindi Hotel #12 Legarda Road,
Baguio City Ms. Chell Anne C. Rojas
Email Add: nycbaguio@nyc.gov.ph
rosechellyanne@gmail.com Mr. Cliffton Brylee Banoog
Landline No. (074) 619-0511
Mobile : (0908) 860-0996
(0977)807-1126

Naga City National Youth Commission Ms. Nydia P. Delfin

Ground Floor, Naga City Youth Center
Bldg, Taal corner Magsaysay Ave, Naga
City
Email Add:nydiapaladan@yahoo.com
nydiadelfin@nyc.gov.ph
Landline No: (054) 205-9193
Mobile: (0917) 5800538
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Cebu City National Youth Commission Ms. Sheridan Athena Y.

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5/F BF Building, N. Escario St. Cebu City Gajete

 Email Add: nycvisayas@yahoo.com
sheridan_514@yahoo.com Ms. Lenbi Laborte
lenbilaborte@gmail com
Landline (032) 268-9531
Mobile : (0917) 659-7264
(0908) 178-0486

Iloilo City National Youth Commission Ms. Krezyl Joyce Pugna

Ground Floor, ME Bldg, Dungon B. Jaro,
Iloilo City
Email Add : nyciloilo@nyc.gov.ph
krzylpugna@gmail.com
Landline (033) 50375
(0918) 6469261

Cagayan de Oro National Youth Commission

City 2/F, Cebu CFI Community Cooperative
Bldg, Tiano Bros. cor. Mabini Sts., Ms. Rizza Malou Vicente
Cagayan De Oro City
Email Add : nyccdo@nyc.gov.ph
Landline : (088) 857-5895
Mobile (0917) 844-3351
(0935) 345-1071
Davao City National Youth Commission _________________
Door 1, Fuentes Bldg Quirino Ave.,
Davao City
Email Add : nycdavao@nyc.gov.ph
julgutierrez29@yahoo.com
Landline : (082) 305-7957
Mobile : (0929) 5439665
Zamboanga City National Youth Commission Mr. Raymond Domingo
3/F VHW Bldg. (Landbank) Veterans
Ave., Zamboanga City Ms. Karenne Añover
Email Add :
nyczamboanga@nyc.gov.ph
raymond_domingo18@yahoo.com
karennebanayanañover@gmail.com
Landline : (062) 992-4851
(0917) 7108137
(0917) 726 6489
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