Philippine Senate Committee on Youth
The Philippine Senate Committee on Youth is a standing committee of the Senate of the Philippines.
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.
Jurisdiction
According to the Rules of the Senate, 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, 20th Congress
Based on the Rules of the Senate, the Senate Committee on Youth has 9 members.Ex officio members:
- Senate President pro tempore Jinggoy Estrada
- Majority Floor Leader Joel Villanueva
- Minority Floor Leader Tito Sotto