KABATAAN

PARTY-LIST
ORIENTATION
CONSTITUTION
BY-LAWS

ORIENTATION

SOLE YOUTH PARTY-LIST

ABATAAN Partylist is the first and

only youth representative in Philippine
Congress today.
Kabataan Partylist is a large network of
energized and pro-active young people
who are leaders in various organizations
and formations, as well as young
individuals that reflect the diversity of their
communities and social status.
Together with some of its founding
organizations - the National Union of
Students, College Editors Guild, the League
of Filipino Students, Student Christian
Movement of the Philippines, Anakbayan
and Kabataang Artisa para sa Tunay na
Kalayaan Kabataan Party-list vigorously
campaigns for youth and students interests
and demands concerning education and
employment.

Kabataan party-list remains at the forefront

of youth and students campaigns against
unabated tuition and miscellaneous fee
increases, for higher state subsidy for
education, adequate jobs for new graduates,
the defense and recognition of human rights
and civil liberties which include consumer
rights and the right to health, and the
protection and conservation of national
patrimony. It continues to give primacy to
the promotion of holistic development and
genuine youth empowerment through
volunteer work, leadership and skills training
and other activities that cater to the needs
and interests of young Filipinos.
Drawing inspiration from great youth leaders
and the first youth party in the Philippines,
Young Philippines, Kabataan Party-list
reaffirms the youths vanguard role and
leadership in social transformation and
nation building.

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OUR COMMON VISION

OUR COLLECTIVE MISSION

KABATAAN Party-list believes that the

youth should devote its intellect, energy
and courage to building a new society
devoid of corruption, inequality and
social injustice.

KABATAAN Party-list is working to

galvanize the Filipino youths unity for
social change. It encourages the youth to
work collectively with other sectors to build
a bright future. It upholds, promotes and
defends the interest of the youth to be able
to harness its fullest potential as a sector.

It supports youth and student-led

organizations working for social, political,
economic, cultural and environmental
justice in the Philippines, and enjoins
youth from all walks of life to foster active
participation in nation-building, good
governance and social change.

ARTWORK BY:
KABATAN PARTYLIST
LA UNION CHAPTER

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PROGRAM OF ACTION

1. Empower the youth to encourage them

to take on active participation in nationbuilding, good governance and social
change.
2. Uphold the youths fundamental rights
and democratic interests (education,
employment, environment, sports, health,
etc.)
3. Assert the youths right to decent
living, equal opportunities and humane
living conditions.
4. Assert and safeguard national
independence, respect for national
patrimony, love and loyalty to the country.
5. Guarantee the participation and
representation of the youth in all affairs of
governance and decision-making bodies
of government.
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FIRST YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE IN

CONGRESS
REP. MONG PALATINO
29-year-old Mong Palatino is considered as
one of the most brilliant youth leaders in the
country. He was chairperson of the
University Student Council of the University
of the Philippines (UP) Diliman in 2000 and
president of the National Union of Students
of the Philippines (NUSP), the largest alliance
of tertiary student councils nationwide from
2001 to 2003. He is also one of the leading
youth veterans of EDSA Dos. He is also the
first blogger to be elected Congressman.
In 2004, Mong was recognized by the Quezon
City government for exemplary youth
leadership and was awarded by the United
Nations Association of the Philippines as
an Outstanding Youth Leader for Advocacy
on National Concerns.

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CONSTITUTION
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PREAMBLE

e, Filipino youth coming from different regions and backgrounds, being the future
of a society confronted with widespread poverty, deteriorating education, scanty
livelihood and violence, and as the generation that witnessed the erosion of
respect for national patrimony by those in power and the betrayal of public trust in the
graft-ridden political system of the country, recognizing the need to effect fundamental
changes in the government to fulfill the basic aspirations of the youth for a clean government
and a peaceful, progressive and bright future, organize ourselves into a sectoral party. We
are young Filipinos imbued with high sense of nationalism and solidarity with the democratic
demands of the people in the fulfillment of our historical role in nation-building and social
transformation. We are part of the oppressed majority whose name has always been invoked
by everyone who aspires for public office, yet we continue to be a marginalized force in the
society, and now we work with our collective will and vitality in asserting our rightful
interests. Bearing high our commitment to these indubitable avowals, we hereby promulgate
and bind ourselves to this Constitution.

ARTICLE II
PRINCIPLES AND OBJECTIVES

to the promotion of genuine politics of the

people. It recognizes the collective will of
the youth and the people to effect social
change and genuine progress in the society.
It is a politics which affirms the basic
aspirations of the youth for peace and justice
against the dominant traditional politics in
the country which promises a bleak future
for the youth.

Section 1.
Kabataan advances the
politics of struggle and hope. It gives primacy

Section 2.
Kabataan shall uphold,
defend, and promote the interests of the

ARTICLE I
NAME OF ORGANIZATION
Section 1.
This youth sectoral party
shall be called Kabataan.

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youth in the attainment of their full potential

as Filipino citizens. It shall uphold youth
empowerment by contributing in the process
of nation-building and social transformation.
It shall enjoin the youth to restore respect
for national patrimony and integrity in the
government. It shall carry the principles of
progressive youth idealism in the politics of
the country.

(3)
To assert the youth and peoples
right to decent employment, equal
opportunities and humane living conditions;

Section 3.
In pursuit of these
principles, bearing in mind the historical and
important role of the youth in shaping the
future of the country, Kabataan shall strive
to achieve the following objectives:

(5)
To guarantee the participation of
the youth in all affairs of governance and
decision-making bodies of the government;

(1)
To establish a nationalist and
people-oriented type of education, against
a colonial and repressive education system,
asserting the right of every Filipino to a free
and democratic education in all levels;
(2)
To foster a scientific and liberating
education, free from dogma and backward
ideas, as the springboard towards a
progressive future;

(4)
To advocate the inherent right of
every Filipino to live in a society free from
crime, unjust wars, militarization,
environmental degradation, drug addiction,
decadent culture and malnourishment;

(6)
To promote the development of
civic programs and facilities that will enjoin
the youth to participate in socially-beneficial,
life-sustaining and culture-enhancing
activities;
(7)
To contribute in the nation-building
process by harnessing the youth to develop
a dedication to serve the people, collective
responsibility, cultural awareness and
charitable fellowship;
(8)
To forge solidarity of the youth with
the workers, peasants, urban poor,
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indigenous people and other basic masses

of the Philippine society;
(9)
To assert and safeguard national
independence, respect for national
patrimony and love and loyalty to the
country;

Kabataan conducted by duly accredited

party organ to become a member. Application
for membership shall be decided upon by
the Executive Committee of the School or
Community Chapter subject to review by a
meeting of the chapter or by the next leading
body of the party.

(10)
To promote genuine national
industrialization, agrarian reform and propoor economic policies.

Section 3.
New and re-admitted
members of the Party shall first subscribe to
the following oath of affiliation:

(11)
To promote international solidarity
with the students and peoples of the global
community who share similar principles with
the Kabataan;

I, _____________, having been

accepted as a member, do hereby solemly
swear that I will uphold and advance the
principles, objectives and programs of the
Kabataan, abide by its Constitution, raise
its prestige and widen its influence among
the students and the youth, and that I will
fight for the interests of my sector while
linking arms with other oppressed Filipinos,
and serve them wholeheartedly and
unselfishly.

ARTICLE III
MEMBERSHIPAND QUALIFICATION
Section 1.
Any Filipino citizen from
13 to 35 years old who accepts the Principles,
Program and Constitution of Kabataan and
agrees to advance these may apply for
membership to the party.
Section 2.
Every new applicant shall
be recommended by two (2) members of good
standing and shall undergo screening by a
third member and officer, likewise of good
standing, authorized accordingly. An
applicant shall complete a seminar on the
Principles, Program and Constitution of
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Section 4.
Membership in the Party
may be terminated through voluntary
resignation or by expulsion on just and valid
grounds by the appropriate organ of the
Party after observing due process.
ARTICLE IV
RIGHTSAND PRIVILEGES

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Section 1.
Every party member shall
have the following rights and privileges:
(1)
To participate freely and
fully in all meetings of the chapter to which
he/she belongs, and to be represented by
delegates freely chosen by his/her chapter
in wider assemblies of the Kabataan.
(2)
To be informed fully of the
chapter and all other leading bodies of the
organization of the reasons for policies,
programs, projects and actions adopted
nationally, regionally or locally.
(3)
To propose in meeting
changes on the stated agenda.
(4)
To elect and be elected to
office.
(5)
To vote in approval and
adoption of resolutions, programs, policies
of the national, regional, and local level.
(6)
To have any dissenting
vote and their reasons thereof
recorded.
(7)
To present suggestions,
comments, and criticisms to any unit,
committee or organ
(8)
To appeal any decision or
policy to the higher organ of
the organization; and
(9)
To
resign
his/her
membership.

Section 2.
All party members shall
enjoy all such other rights and privileges as
the National Convention may grant from time
to time, provided, however that such rights
and privileges shall not in any way
contravene any provision of this
Constitution.
ARTICLE V
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Section 1.
Every party member shall
have the following duties and
responsibilities.
(1)

To uphold and abide by

this Constitution and By-Laws
of the organization.
(2)
To abide by the policies,
decisions and regulations which may from
time to time, be promulgated.
(3)
To be a member of any
unit, committee or organ and to attend and
actively participate in any meetings of the
chapters.
(4)
To take active part in the
implementation of all programs, projects and
actions adopted by the Kabataan and its
chapters.
(5)
To regularly conduct
assessments, criticisms and
self-criticisms.
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(6))
To adhere the principles,
purpose and objectives of the organization
in his/her activities outside Kabataan.
(7)
To pay dues regularly.
(8)
To safeguard and advance
the prestige of the Party at all times.
(9)
To recruit new members
and widen the influence of the Party.
Section 2.
All party members shall
fulfill such other duties and tasks delegated
to them by leading organs of the
organization.
ARTICLE V1
ORGANIZATIONALSTRUCTURE
Section 1.
The
organizational
structure of Kabataan shall be the following:
(1)
The School Chapter and
Community Chapter which will be the basic
units of the Party, and to be organized at the
school and community level;
(2)
The City and Municipal
Chapters which shall consist of school and
community chapters;
(3)
The Provincial Chapters
which shall consist of City and Municipal
Chapters;
(4)
The Regional Chapters
which shall consist of Provincial Chapters;
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(5)

The National Executive

Committee
(6)
The National Council; and
(7)
The National Convention.
Section 2.
There shall be a Regional
Coordinator to be appointed by the National
Council from among Provincial Chairpersons
and Coordinators for the regions which have
not yet established a chapter at the regional
level.
ARTICLE VII
NATIONAL CONVENTION
Section 1.
The National Convention
shall be the highest governing body of
Kabataan and shall have the following
powers and functions:.
(1)
To ratify and amend the
Constitution and Program of the Party;
(2)
To receive reports and
recommendations from the National Council;
(3)
To determine the size and
composition of the National Council;
(4)
To elect the executive
officers of the Party and other members of
the National Executive Committee;
(5)
To decide on candidates
for national elective position to be fielded

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by the Party as well as other candidates who

may be supported by the Party; and
(6)
To decide on any matter
within its over-all jurisdiction.
Section 2.
The National Convention
shall be composed of:
(1)
Representatives
of
Regional, Provincial, City, Municipal, School
and Community Chapters of the Party;
(2)
National Officers of the
Party;
(3)
Youth Delegates coming
from different sectors: students, workers,
peasants, fisherfolk, indigenous people,
women, gays, academe, scientists, health
workers, artists, employees, professionals,
overseas Filipinos, and other youth groups
with special concerns which support the
Party; and
(4)
Personages who have
significantly helped further the cause of the
Party but may not be the officers of the Party.
(5)
The size and distribution
of delegates to the National Convention shall
be decided upon by the National Council.
Section 3.
It shall be convened every
three (3) years or as decided upon by the

National Council. The rules of the National

Convention shall be defined by the National
Council preceding it.
ARTICLE VIII
THE NATIONALCOUNCIL
Section 1. Between the holding of the
National Conventions, the National Council
shall be the highest governing body of the
Party and shall have the following powers
and functions:
(1)
To assume the powers and
functions of the National Convention while
the latter is not in session;
(2)
To
draw-out
and
implement each years specific plan of action
based on the partys general program and
plan of action;
(3)
To consolidate the regular
annual reports of the party;
(4)
To submit reports and
recommendations to the National
Convention;
(5)
To determine the size
and distribution of delegates to the
National Convention;
(6)
To appoint a Regional
Coordinator for the regions which have not

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yet established a chapter at the regional

level;
(7)
To amend the By-Laws of
the Party;
(8) To exercise such other powers
and perform such other functions as may
delegated to it by the National Convention.
Section 2. Members of the National Council
shall be confirmed by the Convention. New
members can sit upon the recommendation
of the respective regional, provincial, or
municipal executive committees and
confirmation of the National Council in
session. The National Council shall be
composed of the:
(1)
The Chairpersons of
the Regional Chapters or their
designated representatives;
(2) The national executive officers
of the Party.
Section 3.
It shall be convened once
a year or as decided upon by the Executive
Committee.
ARTICLE IX

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THE NATIONAL
COMMITTEE

EXECUTIVE

Section 1.
The National Executive
Committee shall have the authority to
conduct and administer the affairs of the
Party between the meetings of the National
Council subject to the review and
confirmation by the latter at the first
opportunity. It shall have the following
powers and functions:
(1)
To decide on any matter
within its jurisdiction and
issue directives;
(2)
To implement the general
program and specific plan
of action as mandated by
the National Convention
and duly delegated to it by
the National Council;
(2)
To submit reports and
recommendations to the National Council;
(3)
To issue statements in the
name of the Party;
(4)
To appoint a National
Auditor and General Counsel for the Party
as well as other officers as the need may
arise;
(5)
To designate temporary
officers in the National Executive Committee
to replace vacant positions until the National
Convention elects a permanent replacement;

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(6)
To call the National
Council to a meeting;
(7)
To create and supervise,
through the Secretary-General, the General
Secretariat;
(8)
To create and supervise
other committees necessary to carry out the
work of the Party; and
(9)
To formulate the by-laws
that shall govern the administration of the
organization.
Section 2.
The National Executive
Committee shall be composed of:
(1)
The Party President;
(2)
The Executive VicePresident;
(3)
The Vice-Presidents for
Luzon, the Visayas and Mindanao;
(4)
The Secretary-General
and Deputy Secretary-General;
(5)
The Treasurer; and
(6)
Other members of the
National Council as may be designated by
the latter.
Section 3.
All members of the
National Executive Committee shall hold
office for three (3) years and until their
successors shall have been duly elected and
qualified, unless sooner removed or
separated for cause.

ARTICLE X
POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE
NATIONAL OFFICERS
Section 1.
The Party President shall
be the highest official and the chief executive
officer of the Party. The exercise of such
powers or performance of such functions
shall be reported to the Executive Committee
at its immediate next session. The President
shall have the following powers and
functions:
(1)
Call and preside over the
National Convention, meetings of the
National Council and National Executive
Committee;
(2)
Issue directives and
statements on behalf of the National Council
and National Executive Committee;
(3)
To
oversee
the
enforcement of this Constitution, by-laws
of the organization, other rules, regulations
and policies which may be promulgated from
time-to-time.
(4)
Make representation on
behalf of the Party and the National Council
and National Executive Committee; and
(5)
Act as the chief campaign
officer of the Party.

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Section 2.
The Executive VicePresident shall have the following powers
and functions:
(1)
Assume the powers and
functions of the Party President in the latters
absence or incapacity;
(2)
Act as the deputy chief
campaign officer of the Party;
(3)
Exercise such powers and
perform such functions as may be assigned
by the National Council, National Executive
Committee and the Party President; and
(4)
Act as the National
Coordinator of the Party.
Section 3.
The Vice- Presidents for
Luzon, the Visayas and Mindanao shall have
the following powers and functions:
(1)
Supervise the regional
coordinators and chapters of the Party in
their respective jurisdictions; and
(2)
Act as the chief campaign
officer in their respective jurisdictions.
Section 4.
The Secretary-General
shall have the following powers and
functions:

(1)
Form and head the General
Secretariat which runs the day-to-day
functions of the Party;
(2)
Recommend
such
deputies and personnel as may be necessary
subject to the approval of the National
Executive Committee; and
(3)
To maintain and preserve
the minutes of all the National Convention,
committee meetings, the reports of the Party
President, the records of all members and
other papers relating to the various activities
of the Party.
Section 5.
The Deputy SecretaryGeneral succeeds to the powers and
functions of the Secretary-General in case
of failure or incapacity of the latter. He/She
shall have the following powers and
functions:
(1)
Assist the SecretaryGeneral in discharging his/her functions; and
(2)
Exercise such powers and
perform such functions as may be assigned
by the National Council, National Executive
Committee and the Secretary-General.
Section 6.
The Treasurer shall be the
chief financial officer of the Party. He/She

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shall have the following powers and

functions:

(2)
Make representation on
behalf of the Party regarding all legal matters.

(1)
Form and head the Finance
Secretariat to raise funds for the Party;
(2)
Plan the budget of the
Party for approval by the National Executive
Committee; and
(3)
Act as the custodian and
over-all manager of the funds and resources
of the Party.
(4)
Prepare and submit a
financial report every National Council
meeting.

ARTICLE XI
INTERMEDIATE LEADING BODIES

Section 7.
The Auditor shall be the
chief auditing officer of the Party. He/She
shall have the following powers and
functions:
(1)
Check and audit all funds
and resources of the Party; and
(2)
Form auditing teams to
investigate any reported financial anomalies.
Section 8.
shall:

The General Counsel

(1)
Act as the legal counsel
of the national bodies of the Party; and

Section 1.
The intermediate leading
bodies of the Party shall have the following
powers and functions:
(1)

To decide on any matter

within its jurisdiction and issue
directives;
(2)
To implement the general
program and specific plan of action as
mandated by the National Convention and
duly delegated to it by the National Council;
(3)
To submit reports and
recommendations to the National Council;
(4)
To designate temporary
officers in the Executive Committee to replace
vacant positions until the intermediate
bodies elect a permanent replacement;
(5)
To create and supervise
other committees necessary to carry out the
work of the Party
(6)
All elected officers of
intermediate leading bodies shall serve their
term for one year.

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Section 2.
The
City/Municipal
Council shall be composed of the following:
(1)
Chairpersons and ViceChairpersons of all School and Community
Chapters;
(2)
Representatives of the
sectors existing in the city/municipality and
other groups with special social concerns
which support the Party; and
(3)
City/Municipal executive
officers of the party shall include the
Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and
Treasurer.
Section 3.
The Provincial Council
shall be composed of the following:
(1)
Chairpersons and Vice
Chairpersons of all City/Municipal Councils;
(2)
Representatives of the
sectors existing in the province and other
groups with special social concerns which
support the Party;
(3)
The executive officers
shall include the Chairperson, ViceChairperson and Treasurer.
Section 4.
The Regional Council
shall be composed of the following:

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(1)

Chairpersons and Vice

Chairpersons of all
Provincial Councils;
(2)
The executive officers
shall include the Chairperson, ViceChairperson, Secretary-General and
Treasurer. The Chairperson shall act as the
Regional Coordinator of the Party.
ARTICLE XII
THE SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY
CHAPTER
Section 1.
The basic units of the
Party are the School and Community
Chapters. Every member shall belong to a
School or Community Chapter.
Section 2.
A School or Community
Chapter shall have a minimum of eleven (11)
members.
Section 3.
The powers and functions
of the School or Community Chapter shall
include the following:
(1)
To implement the
programs, policies and decisions of the
Party;
(2)
To
ensure
the
involvement of members through education,
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(3)
To conduct studies on the
principles and program of the Party and
current issues and to subscribe to Party
publications;
(4)
To recruit members and
see to it that they fulfill the requirements for
membership;
(5)
To submit reports and
recommendations to the City/Municipal
Council;
(6)
To elect officers of the
School or Community Chapter; and
(7)
To create organizational
structures or machinery appropriate to the
size of the School or Community Chapter.
Section 4.
The School or Community
Chapter shall have an Executive Committee
which shall include the Chairperson, ViceChairperson, Secretary and Treasurer as its
officers. The Chairperson will serve as the
coordinator of the chapter. The officers of
the School or Community Chapter and other
members of the Executive Committee shall
be elected by a meeting of the members of
the chapter.

Section 1.
All elective national
officers shall be elected during and by the
National Convention voting delegates.
Section 2.
In cases of one (1)
nominee for an elective position, he/she must
get at least a confidence vote of 50percent
+1 of all voting delegates.
Section 3.
All candidates for
National office should have at least one (1)
year membership in the organization, must
be of good standing and their nomination or
certificate of candidacy must be endorsed
by at least by five (5) school or community
chapters.
Section 4.
There shall be an electoral
board, composed of a chairman and the two
members who shall be appointed by the
outgoing National Executive Committee
during the National Convention.
Section 5.

The Electoral Board shall:

(a)

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ELECTION OF OFFICERS

oversee the conduct of

the election proceedings;
(b)
shall determine who are
the official voting delegates and confirm the
quantity of representation.;
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(c)
Receive all certifications
of candidacy and nominations, certify the
qualification of all candidates, issue an
official list of qualified candidates, resolve
election complaints and protests and;
(d)
Officially proclaim the
winners of the election
Section 6.
Every chapter shall carry
one vote. All elections shall be by secret
ballot, unless the National Convention
decides otherwise. This election process
shall also apply in the election of officers of
the intermediate leading bodies of the Party.

ARTICLE XIV
FUNDS AND RESOURCES
Section 1.
The basic funds of
Kabataan shall come from membership fees
and dues and other special assessments.
Section 2.
Fund-raising activities
shall be launched. Contributions in cash and

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in kind shall be accepted provided there are

no conditions contrary to the principles of
the Party and to existing laws.
ARTICLE XV
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
Section 1.
Where regular organs of
the party do not yet exist, provisional bodies
of leadership may be formed until the
requirements of this Constitution can be
applied.
Section 2.
The Party shall allow its
members to form themselves into regional
parties affiliated with Kabataan, especially
in the regions where autonomy is being
promoted, with due recognition to the
specific features of these regions, using a
different name or slightly different name,
provided that their program and constitution
adhere to the essential parts of the Program
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Section 3.
The Party may establish
or enter into coalition or alliances with other
parties, organizations or individual
candidates in line with its principles and
program for electoral campaigns and longterm plans for the purpose of achieving
common goal and concern.
ARTICLE XVI
AMENDMENTS
Section 1.
Amendments to this
Constitution may be made with the
concurrence of two-thirds of all delegates to
the National Convention.
Section 2.
Any member or body of
the Party may propose amendments to this
Constitution but these shall be subject to
adoption by the National Council which shall
endorse these to the National Convention.

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Article 1
Nature of the Organization
Section 1. Kabataan is a youth sectoral party
adhering to a Constitution and a Program
and all policies and decision promulgated by
its duly authorized bodies.
Article 2
Offices
Section 1. The national office shall be located
within the National Capital Region.
Section 2. Regional, provincial, city, municipal
and barangay offices shall be established by
the party in such places as the needs of the
party may entail.
Article 3
Meetings
Section 1. The National Convention shall be
conducted every three years.
Section 2. The National Council shall meet at
least once a year.
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Section 3. The National Executive Committee

shall meet at least twice a year.
Article 4
Party Discipline
Section 1. Any member or officer of the party
who commits serious violations of the
Program, Constitution and By-Laws and
legitimate policies and decision of the party
at any level shall be subjected to a
disciplinary action.
Section 2. Disciplinary actions shall be meted
out based on the gravity of the violation of
the party discipline and these shall include
the following: censure, demotion,
suspension and expulsion.
Section 3. Expulsion from the party may be
imposed to a member or officer of the party
committing willful violations of the Party
Constitution and for acts adverse to the
interest of the party and the people.
Section 4. The party shall also work for the
recall or removal from public office of party

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members and officers who have been found

guilty of acts inimical to the interest of the
country and the people.
Section 5. In imposing disciplinary action,
due process shall be followed, to wit:
1.

2.

3.

Any member of the party who

intends to file a complaint against
any body of leadership, officer or
another member of the party may
do so before the chapter to which
he or she belongs or to the next
higher level of leadership.
Complaints of a serious nature may
be brought straight to the national
bodies of leadership.
A fact-finding committee shall be
formed by the body where the
complaint has been lodged or by
an appropriate body duly assigned
to investigate the complaint.
The committee findings shall be
submitted to the body that formed
it for appropriate action. In case of

expulsion, this must be based on

two-thirds of the votes of the
members of the appropriate body.
4.

Decision on cases for expulsion

shall be reviewed by the next higher
level of leadership.

5.

Any disciplinary action against an

officer of the party shall be decided
upon by the corresponding body
that elected him/her to the position.

6.

Decisions on complaints and

disciplinary actions may be
appealed to the next higher body
of leadership up to the National
Convention.

Article 5
Election of Officers
Section 1. All elective national officers shall
be elected during and by the National
Convention voting delegates.

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Section 2. In cases of one (1) nominee for an

elective position, he/she must get at least a
confidence vote of 50 percent +1 of all voting
delegates.
Section 3. All candidates for the National
Office should have at least one (1) year
membership in the organization, must be of
good standing and their nomination or
certificate of candidacy must be endorsed
by at least by five (5) school or community
chapters.
Section 4. Every chapter shall be entitled to
one vote. All elections shall be by secret
balloting, unless the National Convention
decides otherwise.
Article 6
Quorum and Decision Making
Section 1. In all meetings, sessions
or assemblies of the different bodies of the
Party, a simple majority of all members present
shall be sufficient to constitute a quorum.

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Section 2. Where a consensus is not

possible, the vote of a simple majority of all
the members present there being a quorum
shall be necessary to adopt and/or approve
a motion or resolution.
Article 7
Dues and Assessments
Section 1. A ten-peso (P10) one-time
membership fee shall be charged to any
applicant.
Section 2. All members of the party shall pay
an annual membership due of ten (10) pesos.
Section 3. Members of the party may be
charged with special assessments by the
leading bodies of the party on the basis of
specific projects or requirements.
Section 4. Additional contributions based
on individual capacity shall be encouraged
among party members.

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Article 8
Amendments
Section 1. Every member and officer and
every level of leadership may propose an
amendment/s to the Partys By-laws.
Section 2. Proposed amendment to the Bylaws may be coursed through the body of
leadership where a proponent member or
officer belongs. Said body has the duty of
elevating the proposal to the next higher
body of leadership or directly to the National
Council and or to the National Convention,
whichever is in session.
Section 3. Amendments to the By-laws may
be decided upon by a majority vote of the
members present, in the assembly of the
National Council or the National
Convention, whichever is in session.

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