ZAMBOANGA CITY, Nov. 6 (PIA) – Zamboanga City Mayor John Dalipe urged the newly-elected Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials of the city’s 98 villages to fulfill their commitment to serve their constituents in spite of challenges through creating youth development programs.
The newly-elected SK officials undergo the mandatory training from November 3 to 6, 2023 as they prepare to assume office by December. The training was organized by the Local Youth Development Office (LYDO) and Sangguniang Kabataan Federation in collaboration with the Department of Interior and Local Government, National Youth Commission and City Government of Zamboanga.
New SK Officials’ mandatory training from November 3 to 6, 2023 in Zamboanga City. (Photo Courtesy of City Government of Zamboanga)
“Nothing is impossible,” Dalipe told the first batch of participants of the mandatory training conducted. Dalipe, who also once served as an SK Chairperson and Federation President, said that despite the challenges, SK officials must preserve and give their all-out best to achieve their goals. He also commits to support all programs for the youth and encourages the leaders to create programs that will train future leaders.
“Two years is very short, so perform well. Todo’l dia trabaja ustedes (You work every day),” he added.
The mandatory and continuing training programs for SK officials are provided under Republic Act 10742 otherwise known as the Sangguniang Kabataan Reform Act of 2015.
The training aims to promote youth’s role in nation-building and foster patriotism, nationalism, and honor as a Filipino. It covers decentralization, local governance, history, planning, budgeting, and ethical standards, mandatory for all SK officials whether elected or appointed or any member of Local Youth Development Council must undergo the mandatory training programs before he or she can assume office.
Failure to attend the mandatory training and continuing training programs during their incumbency will constitute sufficient ground to disqualify an SK official or LYDC member or subject them to disciplinary actions. (RVC/EDT/MLE/JQB-GIP/PIA9-Zamboanga City)
