Forging youth participation in local governance: DILG Zambales conducts SK Pambayan and Panlalawigan Pederasyon Election

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Written by DILG Zambales

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Published: 14 June 2018

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The Department of Interior and Local Government- Zambales spearheaded the conduct of SK Pambayan and SK Panlalawigan Pederasyon Orientation and Election of the 13 Municipalities of Zambales last May 28-29 and June 7, 2018. The said activities were held in different venues.

The nationwide conduct of the activity is in compliance with Section 21 (b) of RA 10742, otherwise known as the “SK Reform Act of 2015” wherein the Pederasyon ng mga Sangguniang Kabataan at all levels, shall elect from among themselves subsequent to the conduct of SK Mandatory Training.

During the conduct of SK Pederasyon Orientation last May 28, 2018, the DILG Zambales lectured on the Legal Basis of the SK federation, Its Powers and Function particularly the federated Officers, the Constitution of the Election Committee and nominations of Candidates for the Officer of the Federation.

The SK Pambayan and Panlalawigan Pederasyon nomination and votation was facilitated by the Election Committee and Board of Election Supervisors (BES) and was attested by the Panel of Observers composed of representatives of PNP, Academe and Civil Society Organizations. 

Leading the new set of SK Panlalawigan Pederasyon Officers is Ms. Keith Doble from Botolan who was elected as president.

Listed below are the SK Pambayan Pederasyon Presidents in the 13 Municipalities of Zambales:

The Oath taking of the elected SK Pambayan and Panlalawigan Pederasyon Officers immediately took place after the proclamation of the winners officiated by their respective Local Chief Executives last May 29 and June 7, 2018 respectively. All elected SK Officials will assume office at noon of June 30, 2018.

DILG Zambales joins the Inauguration Ceremony of 2017 ADM Projects of Cabangan, Zambales

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Written by DILG Zambales

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Published: 01 June 2018

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On May 24, 2018, the DILG Zambales headed by Provincial Director Armi V. Bactad, CESO V joined the blessing and inauguration of Evacuation Facility in Barangay Dolores and Core Local Access Road in Barangays Camiing and Lomboy under the 2017 Assistance to Disadvantaged Municipalities (ADM) Projects of the Municipality of Cabangan.

The ribbon cutting ceremony and blessing was led by the LGU of Cabangan through the leadership of Municipal Mayor Hon. Jocelyn Apostol and attended by Vice- Governor Hon. Angel Magsaysay.

The two-storey Evacuation Facility with an allocated budget of P 5M will serve as the permanent evacuation center in Cabangan which will further strengthen the municipality’s disaster preparedness. It will also be utilized as the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office.

On the other hand, the concreting of the barangay roads in Camiing and Lomboy amounting to Php 10, 239,000.00 as one of the identified priority project of Cabangan has significantly improved the quality of life of the residents.

The Assistance to Disadvantaged Municipalities is a funding-support program of the DILG which grants financial subsidy to municipalities with good performance as determined by the DILG.

1, 585 SK Officials complete SK Mandatory Training thru joint efforts of DILG Zambales and Polytechnic College of Botolan

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Written by DILG Zambales

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Published: 08 June 2018

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In order to capacitate and prepare the newly-elected youth leaders in nation- building in the province of Zambales, a total of 1, 585 Sangguniang Kabataan officials have undertaken and completed their mandatory training nearly two weeks after the 2018 barangay and SK election.

The training aimed to equip them with the necessary knowledge and skills which will help them perform their mandated powers and functions as prime movers of the youth.

Section 27 of RA 10742, otherwise known as Sangguniang Kabataan Reform Act of 2015 mandates the Sangguniang Kabataan officials, whether elected or appointed, or any member of the LYDC to undergo the mandatory training programs before he or she can assume office.

The 5-day Sangguniang Kabataan Mandatory Training (SKMT) of SK Officials from 14 LGUs in Zambales, including Olongapo City was conducted simultaneously which started last May 18 and ended on May 24, 2018 in the following schedules and venues:

Figures as stated below are SK Officials who completed the mandatory training from 13 Municipalities and 1 City in Zambales:

Mass Oath taking of SK Officials who completed the training was officiated by their respective Local Chief Executive.

The training modules discussed were focused on decentralization and local governance, SK history and its salient features. The activity also provided workshops on how to conduct meetings and craft resolutions, how to do planning and budgeting. Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards of a Public Official were also given emphasis.

DILG Zambales hopes that through this training, Zambales will be able to produce a new breed of Matino, Mahusay at Maasahang SK Officials who will become the future leaders of our country.