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 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:

 

Venue	Municipalities
Polytechnic College of Botolan	Cabangan, Olongapo, Castillejos, San Antonio, Botolan- Batch 1
Zambales Training and Conference Center, Iba, Zambales	San Marcelino, San Felipe, Subic, San Narciso, Iba
Conference Hall of Masinloc	Masinloc, Palauig, Sta. Cruz, Candelaria
Referentura Building, Botolan North Central School	Botolan- Batch 2

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

Municipality/ City	SK Chairperson	SK Kagawad	Total
Botolan	31	169	200
Cabangan	22	82	104
Candelaria	16	98	114
Castillejos	14	83	97
Iba	14	83	97
Masinloc	13	80	93
Palauig	19	74	93
San Antonio	14	84	98
San Felipe	11	64	75
San Marcelino	18	100	118
San Narciso	17	60	77
Sta. Cruz	25	146	171
Subic	16	106	122
Olongapo	17	109	126
TOTAL	247	1,338	1,585

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.