IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SK REFORM ACT OF 2015 (RA 10742) IN THE

COASTAL BARANGAYS OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, LA UNION

JESSICA Q. TAPAOAN
ALICIA MAE T. ANOG
ROEL FABIAN
AENSCHELY JHYE D. HIDALGO
MAY ANN D. MARQUEZ

DON MARIANO MARCOS MEMORIAL STATE UNIVERSITY

MID LA UNION CAMPUS
COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, LA UNION

BACHELOR OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

MAY 2021
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Chapter 1

INTRODUCTION

Situational Analysis

The world is shifting in unprecedented speed due to political and social trends that

causes social changes in the communities and in many corners of the world including the

youth sector. Youths in the modern society faces a myriad of problems in terms of

governance and participation in political and decision-making processes. Discrimination

along the capacities and experience in governance is rampant among these youth

including limited political participation, poverty, and limited access to health care,

education, and decent employment. There is a strong evidence that the participation of

the youth in informal, institutional, and political processes are relatively low when

compared to older citizens (Bencila, 2018).

Youths have a better perspective of the problems that affect them. As such, they

need to be integrated in policy planning, implementation, and evaluation for the policy to

be a success. Youth representatives enables the young people to become active members

of the democratic society. These representatives refers to the youth leaders elected by the

youth members or appointed by the government leaders (Annan, 2013). However, in

some countries in Asia, the government criticized and unrecognized the value of the

youth and their contributions as democratic agents. The creation and strengthening of

platforms for youth inclusion in formal bodies is weak because it does not effectively

empower the vast majority to ensure their representation in formal bodies. Program
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developments are not entrusted to the youth due to lack of skills or expertise (Hillary &

Emmanuel, 2013).

In most parts of the world like in Africa, the youth are isolated and

underrepresented in governance. The ratio of underrepresentation of youth is very

alarming in which the youth are being left behind from the key to decision-making

processes and promulgation of good governance (Niang, 2019). It allows the youth not to

actively participate and practice their rights as essential citizens. This scenario supported

the study conducted in Malaysia (Ekpe, 2017) where youth and their representative have

a weak participation and practice of their rights as well implement their mandated duties.

However, this is in contrast to the situation of the Philippines.

Youth in the Philippines are given the opportunity to participate in governance

particularly in the local level. They are well represented by the Kabataan ng Barangay

(KB) created during the Marcos Administration. The KB across the country were then

tasked to plan and to enforce local policies for the youth in their respective barangays, to

be supervised by the barangay captains. The KB was then abolished in 1986, following

the EDSA People Power Revolution that toppled the Marcos dictatorship. It was replaced

by the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) and Katipunan ng Kabataan (KK) in 1991 under

Republic Act 7160 (Evangelista, 2018).

Through the passage of the local government code of 1991, the SK and the KK

has given the opportunity to directly participate in local governance. The main function

of Katipunan ng Kabataan is to serve as the highest policy-making body to decide on

matters that affect the barangay’s youth. They are tasked to elect the SK chairperson and

its members. On the other hand, the SK are is the governing body of the youth assembly
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of every barangay elected by the youth assembly. However, due to criticisms and

allegations that the SK is ineffective in implementing their mandated functions; a training

ground for corrupt officials; and propositions on its abolition from legislators, the

Republic Act 10742 also known as the Sangguniang Kabataan Reform Act of 2015 was

then passed into law reforming the some provisions of the local government code

(Santos, 2015).

The SK Reform Act of 2015 (RA 10742) seeks to implement various reforms in

the barangay youth arm, which has long been criticized for being inefficient and corrupt.

It recognizes the youth’s invaluable role in nation-building that promote and protect the

youth’s physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social wellbeing and they imprint with

them the values of patriotism, nationalism, and other desirable nationalistic values. It

requires the Department of Interior and Local Government to undergo an assessment with

Sangguniang Kabataan officials to identify topics for mandatory training which are more

relevant in the practice of their actual roles and responsibilities (Nograles, F., 2019).

The province of La Union is composed of 19 municipalities and one (1) city.

Among these local government units (LGUs), City of San Fernando is the only city

located in the province. It is the most populated LGU composed of 59 barangays. The

city was categorized into three demographical area namely upland, inland, and coastal

barangays. Due to restrictions and limited movement of people brought by the pandemic,

this study will focus on the coastal barangays of the City. In this area, a total of 14

barangays will be considered. Section 7 of RA 10742 states that “there shall be in every

barangay an SK to be composed of a chairperson and seven (7) members who shall be

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elected by the Katipunan ng Kabataan” (IRR, Republic Act 10742). Hence, there are a

total of 112 SK officials among the 31 SK councils of the inland barangays.

The City Government of San Fernando is a third class component city in the

province of La Union that set its vision to be the Safest Space for the Youth in the

Ilocandia Region by 2022. The city established teen centers and enacted ordinances to

support the operation of SK and provide quality comprehensive youth care and services

in a safe and peaceful environment (POPCOM, 2021). SK Reform Act also provides

programs and trainings for the SK to further equip them in local governance and

encourage the youth to actively participate (RA 10742).

The Sangguniang Kabataan being the best representation of the youth in local

governance, they are accountable to the youth and to their mandated responsibilities

provided by the law. However, study shows that the SK have a weak skills in

administrative functions specifically in planning and organization (Culpa et al., 2013). It

also shows that they are not equipped in the implementation of programs, projects, and

activities for the youth development. They tend to focus more on sports and culture and

environment (Ponce et al., 2013).

The performance of the SK in the implementation of their mandates may vary on

how they are equipped in governance. According to the study of Malaluan et al. (2014),

all trainings provided by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)

are not efficient and SK officials are not serious with the objectives of the seminars.

Some of them have personal motives on attending other than learning things to enhance

their performance in the barangay. On the other hand, it also reveals that inefficient

allocation of budget remain the problem of Sangguniang Kabataan (Laude-Concepcion et

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al., 2016). It was also observed that SK became so politicized and susceptible to

dishonest practices in handling public funds established by law. These surrounding issues

tainted the credibility and reputation of the SK system (Vivas, 2015). Thus, this study

aims to assessed the implementation of the SK Reform Act in the coastal barangays of

the City of San Fernando, La Union and provide them strategies to enhance the

implementation of the Act.

This study will help the youth, as the most important beneficiaries of the study, by

increasing their awareness about the law and help them to participate in local

development. It will also serve as the basis for the LGU to improve and empower the

Sangguniang Kabataan as advocates in encouraging the youth to contribute to nation

building. The results will show the weaknesses and strengths of the Act that may bring

improvements to the monitoring on the implementation of the law and amendments if it is

needed.

Public Administration consists of all those operations having for their purpose the

fulfillment or enforcement of public policy. As Public Administration students, the study

on the implementation of RA 10742 is an important activity in promoting the general

welfare of the people and promoting the vital role of youth in nation-building. The

Philippines being a developing country has to be responsive in working towards efficient

public service. This study will get the attention of the government to respond to the needs

of the Sangguniang Kabataan. This is a vital social issue that needs to be addressed. The

result of this study may help to empower the SK and improve the quality of life KK who

are essential members of the society.

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Framework of the Study

This study is supported by the following theories which provide frame of

reference to the goals and objectives of the undertaking.

A successful implementation of a public policy depends on the ability of a person

to think rationally. Rational Choice Theory (Smith, 1776) states that a person who is

rational in its knowledge and thinking is much likely to actively perform, participate, and

implement all responsibilities given to him. It also shows that an individual makes

rational decisions based on the available information and resources on their surroundings

that achieves maximum social gain. In other words, individuals rely on rational

calculations to make rational choices that result in outcomes aligned with their own best

interests. This theory describes rationalism as a style of behavior that is appropriate to

the achievement of given goals within the limits imposed by given conditions and

constraints. In this study, the compliance of the SK to the provisions of the Act depends

on the availability of resources like trainings, skills, and other benefits, which contributes

to their rational thinking as far as in implementing their mandated functions.

The society is a system made up of different sectors and institutions. Each sector

and institution works together to create a working body. According to Systems Theory

(Bertalanffy, 1968), every part of a system relates to one another. It is based on the

generalization that everything is interrelated and interdependent. It also seeks to explain

and develop hypotheses around characteristics that arise within complex system that

seemingly couldn't arise in any single system within the whole. Members of the system

are expected to respond to each other in a certain way according to their role, which is

determined by relationship agreements. In this study, the Sangguniang Kabataan and the
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youth members known as the Katipunan ng Kabatan are interrelated to each other. The

theory explains that the SK and KK is expected to respond according to their role in the

implementation of the SK Reform Act as well as their significant role in nation-building.

Article II, section 13 of the 1987 Constitution states that “the State recognizes the

vital role of the youth in nation-building and shall promote and protect their physical,

moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social well-being.” It shall also inculcate in the youth

patriotism and nationalism, and encourage their involvement in public and civic affairs.

This leads to the creation of the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) which is embodied in the

Local Government Code (LGC) of 1991 and the SK Reform Act of 2015. Chapter 8,

section 423 of the LGC states that “there shall be in every Barangay a Sangguniang

Kabataan (SK) to be composed of a chairman, seven (7) members, a secretary, and a

treasurer.” Furthermore, the LGC also laid down the powers and functions of the SK on

Section 426 which is to promulgate resolutions, initiate programs, conduct fund-raising

activities, consult and coordinate with all youth organizations in the barangay for policy

formulation and program implementation and others (Flores et al., 2021).

To further address issues and the needed support surrounding Filipino youth,

Republic Act 8044 or the Youth in Nation-Building Act of 1995 was signed into law

creating the National Youth Commission (NYC) as a national government agency. The

commission’s mandate is to formulate and implement the national youth development

program in the country (Republic Act 8044).

The Republic Act No. 10742 otherwise known as the Sangguniang Kabataan

Reform Act of 2015 serves as the main legal framework of the study. There was an age

expansion to the SK officials who can run for the election since youth below 18 years old
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are not allowed to enter a contract. The chapter II, section 10 of the law states that only

youth ages 18-24 years old are permitted to hold an SK position. The elected

Sangguniang Kabataan is entitled with financial independence in which SK funds will be

deposited in a government owned bank. However, these funds shall be spend solely for

youth development programs provided under the law.

Rule II, section 8 of the implementing rules and regulations of RA 10742

enumerates the powers and functions of the SK. Some of these are the formulation of a

three (3)-year rolling plan known as the Comprehensive Barangay Youth Development

Plan (CBYDP) in consultation with the Katipunan ng Kabataan. The CBYDP shall serve

as basis in the preparation of the Annual Barangay Youth Investment Program (ABYIP).

The law also mandates the SK to submit annual and end-of-term program

accomplishments and financial reports to the Sangguniang Barangay, promulgate

resolutions, initiate and implement programs, projects and activities, hold fund-raising

activities, create regular and special committees, coordinate with the Local Youth

Development Council, conduct profiling of youth, implement transparency and

accountability, and comply with the bonding requirements and contract in accordance

with existing laws (IRR, RA 10742).

Within the formulation of CBYDP and ABYIP, the concurrence of the Katipunan

ng Kabataan (KK) shall be established. Katipunan ng Kabataan is composed of youth

members residing in the barangay for at least six months and who are 15 to 30 years of

age duly registered in the list of voters of the Commission on Elections (Section 4, RA

10742). The KK also serve as the highest policy-making body to decide on matters

affecting the youth in the barangay. As such, all policies, plans, programs, and activities
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that promotes the welfare of the youth created by SK shall be in accordance to the

concurrence of the majority of the KK members present (Section 5, RA 10742).

For the purpose of emphasizing the role of the youth in nation-building and

molding them to become better citizens, Rule V section 31 of RA 10742 directs the SK

officials to undergo mandatory and continuing training programs before the assumption

of office. These trainings shall include the discussions on the Philippine cultural history,

political systems, ethics and ideologies, the Filipino as a nation builder, the Filipino youth

and its role in nation building, and capability building on leadership, program and project

development and sustainability, financial management, and accountability and

transparency, and gender sensitivity. Section 30 of the same rule states the SK officials

shall also undergo capacity development program which composed of a basic orientation

highlighting their roles and functions, values formation, including basic leadership and

skills management training, development or enhancement of skills, and capacity

development interventions. The knowledge gained from all of these training programs

shall be transferred to the members of the KK through a program (IRR, RA 10742).

Any SK official who failed to attend the said training programs shall constitute

sufficient ground to disqualify the said SK official or subject them to disciplinary actions

(Section 30, RA 10742). Hence, the SK is expected to complete all these trainings.

However, a study conducted by Malaluan et al. (2014) shows that the trainings provided

by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) are not at all efficient

and the SK officials themselves are mostly not serious with the objectives of the

seminars. Some have their personal motives on attending other than learning things to

enhance their performance in the barangay.

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The value of delivering training and seminars would promote independence and

reward initiative within capabilities in encouraging to achieve the goals and to collaborate

with others. Community officials and SK should initiate the technique of gathering

community residents to gather their ideas and feelings, shake their indifference and be

sensitive to the community's common problems. Political leaders must be able to

persuade or lead a group to follow them or in the right direction in order to achieve the

country's national goals (Lagba-Aranas, 2015).

Considering the existence of mandatory and continuing programs for the SK

provided by the law, they are expected to produce good implementation of their functions

as public officials as well as to increase their contributions in the development of a

barangay. However, in a study conducted in the municipality of Naval, province of

Biliran, it reveals that the sources of budget allocation to support the programs, projects

and activities of the SK affects their efficiency of implementation of their functions and

contributions to the development of the barangay. In this case, sources of budget is one of

the main concerns in implementation of programs, projects, and activities of the SK

(Laude-Concepcion et al., 2016).

Moreover, the study of Vivas (2015) shows that the public are dismayed over the

lack of existing programs for the youth and lack of support in terms of funding and

implementation of existing youth programs that limit their projects to sports activities and

street-cleaning initiatives. The study found out that the probable reason for SK’s

ineffectiveness is due to lack of support from the government.

To comply with the mandated responsibilities provided by a law, skills are very

important to develop. The study of Culpa et al. (2020) discovered that youth leaders
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referring to SK, have weak administrative skills in managing people, managing resources,

and showing technical competence that results to a weak performance in implementing

their functions. Thus, they still need guidance in running the organization to carry out its

purposes since it involves planning, organizing and it keeps ongoing process to go

smoothly.

Aside from the concern on the weak administrative skills of the SK, it was also

noted in a study that there is often disparity between the youth's most pressing needs and

interest such as livelihood and education and the SK programs and projects. The SK’s

programs, projects, and activities focus more on sports culture and environment rather

than the most pressing needs and interest of the youth members. Also, the study shows

(Ponce et al., 2013) that the SK’s performance in their legislative functions was generally

weak. The SK shall promulgate resolutions necessary to carry out the objectives of the

youth.

The study of Ponce et al., (2013) is in contrast to the study of Gallardo (2011)

which shows that the performance of the SK in the implementation of their mandated

functions is high. The author shows that the youth leaders have implemented a lot of

projects, programs and activities in accordance to their mandated functions. Hence, it is

one of the objectives of this study to fill the gap between researches that provides

different results pertaining to the performance of the SK in the implementation of their

mandated functions.

This study will use a Flow Chart Model as a conceptual framework in order to

fully demonstrate the process and procedures in the conduct of this research.
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There are four (4) boxes aligned together on the left side denoting the much

needed data from the respondents along the main variables of the study. First, it will

determine the status of compliance of the SK to the provisions of RA 10742 particularly

on the provision on powers and functions and mandatory and continuing trainings of the

SK. Secondly, the researchers will look into the perception of the Katipunan ng Kabataan

to validate the responses of the SK in compliance to the provisions of the Act. Third, the

study will determine if there is a significant difference between the compliance of the SK

and the perception of the KK in the implementation of the RA 10742. Finally, the

problems encountered by the SK in the implementing the law will be identify to come up

with the strategies to enhance the implementation of the SK Reform Act.

Data from the main variables located in the four boxes of the flow chart will be

gathered using a survey questionnaire and will be validated through informal interview

and documentary analysis. Statistical tools will also be utilize like frequency counts and

percentage and hypothesis testing to analyze and interpret data as well as to generate

meaningful findings. This will be the basis in the formulation of strategies that will

enhance the implementation of the Republic Act 10742.

These concepts are summarized in figure 1.

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Status of Compliance to the

Provisions of RA 10742 in terms of:

a. Powers and Functions

b. Mandatory and Continuing
Trainings

Perception of the Katipunan ng

Kabataan in the Compliance of the
SK to the Provisions of RA 10742
in terms of:
Strategies to Enhance the
a. Powers and Functions Implementation of RA
b. Mandatory and Continuing
Trainings 10742

Hypothesis Testing on the

Significant Difference between the
Compliance of the SK and the
Perception of the KK in the
implementation of RA 10742

Data Analysis
Problems Encountered in the Interpretation of Data
Implementation of RA 10742

Fig. 1. Research Paradigm

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Statement of the Problem

This study aims to assess the implementation of the SK Reform Act (RA 10742) in

the coastal barangays of the City of San Fernando, La Union.

Specifically, it seeks to answer the following:

1. What is the status of compliance of the Sangguniang Kabataan to Republic Act 10742

as to:

1.1 Powers and Functions

1.2 Mandatory and Continuing Training

2. What is the perception of the Katipunan ng Kabataan to the compliance of the

Sangguniang Kabataan in Republic Act 10742 as to:

2.1 Powers and Functions

2.2 Mandatory and Continuing Training

3. Is there any significant difference between the compliance of the Sangguniang

Kabataan to the perception of the Katipunan ng Kabataan?

4. What are the problems encountered by the Sangguniang Kabataan in the

implementation of Republic Act 10742?

5. What strategies can be formulated to enhance the implementation of the SK Reform

Act of 2015?

Definition of Terms

Katipunan ng Kabataan (KK) refers to the youth assembly or youth members’

ages 15-30 years in every barangay who serve as the highest policy-making body to

decide on matters affecting the youth in the barangay.

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Problems Encountered in the Implementation refers to the major concerns and

issues confronting in the implementation of the SK Reform Act of 2015.

Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) refers as the youth council governing body of the

youth assembly of every barangay composed of a chairperson and seven (7) who shall be

elected by the KK, based on the COMELEC list of registered voters.

SK Reform Act of 2015 refers to Republic Act 10742 which is an act establishing

reforms in the Sangguniang Kabataan creating enabling mechanisms for meaningful

youth participation in nation-building, and for other purposes (RA 10742).

Status of Compliance refers to the conformity of the implementers specifically the

Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) to the provisions of the SK Reform Act as to Powers and

Functions, which refers to the authority, duties, and responsibilities of the SK in

performing their mandates prescribed in section 8 of the Act; and Mandatory and

Continuing Training, which refers to the trainings and programs attended by the SK

before the assumption of their office as provided in section 30 and section 31 of the law.
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Chapter 2

METHODOLOGY

Research Design

The researchers will made use of a descriptive type of research using survey

method. Descriptive research is a purposive process of gathering, analyzing, classifying,

and tabulating data about prevailing conditions, practices, beliefs, processes and trends,

and cause-effect relationships and then making adequate and accurate interpretations

about such data with or without the aid of statistical methods (Nassaji, 2015). Moreover,

according to Calmorin and Calmorin (2012), survey method is suitable whenever the

subjects vary among themselves and one is interested to know the extent to which

different conditions and situations are obtained among these subjects.

In this study, survey method will be used to describe the implementation of RA

10742 known as “SK Reform Act of 2015” in the coastal barangays of the City of San

Fernando, La Union as perceived by the Sangguniang Kabataan and the Katipunan ng

Kabataan. The descriptive research design will be applied to measure the compliance of

Sangguniang Kabataan as to the powers and functions, mandatory and continuing

training, and problems encountered along the implementation of the Act.

This study will also use mixed method research approach. A mixed method

research approach is a procedure for collecting, analyzing, and “mixing” both

quantitative and qualitative research and methods in a single study to understand a

research problem (Cresswell, 2015). It utilizes both quantitative and qualitative data

collection methodologies like interviews and questionnaires, questionnaires and follow

up focus groups, and document analysis or reviews and questionnaires. It is also used
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when one type of research (qualitative or quantitative) is not enough to address the

research problem or answer the research questions (Fischler, 2010). This approach will be

used to provide the researchers numerical data and qualitative data that could be

interpreted and analyzed to explain the problem.

Sources of Data

This study will be conducted into the thirteen (14) barangays in the City of San

Fernando, La Union which include the barangay Canaoay, Catbangen, Carlatan,

Dalumpinas Oeste, Ilocanos Norte, Ilocanos Sur, Lingsat, Pagdaraoan, Pagdalagan,

Pagudpud, Poro, San Agustin, San Francisco, and San Vicente. All these barangays were

classified as the coastal areas in the City (San Fernando City, 2020).

There will be two groups of respondents namely: the Sangguniang Kabataan

council represented by their SK Chairperson; and the members of the Katipunan ng

Kabataan known as the youth members. Data gathered from the upland barangays of the

City of San Fernando shows that there are a total of 14 SK Chairpersons and 13,613

members of the Katipunan ng Kabataan. Using Yamane’s Formula, a sample size of 389

will be taken from the members of the Katipunan ng Kabataan. On the other hand, total

enumeration will be utilized to determine the number of SK Chairpersons. Overall, there

will be 403 respondents considered in this study. These respondents will be selected

because of their involvement and mandates from the implementing rules and regulations

of the SK Reform Act. The respondents who will be randomly considered is shown in

Table 1.
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Table 1. Distribution of Respondents

Respondents SK Katipunan ng Kabataan

N N
Canaoay 1 13
Catbangen 1 80
Carlatan 1 20
Dalumpinas Oeste 1 12
Ilocanos Norte 1 11
Ilocanos Sur 1 21
Lingsat 1 55
Pagdalagan 1 25
Pagdaraoan 1 19
Pagudpud 1 17
Poro 1 53
San Agustin 1 17
San Francisco 1 27
San Vicente 1 19
Total 14 389
Grand Total 403

Instrumentation and Data Collection

Survey questionnaire will be use as the main data gathering tool for this study.

The questionnaire will be crafted by the researcher in consonance with the implementing

rules and regulation of RA 10742 specifically Rule II section 8 and Rule V section 30 to

section 31. This questionnaire will be submitted to the Thesis Committee for the

determination of its content validity and reliability then ask for an endorsement from the

City Mayor to float questionnaires to the SK Chairpersons and the members of the

Katipunan ng Kabataan. There will be two set of questionnaires: one for the SK

Chairpersons and the other for the Katipunan ng Kabataan.

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The questionnaire for the SK Chairperson will be divided into two sections. Part 1

will be dealt on the compliance to the implementing rules and regulation of the Act in

terms of powers and functions and mandatory and continuing training. Part 2 will be dealt

on the problems encountered in the implementation of the Act. The instrument will be

self-administered in which the questionnaire will be answered by the respondents

themselves.

On the other hand, the questionnaire for the Katipunan ng Kabataan will focus on

their perceptions in the compliance of the SK to the provisions of the SK Reform Act.

The instrument will be administered through researchers-assisted survey in which each

item in the questionnaire will be explain to the respondents before they specify their

answers. The responses of both respondents will be validated through informal interview

and documentary analysis.

Analysis of Data

Frequency counts and percentages will be used to describe the compliance of the

Sangguniang Kabataan on the provisions of RA 10742 as perceived by the SK

Chairpersons and the Katipunan ng Kabataan. Hypothesis testing concerning two

population proportions will be utilized to test the difference between the compliance of

the Sangguniang Kabataan to RA 10742 and the perception of Katipunan ng Kabataan as

to the implementation of the Act. To further validate the responses of the Sangguniang

Kabataan along with the compliance to the Act, documentary analysis will be utilized.

Problems encountered by the respondents on the implementation of RA 6675 and

drug preference will be analyze using frequency counts and percentage and it will be
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treated as multiple response. Those with above 50% rating as encountered by the

respondents will be considered as common problems.

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Appendix A

LETTER TO THE RESPONDENTS

_________________________,

Dear Respondents:

Greetings!

The undersigned are student of DMMMSU – MLUC, College of Management taking up

Bachelor in Public Administration who is currently undertaking a study entitled
“Implementation of Sangguniang Kabataan Reform Act of 2015 (Republic Act 10742) in
Coastal Barangays of the City of San Fernando, La Union” to look into the status of
compliance of Sangguniang Kabataan and perceptions of Katipunan ng Kabataan
regarding to the powers and functions and the mandatory and continuing trainings
mandated in the SK Reform Act, issues and concerns on its implementation, and
formulate strategies on enhancing the implementation of the said SK Reform Act.

In concern, may we request for profound participation in this research endeavor by

answering completely the attached questionnaire. Rest assured that all your answers will
be treated with utmost confidentiality.

The researchers are hoping and looking forward for your instantaneous replication to this
request. Thank you very much.

Sincerely,

JESSICA Q. TAPAOAN
ALICIA MAE T. ANOG
ROEL FABIAN
AENSCHELY JHYE D. HIDALGO
MAY ANN D. MARQUEZ
Researchers

Noted:

HERMINALDO P. ESTILONG
College Research Adviser

ALLAN HIL B. PAJIMOLA

Chairperson, PA Department
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Appendix B

Questionnaire for the SK Chairpersons

Name (Optional): _________________________________________________________

Direction: Please supply the needed data on the following items by putting a CHECK ()
on the appropriate choice or indicating the needed response.

1. Status of Compliance to the Republic Act 10742 (SK Reform Act of 2015)

Please evaluate the status of compliance of your Sangguniang Kabataan council to

the provisions of RA 10742 by CHECKING () the appropriate box. Check YES if the
SK council implements these activities and check NO if they are not implementing these
activities.

Indicators Status
YES NO
1.1 Powers and Functions of the SK
1.1.1 Did the SK formulate Comprehensive Barangay Youth
Development Plan (CBYDP) which is a three (3)-year rolling plan
created in consultation and with concurrence of Katipunan ng
Kabataan (KK).
1.1.2 Did the SK approve the annual budget of the Annual
Barangay Youth Investment Plan (ABYIP) as well as a
supplemental budget in case the SK funds allows?
1.1.3 Did the SK promulgate resolutions to carry out the
objectives of the CBYDP and the applicable provisions of RA
No.10742 and its IRR?
1.1.4 Did the SK initiates and implements programs and
projects promoting the general welfare, development, and
empowerment of the youth in coordination with any national
government agency and/or any private or nongovernment
institution?
1.1.5 Did the SK implements all programs and projects in line
with the Annual Barangay Youth Investment Plan (ABYIP)?
1.1.5 Did the SK holds fund-raising activities that are in line
with the CBYDP?
1.1.6 Did the SK creates regular or special committees?
1.1.7 Did the SK submits annual and end-of-term program
accomplishments and financial reports to the Sangguniang
Barangay?
1.1.8 Did the SK presents the annual and end-of-term program
 29

accomplishments and financial reports during the KK assembly?

1.1.9 Did the SK provides a copy of the annual and end-of-term
program accomplishments and financial reports to the LGOO,
LYDC, COA, and NYC?
1.1.10 Did the SK coordinates and partnered with the LYDC in
planning and executing projects and programs of specific
advocacies?
1.1.11 Did the SK conducts youth profiling among the
Katipunan ng Kabataan?
1.1.12 Did the SK establish, maintain, and update a database of
youth and ensures submission to NYC and the proper turn-over to
the next set of SK officials of this database.
1.1.13 Did the SK assists in the establishment and registration of
youth organizations and youth-serving organizations, in accordance
with the guidelines of the NYC?
1.1.14 Did the SK adopts and implements a policy of full public
disclosure of all SK transactions and documents of public interest,
in accordance with guidelines promulgated by DILG?
1.1.15 Did the SK council authorizes the SK Chairperson to
enter into contracts on behalf of the SK?
1.1.16 Did the SK complies with requirements for the posting of
bonds as in the case of the SK Chairperson and the SK Treasurer
when necessary?
1.2 Mandatory and Continuing Training for the SK
1.2.1 Did the SK council completed the mandatory and
continuing training on the Philippine cultural history, political
systems, ethics and ideologies?
1.2.2 Did the SK council completed the mandatory and
continuing training entitled the Filipino as a nation builder?
1.2.3 Did the SK council completed the mandatory and
continuing training entitled the Filipino youth and its role in nation
building?
1.2.4 Did the SK council completed the mandatory and
continuing training programs in capability building on leadership?
1.2.5 Did the SK council completed the mandatory and
continuing training programs in program and project development
and sustainability?
1.2.6 Did the SK council completed the mandatory and
continuing training programs in financial management?
1.2.7 Did the SK council completed the mandatory and
continuing training programs in accountability and transparency?
1.2.8 Did the SK council completed the mandatory and
continuing training programs in gender sensitivity?
1.2.9 Did the SK attend the capacity development program in
basic orientation highlighting their roles and functions, values
formation, including basic leadership and skills management
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training?
1.2.10 Did the SK attend the capacity development program in
development or enhancement of skills needed to perform their
functions such as planning, program/project management,
transparency, accountability and integrity management, and
financial management?
1.2.11 Did the SK attend the capacity development
interventions targeting the affective domain (i.e. developing sense
of commitment, patriotism, volunteerism, and becoming change
makers)?
1.2.12 Did the SK implement a program to transfer the
knowledge learned from the mandatory, continuing, and other
training programs by the SK officers to the members of the KK?

2. Problems Encountered in the Implementation of the SK Reform Act of 2015 (RA

6675)

Please evaluate the problems you have encountered in the implementation of

the provisions of SK Reform Act of 2015 (RA 10742) by CHECKING () the
appropriate box as many as applicable. You may write other problems you have
encountered in the space provided.

Problem
2.1 Lack of trainings and seminars related to powers and functions of SK

2.2 Lack of fund to implement programs, projects, and activities

2.3 Inefficient delivery of trainings provided by DILG

2.4 Lack of trainings related to implementation of programs, projects, and activities

2.5 Weak administrative skills among SK

2.6 Disparity between the youth needs and the SK projects

2.7 Lack of youth representatives (SK/Youth Organizations)

2.8 Non-Collaboration between SK and the LGU/LYDC/DILG/

Others (Please Specify):

1. _____________________________
2. _____________________________
3. _____________________________
4. _____________________________
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5. _____________________________

Questionnaire for the Katipunan ng Kabataan

Name (Optional): _________________________________________________________

Direction: Please supply the needed data on the following items by putting a CHECK ()
on the appropriate choice or indicating the needed response.

1. Compliance of the SK to the Republic Act 10742 (SK Reform Act of 2015)

Please evaluate the compliance of the Sangguniang Kabataan council to the

provisions of RA 10742 by CHECKING () the appropriate box. Check YES if the SK
council implements these activities and check NO if they are not implementing these
activities.

Indicators Status
YES NO
1.1 Powers and Functions of the SK
1.1.1 Did the SK formulate Comprehensive Barangay Youth
Development Plan (CBYDP) which is a three (3)-year rolling plan
created in consultation and with concurrence of Katipunan ng
Kabataan (KK).
1.1.2 Did the SK approve the annual budget of the Annual
Barangay Youth Investment Plan (ABYIP) as well as a
supplemental budget in case the SK funds allows?
1.1.3 Did the SK promulgate resolutions to carry out the
objectives of the CBYDP and the applicable provisions of RA
No.10742 and its IRR?
1.1.4 Did the SK initiates and implements programs and
projects promoting the general welfare, development, and
empowerment of the youth in coordination with any national
government agency and/or any private or nongovernment
institution?
1.1.5 Did the SK implements all programs and projects in line
with the Annual Barangay Youth Investment Plan (ABYIP)?
1.1.5 Did the SK holds fund-raising activities that are in line
with the CBYDP?
1.1.6 Did the SK creates regular or special committees?
1.1.7 Did the SK submits annual and end-of-term program
accomplishments and financial reports to the Sangguniang
Barangay?
1.1.8 Did the SK presents the annual and end-of-term program
accomplishments and financial reports during the KK assembly?
 32

1.1.9 Did the SK provides a copy of the annual and end-of-term

program accomplishments and financial reports to the LGOO,
LYDC, COA, and NYC?
1.1.10 Did the SK coordinates and partnered with the LYDC in
planning and executing projects and programs of specific
advocacies?
1.1.11 Did the SK conducts youth profiling among the
Katipunan ng Kabataan?
1.1.12 Did the SK establish, maintain, and update a database of
youth and ensures submission to NYC and the proper turn-over to
the next set of SK officials of this database.
1.1.13 Did the SK assists in the establishment and registration of
youth organizations and youth-serving organizations, in accordance
with the guidelines of the NYC?
1.1.14 Did the SK adopts and implements a policy of full public
disclosure of all SK transactions and documents of public interest,
in accordance with guidelines promulgated by DILG?
1.1.15 Did the SK council authorizes the SK Chairperson to
enter into contracts on behalf of the SK?
1.1.16 Did the SK complies with requirements for the posting of
bonds as in the case of the SK Chairperson and the SK Treasurer
when necessary?
1.2 Mandatory and Continuing Training for the SK
1.2.1 Did the SK council completed the mandatory and
continuing training on the Philippine cultural history, political
systems, ethics and ideologies?
1.2.2 Did the SK council completed the mandatory and
continuing training entitled the Filipino as a nation builder?
1.2.3 Did the SK council completed the mandatory and
continuing training entitled the Filipino youth and its role in nation
building?
1.2.4 Did the SK council completed the mandatory and
continuing training programs in capability building on leadership?
1.2.5 Did the SK council completed the mandatory and
continuing training programs in program and project development
and sustainability?
1.2.6 Did the SK council completed the mandatory and
continuing training programs in financial management?
1.2.7 Did the SK council completed the mandatory and
continuing training programs in accountability and transparency?
1.2.8 Did the SK council completed the mandatory and
continuing training programs in gender sensitivity?
1.2.9 Did the SK attend the capacity development program in
basic orientation highlighting their roles and functions, values
formation, including basic leadership and skills management
training?
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1.2.10 Did the SK attend the capacity development program in

development or enhancement of skills needed to perform their
functions such as planning, program/project management,
transparency, accountability and integrity management, and
financial management?
1.2.11 Did the SK attend the capacity development
interventions targeting the affective domain (i.e. developing sense
of commitment, patriotism, volunteerism, and becoming change
makers)?
1.2.12 Did the SK implement a program to transfer the
knowledge learned from the mandatory, continuing, and other
training programs by the SK officers to the members of the KK?