Office the President of the Philippines

NATIONAL YOUTH COMMISSION

Message

Mabuhay!
We take pride in the publication of the Sangguniang Kabataan Operations Manual.
This is a product of the collaborative and tireless efforts of the men and women of the
National Youth Commission and the partner agencies like the Department of the Interior
and Local Governments, the Development Academy of the Philippines, the Local
Government Academy and University of the Philippines – National College of Public
Administration and Governance.
This SK Operations Manual is a manifestation of our relentless commitment to nurture
the leadership capabilities of the youth as it provides an avenue to acquire knowledge
about the SK’s roles and responsibilities, financial accountability, public governance, and
different aspects of servant leadership.
I am elated because the SK OM is participatory since it entails being involved with
devotion, enthusiasm and zest. It is also receptive because SK was reformed to bring out
the positive side of youth leadership.
Sabi nga ng isang American educator at aktibistang si Mary McLeod Bethune, “We
have a powerful potential in our youth, and we must have the courage to change old ideas
and practices so that we may direct their power toward good ends. “
With the SK OM, makakasiguro tayong lahat na mas magigng makabuluhan ang
papel ng mga kabataan bilang bahagi ng SK
My sincerest gratitude to the teams from the NYC, DILG, DAP, LGA and UP-NCPAG
that collaborated to produce this labor of love. It is my fervent wish that the trainers who
will be engaged in the execution of the manual will do their part to level up with the
reformed SK.
As the voice and advocate of the youth, the NYC will continue to fulfil its mandate.
Umaasa kami na ang lahat ng mga pagkilos at galaw ay magsisilbing inspirasyon sa
lahat ng mga kabataan hindi lamang sa Pilipinas kundi sa iba’t ibang bahagi ng mundo.
Now is the time to take up the SK challenge. Are you ready for it?

Hon. CARIZA “AIZA” Y. SEGUERRA

Chairperson and CEO