DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY OF THE PHILIPPINES

San Miguel Ave, San Antonio Pasig, Metro Manila

Message

The Development Academy of the Philippines wishes to congratulate

the National Youth Commission in the creation of the SK Operations Manual.
The Academy is glad to work hand in hand with the National Youth Commission,
especially with engaging youth leaders as partners in nation building. Collaborative
efforts and linkages towards related institutions are deemed to be necessary, considering
the young demographic of the Philippine population. And in the context of the
Sangguniang Kabataan, the further localization of participatory governance is heralded
to be a step towards the inclusion of the youth as the future stewards of our society.
It is a known fact that the youth of today are the nation builders of tomorrow. As
the country’s future leaders, the youth remains a vital partner in achieving progress and
development of the broader Filipino polity. In order to achieve this, the State is tasked to
nurture these individuals to take the mantle as the future stewards of our society. Along
with government institutions that were mandated to foresee this, the youth is seen to be an
important member of the society when it comes to the colossal task of nation building. In
doing so, the state is mandated to nurture and equip future leaders in the that lies ahead.
The creation of this manual highlights the institution’s vital role in nation building,
considering that this informs youth leaders in the conduct of statecraft. Not only that
this gives them an understanding of the functions of the state, it also prepares them
for their future as leaders of the community, giving them the necessary knowledge
in ensuring the day-to-day operations of the state. In achieving this, the Academy shall
remain a vital partner of the National Youth Commission in securing the country’s future.

(Sgd.) Atty. ELBA S. CRUZ, Ph.D, MNSA

President and CEO