All systems go for SK Federation Election
San Jose, Antique – "All systems go for the Sangguniang Kabataan election at the municipal and provincial levels", said Rosario Maza, Provincial Director Department of Interior and Local Government.
Maza in an interview said that the Municipal Local Government Operations Officers in the 18 towns have already made necessary preparations pursuant to DILG Memorandum Circular 2007-150 governing the conduct of SK Federation election.
Prior to the SK municipal election on December 6, the newly elected SK barangay chairpersons will undergo an orientation on Integrated SK Organizational Leadership and Re-orientation Development Program (ISKOLAR BOS) on December 5 in every municipality.
Orientation on ISKOLAR BOS will give SK an en-depth knowledge on their roles, functions and responsibilities as representative of the youth sector and as means to promote child participation in development undertakings, emphasized Maza.
SK Provincial Federation election will be held on December 17, 2007. Elected Municipal and Provincial SK Federation President will serve as ex-officio member of the Sangguniang Bayan and Sangguniang Panlalawigan respectively.
Meanwhile, DILG further announced the schedule of election for the Liga ng mga Punong Barangay on December 11 for municipal level and December 29 for the provincial level. DILG is likewise preparing for the said activity. (PS Mabaquiao/PIA)