Angelie Kyle Babon 
CATBALOGAN, Philippines — In preparation for their forthcoming assumption of office, the newly-elected SK officials of Catbalogan City undergo mandatory training at the SSU Convention Center.
From November 6 to 9, with daily sessions running from 8 AM to 5 PM, the training will be conducted in batches, ensuring the coverage of all 57 SK village councils within the city.
The training was organized by the Catbalogan City Population and Youth Development Office in collaboration with Sangguniang Kabataan Federation, Department of Interior and Local Government, National Youth Commission, SSU Samar Island Center for Good and Local Governance and the city government.
This comprises a series of modules and sessions to acquaint the newly-elected SK officials on subjects including decentralization and local governance, SK history and salient features, minutes and resolutions, planning, budgeting, and code of conduct and ethical standards.
The mandatory and continuing training programs for SK officials are provided under Republic Act 10742 otherwise known as the “Sangguniang Kabataan Reform Act of 2015” emphasizing “the role of the youth in nation-building and molding them to become betters citizens with the values of patriotism, nationalism and honor as a Filipino.”
