New SK officials to undergo mandatory training
By Nida Grace P. Barcena
Further, compliance of the said training which shall be evidenced by the issuance of a certificate of training completion. Only upon the acquisition of the training certificate will they be eligible to assume their respective offices immediately.
In light of the recent Supreme Court decision in GR Nos. 263590 and 263673, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) clarified that once winning candidates have been duly proclaimed and have taken their oath of office, they shall immediately and effectively assume office.
The National Youth Commission (NYC), on the other hand, emphasized that all the winning Sangguniang Kabataan candidates should undergo and successfully complete the mandatory training in accordance to Section 27 of Republic Act No. 10742, as amended.
To spotlight, any SK official, whether elected or appointed, must undergo the mandatory training program before he or she can assume office.
The
National Youth Commission is a government agency in the Philippines that
specifically addresses issues surrounding the Filipino youth, as founded on
June 30, 1995, via Republic Act 8044 or the Youth in Nation-Building Act of
1995.
The 1987 Philippine Constitution enshrines the NYC stating, "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 inculcate in the youth patriotism and nationalism; and encourage their involvement in public and civic affairs.” (NGPB/ PIA-Surigao del Sur)
