Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

DILG-NAPOLCOM Center, EDSA corner Quezon Avenue, West Triangle, Quezon City
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Message

My warmest felicitations to the vibrant men and women of the National Youth
Commission (NYC) for coming up with the Sangguniang Kabataan Operations Manual
(SK-OM), an education and information material to be used during the SK Mandatory
Training Program.
Republic Act 8044 (Youth in Nation-Building Act) outlines the pivotal role of the
youth in nation-building, and that the government, thru the National Youth Commission,
shall “establish adequate, effective, responsive and enabling mechanisms and support
systems that shall empower the youth and ensure their meaningful participation in local
governance and in nation-building.”
With the preparations for the forthcoming SK elections already in the pipeline,
the circulation of this Manual couldn’t have come at an opportune time. It provides the
newly-elected SK officials a guide to the day-to-day operations of the Sanggunian and
will serve as a reference material for them to better appreciate their roles and functions as
youth leaders.
I hope that you will actively support the various programs, projects and activities
of the national and various local governments especially those that concern youth and
children, including, among others, intensive tree planting campaigns, clean-up drives,
health and nutrition missions, educational camps or art advocacies.
We know the importance of giving voice to the youth sector so that they may realize
their full potential for the continued development and empowerment of the Filipino youth!
I challenge you to be the future of our country. Be our partners for change!

USec. CATALINO S. CUY

Officer-In-Charge