Decentralization &

Local Governance
Module 1 Session 1
SESSION OBJECTIVES
At the end of this session, the participant will be able to:

a) explain the implications of decentralization to

Sangguniang Kabataan; and

b) cite the advantages of decentralization in the

Philippine situation
TOPIC OUTLINE
• Governance

• Major Characteristics of Good Governance

• Local Government Unit of the Philippines

• Decentralization
Ang kabataan ang pag-asa ng
bayan.

- Jose Rizal
GOVERNANCE
Governance
Exercise of power or authority by political leaders for the
well-being of their country’s citizens or subjects.

- Bevir, Mark (2013).

Governance: A Very Short Introduction
Local Governance
As effective as the degree to which the citizens of the locale
have the opportunity to and are able to influence local
government.
MAJOR
CHARACTERISTICS OF
GOOD GOVERNANCE
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the
Pacific (UNESCAP)
Participation
Could be either direct or through legitimate
intermediate institutions or representatives.

United Nations Economic and Social Commission for

Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)
Consensus-oriented
Consider…

what is in the best interest of the whole

community?

how can this be achieved?

United Nations Economic and Social Commission for
Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)
Accountability
In general, an organization or an institution is accountable to
those who will be affected.

An obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to

account for one’s actions.

United Nations Economic and Social Commission for

Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)
Transparency
information is freely available and directly accessible to
those who will be affected by the information and their
implications; and

enough information is provided in easily understandable

forms and media.

United Nations Economic and Social Commission for

Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)
Responsiveness
Institutions try to serve all stakeholders within a
reasonable timeframe.

United Nations Economic and Social Commission for

Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)
Effectiveness and Efficiency
Effectiveness

processes and institutions produce results that meet the

needs of society

United Nations Economic and Social Commission for

Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)
Effectiveness and Efficiency
Efficiency

• making the best use of resources at their disposal

• covers the sustainable use of natural resources and the

protection of the environment
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for
Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)
Equity and Inclusiveness
Focuses on the society’s well being on ensuring that:

• they have a stake in the organization; and

• they are not excluded from the mainstream of society.

United Nations Economic and Social Commission for

Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)
Rule of Law
• Requires fair legal frameworks that are enforced
impartially;

• SK constituents must be served with fairness; and

• SK officials must abide with the code of conduct and ethics

which govern public officials.
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for
Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)
LOCAL GOVERNANCE
IN THE PHILIPPINES
Where is SK?
SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN

PROVINCE VICE GOVERNOR VICE GOVERNOR + BOARD MEMBERS +

PRESIDENT OF THE PROVINCIAL PEDERASYON NG
MGA SK
SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD (SP)/
SANGGUNIANG BAYAN (SB)
CITY/
VICE MAYOR
MUNICIPALITY VICE MAYOR + SB/SP MEMBERS +

SANGGUNIANG BARANGAY

BARANGAY PUNONG BARANGAY

PUNONG BARANGAY + KAGAWAD +

SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN
BARANGAY
BARANGAY
SK CHAIRPERSON
YOUTH
YOUTH +
Local Government Units
in the Philippines
SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN

PROVINCE VICE GOVERNOR VICE GOVERNOR + BOARD MEMBERS +

PRESIDENT OF THE PROVINCIAL
PEDERASYON NG MGA SK
SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD (SP) /
SANGGUNIANG BAYAN (SB)
CITY/
VICE MAYOR VICE MAYOR + SB/SP MEMBERS +
MUNICIPALITY
PRESIDENT OF THE CITY/MUNICIPAL
PEDERASYON NG MGA SK

SANGGUNIANG BARANGAY

BARANGAY PUNONG BARANGAY

PUNONG BARANGAY + KAGAWAD +
SK CHAIRPERSON

SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN
BARANGAY
SK
SK CHAIRPERSON
CHAIRPERSON
YOUTH SK CHAIRPERSON + SK Kagawad + KK
MEMBERS
LOCAL GOVERNANCE IN THE PHILIPPINES

SK AND LGU
SK & THE SANGGUNIANG
BARANGAY
The SK Chairperson serves as:

• an ex officio member of the Sangguniang Barangay

• Chairperson of the Committee on Youth and Sports
Development (CYSD) and is a member of other
committees
SK AND THE CITY/MUNICIPALITY

The SK can directly engage the LGUs through various

mechanisms provided by the SK Reform Act.
SK AND THE SANGGUNIANG
BAYAN/PANLUNGSOD
The SK Pederasyon President:

• serves as the voice of the youth inside the City/Municipal

Council;
• puts forward the adoption of SK resolutions in the form of
ordinances or resolutions by the city/municipality concerned;
SK AND THE SANGGUNIANG
BAYAN/PANLUNGSOD
The SK Pederasyon President:
• pushes for the prioritization and utilization of resources
for development plans, programs, projects, and activities
for the youth; and
• assesses and is aware of the extent of support of the
city/municipality to youth welfare and development
(considered input to both LGU and SK planning).
SK AND THE LOCAL SANGGUNIANG
PANLALAWIGAN
President of the Provincial Pederasyon ng mga SK:
• serves as the voice of the youth inside the Provincial
Council; and

• puts forward the adoption of SK resolutions in the form

of ordinances or resolutions by the province concerned.
DECENTRALIZATION
In the Philippines…

“ . . . decentralization may be defined as a state, or condition

in a governmental system where there is dispersal of power
or authority from the center ”
 Features & Modes
DECENTRALIZATI
ON

FEATURE
MODES
S

ADMINISTRATI DECONCENTRATIO
POLITICAL DEVOLUTION
VE N
Transfer of power for
the performance of Delegating functions
Involves Focuses on certain functions from from the central
devolution of deconcentration of the central authorities government to lower
powers functions to the lower level of
levels
government
Devolution
(b) …devolution shall mean the transfer of power and
authority from the National Government to LGUs to
enable them to perform specific functions and
responsibilities.
Local Government Units
in the Philippines
SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN

PROVINCE VICE GOVERNOR VICE GOVERNOR + BOARD MEMBERS +

PRESIDENT OF THE PROVINCIAL
PEDERASYON NG MGA SK
SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD (SP) /
SANGGUNIANG BAYAN (SB)
CITY/
VICE MAYOR VICE MAYOR + SB/SP MEMBERS +
MUNICIPALITY
PRESIDENT OF THE CITY/MUNICIPAL
PEDERASYON NG MGA SK

SANGGUNIANG BARANGAY

BARANGAY PUNONG BARANGAY

PUNONG BARANGAY + KAGAWAD +
SK CHAIRPERSON

SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN
BARANGAY
SK
SK CHAIRPERSON
CHAIRPERSON
YOUTH SK CHAIRPERSON + SK Kagawad + KK
MEMBERS
DECENTRALIZATION
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
CODE OF 1991: BASIC
SERVICES & FACILITIES
1. Agricultural Support Services
2. Health and social welfare services
3. Hygiene & Sanitation, Beautification, &
Solid Waste Management
4. Administration and maintenance of the
Katarungang Pambarangay
5. Maintenance of barangay roads and
bridges and water supply systems
6. Infrastructure facilities
7. Information and reading center
8. Satellite public market
WRAP UP
Wrap Up

• Governance
• Decentralization
• Devolution and Deconcentration
Mind Mapping
• Each barangay group shall be provided with a Manila paper to be used for
mind mapping or concept mapping.
• The mind map shall be partially completed at the end of each session.

• After each session, the barangay group will add to the mind map a
representation of they learned or reflected on during the session.
• The group is allowed to be as creative as they wish to be. You may use
texts, symbols, arrows and other elements to convey your message in a
concise manner.
• Each session’s portion is expected to be finished in 10 minutes.
MIND MAPPING: GUIDE
QUESTIONS
a. What does ‘government’ mean to you?

b. As an SK official, what do you believe your role is in

government?

c. As SK, how do you think SK should practice good

governance?