25/03/2026
Future-Ready Governance: Empowering SK Leaders for Transparent and Accountable Budgeting
“As we guide the Sangguniang Kabataan in the budget process, we are not merely teaching procedures—we are empowering a new generation of young leaders to steward public funds with integrity, foresight, and accountability.”
The Sangguniang Kabataan Federation of Carmen together with Budget Officer III of the Municipality of Carmen Mr. Cris John N. Lura, Ma’am Alma Bellezas of the Municipal Budget Office, and Local Youth Development Officer (LYDO) Mr. Marnie D. Cabahug, successfully completed the three-day Training on the Updated Guidelines on the Appropriation, Release, Planning, and Budgeting Process for the Sangguniang Kabataan held at the Royal Mandaya Hotel, Davao City, from March 23–25, 2026.
The seminar focused on Joint Memorandum Circular No. 1, series of 2025, issued by the Department of Budget and Management, which outlines the updated policies and procedures governing SK financial planning and resource management.
This training aimed to strengthen the capacity of SK officials in effective budget preparation, ensure compliance with national guidelines, promote transparency and accountability in public fund utilization, and align youth development programs with local and national priorities.
The activity was also participated in by representatives from three provinces—Davao del Sur, Davao del Norte, and Davao Occidental—covering multiple municipalities and barangays, further fostering inter-local collaboration and knowledge sharing among SK officials across the region.
More than just a compliance exercise, the seminar provided a valuable platform for learning, collaboration, and leadership development—equipping SK officials with the knowledge and skills necessary to better serve the youth in their respective barangays.
