SKC Philippines

19/05/2026

SKC Philippines attended the UNODC - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and FOI Philippines Workshop on Mobilizing Local Government Support for Right to Information Legislation in the Philippines 🇵🇭

Alongside fellow advocates and partners from the Right to Know, Right Now! Coalition, FOI Youth Initiative, GoodGov PH, and the PH Open Government Partnership, the workshop underscored the importance of collaboration in advancing transparency, accountability, and participatory governance.

This reflects our commitment to empowering young leaders and advocates in promoting open governance, civic participation, and people-centered policymaking.

18/05/2026

𝗢𝗣𝗜𝗦𝗬𝗔𝗟 𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗦𝗜𝗠𝗨𝗟𝗔 𝗔𝗡𝗚 #𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗢𝗩𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲!

Ngayong Mayo 18, sabay-sabay na inilunsad sa buong bansa ang iba’t ibang aktibidad para sa pagdiriwang ng OGW 2026!

Mula open office tours, symposiums, online masterclasses, hanggang information campaigns at public engagement activities — sama-samang isinusulong ang mas bukas, tapat, at inklusibong pamamahala.

Tuloy-tuloy pa ang mga aktibidad bukas, stay tuned!

Gamitin ang ating official hashtag na sa inyong mga posts at updates.

17/05/2026

The Contact Center ng Bayan (CCB) is a feedback mechanism designated as the government’s main helpdesk where citizens can request for information and assistance on government frontline service procedures, and report commendations, appreciation, complaints, and feedback.

The CCB was established by the Civil Service Commission and the Information and Communications Technology Office-National Computer Center (ICTO-NCC) to support the implementation of Republic Act No. 9485 or the Anti-Red Tape Act (ARTA) of 2007.

08/05/2026

04/05/2026

The Senate of the Philippines has approved on third and final reading Senate Bill No. 1432, or the proposed People’s Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, with a 22–0 vote.

Also known as “An Act Implementing the People’s Right to Information and the Constitutional Policies of Full Public Disclosure and Honesty in the Public Service, and for Other Purposes,” the measure seeks to promote full public disclosure and strengthen transparency and accountability in government.

The Freedom of Information–Program Management Office (FOI-PMO), under the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), continues to support efforts toward institutionalizing access to information across the government.

04/05/2026

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: In its 3rd Joint Steering Committee meeting on April 30, the United Nations and the Government of the Philippines convened to review progress under the 2024-2028 United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), assess achievements in 2025, and agree on strategic priorities for the remainder of 2026.

Despite global challenges and shocks, the partners highlighted strong progress and joint action in 2025, during which the UN system continued providing reliable support across priority areas, reinforcing national efforts toward sustainable development and the country’s imminent transition to upper-middle-income status.

“The Government of the Philippines remains firmly committed to ensuring that the United Nations-Philippines Cooperation Framework delivers tangible outcomes that support our national priorities and improve the lives of our people, and we are looking forward to the United Nations and our partners to continue providing strategic and high-impact support,” said DEPDev Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan.

Read more: https://depdev.gov.ph/jointpronunsdcf/

Learn more about the 2024-2028 UNSDCF by visiting: https://philippines.un.org/en/250609-philippines-2024-2028-united-nations-sustainable-development-cooperation-framework

01/05/2026

The jobs crisis is real. With weak growth and job-generating economic engines, PH has the highest unemployment in Southeast Asia, followed by Myanmar, Vietnam, Singapore, and Thailand, per available data.

30/04/2026

Today, we stand with the workers who keep our communities running, often unseen and unheard. From farms to factories, from streets to offices, their labor sustains our economy and our daily lives.

Recognition alone is not enough.

Filipino workers deserve living wages, safe working conditions, social protection, and institutions that truly listen and respond. Labor rights are human rights. These must be upheld not only in words but through concrete policy and meaningful action.

They do not just build the nation. They must have the power to shape it.

30/04/2026

SKC Philippines conducted an official visit to Aurora Province to advance youth participation and inclusive local development.

The visit was led by SKC Founder Ellirie Aviles, who paid a courtesy call to Governor Isidro Galban and engaged with Vice Governor Patrick Angara. Discussions focused on strengthening collaboration between government and youth led and civil society organizations, particularly in youth employment, leadership development, civic participation, and good governance.

A key highlight of the visit is the appointment and formal welcome of Rachelle Anne Imperial as SKC Provincial Representative for Aurora, reinforcing the Coalition’s local presence and leadership in the province.

SKC also identified initial areas of collaboration with Síkat-Aurora led by its founder, RJ Belen, with both parties exploring partnership opportunities to strengthen local coordination and empower youth leaders.

This visit forms part of SKC’s efforts to strengthen its Central Luzon Guild under the leadership of Regional Ambassador Devin Sagun.

We look forward to translating these engagements into concrete initiatives on the ground!

22/04/2026

While youth engagement is growing, representation in formal political processes remains critically low ⚠️

At the , the UN Youth Office hosted a plenary session exploring youth leadership in challenging contexts, and the journey from civic action to institutional influence.

All over the world, including in conflict-affected communities and amid shrinking civic spaces, young people are not waiting to be invited into leadership. When institutions fail to create meaningful pathways, youth don’t disengage — they find alternative ways to be heard.

If our institutions are to be legitimate and future-ready, young people must be part of decision-making. Not as beneficiaries or tokens, but as real partners.

This requires more than creating space. It requires sharing power.

🔗 Read reflections on this discussion from Youth Reference Group members Noor Hijazi and Yoal Gatkouth: https://www.un.org/youthaffairs/en/news/youth-leadership-vital-contributor-sustainable-and-inclusive-future-all

Many thanks to UN SDG Action Campaign for their support of the plenary session, including through visual scribing.

UN Youth Affairs