SKC-Mindanao Regional Guild

15/08/2025

𝑪𝑺𝑶𝒔 𝑪𝑶𝑴𝑴𝑰𝑻𝑻𝑬𝑫 𝑻𝑶 𝑶𝑷𝑬𝑵𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑼𝑷 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑩𝑼𝑫𝑮𝑬𝑻 𝑷𝑹𝑶𝑪𝑬𝑺𝑺

On August 5, the Congressional Policy and Budget Research Department (CPBRD) invited civil society to share ideas on making budget hearings more accessible to the public.

Civil society organizations submitted by August 7th, draft Open Budget Legislation Guidelines that propose procedures and safeguards for meaningful, structured, and timely participation in budget deliberations.

We in civil society are committed to partnering with Congress to open up the budget process, build trust, and enhance accountability.

We are grateful for any feedback on these guidelines from the broader community, and we thank our colleagues in the House for the invitation to share our thoughts on opening up the process.

🔗Read the draft guidelines here: heyzine.com/flip-book/5977173049.html

12/08/2025

United Nations Youth

04/08/2025

SKC Joins CSPPS as Core Group Member and Country Focal Point for the Philippines

The Sigaw ng Kabataan Coalition (SKC) proudly reaffirms its commitment to amplifying youth voices by joining the Civil Society Platform for Peacebuilding and Statebuilding (CSPPS) as a Core Group Member.

The CSPPS is a global network of civil society organizations working to support peacebuilding, conflict prevention, and statebuilding in fragile and conflict-affected settings. It plays a key role in advancing the goals of the International Dialogue on Peacebuilding and Statebuilding (IDPS) and supporting the implementation of the New Deal for Engagement in Fragile States—a landmark framework that promotes inclusive politics, legitimate institutions, and effective pathways to peace and development.

Being part of CSPPS means contributing to a collective effort that bridges grassroots voices and high-level policy platforms, ensuring that communities affected by conflict are heard in national and global decision-making processes. It aligns with SKC’s mission to ensure that Filipino youth are meaningfully represented in conversations that shape peace, governance, and inclusive development.

We believe that peace in diversity is a national priority, and that there can be no sustainable development without peace. Through CSPPS and other multilateral spaces, we continue to advance the participation of young people in building transparent, resilient, and people-centered systems of governance.

Calling youth leaders and peace advocates:
Be part of this growing movement. Help shape our country’s voice in global peace and statebuilding efforts.

Apply to volunteer at SKC through bit.ly/3IXTmcU



Digital Poster design by Kenneth Luceñara

02/08/2025

🎨 We’re Looking for Volunteer Multimedia Artists!
Use your creativity to help amplify Filipino youth voices through art and digital content.

📩 Send your portfolio or sample works to [email protected]
Subject: Volunteer Multimedia Artist – [Your Name]

🎨 CALL FOR VOLUNTEER MULTIMEDIA ARTISTS
Be part of a movement amplifying Filipino youth voices.

SKC Philippines is looking for passionate and creative volunteer multimedia artists to help bring our advocacy work to life through compelling visuals and engaging content.

We welcome young creatives—graphic designers, illustrators, video editors, or content creators—who believe in the power of art and storytelling to advance meaningful change.

🛠️ You can contribute by:
- Creating social media graphics, advocacy posters, and infographics
- Designing publications, digital layouts, and presentations
- Producing short-form videos or reels for youth-centered campaigns
- Enhancing event visuals and branding materials

🌍 Why join us?
- Contribute to causes centered on youth empowerment, good governance, and nation-building
- Have your work featured across SKC’s communication platforms, advocacy campaigns, and national projects
- Expand your network through opportunities to collaborate with fellow youth leaders and creatives
- Strengthen your portfolio with purpose-driven work and receive a certificate of volunteer service
- Be part of a growing movement that creates spaces for young people to lead and be heard

📩 Interested?
Send us a message or email your sample works or portfolio to:
📧 [email protected]
Subject: “Volunteer Multimedia Artist – [Your Name]”
DEADLINE: AUGUST 8, 12:00 NN

Use your creativity to help us amplify the voices of Filipino youth.

Together, let’s design a better future.

15/07/2025

Sigaw ng Kabataan Coalition (SKC) aligns with over 60 civil society groups, media organizations, academics—including four framers of the 1987 Constitution—and former senior officials in supporting the Right to Know, Right Now! Coalition (R2KRN)’s demand for a robust Freedom of Information (FOI) law.

This call comes amid ongoing concerns over legislative inertia and political posturing—such as President Marcos Jr.’s recent statements on FOI, which many have questioned as spin or token public relations—highlighted in R2KRN’s latest commentary, “Legislative advocacy: Should we start again? BBM’s spiel on FOI: True, false, spin, PR?” .

As a youth-led organization, SKC underscores that transparency is the foundation of meaningful civic engagement. We affirm that real public participation must be built on timely and accurate information originating from government.

📄 Read the full statement and proposed minimum provisions here: https://bit.ly/Statement2025Jul14

23/06/2025

19/06/2025

18/06/2025

🌏 Day 1 of the Circular Economy Forum 2025 ♻️

Yesterday marked Day 1 of the Asian Development Bank Circular Economy Forum 2025, where SKC Philippines joined fellow advocates, experts, and changemakers in advancing sustainable solutions across Asia and the Pacific.

The forum officially opened with powerful messages from Usec. Jonas Leones of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and Bruno Carrasco, Director General of the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department. Both emphasized the urgency of embedding circular economy principles in national policies, planning systems, and regional cooperation.

💬 A session that truly stood out to us was Track 1: Legal Frameworks and Policy, which explored how enabling laws and governance systems are critical to unlocking circular solutions. A timely reminder that the sustainability agenda is not just technical—it’s deeply political and institutional.

As a youth-led coalition, SKC continues to champion youth participation in shaping the systems and structures that will define a just, regenerative future.

17/06/2025

09/06/2025

📜 THROWBACK • Our First NYC YORP Registration (2015)

This document, issued 10 years ago this year, marked a pivotal moment in our journey — our first official National Youth Commission Youth Organization Registration Program - YORP registration as a national youth organization.

While we are turning 12 years old this August 18, this milestone in 2015 affirmed our legitimacy and strengthened our commitment to amplify youth voices across the country.

We've come a long way — and we’re not stopping here.

We will continue organizing. We will continue building safe, inclusive spaces for young people. We will continue amplifying their voices.

Patuloy na makialam, makiisa, makibahagi — sama-sama nating palakasin ang Sigaw ng Kabataan!

03/06/2025

📣 SKC at Open Government Week Reception

Our Founder, Ellirie Aviles, joined the Open Government Week Reception last May 23 in Quezon City as part of the PSLINK-PUBLIK delegation, engaging with national government officials, diplomats, business and civil society leaders.

He had a meaningful conversation with Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (PAPRU) on potential areas where SKC and PSLINK can collaborate with OPAPRU in advancing peace and youth engagement.

He also met with Secretary Henry Aguda of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), then Chairperson Jennifer Sibug-Las of the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) where he mentioned the efforts of SKC for peace and Intercultural understanding through Philippine Intercultural Youth Convention - PIYC, alongside other national government officials and partners in development.

SKC remains committed to amplifying youth voices in open, inclusive, and transparent governance.