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'The postponement of the SK elections may have deprived us a chance for empowerment and accountability, but it gives us another year to prepare.' ISpeak Opinion
postponing the Barangay and SK Elections from December 2022 to October 2023.
The SK Reform Law strengthened the youth’s spaces in governance. It gave us an opportunity to elect leaders without direct ties to political families through its anti-political dynasty clause. It also gave SKs financial independence so their programs need not be leashed under the whim of local politicians. Beyond that, it also gave volunteers the space to influence local youth development by being a part of a local youth development council — a youth counterpart to the People’s Council.
Naturally, many youth leaders fell under the pressure of their constituents: some were burned out, some chose to find greener pastures, while others abandoned their work and resigned. For a time, there were hundreds of vacant positions in the SK, leaving SK councils inactive and absent. This “absent youth governance” deprived young people of resources and programs that could have contributed to their development.
The postponement also deprives an entire generation of youth leaders the right to run for the SK elections. Many have trained, volunteered, and were hopeful for the chance to serve in public office. Unfortunately, those turning 24 this year will be disqualified from running for office next year. Much to their disappointment, their batch will be deemed overage under the age requirements of the SK Reform Law.
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