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Organization

A.) Origins

The Sangguniang Kabataan was born on October 10, 1991 when President Corazon C. Aquino signed into the law Republic Act 7160 also known as the Local Government Code of 1991 which have been authored by Senator Aquilino “Nene” Pimentel The Sangguniang Kabataan commits itself to the survival, protection, development and participation of the youth toward empowerment, and patriotism, achieved through strong partnership between and among the government, private and youth sectors, serving with the degree of professionalism and competence in an atmosphere of unity, solidarity, teamwork and camaraderie.

B.) Mission

Its mission is to lead in prioritization and direction of all development programs for the youth, to harness their potential and to encourage their active participation in nation building. It also endeavors to promote and protect the youth’s physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and social well-being and inculcate in them values of civic efficiency, productivity and social responsibility toward freedom from fear, hunger and justice. The SK shall accomplish its mission inspired by idealism, dynamism and integrity and drive for the excellence of the Filipino youth under the guidance of the Almighty God.

C.) Movements/Contributions

Incubated national partnerships among youth organizations in the Philippines; its mission is to facilitate youth participation and intergenerational partnership in national decision-making, to support collaboration among diverse youth organizations, and to provide tools, resources, and recognition for positive youth

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