You are here: Programs & Services / LGMED PPAs / Core Functions/ Sangguniang Kabataan / SK Pederasyon

Sangguniang Kabataan Pederasyon

MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR 2023-168 ACTIVITIES, TIMELINES, RELEVANT INFORMATION, AND ROLES OF DILG AND LOCAL OFFICIALS ON THE CONDUCT OF THE PROVINCIAL, CITY, AND MUNICIPAL PEDERASYON ELECTIONS NG MGA SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN AFTER THE OCTOBER 30, 2023 SYNCHRONIZED BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN ELECTIONS (BSKE)  

All concerned are enjoined to observe the following:

SCHEDULE AND VENUE  

The orientation and elections of the Officers of the Pederasyon ng mga SK shall be conducted in one (1) day only, guided by the following:  

• The  Pederasyon  ng  mga  SK  shall  be  conducted  in one  (1) day  live-out activity only, which shall start with the Pederasyon orientation to be followed by the election, proclamation, and oath taking. The OPR in said activities are indicated in Annex “A-1”. 

• The  Provincial  Director,  City  Director,  C/MLGOOs are advised to modify the program of activities which may be applicable in the LGU. 

Dates of Pederasyon Orientation and Elections :

• Pambayang Pederasyon ng mga SK - Within 15 days from October 30, 2023 or NOT LATER THAN November 14, 2023

• Panlungsod na Pederasyon ng mga SK - Within 15 days from October 30, 2023 or NOT LATER THAN November 14, 2023

• Panlalawigang Pederasyon ng mga SK - Within 30 days from October 30, 2023 or NOT LATER THAN November 29, 2023

As  much  as  practicable,  the  conduct  of  the Pederasyon  orientation  and  elections  should  be conducted,  in  a  public  venue  within  the  city  or municipality.  Conducting  the  Pederasyon orientation  and  election  outside  the  city/municipal jurisdiction is strictly prohibited.  

REGISTRATION FEE

• A  registration  fee  may  be  collected  from  the participating  SK  Chairpersons/Pederasyon Presidents  (city/municipal  level),  chargeable against the SK/LGU funds to defray the necessary administrative  expenses,  supplies  and  materials, venue  rental,  if  any,  meals,  and/or  honorarium,  in accordance  with  the  following  rates,  based  on National  Budget  Circular  No.  563  dated April 22, 2016, CSC Memorandum Circular No. 43, s.  1993  and  DILG  Circular  No.  2022-017  dated May 23, 2023, to wit:

Non-Residential (live-out) - not more than Php 1,700.00. 

• No  other  fees  shall  be  collected  from  the participants. 

• In case of no funds or insufficient funds of the SK, the  Punong  Barangay,  the  City/Municipal  Mayor and/or  the  Provincial  Governor  may  provide financial  assistance  to  defray  or  augment  the budget for the payment of the required registration fee  of  the  participating  SK  Chairperson/s concerned,  subject  to  the  existing  accounting  and auditing rules and regulations and other applicable laws. 

• In case the concerned SK Chairperson/Pederasyon President  shouldered  the  payment  of  Registration Fee, travelling, and other applicable expenses, with corresponding  Official  Receipt,  the  same  may  be reimbursed chargeable against the SK Funds.

PEDERASYON ELECTION PRE-REQUISITE

• Panlungsod/Pambayang Pederasyon Elections - All  elected  SK  Chairpersons  shall  present  the original or the certified true copy of the following: 

  • • Certificate of Proclamation from COMELEC;

    • Oath of Office as elected SK Chairperson; and  

    • SK Mandatory Training Certificate of Completion/ Attendance/Participation8.  Pending  the  issuance and/or  signature  of  the  SKMT  Certificate  by  the authorized  officials,  the  City  Directors  and C/MLGOOs,  shall  issue  a  Certification  with  the list/names  of  the  SK  Chairpersons  who  actually attended and completed the SKMT. 

• Panlalawigang  Pederasyon  Elections  –  All  the elected  Panlungsod  (Component  City)  and Pambayang  Pederasyon  Presidents  shall  present the original or certified true copy of the following: 

  • • Certificate of Canvass and Proclamation9 certified by  the  City/Municipal  (C/M)  Pederasyon  Election Committee and C/M BES; and 

    • Oath  of  Office  as  the  Elected  President  of  the concerned Panlungsod/Pambayang Pederasyon.

• Only  the  photocopy  of  the  above-stated requirements  shall  be  submitted  to  the  DILG  Field Officer/Training  Management  Team  upon registration10,  on  the  day  of  the  scheduled Pederasyon Orientation and Elections. 

• In  the  absence  of  the  above  documents,  the concerned  SK  Chairperson/Pederasyon  President shall  not  be  allowed  to  attend/participate  the Pederasyon Orientation and Elections. 

Legal Bases / References

• MC 2023 -168 Activities, Timelines, Relevant Information, and Roles of DILG on the conduct of SK Pederasyon Elections

• ADVISORY 2023.11.09 Submission of Results on the Conduct of Pederasyon ng mga SK Elections at all levels