Tag: Sangguniang Kabataan
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Cotabato City gunmen ID in SK chair ambush case
Police identify person of interest in Cotabato City SK chair ambush Authorities in Cotabato City have confirmed the investigation into one of two gunmen who ambushed and killed a Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) chairperson and his brother in the city’s busy commercial district over the weekend. The revelation comes as investigators review CCTV footage from business…
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Gunman Identified in Cotabato City SK Chair Ambush
Cotabato City Shooting: Police Identify a Person of Interest The Cotabato City police have identified one of the two gunmen who ambushed and killed a Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) chairman and his brother in the city’s commercial district over the weekend. Police Col. Jibin Bongcayao confirmed the development on Monday, saying that a person of interest…
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Gunman Identified in Cotabato City SK Chairman Killing
Investigation advances after Cotabato City ambush The Cotabato City Police Office has identified a person of interest in connection with the weekend ambush that killed a Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) chairperson and his brother in the city’s bustling commercial district. While authorities have not released the suspect’s name, Police Col. Jibin Bongcayao confirmed that a follow-up…
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SK Officials Now Eligible for Civil Service: What It Means for Filipino Youth Leaders
Overview: A New Path to Civil Service for SKOs In a move hailed as a milestone for youth empowerment in government, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) announced that elected and appointed Sangguniang Kabataan Officials (SKOs) are now entitled to civil service eligibility under specific conditions. The policy, formalized through CSC Resolution No. 2500752 (promulgated on…
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SK Officials Now Entitled to Civil Service Eligibility
Background: Why the SK Eligibility move matters The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has announced a landmark development: elected and appointed Sangguniang Kabataan Officials (SKOs) can now be considered for civil service eligibility under specific conditions. This comes via CSC Resolution No. 2500752, promulgated on 24 July 2025, which formalizes the grant of the Sangguniang Kabataan…
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SK Officials Now Eligible for Civil Service: A Pathway to Government Careers
New Eligibility Framework for Sangguniang Kabataan Officials The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has announced a significant policy shift that opens civil service eligibility to elected and appointed Sangguniang Kabataan Officials (SKOs) under specific conditions. This move, encapsulated in CSC Resolution No. 2500752, aims to recognize the vital role of the youth in nation-building and to…
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Supreme Court Pressed on BSKE Postponement Law Enforcement
Introduction to the BSKE Postponement Law The Philippine Supreme Court (SC) is currently under pressure to halt the enforcement of a controversial law that has extended the term of office for Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials from three years to four years. This legal decision effectively defers the scheduled Barangay and SK elections to…
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Supreme Court Urged to Halt Barangay and SK Election Law Enforcement
Understanding the Issue: Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections The recent law extending the term of office for Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials from three to four years has stirred significant controversy in the Philippines. Originally aimed at stabilizing local governance, the law inadvertently postponed the next scheduled elections to November 2026. This decision has…