Performance of Sangguniang Kabataan Officials in Barangay Adlay as Mandated by Republic Act No. 10742

Abstract

The Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) is the youth council in the Philippines that serves as a platform for young individuals to participate in local governance and advocate for the needs and interests of the youth in their communities. The study aimed to assess the perception of the performance of the Sangguniang Kabataan Officials in Brgy. Adlay as mandated by Republic Act No. 10742. The study anchored the essential instrument to Rule 2, Section 8 of the Rules and Regulations Implementing Republic Act No. 10742, otherwise known as the Sangguniang Kabataan Reform Act of 2015. The study was conducted in Barangay Adlay, Carrascal, Surigao Del Sur, during the second semester of the academic year 2021-2022. The study administered three groups of participants: Elected Barangay Officials (10), Sangguniang Kabataan Officials (5), and  Katipunan ng Kabataan (102). Frequency Count and Percentage Distribution, Mean and Standard Deviation, and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) were used to treat the data.  The majority were male; aged between 25-30 years old and College Level. Based on the study's findings, the overall performance of the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) in Barangay Adlay received a positive rating, with Barangay Officials perceiving it most favorably, while the Katipunan ng Kabataan had a lower perception rating. However, there was a significant variance in perception among the participant groups, indicating a need for improved community engagement and communication. The study recommends continued training and support for SK officials, guidance from Barangay Officials, regular consultations, transparency in transactions, and active participation from the Katipunan ng Kabataan to enhance the SK's performance and engagement in local governance.