Cebu City SK eyes annual youth camp ‘to boost patriotism’

Pia Piquero 04/08/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City is moving to institutionalize an annual youth summer camp aimed at strengthening patriotism, volunteerism, and civic participation among young Cebuanos. Councilor Rhea Mae Jakosalem, an ex officio member of the City…

Busay SK conveys hope amid hardship in original Christmas song

Airam Limatog 12/27/2025

When it is darkest, the stars shine brighter, or in Cebuano: "Kung kanus-a pinakangitngit, ang mga tala mas mo-shine." For the people of Barangay Busay in Cebu City, these lyrics best describe the holiday season after a…

SK returns 15 vehicles to Mandaue City government

Mary Rose Sagarino 10/13/2025

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Federation of Mandaue City formally returned 15 city-issued vehicles to the local government on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025. City Administrator Atty. Gonzalo Malig-on Jr. said the SK Federation agreed…

Mandaue: Incoming administration questions SK vehicle donation

Mary Rose Sagarino 05/26/2025

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The incoming city administration under Mayor-elect Thadeo “Jonkie” Ouano is raising concerns over the proposed donation of vehicles to 15 Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) chairpersons. Incoming city administrator Atty. Gonzalo “Sally” Malig-on said during…

Drug test: Barangay, SK officers in Lapu-Lapu negative for drug use

Futch Anthony Inso 12/12/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Around 74 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials in Lapu-Lapu City tested negative for drug use during a random drug test conducted by the City of Lapu-Lapu Office for Substance Abuse Prevention (CLOSAP).…

SK chairpersons who won in Mandaue told to give genuine public service

Mary Rose Sagarino 11/10/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines – SK chairpersons who won during the recent Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) in Mandaue City underwent mandatory training at the session hall of the city hall on Friday, Nov. 10. The training…

How to find your precinct number for Barangay, SK elections

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/16/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — How do you find your precinct number in the coming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Elections (BSKE) 2023? Well, for now voters will have to visit the office of the election officer to find…

Comelec shares some guidelines in BSKE 2023 filing of COC

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 08/23/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — (UPDATED) After the mall voting simulation on August 19, 2023, the Commission on Elections Central Visayas (Comelec 7) is preparing for the filing of the certificates of candidacy (COC) for the Barangay, Sangguniang…

Comelec-7 ready to hold 2 elections in 2025

07/20/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines -The Central Visays office of the Commission on Elections (Comelec-7) is prepared for the conduct of two elections in 2025. However, Attorney Lionel Marco Castillano, the Comelec-7 director, said that they should be given…

Comelec wants 2025 BSKE moved to 2026

Zacarian Sarao 07/17/2023

MANILA, Philippines — In view of a Supreme Court (SC) decision, ruling that the next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) should take place in 2025, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday said that it set…

PROBE reminds politicians on guidelines in posting election materials as brgy, SK polls draw near

Wenilyn Sabalo 07/04/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Three months before the scheduled campaign period for the October 30 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE), the Cebu City Prevention Restoration Order Beautification Enhancement (PROBE) team has reminded politicians to follow existing…

Barangay, SK officials to get shorter terms following SC ruling on grassroots elections

Kurt dela Peña 07/03/2023

MANILA, Philippines—With the decision of the Supreme Court (SC) that declared unconstitutional the law that rescheduled barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections, originally set for Dec. 5, 2022, to Oct. 30, 2023, the winners of the October…

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