Monday, July 30, 2007
Davao: Politics weakened SK, Comelec official says (7:42 p.m.)
DAVAO CITY -- If Commission on Elections (Comelec) Regional Director Remlane Tambuang had his way, he would vote for the abolition of the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) system, saying it has become ineffective in many ways.
"Pinapakialaman na kasi ng elders (the elders are already interfering). Masyado nang napupulitika (it’s highly politicized)," Tambuang said in Monday's edition of Kapehan sa Dabaw.
But Councilor Diosdado Mahipus, who was also present, defended SK, saying its purpose as a forum, where youthful ideas for national and local development is formed, is noble and laudable. He added that many former SK officers have become leaders in their own communities.
Mahipus, a Kabataang Barangay product, however, admitted impressionable youth leaders are easily influenced by elder leaders. (Grace L. Plata of Sun.Star Davao)
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