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CHAPTER I

THE PROBLEM AND THE REVIEW OF THE RELATED LITERATURE

Introduction

Dr. Jose P. Rizal once said, “The youth is the hope of

our father land”. Today, the youth of our country had gone far

in taking up this challenge. The Philippines today is

afflicted with various social cancers – poverty, starvation,

crime, corruption, and discrimination and all would agree that

there would be no one else that could solve these problems

other than the youth. It is emphasized that respect and high

hopes for the youth remain.

Our future sprawl is in the hands of the youth this

message is timeless and will continue to reverberate. But how

can the youth address these social difficulties considering

that the very organization that represents them becomes a

training ground not for future world changers but breakers of

the high hope. Youth concerns matter to everyone. Thus,

empowering the youth to have a great leadership is very

essential and valuable because our next generations was

contingent to them.

In 1975, our late President Ferdinand Marcos has

established the Kabataang Barangay to give the youth a chance

to be involved in community affairs and to provide the

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government means to inform youth of the government's

development efforts. But today this Kabataang Barangay was

being changed and renamed as Sangguniang Kabataan.

According to the United Nations Educational Scientific

and Cultural Organizations (UNESCO), “youth” is best

understood as a period of conversion from the dependence of

childhood to adulthood’s independence and mindfulness of our

interdependence as members of a community. It added that for

statistical consistency across regions, youth has been

demarcated as those persons between the ages of 15 and 24

years, without prejudice to other description by Member

States. All United Nation data on youth are based on this

depiction, as clarified by the annual yearbooks of statistics

published by the United Nations system on demography,

learning, employment and health.

The Philippines government supports and believes

in the capacity of the youth not just to lead but also to

empower the country. They are confident that these people have

the fresh mind and ideas that will certainly mould a better

future of the country. Under the Philippine Constitution, 1987

Section13,ArticlekIIystatesqthatoit shall inculcate in the you

th patriotism and nationalism and encourage their involvement

in public and civic affairs. Moreover, the Katipunan ng

Kabataan is an assembly of youths in every Barangay

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whose primaryoobjectiveois to enhanceqthe social, politica,

economic,cultural, intellectual, moral,spiritual and physical

development of the youth in the country. Under (Republic Act

No.9164,2002)anoactooprovidinguforpsynchronizedo barangaypandt

Sangguniang Kabataan elections, amending Republic Act No. 716,

as amended, otherwiseknown as the "Local Government Code of

1991", and for other purposes. Section 423 states that there

shall be in every Barangay a Sangguniang Kabataan to be

composed of a chairman, seven members, a secretary and a

treasurer.

With this regard, the motive that drives the

researchers for conducting this study is to identify the

performance level of Sangguninag Kabataan of Barangay

Santiago, Iuguig, Cagayan. Wherein determining their

performance level can identify whether or not the SK Officials

is carrying out its powers and functions as provided by the

Local Government Code and other pertinent laws and to see to

it if they are performing what they are expected to do. Hence,

our youth leaders will know their level of performance

regarding their duties through youth’s evaluation and that of

the older members of the community and be made aware of it so

as to resolve the same for the benefit of the youth in the

locality.

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Review of Related Literature

This section exhibits references which is essential to

this study. These materials are in the form of citations and

summaries of related literature and studies. They are very

helpful in the presentation of this study.

Leaders are the backbone of every organization. They

create the organizations’ vision, support every strategic

planning and serve as catalysts of change and development. In

today’s rapidly changing world, leaders are necessary to

manage different groups of individuals in order to solve chaos

and maintain peace and order. Leaders do not only handle

difficult circumstances, they also serve as models in every

organization that make developmental changes for the benefit

of the organization. Leaders are not all alike, but they do

tend to share many common characteristics. Research has shown

that leaders differ from their followers, and effective

leaders differ from ineffective leaders, on various

personality traits, cognitive abilities, skills and values

(Hughes, Ginnett, and Curphy 2006).

Cunningham (2003) remarked that leaders of today cannot

be successful without having a broad understanding of the

social, political and economic dynamics that influence and are

shaped by global competition. Leaders must be aware of the

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ideologies, political pressures, a shifting economic and

social conditions, if they are to provide effective

leadership. Effective leadership is characterized by attention

on the welfare of the citizens. As Lipham (2004) and his

colleagues have developed a four factor theory of leadership.

The first is the structured leadership. It indicates taking

immediate action on important issues, delegating task to

subordinates, stressing organizational goals and monitoring

implementation of decisions. This leadership behavior

indicates that the leader lets the subordinates know what is

expected of them, provides specific guidelines concerning what

is to be done and how to do it, sets performance standards,

schedules and coordinates work.

Schraa-Liu & Trompenaars (2006) talked about

responsible leadership, which is built on the foundation of a

leader’s inner urge to serve and enable others, accompanied by

human empathy and compassion.  As to Greenleaf (2002), the

crucial point is humanness, the leader as a thoroughly humane

person. The sense of responsible leadership originates from a

deep sense and recognition of unity with all living beings and

the external environment. It is the belief that all are alike

in human heart, soul and feeling.  The responsible leader

views people as beings to be trusted, believed in, loved and

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served, rather than as objects to be used judged, or against

whom people compete. In this regard, to serve others, leaders

need to understand and know themselves.  They must understand

their impulses, drives, and motives, and be conscious of how

the self is steering their actions and choices.  It also

implies being aware of one’s ideals – goals with a higher

purpose and value systems. The responsible leader is able to

understand his own innate nature and temperament, his outer

self and inner being, the various layers of self and ego (the

mind, heart, soul), limitations and aspects that need to be

transformed, and various mental models and lenses on life

established over years of life experiences (Schraa-Liu &

Trompenaars, 2006: 149-150).

Youth are framed to be productive citizens of the

country in an economic sense as it is stated in the Local

Government Code of 1991: “Encouragement of youth involvement

in character-building activities for civic efficiency,

stewardship of natural resources, agricultural and industrial

productivity, and an understanding of world economic

commitments on tariffs and trade and participation in

structures for policy making and program implementation to

reduce the incidence of poverty and accelerate socioeconomic

development”(National Youth Commission 1995)

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from the youth. This reflects the relational aspect of youth

that it is subject to power relations – putting the youth in

an inferior position.

Thus the creation of SK marked to create a venue where

the youth involvement in governance can be exercised and

enhanced. It has been envisioned to be the training ground of

the youth to be the future leaders of the country. Former

Senator Aquilino Pimentel, author of the Local Government Code

(LGC) where Sangguniang Kabataan provisions were integrated,

which imagined that it will be the best avenue for the youth

to participate in the leadership and governance in the

baranggay. The 1991 LGC or Republic Act 7160 formally

abolished the Kabataang Barangay (KB) then created by the

former President Ferdinand Marcos and provided the youth

another chance to directly participate in governance from the

mass level to the national level.

Youth was seen as a threat to those in power – a

disturbance to the status quo. As Agoncillo and Guerrero

described in their book (1977:555), during the late 1960s –

1970s, the country faced increasing socio-economic

difficulties. This led to immense dissatisfaction among

Filipinos, which led university students to do regular

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demonstrations and strikes as protest to the government. “The

‘parliament of the streets’, as the student demonstrations

were called, was basically anti-government and generally

speaking, negative in attitude” (Agoncillo and Guerrero 1977:

555). President Ferdinand Marcos used the student

demonstrations, rallies from the laboring class and the threat

of rebellion from the Communist Party as reasons to justify

Martial law in September 1972. Martial law was declared to

restore order in the country due to the frequency of

demonstrations and strikes in the city. The legislative branch

was abolished and was replaced by President Marcos’ decrees.

The military exercised great power with the president’s

directive. Curfews were strictly implemented and streets at

night were nearly empty. Anyone accused of insurgency can be

arrested without any warrant and be jailed.

There are so many young Filipinos who possess the

energy, grit, and skill to become future leaders of this

nation. No basin can contain the aspirations of these

juveniles into just ideas and plans; they need an outlet so

that they can put these skills to good use for them to be able

be trained early as responsible leaders in their own rights.

However, the number of these good youth leaders is relatively

small compared to the population of the Sangguniang Kabataan.

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In the Philippines, the young ones are expected to be

respectful and follow what the adults say. This is typical in

our culture where respect for elders is highly regarded

because they have greater life experiences. As Agoncillo

stated in his book, “respect for the elders is one Filipino

trait that has remained in the book of unwritten laws. The

elders believe, and demand, that they be obeyed – right or

wrong.” (1990: 7-8). Bessell (2009: 305, 313) shared the same

opinion and said that in the Philippines, adults expect

children to be respectful, which puts children in a submissive

position – and these are embedded in institutions. When young

ones are assertive, this is seen as disrespectful. This kind

of culture hinders meaningful youth participation because

adults do not see the youth as equals. Golombek (2002: 8-9)

said that cultural norms that support hierarchical

relationships between the old and the young hinder youth

participation. The older generation demands submissiveness.

Filipino youth have played an active role in shaping

the country’s history – leading social movements and

campaigning for social change against injustice (Lanuza 2004,

Tuano 1994, de Vera 1971, Acuna 1960). Starting from the 1890s

when a group of young, middleclass men called the Ilustrados

led the fight for nationalist independence from the 377 years

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of Spanish colonization in the country (Dano-Santiago 1972,

Gomez et al. 1986).Fast forward to 1965 to 1972, when

university students held massive rallies and strikes in Metro

Manila demanding those who are in authority to give in to

their requests. These requests were about national and

international concerns, school administration affairs and

reforms with the Catholic Church in the country (Agoncillo

1990: 571). We can infer that the Filipino youth can be

catalysts of change and historically, they play an important

part in shaping the situation of the country.

Ideally, the Sangguniang Kabataan (Youth Council) is

the venue for young Filipinos to be trained as leaders abiding

with its primary objective to enhance the social, political,

economic, cultural, intellectual, moral, spiritual and

physical development of the youth in the country. It is the

governing body of the youth assembly or Katipunan ng Kabataan

of every Barangay. Under Sections 423-439, Chapter 8, Title I,

Book III, Local Government Code are the rules governing the

Sangguniang Kabataan. It is provided therein the method of the

creation and Election of the said Youth Council, that there

shall be in every Barangay a Sangguniang Kabataan to be

composed of a chairman, seven members, a secretary and a

treasurer. They are elected by the members of the Katipunan ng

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Kabataan in elections conducted by the Commission on Elections

(COMELEC). The powers and functions of the Sangguniang

Kabataan are as follows:

1. To promulgate resolutions necessary to carry out the

objectives of the youth in the barangay, in accordance with

applicable provisions of the Code;

2. Initiate programs designed to enhance the social,

political, economic, cultural, and intellectual, moral,

spiritual and physical development of the members;

3. Hold fund raising activities, the proceeds of which shall

be tax exempt and shall accrue to the Sangguniang Kabataan

general fund;

4. Create such bodies or committees necessary to effectively

carry out its programs and activities;

5. Submit annual end-of-term reports to the Sangguniang

Barangay on their projects and activities;

6. Consult and coordinate with all youth organizations in the

Barangay for policy formulation and program implementation;

7. Coordinate with the Presidential Council for Youths (PCYA)

and other National Government Agencies (NGA) concerned for the

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implementation of youth development projects and programs at

the national level; and

8. Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties

and functions as the Sangguniang Kabataan may determine or

delegate or as may be prescribed by law or ordinance.

The Congress of the Philippines approved Republic Act

NO.7160, otherwise known as the “Local Government Code” and

made it effective on January 1, 1992. It is applicable to all

provinces, cities, municipalities, communities and other

political subdivisions as may be created by the law (Ramirez,

1993). The Local Government Code of 1991 was enacted by the

Senate and House of Representatives in Congress on its 5th

regular session in 1991 and was approved and signed into law

by President Corazon C. Aquino on October 1991. The

significance of the Local Government Code of 1991 to the

Sangguniang Kabataan “lays down the policies that seek to

institutionalize democracy at the local level” and as such

hopes to accomplish the initial process of stimulating our

people to participate directly in the affairs of government.

According to the Philippine Constitution, the local

government is the political subdivision of the country.

Geographically, it is subdivided into provinces, cities,

municipalities and barangay communities. These local

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government units consolidate and coordinate their efforts,

services and resources for purposes beneficial to the people

in their respective communities. Each local government unit

has the power to create its sources of revenue and to levy

taxes under R.A. 7160, subject to such limitation as may be

provided for by law (Ramirez, 1993). The average income of the

people in the community is low, below subsistence level and

poverty is a common sight among the inhabitant in the area.

Upliftment of economic condition of these groups is one of the

priority concerns of the community officials and the

Sangguniang Kabataan members. The community assembly created

in the different communities throughout the country is

composed of the community captain, community councilmen, the

community secretary and the community treasurer. The qualified

voters of the community elect the community captains together

with the seven councilmen at large. They hold office until the

end of the term of the community captain which is three years

as one term. The Sangguniang Kabataan members are also elected

by the youth in the community. There are eight Sangguniang

Kabataan officials in each community. They are tasked by the

national government with the supervision of the community

council in implementation of the legislative agenda formulated

by the higher officials in our governmental system.

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In the survey conducted by Social Weather Station (SWS)

2007, shows the response of a sampling of the city's

populace regarding Local Governance and other concerns.

Results of the survey show that citizens of Iriga gave a net

satisfaction rating of +23% to the services of local

government employees. The survey also shows that Mayor

Madelaine Alfelor-Gazmen tops the least of most trusted

official with a net rating of +78%. Next in the list are

local Barangay officials and the Sangguniang Kabataan with

+67, City Council with +59% and Police Officials with

+50%.According to (Nations Children’s Fund 2007) in the study

entitled: The Impact of Youth Participation in the Local

Government Process the Sangguniang Kabataan Experience, the key

findings of the study was that the Sangguniang Kabataan’s

performance for the past ten years has been generally weak.

This is especially true in terms of coming up with legislation

s, promoting the development of young people, submitting

reports and holding consultations with their constituents.

On the other hand, the study also discovered notable

strengths of the Sangguniang Kabataan, including

its tremendous potential to develop the next generation

of leaders, engage the youth in the community and teach them

accountability, honesty and creativity. The study

revealed that Sangguniang  Kabataan  officialso learned  to 

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source alternative funding whenotheir budgets were not

sufficient. They also gained skills in

consultingoandocoordinatingowithovariousonational and  local 

government units and nongovernment organizations to 000improve

their performance. These findings led to the conclusion that

the0potentialsoofo theo Sangguniango Kabataanoareonot being 

maximized, resulting in projectsothat are largely  limited to 

sports,  infrastructure, development  and  environmental 

protection.oBest practices  showed  that  while  negative 

perceptions and inherent weaknesses weigh  it  down,  the 

Sangguniang Kabataan has great potential to become a true

venue for youth participation in governance. Giving the youth

a seat in local governments, providing them with a budget

mandated by law, listening to them and providing venues for

them to meaningfully take part in shaping local policies and

programs could transform young people into significant members

of the community.

Jones (2009: 88) said that policy-makers use

measurements of life stages because it is convenient for them

but this can form an ideology of life course – thus, in the

Philippines, it can perpetuate constricting the youth to

category that they should be in school, and not be involved in

politics. It is in support with (Ennew and Milne 1989 8) when

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they said that “cultures determine the different ways they

[children] and the things they are supposed to do… in our

world, children are separated from adults: they go to school

rather than work; they are not expected to take on

responsibility”.

Ansell, 2005 Boyden as cited in Hart 2008 ) mentioned

the tendency worldwide to assume that children and youth need

to have formal education. This perspective is apparent in the

way policy-makers think. They perpetuate the dichotomy between

adults and youth because they implied that politics is not a

space for youth – youth should focus in school instead. Youth

are discriminated based on age and policy-makers blame them

for being absent in government meetings (for the reason that

they are in school). Policy-makers did not question that

structure of the government where the youth council is located

– instead, they focused on targeting the age of youth as a

problem. It can be deduced that the reason for this is that

changing the age range of the youth is easier as compared to

changing the government structure where the youth council is

located.

In 2002 Malaya, the League of Municipalities of the

Philippines (LMP) said in a letter to the House representative

Gilbert Remulla that the SK’s relevance in local government

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has been made obsolete by reports of corruption among the SK

leader. There have been reports that the same have dipped

their hands into the funds given to them. The LMP said it

recognizes the importance of youth participation in governance

but it does not see the SK fulfilling such mandates. The LMP

proposed that instead of the SK, youth representatives be

appointed to the Sangguniang Bayan and Sangguniang

Panlalawigan as ex-officio member. The youth representative

shall not receive regular salary and benefits but shall only

receive honorarium or allowance per session attendance basis.

But, Edgardo Angara said “We have to consider the fact that

we’re exposing the youth to politics-Philippine style, which

we all know is a no holds barred avenue. I am concerned

because we are accelerating the entrance of such malleable,

impressionable minds into Philippine politics and all its

less-than honorable practices”. He suggested that instead of

having an independent institution like the SK, the government

should create an elected position within the Barangay,

municipal or provincial council for youth representatives.

“This will be more practical and economical, since there will

be no need to hold separate elections specifically for them,

and because if the integration, these representatives will

have better access to the resources for their projects”.

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The (United Methodist News Service, 2004) Barangay Yout 

Council is the governing body of the Youth Assembly that is

organized in every Barangay, which is the smallest unit of

local government in the Philippines. Its primary objective is

to enhance the development of the youth in the country. The

Council promulgates resolutions necessary to carry out the

objectives of the youth. Among the activities initiated by

Councils around the country are tree planting, clean-up drives

for rivers and lakes, waste segregation, and the like.

Involvement in these activities has helped promote environment

consciousness among the youth in the Philippines.

As to arguments on the issues, (Torralba,

2008) "No!" to Sangguniang Kabataan abolition more youth wants

to be a part of nation building According to Sen. Aquilino

Pimentel, the Sangguniang Kabataan Council or SK must be

abolished because it is no longer serving its function. Most

SK leaders have ignored their duties. The primary reason is

they are always in school, not in the council. And worst is,

he said, the Sangguniang Kabataan leaders have committed

corrupt practices by being tempted of the funds provided to

them. If you notice your son or daughter being always active

in school or community activities, being a student leader, a

member of your community’s youth club or maybe, an SK

councilor, do not make them discontinue what they love to do.

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Who knows, your son or daughter might be the next future

leader of our country.

However, in year 2000 a survey conducted by McCann-

Erickson ranging from 13- 21 years old shows that only 10% of

the youth are concerned about politics in the country. Another

study was conducted in 2001 by NFO-Trends, surveying children

and youth with ages ranging from 7-21 years old, according to

the study, there is low awareness even apathy towards cultural

values and national affairs among the youth. Also, a case

study conducted by United Nations Development Program

concluded that the youth are not politically motivated and

influenced, limiting their concern to the interest of the

younger members of the community and so politician usually pay

them less attention in election related activities. As what

Singson cited in 2001 some elected SK officials do not have

enough knowledge regarding their functions in the government

as well as to the youth. This dilemma might have rooted from

the fact that the youth have minimal awareness on social and

political issues.

Moreover, an article was released in 2007 by Sotelo-

Fuertes, stating that most mayors from Pangasinan have agreed

that the SK should be abolished. They said SK officials could

not divide their time between school work and their

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responsibilities in SK. Additionally, Mayor Guico said that SK

leaders should usually consult barangay chairs and whenever

this happens, the SK officials are usually accompanied by

their parents to dictate them on what to do. Ergo they cannot

really decide on their own and cannot effectively represent

the youth sector but the local government units are spending

money for their salaries and benefits.

Thus, we can say that of Sangguniang Kabataan based

from the different related literature and studies gathered

by the researchers, the number one strong points

are preparing youth leadership and develop them into a

high-quality leader in the future. The youth is the hope

of the future. Another point is their participation in the

community. Most youth today are active in community and they

need a leader who can guide them. Most importantly, the

lessons being taught in Sangguniang Kabataan such as

value of accountability, responsibility, honesty and

creativity, must be instilled in the minds of these

youth leaders .As cited in the study of (Balanon, 2007)

in Panabo, Davao, the youth can lead, but they can lead

more effectively with the cooperation and support of

concerned organizations. As to Bessel 2009, youth’s

participation in decision-making held by government officials

and non-government representatives engaged in promoting

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children’s participation in the Philippines. It suggests that

the ideas that policy-makers and service deliverers hold about

children’s participation are heterogeneous, diverse and

complex. While adults’ attitudes are often presented as

serious barriers to children’s participation, this study

suggests that they are both obstructive and facilitative. A

deeper understanding of the range of ideas held by adults,

particularly policy-makers and service providers, may be the

critical next step in progressing children’s participation in

a direction that is meaningful for youth and influential in

terms of policy outcomes.

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Theoretical Framework

The Filipino youth is the most precious national

resource reiterated by almost everybody public gatherings like

national holiday celebrations, in congressional debates, mass

actions, at election time, but as a people have yet to prove

beyond doubt the commitment to the youth’s growth, welfare and

development through concrete deeds. The most opportune time

for the government to input in the information and shaping of

the future leadership of the country.

This study is anchored on Bernard M. Bass (1998)

transformational leadership theory. Transformational

leadership theory defines leadership as creating valuable and

positive change in the followers. A transformational leader

focuses on "transforming" others to help each other, to look

out for each other, to be encouraging and harmonious, and to

look out for the organization as a whole. In this leadership,

the leader enhances the motivation, morale and performance of

his follower group. The extent to which leader is

transformational is measured first, in terms of his influence

on the followers. The followers of such leader feel trust,

admiration, loyalty and respect to the leader and they will do

more than they expected in the beginning. The leader

transforms and motivates followers by charisma, intellectual

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arousal and individual consideration. In addition, this leader

seeks for new working ways, while he tries to identify new

opportunities versus threats and tries to get out of the

status quo and alter the environment.

The full range of leadership introduces four elements of a

transformational leader:

1. Individualized consideration- the degree to which the

leader attends to each follower's needs, acts as a mentor or

coach to the follower and listens to the follower's concerns

and needs. The leader gives empathy and support, keeps

communication open and places challenges before the followers.

This also encompasses the need for respect and celebrates the

individual contribution that each follower can make to the

team. The followers have a will and aspirations for self

development and have intrinsic motivation for their tasks.

2. Intellectual stimulation-the degree, to which the leader

challenges assumptions, takes risks and solicits followers'

ideas. Leaders with this trait stimulate and encourage

creativity in their followers. They nurture and develop people

who think independently. For such a leader, learning is a

value and unexpected situations are seen as opportunities to

learn. The followers ask questions, think deeply about things

and figure out better ways to execute their tasks.

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3. Inspirational motivation- the degree to which the leader

articulates a vision that is appealing and inspiring to

followers. Leaders with inspirational motivation challenge

followers with high standards, communicate optimism about

future goals, and provide meaning for the task at hand.

Followers need to have a strong sense of purpose if they are

to be motivated to act. Purpose and meaning provide the energy

that drives a group forward. The visionary aspect of

leadership is supported by communication skills that make it

precise and powerful. The followers are willing to invest more

effort in their tasks, they are encouraged and optimistic

about the future and believe in their abilities.

4. Idealized Influence - Provides vision and sense of mission,

instills pride, gains respect and trust.

On the other hand it also implies the Theory of

Reasoned Action Which is the theory of reasoned action and

behavior performance postulated by Martin Fishbein and Icek

Ajzen states that the primary determinant of behavior is the

intention of the person to perform the act (Taylor. 2000).

The person’s intention to behave in one way or the other is

treated as a function of a person’s attitude towards

performing the behavior and his perception of the social

pressure exerted upon him/her to perform the behavior. The

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theorist further argues that in order for a person to perform

a given behavior, the person must have formed “a strong

commitment to perform the behavior”. In the context of this

study, it is assumed that those who voted or ran as SK

candidates have strong commitment to the roles and functions

of the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) as an institution. Also the

“Rational Choice Theory”, wherein according to this theory,

human beings make rational calculations with respect to the

best way to maximize utility or benefits. In relation to this

study, it is assumed that respondents would tend to be more

politically involved in the SK election because they believe

they can get something in return.

Thus this theory employs that having the Sangguniang

Kabataan in our country must be trained and mold as a young

leader. Hence molding and giving the youth knowledge on how to

be a globally competitive one is needed. Empowering our youth

to have a strong foundation of leadership must also focus of

our Government for our country to have a strong and

competitive country not only today but in the future.

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INPUT Process Output

1. What is the profile
of the participants in
terms of:

1.1 Age

1.2 Gender
1. Identifying the
1.3 Religion Profile of the
1.4 Educational participants.
attainment 1. Determined services
2. Determining the rendered by the
1.5 Occupation different services Sangguninag Kabataan in
2. What are the rendered by the Santiago, Iguig,
services rendered by Sangguniang Cagayan.
Sangguninag Kabataan? Kabataan.
2. Determined
3. What is the performance level of
3. Determining the
performance level of SK the SK Officials of
Officials of Barangay performance level of
Barangay Santiago,
Santiago, SK Officials of
Iguig,Cagayan? Iguig, Cagayan.
Barangy Santiago,
4. Is there a Iguig,Cagayan and
significant difference its significant
on the level of difference to the
performance of SK participants profile
Officials of Santiago,
Iguig, Cagayan as variable.
perceived by the
participants when
grouped according to
profile variable.

FEEDBACK
Figure1. Paradigm of the Study

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This study was focused on the performance level of SK

Officials of Barangay Santiago, Iguig, Cagayan. The paradigm

of the study consists of Input, Process and output.

Box 1 presents the Input of the study that was composed

of identify the Profile of the participants, determine the

services rendered by Sangguniang Kabataan, performance level of

SK Officials and its significant difference to their performance

level as perceived by the participants. Box 2 presents the

process in assessing the profile of the participants, identifying

the different services rendered by the Sangguniang Kabataan,

identifying the performance level of SK Officials, and

identifying the significant difference on the performance level

of SK of Barangay Santiago, Iguig, as perceived by the

participants when grouped according to profile variables. Box 3

presents the Output of the study that determines the different

services rendered by the Sangguniang Kabataan and Determined

performance level of SK Officials of Barangay Santiago, Iguig,

Cagayan.

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Statement of the Problem

This study aims to determine the performance level of

Sangguniang Kabataan Officials of Barangay, Santiago, Iguig,

Cagayan.

Specifically the study sought to make a deeper analysis

of the following:

1. What is the profile of the participant in terms of?

1.1 Age

1.2 Gender

1.3 Religion

1.4 Educational attainment

1.5 Occupation

2. What are the services rendered by the Sangguniang

Kabataan Officials of Barangay Santiago,Iguig,Cagayan?

3. What is the performance level of Sangguniang Kabataan

Officials of Barangay Santiago, Iguig, Cagayan?

4. Is there a significant difference on the performance level

of SK Officials of Santiago, Iguig, Cagayan as

perceived by participants when grouped according to

profile variable?

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Hypothesis

Ha= There is a significant deference between the

performance level of SK Officials of Santiago, Iguig, Cagayan

as perceived by the participants when grouped according to

profile variables.

Significance of the study

The study aims to give information and knowledge among

the citizens of Barangay Santiago, Iguig, Cagayan. The

following endeavors will be benefited:

Youth. This study is significant to them by becoming aware of

the Sangguniang Kabataan services, projects, main functions,

and powers of the Sangguniang Kabataan in the locality.

Youth Leaders. T h i s r e s e a r c h w o r k w i l l b e h e l p f u l t o

them, to know their level o f   participation on the

duties that they were assigned by law, through youth’s

evaluation and be made aware into it so as to rectify the

same for the benefit of the youth in the locality.

Local Officials. This study will serve them to guide the SK

officials in implementing their projects.

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Community. This study will make them more aware in the

condition of Sangguniang Kabataan services.

Students. The study will serve as an informative knowledge to

them in knowing the condition of today’s Sangguniang Kabataan

projects. It will help them to know the primary function and

duties of the Sangguniang Kabataan Officials in the locality.

Researchers. This study will serves as a basis and informative

research that would really help them in conducting a parallel study.

Scope and limitations

This study was conducted at Santiago, Iguig, Cagayan on

August-October 2018. The 70 selected citizens of Baranggay

Santiago were the participants of the study. The research

covered the performance level of the Sangguniang Kabataan on

the said Barangay.

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Definition of Terms

The following terms are both theoritically and 

o p e r a t i o n a l l y   d e f i n e d   a s   u s e d   i n   t h e context of the

study so as to have clear and easiest understanding into it:

Performance Level – refers to the description of the levels

of quality attainment within each criterion that are

incrementally identified as low, good, better, and best.

Localogovernmentounit- refers to the Executive Legislative body

in cities, municipalities, provinces, and Barangay who are

responsible to implement programs.

Officials– refers to someone who holds an office (function

or mandate, regardless whether it carries an actual working

space with it) in an organization or government and participates

in the exercise of authority (either his own or that of

his superior and/or employer, public or legally  private).

Sangguniang Kabataan- refers to the youth legislature in

every local village or community. It also initiates

policies, programs and projects for the development of

youth in their respective  political territories.

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Chapter II

Methodology

This chapter of the study was composed of the methods

of the research that the researcher had employed. The research

design, sample and sampling procedure, instruments and other

sources of data, data collection and data analysis was

contained in this chapter.

Research Design

The researchers used the Descriptive survey method to

determine the performance level of SK Official of Barangay

Santiago, Iguig, Cagayan.

Sample and Sampling Procedure

The 70 male and female selected citizens of Barangay

Santiago, Iguig, Cagayan were the participants of the study.

Gender Frequency Percentage

Male 35 50%
Female 35 50%
Total 70 100%

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Instruments and Other Sources of Data

To determine the performance level of SK Officials of

Barangay Santiago, Iguig, Cagayan, a questionnaire was

formulated and distributed personally by the researchers and

was answered by the participants.

Data Collection

Prior to the distribution of the questionnaire, a letter of

permission was given to the Baranggay Captain of Barangay

Santiago, Iguig, Cagayan and after the permission, the

researchers personally distributed the questionnaire to assure

that the selected participants were guided on their questions

and clarifications. The accomplished questionnaires were

tallied, analyzed and interpreted by the researchers.

Data Analysis

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Prior to the analysis of the data, the researchers used the

frequency, percentage, mean, ranking scale and ANNOVA in order

to summarize, analyze, and interpret the data gathered.

Likert Scale

Numerical Value Scale Description

4 3.26-4.0 Highly Positive
3 2.6-3.25 Positive
2 1.76-2.5 Negative
1 1.0-1.75 Highly Negative

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PRESENTATION, INTERPRETATION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA

This chapter deals with the discussion of the

findings, analysis and interpretation. It also includes the

participant’s demographic profile.

1. Demographic Profile of the Participants

1.1 Age

Table 1. Presents the Frequency and percentage distribution

of participants as to Age.

Age Frequency Percentage

15-20 27 38.6%
21-26 10 14.3%
27-32 7 10.0%
33-38 6 8.6%
39-43 3 4.3%
44-49 7 10.0%
50 and above 10 14.3%
Total 70 100.0%

As shown on the table above, there are 27 or 38.6% of the

participants belong to 15-20 years old on the other hand both 10 or

14.3% of the participants are belong to 21-26 & 50 and above, both 7

or 10.0% of the participants belong to 27-32 and 44-49, followed by 6

or 8.6% of the participants belong to 33-38 and 3 or 4.3% of the

participants are 39-43 years old.

1.2 Gender

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Table 2 presents the frequency and percentage distribution of the

participants as to Gender.

Gender Frequency Percentage

Male 35 50.0%
Female 35 50.0%
Total 70 100.0%

The table above shows the profile of the participants as to

gender, the same frequency of 35 or 50% of the participants where

male and female.

1.3 Religion

Table 3. Presents the frequency and percentage distribution

of the participants as to Religion.

Religion Frequency Percentage

Roman Catholic 45 64.3%
Born Again 25 35.7%
Total 70 100.0%

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The above table shows the frequency and the percentage

distribution of the participants as to religion. Most of the

participants are Roman Catholic having 45 or 64.3% participants

and followed by Born Again with 25 or 35.7% participants. Hence

majority of the participants are Christian.

1.4 Educational Attainment

Table 4. Presents the frequency and percentage

distribution of the participants as to Educational Attainment.

Educational Frequency Percentage

Attainment
Elementary 6 8.6%
High School 42 60.0%
College Level 14 20.0%
College Graduate 8 11.4%
Total 70 100.0%

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The table above shows the frequency and percentage

distribution of the participants as to educational attainment, 42

or 60.0% of the participants are High School, 14 or 20.0% are

College Level,8 or 11.4% of the participants are College Graduate

and 6 or 8.6% of the participants are College Graduate.

1.5 Occupation

Table 5 presents the frequency and percentage distribution of the

participants as to Occupation.

Occupation Frequency Percentage

Farmer 5 7.1%
House Keeper 16 22.9%
Government Employee 1 1.4%
Barangay Official 8 11.4%
Driver 3 4.3%
Vendor 4 5.7%
Others 33 47.1%

Total 100.0%
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The table above shows the frequency and percentage

distribution of the participants as to occupation, 33 or 47.1% of

the participants are others (Students, Security,and Laundry

woman), 16 or 22.9% are house keeper,8 or 11.4% of the

participants are Barangay officials,5 or 7.1% are Farmer, 4 or

5.7% are Vendor and 3 or 4.3% of the participants are Driver.

Table 6 presents the Weighted Mean of the Performace

Level of the Duties and responsibilities of Sangguniang Kabataan

of Barangay Santiago, Iguig, Cagayan.

Statements Item Descriptive

Mean Interpretation
1. Hold fund raising activities, the proceeds of 2.0286 Negative
which shall be tax exempt and shall accrue to the
Sangguniang Kabataan general fund.
2. SK contributes much in the holistic 2.0429 Negative
development of the youth, molding them at a very
young age in leadership and managerial skills,
for the youth are deemed to be the successors of
today’s leaders.
3. The SK officials are implementing projects and 2.5286 Negative
advocacies associated with youth empowerment.
4. With SK, the youth sector has been given 2.5714 Negative
active opportunity to become real partners in all
levels of governance.
5. The SK officials have gained experiences and 2.5857 Negative
learned new skills; and have become responsible
and accountable individuals.
6. The SK officials have been responsible enough 1.9143 Negative
and can handle its constituents effectively
despite their young age.

7. The SK officials, being mainly students that 1.8857 Negative

can balance their education or work being a
Barangay official.
8. The SK fund has been used to important, 2.0000 Negative

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efficient and meaningful projects and activities

for the youth.
9. The SK has been a very good and efficient 2.0143 Negative
venue for youth participation in local governance
10.Promotes the maintenance of the Peace and 1.8000 Negative
Order in Barangay.
11. Promotes Environmental Protection such as 1.8429 Negative
beautification and Solid Waste Management.

Weighted Mean 2.1104 Negative

As could been observed from the table presented, all of

the participants categorized all of the items as negative. Item

number 5, having the highest mean of 2.5857, states that the SK

officials have gained experiences and learned new skills; and

have become responsible and accountable individuals. It is

followed by item number 5, having the mean of 2.5714 which states

that with SK, the youth sector has been given active opportunity to become
real partners in all levels of governance. The lowest mean belongs to item

number 10 which holds the mean of 8.00. The item number says that the

Sangguniang Kabataan official promotes the maintenance of the peace and order

in Barangay. The weighted mean is 2.1104 and depicted as Negative.

This only implies that the level of performance of the level of the

Sangguniang Kabataan is not desirable. Another, so far there are no

implementations of projects and advocacies that rendered by the Sangguniang

Kabataan that shows they have been ineffective in doing their duties and

responsibilities as a youth leader. Which means based on the results the

Sangguniang Kabataan of Barangay Santiago, Iguig, Cagayan had been

ineffective.

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Table 7. Presents the Weighted Mean on Performace Level of the

Duties and responsibilities of Sangguniang Kabataan of Barangay

Santiago, Iguig, Cagayan based from Barangay officials.

For Barangay Officials only Item Descriptive

Mean Interpretation

1. The SK promulgate resolutions necessary to carry out Negative

2.3750
the objectives of the youth in the Barangay, in
accordance with applicable provisions of the Code
2. Initiate programs designed to enhance the social, Negative
2.2500
political, economic, cultural, and intellectual, moral,
spiritual and physical development of the members
3. Create such bodies or committees necessary to
2.1250
effectively carry out its programs and activities
4. Submit annual end-of-term reports to the Sangguniang Negative
2.5000
Barangay on their projects and activities
5. Consult and coordinate with all youth organizations Negative
2.2500
in the Barangay for policy formulation and program
implementation
6. Exercise such other powers and perform such other Negative
2.1250
duties and functions as the Sangguniang Kabataan may
determine or delegate or as may be prescribed by law or
ordinance.

Weighted Mean 2.2708 Negative

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The table above reflects that all of the Barangay

officials categorized most of the items as negative. Item number

4, having the highest mean of 2.50, states that the SK officials

have submit annual end-of-term reports to the Sangguniang

Barangay for policy formulation and program implementation. It is

followed by item number 1, having the mean of 2.375 which states

that, SK promulgate resolution necessary to carry out the

objectives of the youth in the Barangay, in the accordance with

applicable provisions of the code. On the other hand, the lowest

mean belongs to both item number 3 and 6 which holds the mean of

2.125. The item number 3 says that the Sangguniang Kabataan

create such bodies or committees necessary to effectively carry

out its programs and activities. While item number 6 states that

the Sangguniang Kabataan exercise such other powers and perform

such other duties and functions as the Sangguniang Kabataan may

determine or delegate or as may be prescribed by law or

ordinance. The weighted mean is 2.278 and depicted as negative.

This only implies that the SK Officials of Barangay

Santiago, Iguig, Cagayan did not meet what are expected them to

do as stated at Local Government Code of 1991.

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Table 8. Significant Difference of profile of the participants to

the performance level of the Sangguniang kabataan officials

Performance Level of SK Officials

PROFILE df. Sig.

Age Between Groups 6 0.382

Within Groups 63

Total 69
Gender Between Groups 1 0.154
Within Groups 68

Total 69
Religion Between Groups 1 0.034*
Within Groups 68

Total 69
Educational Between Groups 3 0.014*
Attainment Within Groups 66

Total 69
Occupation Between Groups 6 0.122
Within Groups 63

Total 69

As could be gleaned from the results of the data,

religion and educational attainment of the participants have both

significant differences to the level of performance of the

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Sangguniang Kabataan official of Barangay Santiago, Iguig,

Cagayan. Hence, the acceptance of the null hypothesis at 0.05

level of significance.

Thus, this implies the study conducted by Hyuncheol

Bryant Kim (2018), that education attainment can be leveraged to

help enhance an individual's decision-making.

He found that those who took part in the education

intervention had higher scores of economic rationality,

suggesting that education is a tool for enhancing an individual's

decision-making quality. "While we know that schooling has been

shown in previous work to have positive effects on a wide range

of outcomes, such as income and health, our work provides

evidence of potentially additional benefits coming from

improvements in people's decision-making abilities."

Traditional economic analysis assumes that humans make rational

choices. However, mounting evidence shows that people tend to

make systematic errors in judgment and decision-making and that

there is a high level of diversity in how rational individuals

are.

Kim points out that most other research on improving the

quality of decision-making targets the reduction of decision

biases. For example, behavioral economists have urged

policymakers to intervene in markets and restructure choice

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environments, the way that a decision is presented, without

restraining people's freedom of choice.

"We take a different stand: proper policy tools can enhance

general capabilities of decision making," Kim said. "Education

can better equip people for high-quality decision-making for

their lives."

On the other hand, according to Jordyn Leighton (2015),

after the enlightenment period more society began to view

religion as a restrictive cutler. Today in the 21st century and

in western society orthodox religion is considered restrictive

and oppressive on decision making. People feel this way because

they want to make decisions for themselves, and certain rules

that are associated with religion are not as socially expected as

there were before. People today want to make decisions based on

their own needs and desires and not their religious expectations.

Most societies and cutlers are based off a moral code

associated with religions, as some cultures identify themselves

by their religion. In this case peoples behaviors will be a

result of the social norms and expectations associated with that

particular religion. The Ten Commandments which play a

fundamental role in the religious faith of Judaism and

Christianity, is the moral code that they should follow. The 9th

commandment states: Thou shall not bear false witness against thy

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neighbor. Meaning that one should always tell the truth. Thus

leading to someone making a decision to be truthful because that

is what is expected of them from their god and their religion,

and not doing so would be dishonorable.

Religion is meant to have a positive influence on decision

making, as it teachers individuals morality. In the scene that

they should all make decisions that would be approved by their

god and follow to creed and code of one’s region.

All religions have values. Values are guides to behavior, such as

do good, avoid wrong. Thus further influencing positive decision

making amounts religious followers.

While the age, gender, and occupation had no significant

differences on level of performance of the Sangguniang Kabataan

official of Barangay Santiago, Iguig, Cagayan. Hence, the

rejection of the null hypothesis at 0.05 level of significance.

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Chapter IV

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

This chapter presents the summary of findings along with

the conclusions and recommendations.

Summary of findings

Based on the gathered data that were analyze, the

following findings were obtain.

1. What is the profile of the respondents as to:

1.1 Age

Most of the participants are 15-20 years old with

frequency of 27 or 38.6%.

1.2 Gender

There was an equal distribution of participants as to

gender with each frequency of 35 or 50%.

1.3 Religion

Most of the participant’s are Roman Catholic with

frequency of 45 or 64.3%.

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1.4 Educational Attainment

Most of the participants are high school graduate with

frequency of 42 or 60%.

1.5 Occupation

Most of the participants are others (Student, Security

Guard and Laundrywoman) with frequency of 33 or

41.1%.

2. What are the services rendered by the Sangguniang Kabataan

officials?

So far there no services rendered by the Sangguniang

Kabataan officials to the citizens of Barangay Santiago, Iguig,

Cagayan.

3. What is the performance level of of SK Officials of Barangay

Santiago, Iguig, Cagayan?

Majority of the participants evaluation to the

performance level of the Sangguniang Kabataan is negative.

4. Is there is significant diference on the performance level

among sangguniang kabataan in Santiago Cagayan when grouped to

profile variables?

There is a significant difference between the

performance level to the religion and educational attainment of

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the participants while the age, gender and occupation have no

significant difference the performance level.

Conclusions

Based on the findings presented, researchers came up

formulated the following conclusions.

SK Officials. To be aware of the need of their constituents for

them to provide appropriate activities/program to address current

issues concerns.

Youth. To choose properly their leaders who are capable of

carrying out their duties/responsibilities as SK official.

Furthermore, they shall also actively participate to the

activities of their barangay.

Local Officials. To better guide the SK officials, especially so

that they are neophyte leaders.

Community. To be more aware in the condition of sangguniang

Kaataan services.

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Recommendations

After a deeper analysis of the findings and conclusions,

the researchers offer the following recommendations.

1. The youth leaders (SK Officials) must possess enough

knowledge on leadership, consistent decision making and positive

outlook in life. Thus, there must be a conduct of seminars that

will empower the Sangguniang Kabataan Official’s leadership

skills.

2. The youth leaders (SK Officials) should provide

various activities in order to get the interest of their fellow

youth from delinquent acts.

3. There must be collaboration of work between barangay

officials and youth leaders (SK Officials) should take place so

that they could implement more contributions to their barangay

constituents.

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APPENDIX A

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INFORMED CONSENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STUDY ON Performance Level

of Sangguniang Kabataan Officials of Barangay
Santiago,Iguig,Cagayan

A research study on Performance Level of Sangguniang

Kabataan Officials of Barangay Santiago,Iguig,Cagayan is being
conducted by the Grade 11-GAS and ABM student of Vicente D.
Trinidad High School year 2018-2019(1st semester).

You are being asked to take part in this study by completing

the questionnaire. In connection to this, we have prepared

questionnaires to gather information for our study. Your

participation in the study by way of answering the questionnaires

is very vital. Without it, the study will not be as complete as

it should be and the success of this study depends on you. Please

be assured that the information you’ll give will be treated with

utmost confidentiality.

Your participation is anonymous, confidential, and voluntary

and will take you approximately 10-15 minutes. Please be aware

that you are not required to participate in this research. You

may skip discontinue your participation at any time without

penalty. You may skip any item on the questionnaire if you prefer

not to answer.

There are no expected risk(s) to you for being a part of the

research.

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If you have any questions or concerns regarding the study,

you may contact the researchers on this mobile

number:_________________________

If you voluntarily agree to participate in this study,

please indicate your agreement by signing below.

Signature over printed name of participant/date

Signature over printed name of person obtaining

consent/date

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Apendix B

LTTER OF PERMISSION

Republic of the Philippines

VICENTE D. TRINIDAD HIGH SCHOOL

Ajat, Iguig, Cagayan

Dr. Marites P. Danao

Secondary Principal III

Dear Ma’am,

The undersigned Grade-11-GAS students are conducting a study

titled “Performance Level of Sangguniang Kabataan Officials of
Barangay Santiago,Iguig,Cagayan” in partial fulfillment of the
requirements for the subject Practical Research 2 for this 1 st
semester, AY 2018-2019.

In line with this, may we request your permission from your

good office to approve this activity and be allowed us to float
questionnaires as one instrument to the aforesaid participants.

We shall acknowledge with deep gratitude your approval of

request.

Very respectfully yours,

Robert Karl N. Rumusud Rodel Bassig

Rhea Jane Centeno Jaymark Malana

Approved by:

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Dr. Marites P. Danao PhD

Secondary Principal III

Apendix C

LTTER OF PERMISSION

Republic of the Philippines

VICENTE D. TRINIDAD HIGH SCHOOL

Ajat, Iguig, Cagayan

Magno J. Rumusud

Baragay Captain

Iguig, Cagayan

Dear Sir,

The undersigned Grade-11-GAS students are conducting a study

titled “Performance Level of Sangguniang Kabataan Officials of
Barangay Santiago,Iguig,Cagayan” in partial fulfillment of the
requirements for the subject Practical Research 2 for this 1 st
semester, AY 2018-2019.

In line with this, may we request your permission from your

good office to approve this activity and be allowed us to float
questionnaires as one instrument to the aforesaid respondents.

We shall acknowledge with deep gratitude your approval of

request.

Very respectfully yours,

Robert Karl N. Rumusud Rodel Bassig

Rhea Jane Centeno Jaymark Malana

Approved by:

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Magno J. Rumusud

Barangay Captain of Santiago, Iguig, Cagayan

Appendix D

Dear Participants,

The researchers are currently conducting a research titled “Level

of Satisfaction among citizens of Santiago,Iguig,Cagayan on Services rendered
by the Sangguniang Kabataan.”

As SHS students, the undersigned would like to ask you to be one

of the participants of this study. We would be grateful if you assist us by
honestly answering all the items of the attach questionnaire. Rest assured
that your personal information and response will be kept confidential and be
used for academic purposes only.

Your positive respond to this request will be highly appreciated.

Respectfully yours,
The)Researchers
Conforme:
All of my concerns about this study have been
addressed. I choose to voluntarily participate in this research
project.

_____________________________________
Signature over printed name of the participant

PartI.Demographic Profile.

DIRECTION: Fill in the blank and check the box that corresponds to
your answer.

Name:__________________________________(optional)

Age: 15-20 21-26 27-32 33-38

39-43 44-49 50 above

Gender: Male Female

Religion: Roman Catholic Born Again

Iglesia ni Cristo Jehova Witnessess

Educational Attainment: Elementary High School

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College Level College Graduate

Occupation: Farmer Housekeeper

Government Employee Driver

Barangay Official Vendor

Others:_____________ ___(specify)
Part II: Direction: Below are series of questions that are connected with the
level of satisfaction among of Santiago,Iguig,Cagayan on Services rendered by
the Sangguniang Kabataan. Read each questions carefully and put a check below
on the space provided. Answer with honestly.
(4) Highly Positive (3) Positive (2) Negative (1) Highly Negative

4 3 2 1
1.Hold fund raising activities, the proceeds of which
shall be tax exempt and shall accrue to the
Sangguniang Kabataan general fund
2. SK contributes much in the holistic development of
the youth, molding them at a very young age in
leadership and managerial skills, for the youth are
deemed to be the successors of today’s leaders.
3. The SK officials are implementing projects and
advocacies associated with youth empowerment.
4. With SK, the youth sector has been given active
opportunity to become real partners in all levels of
governance.
5. The SK officials have gained experiences and
learned new skills; and have become responsible and
accountable individuals.
6. The SK officials have been responsible enough and
can handle its constituents effectively despite their
young age.
7. The SK officials, being mainly students that can
balance their education or work being a Barangay
official.
8. The SK fund has been used to important, efficient
and meaningful projects and activities for the youth.
9. The SK has been a very good and efficient venue
for youth participation in local governance.
10.Promotes the maintenance of the Peace and Order
in Barangay.
11. Promotes Environmental Protection such as
beautification and Solid Waste Management.

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For Barangay Officials only 4 3 2 1

1. The SK promulgate resolutions necessary to carry out the
objectives of the youth in the Barangay, in accordance with
applicable provisions of the Code
2. Initiate programs designed to enhance the social,
political, economic, cultural, and intellectual, moral,
spiritual and physical development of the members
3. Create such bodies or committees necessary to
effectively carry out its programs and activities
4. Submit annual end-of-term reports to the Sangguniang
Barangay on their projects and activities
5. Consult and coordinate with all youth organizations
in the Barangay for policy formulation and program
implementation
6. Exercise such other powers and perform such other
duties and functions as the Sangguniang Kabataan may determine
or delegate or as may be prescribed by law or ordinance.

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CURICCULUM VITAE

NAME: Robert Karl N. Rumusud

DATE OF BIRTH: Novenber22,2000

AGE: 18

PLACE OF BIRTH: Dumpao,Iguig,Cagayan

ADDRESS: Santiago, Iguig, Cagayan

CIVIL STATUS: Single

CITIZENSHIP: Filipino

RELIGION: Roman Catholic

PARENTS: Roger M.Rumusud

Manolita N. Rumusud

SISTERS: Mae Ann N. Rumusud

Mary Rose Rumusud

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT

ELEMENTARY: Dumapo Elementary School

SECONDARY (JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL): Vicente D. Trinidad High school

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CURICCULUM VITAE

NAME: Rodel R. Bassig

DATE OF BIRTH: June 13, 1999

AGE: 19

PLACE OF BIRTH: San Margarita, Baggao, Cagayan

ADDRESS: San Lorenzo, Iguig, Cagayan

CIVIL STATUS: Single

CITIZENSHIP: Filipino

RELIGION: Roman Catholic

PARENTS: Renato B. Bassig

Villalin R. Bassig

SISTERS: Reynalyn R. Bassig

Ronalyn R. Bassig

BROTHERS: Rico R. Bassig

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT

ELEMENTARY: Santa Margarita Elementary School

SECONDARY (JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL): Vicente D. Trinidad High School

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CURICCULUM VITAE

NAME: Jaymark P. Malana

DATE OF BIRTH: March 20, 1999

AGE: 19

PLACE OF BIRTH: Malabbbac, Iguig, Cagayan

ADDRESS: Malabbac, Iguig, Cagayan

CIVIL STATUS: Single

CITIZENSHIP: Filipino

RELIGION: Born Again Christian

PARENTS: Amiel T. Malana

Elvie P. Malana

SISTERS: Evangelyn P. Malana

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT

ELEMENTARY : Malabbac Elementary School

SECONDARY (JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL): Vicente D. Trinidad High School

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CURICCULUM VITAE

NAME: Rhea Jane V. Centeno

DATE OF BIRTH: January 14, 2000

AGE: 19

PLACE OF BIRTH: San Esteban, Iguig, Cagayan

ADDRESS: San Esteban, Iguig, Cagayan

CIVIL STATUS: Single

CITIZENSHIP: Filipino

RELIGION: Roman Catholic

PARENTS: Orlando V. Centeno

Julita V. Centeno

SISTERS: Reynalyn V. Centeno

BROTHERS: Rowell V, Centeno

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT

ELEMENTARY: San Esteban Elementary School

SECONDARY (JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL): Vicente D. Trinidad High School

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