MANILA, Philippines — A Senate panel has approved a bill seeking to grant monthly honoraria to Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials in a bid to further enhance the participation of the youth in local governance.
The Senate Committee onYouth, chaired by Senator Sonny Angara, gave its nod to Senate Bill No. 2124, which aims to amend Republic Act No. 10742 or the Sangguniang Kabataan Reform Act of 2015.
Among the amendments contained in the bill is the grant of monthly honoraria to SK members, secretaries and treasurers.
At present, only the SK chairpersons are entitled to honoraria by virtue of their status as ex-officio members of the Sangguniang Barangays.
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