Sangguniang Kabataan Federation of Negros Oriental (Minutes Special Meeting Dec 21, 2010)

SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN FEDERATION Province of Negros Oriental MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING Tuesday, December 21, 2010 Mayor’s League Office, Legislative Bldg., Capitol Area, Dumaguete City

I.

National Anthem The singing of the National Anthem was led by SK BAIS CITY President RHEY LOURENCE SAYCON.

II.

Prayer SK BINDOY President KEVIN RODIR GADOR said a prayer to bless the meeting and for the new SK Federation of Negros Oriental to be guided with the aid of the Almighty.

III.

Provincial Hymn Since no SK President present knew how to sing the Provincial Hymn, SK SANTA CATALINA President JOANNE NUICO led in the reciting of the lyrics.

IV.

Call to Order SK Federation President SCOTT WAYNE HUSAIN of LA LIBERTAD called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. Since the newly elected Secretary, SK BINDOY President JEZZA DAYAHAN was absent, SK Federation President SCOTT WAYNE HUSAIN appointed MICHAEL OCAMPO, Executive Secretary from the Office of the 1st Congressional District Representative to be the Acting Secretary and to take the minutes of the meeting.

V.

Determination of Quorum SK Federation President SCOTT WAYNE HUSAIN instructed Mr. Ocampo to take the roll call of the Sangguniang Kabataan Federation of Negros Oriental. SK Federation of AMLAN SK Federation of AYUNGON SK Federation of BACONG SK Federation of BAIS CITY SK Federation of BASAY SK Federation of BAYAWAN SK Federation of BINDOY SK Federation of CANLAON CITY SK Federation of DAUIN SK Federation of DUMAGUETE SK Federation of GUIHULNGAN CITY SK Federation of JIMALALUD SK Federation of LA LIBERTAD SK Federation of MABINAY SK Federation of MANJUYOD SK Federation of PAMPLONA

KIMBERLY T. DELA CRUZ JEZZA R. DAYAHAN ROSELLE ANNE Q. TINGUHA RHEY LOURENCE S. SAYCON MARY GRACE C. DELOS REYES ALSHIEBA M. TANASAN KENNY ROVIR M. GADOR DOMINIQUE M. CLERIGO RODE S. GADIANA CYRINE LEE D. MAPILI KENNY ROBERT R. RIZON RICO J. GORDONCILLO, JR. SCOTT WAYNE T. HUSAIN FELIX ADRIAN F. OCAY KIRK Y. BESARIO MARK CLIFFORD R. ODEVER

PRESENT ABSENT PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT ABSENT PRESENT ABSENT ABSENT ABSENT ABSENT PRESENT PRESENT ABSENT PRESENT ABSENT Page 1 of 19

SK Federation of SAN JOSE SK Federation of SANTA CATALINA SK Federation of SIATON SK Federation of SIBULAN SK Federation of TANJAY CITY SK Federation of TAYASAN SK Federation of VALENCIA SK Federation of VALLEHERMOSO SK Federation of ZAMBOANGUITA

JUDESSAH CHRISTINE A. RUBIA

JOANNE NUICO PRINCE M. PINILI JETHRO G. EULLARAN MAR FRANCIS S. SAGURAN CARL B. DE BAGUIO ANGELIC V. VINCOY CATHERINE JOAN S. BUHAY CLARE ANN C. ELNAR

ABSENT PRESENT PRESENT ABSENT ABSENT PRESENT ABSENT ABSENT ABSENT

Based on the 2001 SK KATIPUNAN NG KABATAAN AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS Article XIII Section 9.2.) For the Panlalawigan Pederasyon, onethird (1/3) of the total number of members shall constitute the quorum. Since there are 25 members of the Negros Oriental Provincial SK Federation, one-third (1/3) of 25 is equal to 8.33 or at least 9 members have to be present to constitute a quorum in order to conduct official business. Having eleven (11) members present, Mr. Ocampo declared a quorum was established . Others Present: MR. DINO REY ABELLANOSA MR. DOMINIC JAMES BUKIRAN

VI.

Ayala Foundation –GILAS Project Tanjay City Sports Committee

New Business 1.

Basics of Robert’s Rule of Order Since this was the very first official meeting after elections, SK Federation President SCOTT WAYNE HUSAIN briefed the members proper protocol in conducting meetings based on Robert’s Rule of Order including the General Order of Agenda for Regular and Special Meetings, Procedure in How to Make a Motion, Procedure on How to Amend a Motion, Referral to Committee, Tabling a Motion, Removing a Motion from the Table and Motion to Postpone. SK Federation President SCOTT WAYNE HUSAIN encouraged all SK Presidents to also follow the guidelines of Robert’s Rule of Order in all their regular and special meetings in their respective localities for them to be guided properly and professionally. ************************************************************************ MOTION SK AMLAN President KIMBERLY DELA CRUZ motioned that the SK Provincial Secretariat provide each SK President a copy of Robert’s Rule of Order for them to study further and to share with their fellow SK Panlungsod and Pambayang, respectively. SK BAIS CITY President RHEY LOURENCE SAYCON seconded the motion. ************************************************************************

2.

DILG Memorandum Circular 2010-132 SK Federation President SCOTT WAYNE HUSAIN shared with the body DILG Page 2 of 19

Memorandum Circular No. 2010-132 dated November 19, 2010 and signed by DILG Secretary Jesse M. Robredo regarding CONDUCT OF THE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN FEDERATION ELECTIONS AT ALL LEVELS. SK Federation President SCOTT WAYNE HUSAIN quoted in the Memorandum Circular: “The conduct of the ISKOLAR-BOS shall be deferred. Taking its place is the conduct of an orientation/briefing on the SK organizational structure and functions, where applicable; and the responsibilities of Municipal, City, Provincial and National Officers prior to their election on same day.” SK Federation President SCOTT WAYNE HUSAIN stated that unfortunately the conduct of an orientation/briefing did not occur as instructed by DILG Secretary Robredo and that he took the liberty to research online and to provide the Federation a copy of the Local Government Code Chapter VIII Sangguniang Kabataan and the 2001 Katipunan ng Kabataan and Sangguniang Kabataan Constitution and By-Laws. 3.

Local Government Code Chapter VIII, Chapter IX and Chapter X SK Federation President SCOTT WAYNE HUSAIN reviewed with the body the Local Government Code and Chapter VIII Sangguniang Kabataan, Sections 423 to 435, Chapter IX Pederasyon ng mga Sangguniang Kabataan, Sections 436 to 437 and Chapter X Linggo ng Kabataan, Section 439. He pointed out that Chapter VIII is intended for the Sangguniang Kabataan in the Barangay level and the Chapter IX is for the Sangguniang Kabataan Federation in the Municipal, City and Provincial level. He also stressed that in Section 437, Constitution and By-Laws, “…sangguniang kabataan in all levels shall be governed by the constitution and by-laws of the pedersayon in conformity with the provisions of this Code and national policies on youth.” Therefore, under his administration, SK Federation President SCOTT WAYNE HUSAIN will make sure that the Sangguniang Kabataan Federation of Negros Oriental will be governed and guided accordingly based on the constitution and by-laws. ************************************************************************ MOTION SK AMLAN President KIMBERLY DELA CRUZ motioned that the SK Provincial Secretariat provide each SK President a copy of Local Government Code Chapter VIII, Chapter IX and Chapter X for them to study further and to share with their fellow SK Panlungsod and Pambayang, respectively. SK BAIS CITY President RHEY LOURENCE SAYCON seconded the motion. ************************************************************************

4.

SK Constitution and By-Laws SK Federation President SCOTT WAYNE HUSAIN presented to the body The 2001 Katipunan ng Kabataan and Sangguniang Kabataan Constitution and By-Laws, its Preamble and Articles I to XXIII. SK Federation President SCOTT WAYNE HUSAIN noted in accordance with Article VII THE LOCAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Section 2. The officers of the Panmetropolitang, Page 3 of 19

Panlalawigang, Panlungsod and Pambayang Pederasyon to compose the Local Executive Committee and to be elected are as follows: 1.) President; 2.) Vice President; 3.) Secretary; 4.) Treasurer; 5.) Auditor; 6.) PRO; and 7.) Sergeant-at-Arms He further commented that the Election Committee Chaired by SK DUMAGUETE CITY President CYRINE LEE MAPILI and Board of Election Supervisor JOFRALITO LORICO of DILG Province of Negros Oriental as Chairman provided his office, a certified true copy of the Certificate of Canvass and Proclamation of Winning Candidates of the recently concluded Panlalawigan Pederasyon ng mga Sangguniang Kabataan Election held at Plaza Ma. Luisa Suites Inn, Dumaguete City last December 10, 2010 at 9:00 AM. For purposes of record, the following received the largest number of votes for their respective position: NAME OF CANDIDATE

PLACE

Position

Number Votes Received

1.) 2.) 3.) 4.) 5.) 6.) 7.)

SCOTT WAYNE HUSAIN MARY GRACE DELOS REYES JEZZA DAYAHAN MAR FRANCIS SAGURAN CARL DE BAGUIO JOANNE NUICO KENNY ROBERT RIZON

LA LIBERTAD BASAY AYUNGON TANJAY TAYASAN SANTA CATALINA GUIHULNGAN

President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Auditor P.R.O. Sargent-at-Arms

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These elected officials will be members of the SK Provincial Executive Committee (EXECOM) with their duties, responsibilities and functions outlined in Article IX of the Constitution. During each Federation meeting, the EXECOM shall report to the body matters affecting their respective positions. SK Federation President SCOTT WAYNE HUSAIN stressed two important provisions in Article VIII Powers and Functions of the Officers of the Pederasyon, Section 1.) The first is e.) The President will certify and endorse in consultation with the Local Executive Committee all Panmetropolitang/Panlalawigang/Panlungsod/Pambayang activities as the case may be which are participated directly or indirectly by Sangguniang Kabataan officials at the different levels. Provided, that if the president will not certify and endorse such activity, the accrued expenses of the participants during the said activity cannot be charged to the Local Government Unit funds nor the Sangguniang Kabataan funds; Provided further, that an activity needs the certification and endorsement of the: 1.) President of the Pambayang or Panlungsod na Pederasyon if it involves two (2) Barangays within the municipality or city. 2.) President of the Panlalawigang Pederasyon if it involves two or more municipalities and/or component cities within the province.

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And the second is g.) The SK pederasyon presidents have the power to suspend for thirty (30) days but not more than sixty (60) days its members for not attending three (3) consecutive meetings without written justifiable or reasonable cause with the consequence of forfeiture of their monthly honorarium and compensation. SK Federation President SCOTT WAYNE HUSAIN advised all Federation presidents to have minutes recorded for every regular monthly meeting including special meetings, duly approved and seconded by the body for proper documentation. He further advised the federation that their respective local DILG office and Mayor be furnished copies of their minutes. In Article X, PROCEDURE FOR REVIEWING THE BUDGET Section 1. (a) All SK budgets (barangay level) approved by a majority of the seven (7) members of a particular SK shall be submitted to the Municipal/City Local Executive Committee (LEC) or before the last working day of October of every year. The municipal and city SK LEC shall review for approval and deliberate on the budget whether the same conforms with the thrusts and policies of the national, provincial, city or municipal federations, before the last working day of November every year. All approved budgets shall be certified as approved by the President of the Pambayang or Panlungsod na Pederasyon ng Sangguniang Kabataan as the case may be. b) For the municipal and component city SK LEC, they shall submit the approved SK budgets of the respective member SK to the office of the Panlalawigang Pederasyon for their information and guidance. c) All realignments in Barangay SK budgets should be submitted to the municipality/city LECs for its review and shall be deliberated during the regular or special meetings of the municipality/city LEC. The realignment approved by the municipal/city LEC shall be certified as approved by the Pambayan/Panlungsod SK Pederasyon President, as the case may be. d) All the budgets and realignments should be deliberated and approved by the majority of all members of the LEC concerned during its regular or special meeting. Section 2. (a) All municipal federations and component city federations shall prepare their own budget within the fiscal year and the same shall be submitted before the provincial local executive committee for its deliberation, review and approval, to be consistent with its thrust, policies and programs. All approved budgets shall be certified as approved by the president of the Panlalawigang Pederasyon ng Sangguniang Kabataan. SK Federation President SCOTT WAYNE HUSAIN informed the body since SK elections were held last October, most likely, most of the SK Barangay Councils have not yet submitted their budgets for approval to their respective local SK Federation President. He encourages that all federation presidents inform the SK Barangay Chairman to coordinate with their local LGU budget officer and planning officer for the speedy approval of their budget and that their allocation will be based on ARTICLE XI of the SK Constitution which states the following: ALLOCATION OF SK FUNDS Section 1. The budget submitted for review to the Pambayang, Panlungsod and Panlalawigang Pederasyon should include allocation for the following with their prescribed percentages: 1.1. Green Brigade 10% 1.2. Livelihood 10%

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1.3. Capability Building 10% 1.4. Anti drug abuse campaign 10%

(EDUCATION) (HEALTH)

Section 2. Fifty eight (58%) percent shall be allocated by the SK for the following concerns: 2.1. Education Services and Moral Recovery Program 2.2. Health Services and Adolescent Reproductive Health Program 2.3. Disaster Coordination and Calamity Management 2.4. Sports Development Activities 2.5. Community Immersion 2.6. Infrastructure projects 2.7. Legislative work and Involvement 2.8. Other Development Programs vital for the youth Section 3. Annual Dues. 2% of the SK Fund in the Barangay shall automatically be appropriated for annual dues. Out of the 2% 3.1. In case of the Barangay SK’s in the municipalities or component cities: 40% goes to the Pambayang Pederasyon 20% goes to the Panlalawigang Pederasyon 20% goes to the Regional Council 20% goes to the Pambansang Pederasyon 3.2. In the case of the Barangay SK’s in the Highly Urbanized Cities and Independent Component Cities: 50% goes to the Panlungsod na Pederasyon 25% goes to the Regional Council 25% goes to the Pambansang Pederasyon SK Federation President SCOTT WAYNE HUSAIN reiterated that budgeting of priority programs and projects should be based under the categories provided in the Constitution and encourages the Federation to make sure that sound fiscal planning be practiced and utilized in the implementation. Furthermore, after each project, Statement of Expenses with proper liquidations should be submitted no more than a month upon completion to the SK Treasurer for accounting. The SK Auditor will inspect the accounts from the Treasurer and give comments and observations based on the propriety of the financial transactions and compliance to the generally accepted government auditing rules and regulations .

************************************************************************ MOTION SK BAIS CITY President RHEY LOURENCE SAYCON motioned that the Sangguniang Kabataan in the Provincial, City, Municipal and Barangay levels practice sound fiscal planning and budgeting based on Section XI of the SK Constitution. SK MANJUYOD President KIRK BESARIO seconded the motion. ************************************************************************

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SK Federation President SCOTT WAYNE HUSAIN mentions the importance of Article XIII Meetings and Quorums Section 6.: (1) The Panmetropolitang, Panlalawigang, Panlungsod and Pambayang Pederasyon shall be convened at least once a month, at the time and place specified by the Pederasyon concerned. (2) Special Meetings of the Pederasyon can be called by at least 1/3 of its members by giving a written notice to all the members thereof, of date, time, place and agenda at least five (5) days before the meeting, in the case of the Panlalawigan, Panlungsod or Pambayang Pederasyon.

************************************************************************ MOTION SK BASAY President MARY GRACE DELOS REYES motioned that the Sangguniang Kabataan Federation of Negros Oriental will hold its regular meeting every last Sunday of the Month at 2 PM at the Mayor’s League Office, Legislative Building, Capitol Area, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental. SK JIMALALUD President RICO GORDONCILLO seconded the motion. ************************************************************************ MOTION SK AMLAN President KIMBERLY DELA CRUZ motioned that the SK Provincial Secretariat provide each SK President a copy of the 2001 Katipunan ng Kabataan and Sangguniang Kabataan Constitution and By-Laws for them to study further and to share with their fellow SK Panlungsod and Pambayang, respectively. SK BAIS CITY President RHEY LOURENCE SAYCON seconded the motion. ************************************************************************

5.

Proposed Programs and Activities for 2011 A. SK Federation President SCOTT WAYNE HUSAIN presented the following as the proposed projects of the SK Federation Province of Negros Oriental: 1. MONTHLY PROJECTS: MONTH

SIGNIFICANCE

PROJECT

COMMITTEE IN CHARGE

NO SMOKING MONTH ENVIRONMENT MONTH NUTRITION MONTH BUSINESS MONTH

SEPAK TAKRAW TOURNAMENT GRAPHICS ART EXPO FLORES DE MAYO MEDICAL MISSIONS ANTI-SMOKING CAMPAIGN BAMBOO PLANTING SOYA MILK & PISO PANDESAL SK FOOD CARTS YOUTH BUSINESS PROPOSAL REYNA BALYENA MEDICAL MISSIONS PROJECT R.E.A.D.

SPORTS EDUCATION TOURISM HEALTH HEALTH ENVIRONMENT HEALTH LIVELIHOOD LIVELIHOOD TOURISM /ENVT HEALTH EDUCATION

JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER

TOURISM MONTH BOOK MONTH

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DECEMBER

LINGGO NG KABATAAN

EDUCATION EXPO PROVINCIAL SK CONVENTION

EDUCATION EXECOM

a. SEPAK TAKRAW TOURNAMENT (MARCH) SK Federation President SCOTT WAYNE HUSAIN proposes that a Provincial Sepak Takraw Tournament be held in the last week of March. Sepak Takraw or “kick-volleyball” has been growing in popularity and most of the LGUs in the Province already has its own team. b. GRAPHIC ARTS EXPO (APRIL) Inspired by the many talented youth in the Province who are good in sketching Anime and Manga comics, SK Federation President SCOTT WAYNE HUSAIN proposes a Graphic Arts Expo in April to encourage these talented youths to go beyond their limits and maybe even be hired as professional inkers, pencilers, painters and colorists in the comic book industry. c. FLORES DE MAYO (MAY) In coordination with the Provincial Tourism Office, SK Federation President SCOTT WAYNE HUSAIN proposes A Grand Flores de Mayo that will showcase chosen sagalas of each respective SK Federation in a procession around the Provincial Capital that will culminate in a Rigodon Royal de Negros. d. MEDICAL MISSIONS (MAY & OCTOBER) To fulfil the basic medical needs of indigents in far-flung barangays of the Province, SK Federation President SCOTT WAYNE HUSAIN proposes a series of medical mission in coordination with the District Hospitals and the Congressional representatives. e. ANTI-SMOKING CAMPAIGN (JUNE) In full support of the No-Smoking Month of June, SK Federation President SCOTT WAYNE HUSAIN proposes a major Anti-Smoking Campaign that will educate the general public through massive information dissemination and awareness of Provincial Ordinance No.6 , otherwise known as the “Smoking Prohibition Ordinance of Negros Oriental,” authored by Board Member Marcelo Adanza. He noted that it is only Amlan and Zamboanguita who worked very hard to have their municipalities declared “Smoke-Free” and congratulates them in all their efforts in providing a healthy environment for their constituents. f.

BAMBOO PLANTING (JUNE)

In line with Environment Month, SK Federation President SCOTT WAYNE HUSAIN proposes bamboo planting along riverbanks in Negros Oriental that are prone to flooding and disaster. He proposes that each City and Municipal SK Federation prioritize river areas that have been known to cause danger to life and property. He gave special mention to Pinocawan River in Vallehermoso, the Siaton River in Siaton, the Okoy River in Sibulan and the Calo River in San Jose. g. SOYA MILK AND PISO PANDESAL (JULY) In 2010, Negros Oriental garnered the highest malnutrition prevalence rate in Central Visayas with Vallehermoso, Guihulngan City, Mabinay and Tayasan ranking the highest. SK Federation President SCOTT WAYNE HUSAIN proposes a Page 8 of 19

program that has helped his hometown of La Libertad combat malnutrition. The Free Soya Milk and Piso Pandesal program for day care and elementary school students aims not only to promote good nutrition to the malnourished but also to provide a small livelihood for farmers to plant soya beans where the LGU can purchase it from. h. SK FOOD CARTS_(AUGUST) SK Federation President SCOTT WAYNE HUSAIN proposes food carts to be awarded to deserving out-of-school and underprivileged youths for cooking and selling street-food like tempura, fishball, hamburger and hotdogs. Beneficiaries have to attend a business seminar first and a counter-parting system will determine recipients. i.

YOUTH BUSINESS PROPOSAL COMPETITION (AUGUST)

In coordination with the Negros Oriental Chamber of Commerce and the Department of Trade & Industry, SK Federation President SCOTT WAYNE HUSAIN proposes a Youth Business Proposal Competition in which individuals and groups accompanied by their faculty/teacher will defend in front of a distinguished panel of judges their proposed business plans. Cash prizes equivalent to seed money will be awarded to the winners. Categories for the business proposals should be related to Agri-Business, Eco-Friendly Retail Items. j.

REYNA BALYENA_(SEPTEMBER)

First conceptualized by the SK Federation of Guihulngan City, Reyna Balyena (Queen of Whales) helps to promote the plight of cetaceans living along the Tanon Strait through horizontally-challenged representatives. SK Federation President SCOTT WAYNE HUSAIN says this crowd-drawing event is more of a fund-raiser for the federation in line with the various activities of Tourism Month. k. PROJECT R.E.A.D. (NOVEMBER) SK Federation President SCOTT WAYNE HUSAIN proposes Project R.E.A.D. (RURAL EDUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT) which will help promote reading and appreciation of books in the day care centers of Negros Oriental in line with Book Month in November. Children’s books will be distributed to day care centers throughout the Province for young children to jumpstart their learning and cognitive skills. l.

EDUCATION EXPO (DECEMBER)

To help encourage high school students pursue a degree in higher education, SK Federation President SCOTT WAYNE HUSAIN proposes a one week Education Expo in which trade schools, colleges and universities in Negros Oriental as well as the Visayas Region will be invited to exhibit their course offerings, plans, programs and scholarship opportunities to high school students in all levels. Daily lectures on choosing the right academic course and career paths will be given as well as getting higher grades. Other institutions like the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) and the University of the Philippines will also be invited to showcase and exhibit their programs. m. PROVINCIAL SK CONVENTION (DECEMBER) In line with Linggo ng Kabataan, SK Federation President SCOTT WAYNE

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HUSAIN proposes that the SK Federation of Negros Oriental hold a one day SK Convention to give a year- end report and award the best performing SK Barangay/Municipality/City in the Province. A special President’s Best Practice Award will be given to the SK Barangay whose project has created a major impact on the youth in their area.

************************************************************************ MOTION SK BAIS CITY President RHEY LOURENCE SAYCON motioned that the above-mentioned proposed monthly activities presented by SK Federation President SCOTT WAYNE HUSAIN be approved for implementation and be fully supported by the entire Sangguniang Kabataan Federation of Negros Oriental. SK SIATON President PRINCE PINILI seconded the motion. ************************************************************************ SK Federation President SCOTT WAYNE HUSAIN thanked the body for approving his project proposals and for their commitment.

2. YEAR ROUND PROJECTS:

a. SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN BARANGAY ID SYSTEM SK Federation President SCOTT WAYNE HUSAIN proposes an SK Barangay ID System patterned after the ID System of his hometown of La Libertad. He explained that La Libertad was the first LGU in the Philippines to fully implement such a system and that the people of La Libertad benefitted greatly included an LGU database on the blood types of all its residents, providing support desks from Philhealth, LTO, SSS and BIR during the implementation and giving indigents who have never had ID in their life an identity. He explained the cost of the ID for the youth will just be purchasing a cedula (P10.00) while getting a postal ID could cost around P300 to P400 pesos. ************************************************************************ MOTION SK BAIS CITY President RHEY LOURENCE SAYCON motioned that the SK Federation adopt the SK Barangay ID System proposed by SK Federation President SCOTT WAYNE HUSAIN which was patterned after the Barangay ID System of La Libertad and that a special committee be created to insure its implementation. SK SIATON President PRINCE PINILI seconded the motion. ************************************************************************ b. SK NEWSLETTER (QUARTERLY) To keep updated on the plans and programs of the SK in all levels, SK Federation President SCOTT WAYNE HUSAIN proposed a quarterly SK newsletter aimed at informing the entire Katipunan ng Kabataan of Negros Oriental all its activities and endeavours. Page 10 of 19

************************************************************************ MOTION SK BASAY President MARY GRACE DELOS REYES motioned that the SK Federation adopt the proposal from SK Federation President SCOTT WAYNE HUSAIN to have a quarterly SK Newsletter and to create a special committee chaired by SK Santa Catalina President JOANNE NUICO being the newly-elected P.R.O. SK SIATON President PRINCE PINILI seconded the motion. ************************************************************************ c. GILAS (Gearing up Internet Literacy and Access for Students) SK Federation President SCOTT WAYNE HUSAIN invited Mr. Dino Rey Abellanosa of the Ayala Foundation to explain to the body about the GILAS Project. Mr. Abellanosa gave a PowerPoint presentation regarding the background on the project. He pointed out that GILAS (Gearing up Internet Literacy and Access for Students) is a multi-sectoral initiative that is composed mainly of corporations and concerned non-profit institutions that realize the need to invest in bridging the digital divide among the nation’s public high school students. In Negros Oriental, Mr. Abellanoso presented the current internet-connection status of the following public High Schools: 1st Congressional District CITY/TOWN

STATUS

CANLAON CITY Budlasan NHS Annex JB Cardenas MHS - Uptown Annex Jose B. Cardenas MHS (Canlaon City NHS)

Not Connected Connected Connected

VALLEHERMOSO Tagbino NHS Tagbino PHS - Guba HS Annex Tagbino PHS - Vallehermoso PCHS

Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected

GUIHULNGAN CITY Guihulngan NAS Guihulngan NHS – Poblacion Guihulngan NHS - Sandayao Annex Guihulngan NHS, Hilaitan Guihulngan NHS, Hilaitan - Trinidad Annex

Not Connected Connected Not Connected Connected Not Connected

LA LIBERTAD La Libertad NHS

Connected Page 11 of 19

Pacuan NHS

Connected

JIMALALUD Jimalalud NHS Owacan Provincial Comm. HS Jimalalud NHS-Night* Jimalalud NHS-Tamao Ext*

Connected Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected

TAYASAN Pinalubngan NHS Tayasan NHS (Bago Ext.) Tayasan NHS (Main) Tayasan Science High School*

Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected

AYUNGON Ayungon NHS Ext. Mabato PCHS Tambo NHS Ayungon Science High School*

Connected Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected

BINDOY D. L. Alviola NHS - Cabcaban Annex Demetrio Alviola NHS Demetrio Alviola NHS - Nalundan Annex

Not Connected Connected Not Connected

MANJUYOD Kauswagan HS Manjuyod NHS Sampiniton PCHS

Connected Connected Connected

2nd Congressional District

CITY/TOWN

STATUS

MABINAY Bagtic National High School Barras Annex National High School Dahile Provincial Community High School Ext. Inapoy Provincial Comp. High School Mabinay National High School Paniabonan High School Pantao National High School Tara Provincial Community High School Mabinay Science High School* Cansal-ang PCHS* Canggohob High School* Campanun-an High School*

Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Connected Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected

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BAIS CITY Bais City National High School Connected BCNHS - Cabanlutan Annex Connected BCNHS - Cabugan Annex Not Connected BCNHS - Calasgaan Annex Connected BCNHS - Cambagahan Annex Not Connected BCNHS - Dawis Annex Not Connected BCNHS - Lonoy National High School Ext. Not Connected BCNHS - Manlipac Annex Not Connected BCNHS - Mansagaban Annex Not Connected BCNHS - Okiot Annex Not Connected BCNHS - Panalaan High School Connected BCNHS - Tagpo Annex Not Connected BCNHS - Dodong Escaño Memorial High School Not Connected (Bais City National High School Cantugot Ext.) Bais City National Science High School Connected PAMPLONA Hunop High School Isidoro Salma Memorial High School Pamplona National High School Sta. Agueda National High School Sta. Agueda National High School – Calicanan High School Ext. Apolinario Gerarda Arnaiz High School*

Not Connected Not Connected Connected Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected

TANJAY CITY Tanjay Legislated HS Lourdes L. del Prado MNHS (Tanjay NHS -Sta. Cruz) Tanjay NHS (Novallas) Tanjay NHS (Polo) Tanjay NHS ( Azagra) Tanjay NHS ( Bahian) Tanjay NHS (Pal-ew) Tanjay NHS (Sto. Niño) Tanjay NHS Main (Opao) Tanjay Science HS

Connected Connected Connected Connected Connected Connected Connected Connected Connected Connected

AMLAN Amlan National High School Jantianon Community High School Silab Community High School Annex

Connected Connected Not Connected

SAN JOSE Tampi National High School Tampi National High School – San Jose High School Annex San Jose PHS-Siapo Ext. * San Jose PHS-Cambaloctot Ext.*

Connected Connected Not Connected Not Connected

SIBULAN

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San Antonio High School Sibulan High School - Ajong Unit Sibulan Municipal High School

Connected Connected Connected

Sibulan National High School – Not Connected Enrique Villanueva High School Ext. Sibulan National High School, Maningcao Ext. Connected Balugo High School-Sibulan - Sibulan NHS Ext.*Not Connected Maslog High School- Sibulan NHS Ext.* Not Connected Sibulan NHS-Night* Not Connected Tubtubon High School-Sibulan NHS Ext* Not Connected DUMAGUETE CITY Dumaguete City NHS - Camanjac Dumaguete City NHS - Junob Dumaguete City NHS Main - Calindagan Dumaguete Science HS Hermenegilda F. Gloria MS Taclobo NHS

Connected Connected Connected Connected Connected Connected

3rd Congressional District CITY/TOWN

STATUS

BACONG Bacong Integrated High School San Miguel National High School

Connected Connected

VALENCIA Pulangbato National High School Balugo National High School Valencia National High School

Connected Not Connected Connected

DAUIN Antonio B. Alejado Memorial NHS Apolinar B. Macias Memorial NHS Dauin National High School Apo High School Dauin Science High School* Malongcay Dacu High School*

Connected Connected Connected Connected Not Connected Not Connected

ZAMBOANGUITA Jose Marie Locsin Memorial NHS Santiago Delmo NHS

Connected Connected

SIATON Bonbonon Provincial Community High School Maloh Provincial Community High School Maria Macahig National High School Siaton National High School Siaton Science High School Siation National High School Annex

Connected Connected Connected Connected Not Connected Not Connected Page 14 of 19

Aurelia Merecido Memorial High School* Giligaon High School* Napacao High School* Mantiquil Masaligan High School* Sumaliring High School* Cambonbon High School*

Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected

SANTA CATALINA Avocado High School Don Emilio Macias Memorial NHS Obat High School - Sta. Catalina Ext. Casiano Z. Napigkit National High School Sta. Catalina Community School Pedro Abul Memorial High School* Kakha Community High School* Nagbalaye High School* San Miguel Community School* Sta. Catalina Science High School* Cawitan High School* Tamlang High School* Nagbinlod High School* Milagrosa High School*

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BAYAWAN CITY Bayawan National High School Bayawan Science High School Banaybanay High School Bugay National High School Dawis National High School Kalamtukan Memorial High School Kalumboyan National High School Manduaw National High School Narra High School Omod B High School Tabuan Provincial Comprehensive High School Tayawan High School

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BASAY Basay National High School Bal-os National High School Maglinao National High School Actin High School Basay Science High School*

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Mr. Abellanosa noted that there are six LGUs in Negros Orientalwhose public High Schools are fully connected: 1st District 2nd District 3rd District

La Libertad and Manjuyod Tanjay City and Dumaguete City Bacong and Zamboanguita

There are also still some LGUs whose public High Schools still have no connection to the internet: 1st District

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3rd District

Basay

Mr. Abellanosa explained that the Ayala Foundation will provide the internet set-up for free to the High School as long as there is a community counterpart of ten (10) computers. All the high schools that are not connected are already part of the DepEd computerization program (DCP) and have been budgeted in the General Appropriations Act (GAA) for 2011 except those that are italicized with asterisks (*). These are the schools that need computers in able for Ayala Foundation to connect them to the internet. NUMBER OF SCHOOLS NOT INCLUDED IN DCP 1st District 2nd District 3rd District

4 High Schools (Jimalalud, Tayasan, Ayungon) 11 High Schools (Mabinay, Pamplona, San Jose, Sibulan) 18 High Schools (Dauin, Siaton, Santa Catalina, Basay)

TOTAL

33 High Schools not included in DCP

SK Federation President SCOTT WAYNE HUSAIN proposed to the body a counterparting scheme for the purchase of computers for High Schools with no computers yet, in order for the Ayala Foundation to connect that school to the internet: 2 sets of computer 3 sets of computer 5 sets of computer

Provincial SK Federation Local SK Federation Congressman/Local LGU

10 sets of computer total Mr. Abellanosa said it is the first time he has ever presented to an SK Federation in the Philippines and hopes that through the efforts of the provincial SK Federation, the Province of Negros Oriental will be the first province to be fully connected nationwide. He also mentioned that the GILAS project of the Ayala Foundation connecting the public high schools for free will end in June 2011.

************************************************************************ MOTION SK TAYASAN President CARL DE BAGUIO motioned that the SK Federation adopt the GILAS project of the Ayala Foundation as a priority program of the Federation, for the SK to allocate funds for the purchase of computers for the schools not included in the DepEd Computerization Program and for the SK Secretariat to draft a resolution seeking the support from the three (3) Congressmen, Governor and Mayors of Negros Oriental for a counterparting agreement to be presented next meeting. SK BAIS CITY President RHEY LOURENCE SAYCON seconded the motion. ************************************************************************

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6.

Creation of Committees SK Federation President SCOTT WAYNE HUSAIN proposed the following committees be created and members be nominated for Chairmanship: EDUCATION SPORTS HEALTH ENVIRONMENT

TOURISM LIVELIHOOD WAYS AND MEANS

************************************************************************ MOTION SK JIMALALUD President RICO GORDONCILLO motioned that the creation of committees be deferred to the next meeting since less than half of the members were present. SK BACONG President ROSELLE ANNE TINGUHA seconded the motion. ************************************************************************ 7.

Oath-Taking SK Federation President SCOTT WAYNE HUSAIN proposed that on official oath-taking take place for the new set of officers and that a Special Meeting be called in the 1st week of January for this main reason. ************************************************************************ MOTION SK SIATON President PRINCE PINILI motioned that a Special Meeting be scheduled on Sunday, January 9 at 2 PM, Mayor’s League Office, Legislative Building, Capitol Area, Dumaguete City for the Oath Taking of the new officers of the Sangguniang Kabataan Federation of Negros Oriental and to invite the Honorable Governor Agustin Perdices to administer the oath-taking . SK BAIS CITY President RHEY LOURENCE SAYCON seconded the motion. ************************************************************************

VII.

Other Matters

1. Proposal of Dominic James Bukiran of Tanjay City Mr. Dominic James Bukiran of Tanjay proposed to the Federation an Inter-SK members only basketball tournament to help promote camaraderie and friendship among and within the SK officers of the different barangays. SK Federation President SCOTT WAYNE HUSAIN informed Mr. Bukiran to formally propose the idea in writing in which he will refer the matter to the Sports Committee for deliberation and proper endorsement to the Federation upon approval.

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2. Proposal of SK Siaton President PRINCE PINILI SK SIATON President PRINCE PINILI presented to the Federation a proposal entitled, “A Clean and Green Environment.” The activities in his proposal include the following: a. Tree Planting b. Coastal and River Clean-up c. Symposium on Solid Waste Management SK Federation President SCOTT WAYNE HUSAIN thanked President Pinili for the proposal and said he will endorse it to the SK Provincial EXECOM for deliberation. 3. Issues and controversies regarding the Sangguniang Kabataan Federation SK Federation President SCOTT WAYNE HUSAIN informed the body that the SK today is facing challenging times. People from all sectors of society are calling for its abolition. Instead of moulding the youth to become leaders of the future, it has become a breeding ground for graft and corruption. He reiterated a need to change the image of the Sangguniang Kabataan. A need to have society look upon the SK as a venue for hope and promise for the future. He mentions transparency was always talked about but never practiced. Shady deals and unauthorized, unliquidated expenses have haunted previous administrations. And he does not want it to happen to this administration. To promote transparency and to open the doors for communication to leaders who have the wisdom and knowledge to help shape their future, SK Federation President SCOTT WAYNE HUSAIN proposes to copy furnish the following offices the minutes of each meeting for their respective advise and comments. Congressmen representing the three (3) districts of Negros Oriental Governor of Negros Oriental Vice Governor of Negros Oriental Provincial Planning and Development Officer DILG DepEd Division of Negros Oriental, Dumaguete City, Tanjay City, Bais City and Bayawan City All Mayors He also wants these offices, especially the local government units to know the current updates and projects that the SK Federation of Negros Oriental is undertaking. ************************************************************************ MOTION SK BAIS CITY President RHEY LOURENCE SAYCON motioned that the SK Provincial Secretariat copy furnish the Minutes of each Special and Regular Meeting to the offices mentioned by SK Federation President SCOTT WAYNE HUSAIN for their information, comments and suggestions. SK BASAY President MARY GRACE DELOS REYES duly seconded the motion. ************************************************************************ Page 18 of 19

VIII.

Adjournment With no other matters to be discussed and upon the motion of SK BASAY President MARY GRACE DELOS REYES, duly seconded by SK JIMALALUD President RICO GORDONCILLO, SK Federation President SCOTT WAYNE HUSAIN adjourned the meeting at 5:45 PM.

Prepared by:

Recommending Approval:

MICHAEL C. OCAMPO Executive Secretary 1st District of Negros Oriental Representative (Acting Secretary)

HON. SCOTT WAYNE C. HUSSAIN President Sangguniang Kabataan Federation Province of Negros Oriental

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