SP oks SK budget of brgy Macasandig

IN its Monday regular session presided over by Vice Mayor Bebot Rodriguez, the 20th City Council returned as operative the annual budget for CY 2024 of the Sangguniang Kabataan of Barangay Macasandig.

The budget, with an estimated income of ₱726,544.00, is sourced from the barangay’s 10% development fund in compliance with the SK Reform Act.

Of this amount, ₱585,000 is allocated for youth development and empowerment programs focusing on education, social inclusion and equity, peace-building and security, active citizenship, and global mobility.

Proposed initiatives include promoting equitable access to education, gender sensitivity awareness, anti-drug abuse campaigns, and capability-building and leadership training for the youth in Barangay Macasandig.

The legislation was reviewed and endorsed by the Committees of Sports and Youth Development, chaired by Councilor Kenneth John D. Sacala, and on Laws and Rules, chaired by Councilor Edgar S. Cabanlas.