Implementation of Powers and Functions of Sangguniang Kabataan amidst the Covid-19 Pandemic: Basis for Development of Action Plan

The aim of this study was to determine the Implementation of Powers and Functions of the Sangguniang Kabataan amidst covid-19 pandemic and aims to know what are the problems and solutions they deep-felt and implement during this time. It specifically investigated the problems and solutions of the Sangguniang Kabataan in Bongabon, Nueva Ecija in this new normal and what action plan should needed to proposed to improve the performance of SK officials. 28 barangays, composed of Sangguniang Kabataan Chairmen, who were randomly chosen, served as the respondents. The descriptive-evaluative approach and absolute enumeration were used in this study’s sampling procedure. According to the study’s results, respondents revealed that Sangguniang Kabataan still conduct ‘Linggo ng Kabataan’ through online platforms but they should maximize conducting activity and programs, so that, they can still follow the protocol. The COVID-19 global pandemic is much more than a health crisis. It has created devastating social, economic and political crises that will leave deep scars in societies, people and also the organizations. SK official is one of the affected organizations in this pandemic that’s why lacked of participation was ranked number 1 in the problems they were encountered which affects their performance and they were unable to effectively implemented projects and programs very well. From the results, there were recommendations that have been formulated and one of this was strengthen the partnership between the youth representative and other organizations such as National Youth Commission, NGO’s, and Faith based organizations and the Katipunan ng Kabataan.