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READ | NYC Hails New SK Fund Guidelines as Win for Youth Governance

National Youth Commission (NYC) Chairperson Joseph Francisco “Jeff” R. Ortega welcomed the issuance of Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) No. 1, s. 2025, a critical policy reform led by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), and the NYC, which lays down updated guidelines on the appropriation, release, planning, and budgeting process for Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) funds.

The circular, signed on May 23, 2025, replaces JMC No. 1, s. 2019 and integrates key amendments under Republic Act No. 11768 to ensure stronger compliance, transparency, and youth-centered budgeting at the barangay level. It affirms the mandate that 10% of the barangay’s general fund must be set aside exclusively for youth development and empowerment.

“This updated circular is important because it finally answers long-standing concerns raised by SKs, LYDCs, and LYDOs across the country,” said Chairperson Ortega. “With these new guidelines, SK officials will now be able to plan and implement programs with less delay, more transparency, and better alignment with local youth needs. It ensures that SKs can carry out their jobs more effectively, helping build a more robust local youth development system.”

Chairperson Ortega also expressed gratitude to the DBM and DILG for their responsiveness and leadership. “We thank DBM Secretary Amenah Pangandaman and DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla for championing the voice of the youth sector. This JMC is a product of real collaboration, one that puts youth participation front and center in local governance,” he said.

The issuance of the updated JMC marks a decisive step forward in building a youth governance system that is responsive, efficient, and anchored in transparency. It stands as a strong response to the call of SK leaders and youth development advocates nationwide for better systems that work for young Filipinos.

𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐓 | The National Youth Commission (NYC), together with the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), has officially issued Joint Memorandum Circular No. 1, s. 2025 — “𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐆𝐔𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒 𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍, 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄, 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆, 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐁𝐔𝐃𝐆𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐊 𝐅𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐒."

This newly released JMC supersedes JMC No. 1, s. 2019, and reflects critical amendments to the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Reform Law under Republic Act No. 11768, ensuring improved governance, transparency, and efficiency in the use of SK funds.

📄 To read the full circular and detailed guidelines, visit: bit.ly/3SllEzt

🔹 A landmark step toward strengthening youth leadership and empowering SK officials to better serve their communities!