Anti-CorruptionRead
Transparency Starts Local: Youth-Led Budget Monitoring in Central Luzon
SKC's provincial councils have been piloting participatory budget monitoring in three municipalities. Here is what we learned.
Maria Santos
July 3, 2026
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Youth Voices
Ideas, Perspectives, and Stories from the Movement.
A platform for SKC members, youth advocates, and allied voices to publish op-eds, reflections, and analysis on governance, rights, and the issues that matter to young Filipinos.
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Why Youth Participation in the UN System Still Matters in 2026
Despite growing cynicism about multilateral institutions, young people continue to find meaningful entry points in the UN system. SKC's experience at ECOSOC offers a case study in what sustained engagement can look like.
Multilateral Governance
SKC Editorial Team
July 10, 2026
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PeacebuildingRead
From Conflict Zones to Conference Rooms: Youth Voices in Peace Negotiations
Young people from conflict-affected communities in Mindanao share their experience engaging with formal peace processes.
Ahmed Macapaar
June 25, 2026
Digital RightsRead
The Digital Divide is a Governance Problem
Access to the internet is not just a connectivity issue. It is a question of who gets to participate in democracy.
Rina dela Cruz
June 18, 2026
Climate ActionRead
Loss and Damage: What the Global Agreement Means for Filipino Youth
The Philippines is among the most climate-vulnerable nations on earth. We break down what the latest international agreements mean in practice.
Carlo Reyes
June 10, 2026
Human RightsRead
Documenting Rights Violations: A Youth Paralegal's Field Notes
A member of SKC's CLHRN youth paralegal program reflects on six months of community-based human rights documentation.
Jasmine Villanueva
June 2, 2026
GovernanceRead
Sangguniang Kabataan Reform: Progress, Gaps, and What Youth Organizations Can Do
The SK reform agenda has stalled. SKC members assess the current state of youth political participation at the barangay level.
SKC Policy Team
May 27, 2026
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