Decentralization

& Local
Governance
Module 1 Session 1
SESSION OBJECTIVES
At the end of this session, the participant will be
able to:

a) explain the implications of decentralization

to Sangguniang Kabataan; and

b) cite the advantages of decentralization in

the Philippine situation
TOPIC OUTLINE
• Governance

• Major Characteristics of Good Governance

• Local Government Unit of the Philippines

• Decentralization
Ang kabataan ang pag-
asa ng bayan.

- Jose Rizal
GOVERNANCE
Governance
Exercise of power or authority by political
leaders for the well-being of their country’s
citizens or subjects.

- Bevir, Mark (2013).

Governance: A Very Short Introduction
Local Governance
As effective as the degree to which the citizens
of the locale have the opportunity to and are
able to influence local government.
MAJOR
CHARACTERISTICS OF
GOOD GOVERNANCE
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia
and the Pacific (UNESCAP)
Participation
Could be either direct or through
legitimate intermediate
institutions or representatives.

Providing mechanisms for the

public to express opinions and
ideally exert influence regarding
decisions and actions made at
the local level.
Participation
Membership of
NGOs/CSOs/POs in
Barangay-Based
Institutions(BBIs) such as:
a. Barangay Development
Council(BDC)
b. Barangay Peace and Order
Council(BPOC)
c. Barangay Council for the
Protection of Children(BCPC)
d. Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse
Council (BADAC)
Consensus-oriented
Consider…

what is in the best interest of the whole

community?

how can this be achieved?

United Nations Economic and Social Commission for
Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)
 Consensus-oriented
Symposium/Fora/ Public
Hearing wherein the general
public particularly those
representing different
sectors that may be
interested or affected by a
proposed measure are
invited to attend, hear and
be heard on the matter.
 Accountability
In general, an organization or
an institution is accountable to
those who will be affected.

An obligation or willingness to
accept responsibility or to
account for one’s actions.
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for
Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)
Accountability
Inventory of barangay
facilities and properties
to ensure that all of
them are properly
documented and
accounted for.
Transparency
information is freely available and directly
accessible to those who will be affected by the
information and their implications; and

enough information is provided in easily

understandable forms and media.
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for
Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)
 Transparency
Full Disclosure Policy

Posting of financial
documents/transactions
in:
-Three conspicuous places

-Website (if available)

-Print media (if available)

Transparency
Conduct of Semestral
Synchronized Barangay
Assembly Day (SBAD)
(Sec.397 of RA 7160 and
Proclamation No. 342)

- Last Saturday of March

- 2nd Sunday of October
Responsiveness
Institutions try to serve all
stakeholders within a
reasonable timeframe.

Extending Prompt, Courteous, and

Adequate Service to the public

United Nations Economic and Social Commission for

Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)
Responsiveness
Formulation and
Implementation of a Manual
of Operations/Barangay
Citizen’s Charter

United Nations Economic and Social Commission for

Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)
Effectiveness and Efficiency
Effectiveness

processes and institutions produce results that

meet the needs of society

United Nations Economic and Social Commission for

Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)
Effectiveness and Efficiency
Efficiency

• making the best use of resources at their

disposal

• covers the sustainable use of natural

resources and the protection of
United Nations theand Social Commission for
Economic
environment Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)
Equity and Inclusiveness
Focuses on the society’s well being on ensuring
that:

• they have a stake in the organization; and

• they are not excluded from the mainstream of

society.
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for
Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)
Rule of Law
• Requires fair legal frameworks that are
enforced impartially;

• SK constituents must be served with fairness;

and

• SK officials must abide with the code of conduct

United Nations Economic and Social Commission for
and ethics which govern public officials. Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)
F.R.E.E.P.A.C
.T
LOCAL
GOVERNANCE IN
THE PHILIPPINES
 Where is SK?
SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN

GOVERNOR PROVINCE VICE GOVERNOR VICE GOVERNOR + BOARD MEMBERS +

PRESIDENT OF THE PROVINCIAL PEDERASYON NG
MGA SK
SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD (SP)/
SANGGUNIANG BAYAN (SB)
CITY/
MAYOR VICE MAYOR
MUNICIPALITY VICE MAYOR + SB/SP MEMBERS +

SANGGUNIANG BARANGAY
PUNONG
BARANGAY PUNONG BARANGAY
BARANGAY PUNONG BARANGAY + KAGAWAD +

SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN
BARANGAY
BARANGAY
SK CHAIRPERSON
YOUTH
YOUTH +
 Where is SK?
SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN

GOVERNOR PROVINCE VICE GOVERNOR VICE GOVERNOR + BOARD MEMBERS +

PRESIDENT OF THE PROVINCIAL PEDERASYON NG
MGA SK
SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD (SP)/
SANGGUNIANG BAYAN (SB)
CITY/
MAYOR VICE MAYOR VICE MAYOR + SB/SP MEMBERS +
MUNICIPALITY
PRESIDENT OF THE CITY/MUNICIPAL
PEDERASYON NG MGA SK

SANGGUNIANG BARANGAY
PUNONG
BARANGAY PUNONG BARANGAY
BARANGAY PUNONG BARANGAY + KAGAWAD +
SK CHAIRPERSON

SANGGUNIANG
SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN
KABATAAN
BARANGAY
BARANGAY
SK
SK CHAIRPERSON
CHAIRPERSON
YOUTH
YOUTH SK CHAIRPERSON + SK Kagawad + KK MEMBERS
LOCAL GOVERNANCE IN THE PHILIPPINES

SK AND LGU
SK & THE SANGGUNIANG
BARANGAY
The SK Chairperson serves as:

• an ex officio member of the Sangguniang

Barangay
• Chairperson of the Committee on Youth and
Sports Development (CYSD) and is a
member of other committees
SK AND THE
CITY/MUNICIPALITY

The SK can directly engage the LGUs through

various mechanisms provided by the SK Reform
Act.
SK AND THE SANGGUNIANG
BAYAN/PANLUNGSOD
The SK Pederasyon President:

• serves as the voice of the youth inside the

City/Municipal Council;
• puts forward the adoption of SK resolutions in
the form of ordinances or resolutions by the
city/municipality concerned;
SK AND THE SANGGUNIANG
BAYAN/PANLUNGSOD
The SK Pederasyon President:
• pushes for the prioritization and utilization of
resources for development plans, programs,
projects, and activities for the youth; and
• assesses and is aware of the extent of
support of the city/municipality to youth
welfare and development (considered input to
both LGU and SK planning).
SK AND THE LOCAL
SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN
President of the Provincial Pederasyon ng mga
SK:
• serves as the voice of the youth inside the
Provincial Council; and

• puts forward the adoption of SK resolutions

in the form of ordinances or resolutions by
the province concerned.
DECENTRALIZATION
In the Philippines…

“ . . . decentralization may be defined as a state,

or condition in a governmental system where
there is dispersal of power or authority from
the center ”
 Features & Modes
DECENTRALIZATI
ON

FEATURE
MODES
S

ADMINISTRATI DECONCENTRATI
POLITICAL DEVOLUTION
VE ON
Transfer of power
for the Delegating
Involves Focuses on
performance of functions from
certain functions
devolution deconcentrati from the central the central
of powers on of functions authorities to the government to
lower level of lower levels
government
LOCAL
GOVERNMENT CODE
DECENTRALIZATION
OF 1991: BASIC
SERVICES &
FACILITIES
Local Government Code – Sec. 16
The local government units shall ensure and support:
• the preservation and enrichment of culture
• promote health and safety
• enhance the right of the people to a balanced
ecology
• encourage and support the development of
appropriate and self-reliant scientific and
technological capabilities
Local Government Code – Sec. 16
The local government units shall ensure and support:
• improve public morals
• enhance economic prosperity and social justice
• promote full employment among their residents
• maintain peace and order
• preserve the comfort and convenience of their
inhabitants.
1. Agricultural Support Services
2. Health and social welfare
services
3. Hygiene & Sanitation,
Beautification, & Solid Waste
Management
4. Administration and
maintenance of the Katarungang
Pambarangay
5. Maintenance of barangay roads
and bridges and water supply
systems
6. Infrastructure facilities
7. Information and reading center
8. Satellite public market
WRAP UP
Wrap Up

• Governance
• Decentralization
• Devolution and Deconcentration
Mind Mapping
• Each barangay group shall be provided with a Manila
paper to be used for mind mapping or concept mapping.
• The mind map shall be partially completed at the end of
each session.
• After each session, the barangay group will add to the
mind map a representation of they learned or reflected on
during the session.
• The group is allowed to be as creative as they wish to be.
You may use texts, symbols, arrows and other elements to
convey your message in a concise manner.
• Each session’s portion is expected to be finished in 10
minutes.
Mind
Mappin
g
MIND MAPPING: GUIDE
QUESTIONS
a. What does ‘government’ mean to you?

b. As an SK official, what do you believe your

role is in government?

c. As SK, how do you think SK should practice

good governance?