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5. Imagining What Lies Ahead: Pathways for Youth Civic Engagement
33:27||Season 2, Ep. 5The path to lasting change begins with empowered citizens working together. Kasama sina National Youth Commissioner Representing Luzon Reena Pineda at Youth Leadership for Democracy Program Officer Marion Villar, titingnan natin ang iba’t ibang paraan kung paano makilahok ang kabataan sa nation-building.
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4. Activating Future Leaders: The Project Citizen Model
36:41||Season 2, Ep. 4Is joining the Sangguniang Kabataan the only way to create public policy? Learn how Project Citizen gives teachers and students the opportunity to engage the local government in addressing issues in the community.
3. A Genuine Space for Youth: The SK Reform Law, Enacted
29:44||Season 2, Ep. 3R.A. 10742, or the Sangguniang Kabataan Reform Act of 2015, was passed with the hope of reviving the mission and integrity of youth leadership in the Philippines. But did it live up to its promise? Alamin natin kung anong naging impact nito sa mga bagong batches ng SK officials, kasama sina Roman Cisneros Jr. at Dujanah Adil, mga SK chairpersons mula Cebu at BARMM.
2. Mapping Pathways for Change: Reform Opportunities in the Sangguniang Kabataan
34:35||Season 2, Ep. 2What does the process of reform look like? Former senator Bam Aquino and youth leaders Carlo Africa and Jen Tabugoc explain the key provisions of the SK Reform Act of 2015, as well as the long, winding road of turning public policy ideas into reality.
1. Youth Voices in Governance: Youth Participation in Public Policy
34:33||Season 2, Ep. 1Riddled with corruption scandals and incompetency issues, the Sangguniang Kabataan was almost abolished. Pero noong 2015, nagsama-sama ang ilang grupo para itulak ang pag-reform nito. Kasama sina dating Senador Bam Aquino at dating SK official Jomil Serna, we’ll uncover the challenges that led to this significant reform and the role of the youth in local governance today.
Balangkas ng Bukas returns with youth and policymaking | Season 2 Trailer
01:41|Kabataan daw ang pag-asa ng bayan, pero paano nga bang kikilos para sa pagbabago? On the second season of Balangkas ng Bukas, we look at how the youth participate in policy reforms through Sangguniang Kabataan and Project Citizen.Balangkas ng Bukas is a podcast by Youth Leadership for Democracy, or YouthLed—a project of the United States Agency for International Development and The Asia Foundation. Powered by PumaPodcast.
Paving the path forward: Ang pagpapatuloy ng kwento ng Bangsamoro
44:25|Naipasa na ang Bangsamoro Organic Law, pero ano ang impact nito sa buhay ng mga tao? Alamin natin ang iba't ibang updates sa normalization process, at kumustahin natin ang plano ng Bangsamoro Transition Authority para sa constituents nito. Kasama sina Member of Parliament Anna Basman, Director Emboy Bahjin, Director Wendell Orbeso, youth leader Rex Alon ng United Voices for Peace Network, at Ms. Noraida Chio ng The Asia Foundation.Balangkas ng Bukas is a podcast by Youth Leadership for Democracy (YouthLed)—a project of The Asia Foundation and the United States Agency for International Development. Powered by PumaPodcast. With the support of the United Voices for Peace Network.
