SK is not useless.
SK is a venue for training and development, a venue for self-expression and empowerment; and a long lists of positive outlook.
SK would not be a breeding ground for graft and corruption if every youth and citizen in the community have the proper value orientation, have the initiative to inculcate / impart good deeds and most have the sense of accountability / responsibility to his own self and to the environment where they live.
For one, I am a living manifestation of the noble effort initially introduced during the Marcos regime, the Kabataang Barangay (KB) which is the present SK. ( was the pioneering mover, recipient and beneficiary being a KB Chairman then to a municipal KB Federated President then actively assuming the Provincial KB Secretary duties during Mr. German Guidaden's KB presidency ).
KB / SK had totally honed my leadership abilities, equipped the emotional intelligence side of me rather than heavily relying / excelling in academics or keeping a high IQ ( was a government scholar ). Such had been instrumental and/or paved me to learn the ethics and gains of interpersonal relationships, going places, elevating my standard of living and above all succeed in my aspirations - making dreams a reality.
Talking on output or projects, one must consider that there are constraints confronting every movement and success in general. These could be unavailability or scarcity of resources ( could it be financial, manpower, skills and time element ) regulatory restrictions, statutory requirements and so on. But the world should not end there. One must take the lead, explore and venture the unknown rather than being complacent of the spoonfeeding attitude. Could it be big or small, the bottom line, we must make a contribution to make a difference in other's lives.
The KB / SK of yesterday had bred today dignified men and women from entrepreneurs to public officials (from town mayors to congress halls, academe), attorneys-at-law, consultants, and leaders in government and non-government entities.
Should there be corrupt men out of SK, one must be vigilang and must take part in fighting for what is righteous rather than taking tolerance which in the end others idolized them as role models. It is through your sensitiveness to preach the good side of SK and say to the youth that this is right for them.
It is depressing to note that people only see the negative side of this grand government's program. Why dwell pessimistic?
I have this feeling that Tubag Bohol has the gigantic mission of shaping beautiful minds for productive endeavors mutually rewarding to all. And should only few agents of positive change exist, I would pray that these few men would multiply and be infectious to the rest.
May this message enlightens to the uncertainties of where their hearts are for SK.
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