MANILA, Philippines – A Manila Sangguniang Kabataan chairperson recently drew public attention when she stood up against members of the city council, including Vice Mayor Yul Servo, who removed her as chair of the Committee on Youth Welfare and Development.
She claims this move happened in a “secret session” and asserts that by law, the position rightfully belongs to her.
In this Rappler Talk episode, James Patrick Cruz talks to Manila SK Federation President Yanyan Ibay about the importance of youth representation in the local government.
Catch the interview on Thursday, November 7, at 6 pm. – Rappler.com