Author: Hon. John Sebastian A. Flores
Co-Author: Hon. Yuan Angelo P. Pacao
Sponsor/s: Hon. Ghiel G. Rosales and Hon. Allan Reiz C. Macaraig
Date Filed: June 9, 2026
This resolution officially encourages public and private schools and universities within Naga City to emphasize student participation and engagement in democratic processes and leadership roles. Prompted by constitutional provisions and national directives from DepEd and CHED regarding the vital role of youth in nation-building, the measure highlights the need to reverse low student interest in governance while preparing young citizens for a democratic society. It mandates that academic institutions and their student councils uphold the highest levels of transparency, openness, and accountability in both day-to-day operations and campus electoral processes. Furthermore, it calls for student awareness campaigns, community immersion programs, and the formal incorporation of school election frameworks into Araling Panlipunan or Social Studies curricula to actively immerse students in the essence of governance and public accountability.
Highlights of Proposed Ordinance
- EMPHASIS ON STUDENT DEMOCRATIC PARTICIPATION: Urges all educational institutions within Naga City to promote active student involvement in student councils, campus organizations, and leadership roles to prepare them for civic responsibilities in a democratic state.
- MANDATE FOR TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY: Encourages student governments, councils, and their designated school election moderators to strictly maintain transparency, openness, and high ethical accountability in facilitating day-to-day operations and student body elections.
- INTEGRATION INTO ACADEMIC CURRICULA: Proposes the incorporation of school election processes directly into Araling Panlipunan or other Social Studies subjects to broaden awareness and uplift student interest in systemic governance from an early stage.
- COMMUNITY IMMERSION AND CAMPAIGN ACTIVATION: Directs the activation of awareness campaigns and community involvement initiatives designed to immerse students in discovering the true essence of leadership, constitutional freedoms of expression, and positive community development.
- Proposed