Guide on the Benefits for SK Chairman in the Philippines Including the Honoraria
BENEFITS FOR SK CHAIRMAN IN THE PHILIPPINES – Detailed below are the benefits that the Sangguniang Kabataan chairperson is entitled to.
In the Philippines, a youth council called the Sangguniang Kabataan is part of the government’s barangay level. It is more popularly called SK in the country and it is composed of one (1) SK chairperson who leads the youth government and seven (7) SK members.
Individuals who are aged between 18 years old to 30 years old are eligible to vote for the SK election provided that you have registered. Many people are surely curious about the benefits that the SK officials, specifically the SK chairman, have during his/her term.
Just as there are benefits for barangay officials, there are also several benefits for SK chairman in the Philippines. Here are the benefits that the chairpersons of the Sangguniang Kabataan throughout the country are entitled to:
- exemption from paying tuition and matriculation fees in public colleges and universities within their local government unit
- exemption from the National Service Training Program (NSTP)
- PhilHealth coverage
- Christmas bonus in the form of cash gift. The rate is based on the amount approved under the law.
- Insurance Coverage under the Republic Act 6942
- Medical Care that provides free hospitalization in government hospitals
- Free tuition and matriculation fees in government schools including two (2) of the legitimate dependent children
- Conferment of Civil Service eligibility based on the number of years in the service
- Preference in appointment to any government position
With regards to the monetary benefit aside from the aforementioned benefits for SK chairman in the Philippines, SK chairpersons don’t have a salary but receive an honoraria just like the barangay officials. The rate may vary but the Department of Budget and Management, under the Local Budget Circular No. 149, has set a ceiling on the honoraria allowed based on the barangay location:
| Barangay Location | Maximum Honoraria Allowed |
| Special Cities, 1st Class Cities | ₱23,176 |
| 2nd Class Cities | ₱22,017 |
| 3rd Class Cities, 1st Class Municipalities | ₱20,858 |
| 4th Class Cities, 2nd Class Municipalities | ₱19,700 |
| 5th Class Cities, 3rd Class Municipalities | ₱18,541 |
| 6th Class Cities, 4th Class Municipalities | ₱17,382 |
| 5th Class Municipalities | ₱16,233 |
| 6th Municipalities | ₱15,064 |