Publication Date: 2023/06/29
Abstract: Illegal drugs have been a widespread problem in the Philippines, particularly among the youth. The government has launched various campaigns and programs to address this issue, and the SK is expected to play a significant role in implementing these initiatives.Thus, this research is conducted to assess the extent of implementation of the SK leaders in performing their duties and responsibilities related to addressing illegal drugs. Italso seeks to explore the unique programs being practiced by the SK leaders in response to the campaign against illegal drugs.This study made usea sequential explanatory mixed method. The respondents of this study were 149 individuals from 14 selected Barangays in Vigan City. Of these, 94 were Barangay Council members, and 55 were Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Council members.Questionnaire and interview were used to gather data. Findings revealed thatthe extent of implementation of the SK leaders on the performance of their duties and responsibilities against illegal drugs is Much Implemented with an overall mean of 2.97. While the unique programs are: adolescent hub, literary and numeracy program.
Keywords: Illegal drugs, Sangguniang Kabataan, unique programs, drug campaigns, performance.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8094575
PDF: https://ijirst.demo4.arinfotech.co/assets/upload/files/IJISRT23JUN182.pdf
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