Barangay 109 - Sangguniang Kabataan Council

14/09/2026

🏆 MULTI-AWARDED SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN COUNCIL
BARANGAY 109

The Sangguniang Kabataan of Barangay 109 proudly celebrates a series of achievements and recognitions that reflect the Council’s continued commitment to youth leadership, good governance, innovation, accountability, and meaningful public service.

🏆 AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

OUTSTANDING SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN AWARDS AND RECOGNITION (OSKARS) 2026

NOMINEE FOR THE PHILIPPINE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN AWARDS (PSKA) 2026

PSKA NATIONAL FINALIST – OUTSTANDING SK PROJECTS 2026

OVERALL MOST OUTSTANDING SK COUNCIL – AMONG 138 BARANGAYS, 2025

MOST OUTSTANDING SK CHAIRPERSON – AREA 7, 2025

• IN RECOGNITION OF THE SUCCESSFUL SUBMISSION OF THE 2026 M&E INPUTS FOR FY 2025 THROUGH THE SK WEB PORTAL.

• IN RECOGNITION OF BEING A BLGRC GOOD GOVERNANCE AFFILIATE CENTER, EFFECTIVE JULY 20, 2026.

• IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF THE INNOVATIVE USE OF THE SK HALL AS A YOUTH-FRIENDLY SPACE FOR EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.

• IN RECOGNITION OF COMPLIANCE WITH SK PLANNING AND BUDGET REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING THE CBYDP AND ABYIP.

🤝 OUR SINCERE GRATITUDE

The Sangguniang Kabataan of Barangay 109 extends its heartfelt gratitude to Atty. Jerry Uy, Tacloban Hiraya Foundation, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Hon. Vice Mayor Raymund A. Romualdez, and Taklub Digital News for their generous support and contributions toward our initiatives and accomplishments.

We are especially grateful to the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) for the invaluable partnership and for helping make the Sangguniang Kabataan Youth Hub possible. Your expertise, dedication, and collaboration have been instrumental in transforming this vision into a meaningful space for learning, digital access, and youth development.

We likewise extend our sincere appreciation to the OSKARS for recognizing the efforts and accomplishments of the Council, and to the Philippine Sangguniang Kabataan Awards (PSKA) for giving the Council the opportunity to be named a National Finalist for Outstanding SK Projects 2026.

We would not have reached this remarkable achievement without the collective support of our partners, stakeholders, volunteers, and the community. These recognitions serve not only as honors, but also as renewed motivation for the Council to continue pursuing transparent governance, innovative programs, and meaningful service for the youth.

SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN COUNCIL OF BARANGAY 109

SK CHAIRPERSON
Hon. Vielet Blair Aujero-Cornejo

SK MEMBERS
Hon. Keith Denzel B. Go
Hon. Reyjean Alexis R. Japson
Hon. Jenny Anne Tercio
Hon. Ken Y. Relles

SK TREASURER
Mr. Dezeo M. Villanueva

From Barangay 109 to the national stage, we continue to lead, serve, and create opportunities for the youth.

Padayon ha pagserbisyo para ha kabataan. 🇵🇭

13/09/2026

🏆 SK 109 EARNS NATIONAL RECOGNITION AT THE 7TH PSKA 2026 🇵🇭

The Sangguniang Kabataan of Barangay 109 proudly marks another significant milestone as our SK Chairperson, Hon. Vielet Blair Aujero-Cornejo, together with the SK Committee Chairperson on Education, Hon. Ken Y. Relles, represented the council at the 7th Philippine Sangguniang Kabataan Awards (PSKA) 2026.

Following its selection as a nominee for the 7th PSKA 2026, SK 109 was honored with the distinction of PSKA NATIONAL FINALIST 2026 – OUTSTANDING SK PROJECTS, recognizing the council’s commitment to developing and implementing meaningful, innovative, and youth-centered programs that contribute to the growth and welfare of the community.

This recognition stands as a testament not only to the collective efforts of the SK Council but also to the continued support of the individuals, organizations, and partners who have contributed to this journey.

We extend our deepest appreciation and sincere gratitude to our generous sponsors and supporters—the Office of the City Mayor, Office of the City Vice Mayor, Barangay 109, and the SK Federation. Your generosity, encouragement, and unwavering support made today’s event and this meaningful milestone possible.

To everyone who continues to believe in and support the work of SK 109, maraming salamat po. Your trust inspires us to continue fulfilling our mandate with integrity, dedication, accountability, and purpose.

Above all, this recognition is dedicated to the youth of Barangay 109, whose aspirations continue to inspire us to create programs and initiatives that are meaningful, responsive, and impactful.

This achievement reflects what can be accomplished through dedicated leadership, collective effort, meaningful partnerships, and a community that believes in the potential of its youth.

We carry this recognition with pride, gratitude, and a renewed commitment to serve.

Padayon, SK 109! 💗🇵🇭

13/09/2026

🏆 SK 109 EARNS NATIONAL RECOGNITION AT THE 7TH PSKA 2026 🇵🇭

The Sangguniang Kabataan of Barangay 109 proudly marks another significant milestone as our SK Chairperson, Hon. Vielet Blair Aujero-Cornejo, together with the SK Committee Chairperson on Education, Hon. Ken Y. Relles, represented the council at the 7th Philippine Sangguniang Kabataan Awards (PSKA) 2026.

Following its selection as a nominee for the 7th PSKA 2026, SK 109 was honored with the distinction of PSKA NATIONAL FINALIST 2026 – OUTSTANDING SK PROJECTS, recognizing the council’s commitment to developing and implementing meaningful, innovative, and youth-centered programs that contribute to the growth and welfare of the community.

This recognition stands as a testament not only to the collective efforts of the SK Council but also to the continued support of the individuals, organizations, and partners who have contributed to this journey.

We extend our deepest appreciation and sincere gratitude to our generous sponsors and supporters—the Office of the City Mayor, Office of the City Vice Mayor, Barangay 109, and the SK Federation. Your generosity, encouragement, and unwavering support made today’s event and this meaningful milestone possible.

To everyone who continues to believe in and support the work of SK 109, maraming salamat po. Your trust inspires us to continue fulfilling our mandate with integrity, dedication, accountability, and purpose.

Above all, this recognition is dedicated to the youth of Barangay 109, whose aspirations continue to inspire us to create programs and initiatives that are meaningful, responsive, and impactful.

This achievement reflects what can be accomplished through dedicated leadership, collective effort, meaningful partnerships, and a community that believes in the potential of its youth.

We carry this recognition with pride, gratitude, and a renewed commitment to serve.

Padayon, SK 109! 💗🇵🇭

09/09/2026

08/09/2026

The Barangay 109 Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Council officially welcomed Vice Mayor Hon. Raymund Romualdez during his recent visitation to the Barangay 109 SK Multipurpose Hall.

The visit focused on community development and local youth initiatives. During the event, Vice Mayor Romualdez formally extended his support through a sponsorship for the Philippine Sangguniang Kabataan Awards (PSKA) 2026. This partnership aims to strengthen grassroots youth programs and provide better resources for community development in Tacloban City.

The Barangay 109 leadership expresses its appreciation to the Vice Mayor for his continued engagement with local youth councils.

08/09/2026

07/09/2026

📸 COMPILATION POST | SK 109 COMMUNITY LEARNING HUB

𝙆𝙉𝙊𝙒𝙇𝙀𝘿𝙂𝙀 𝙈𝙀𝙀𝙏𝙎 𝙂𝙊𝙑𝙀𝙍𝙉𝘼𝙉𝘾𝙀: 𝙎𝙆 109 𝙀𝙎𝙏𝘼𝘽𝙇𝙄𝙎𝙃𝙀𝙎 𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙐𝙉𝙄𝙏𝙔 𝙇𝙀𝘼𝙍𝙉𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙃𝙐𝘽 — 𝘼𝙉 𝙇𝙂𝙍𝘾-𝘼𝙇𝙄𝙂𝙉𝙀𝘿 𝙂𝙍𝘼𝙎𝙎𝙍𝙊𝙊𝙏𝙎 𝙆𝙉𝙊𝙒𝙇𝙀𝘿𝙂𝙀 𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝙈𝙐𝙇𝙏𝙄𝙈𝙀𝘿𝙄𝘼 𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙋𝙇𝙀𝙓 𝙁𝙊𝙍 𝙁𝙐𝙉𝘾𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉𝘼𝙇 𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝘿𝙄𝙂𝙄𝙏𝘼𝙇 𝙇𝙄𝙏𝙀𝙍𝘼𝘾𝙔

A meaningful milestone for youth empowerment, inclusive education, digital literacy, and grassroots governance unfolds as the Sangguniang Kabataan of Barangay 109 establishes the SK 109 Community Learning Hub—a youth-centered space created to bring knowledge, technology, and essential learning resources closer to children and young people in the community.

The momentous occasion was graced by the City Director of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Tacloban City, together with the dedicated staff of the DILG Tacloban City Office, whose presence underscored the importance of strengthening grassroots initiatives that promote good governance, knowledge-sharing, youth participation, and community development.

Aligned with the principles and objectives of the Local Governance Resource Center (LGRC), the SK 109 Community Learning Hub is envisioned as a grassroots knowledge and multimedia facility that promotes functional literacy, digital literacy, access to information, lifelong learning, knowledge-sharing, innovation, and meaningful youth participation.

The Hub offers free Wi-Fi, computer access, printing and photocopying services, laminating services, a study area, and podcast training, providing children and youth with an accessible space to study, access information, develop digital skills, and use technology for productive and educational purposes.

More than simply being a physical facility, the Hub serves as a platform for learning, digital empowerment, information-sharing, creativity, community participation, and youth development, bringing essential resources and opportunities closer to the grassroots.

This vision, however, was not built by one institution alone.

The realization of the SK 109 Community Learning Hub was made possible through the generous support and contributions of the Tacloban Hiraya Foundation, Atty. Jerry Uy, and Sir Rowel of Taklub Digital News, together with several professionals and volunteers who generously shared their expertise, time, resources, and knowledge to help turn this vision into reality.

Their collective support demonstrates the power of collaboration—where government, private organizations, professionals, volunteers, and community members come together to create opportunities that directly benefit the youth.

The initiative likewise reflects the advocacy of the DILG in strengthening good governance, citizen participation, capacity development, transparency, accountability, innovation, and responsive grassroots leadership.

Through its alignment with the LGRC framework, the SK 109 Community Learning Hub demonstrates how local initiatives can become meaningful spaces for knowledge-sharing, information dissemination, capacity-building, community engagement, and youth participation in governance.

The presence of the DILG City Director and staff during this milestone further highlights the shared commitment to bringing the principles of good governance closer to the community and creating spaces where young people can learn, participate, collaborate, and contribute.

For SK 109, the Community Learning Hub represents exactly that.

It is a space where a child can study.
Where a student can complete an assignment.
Where a young person can access the internet and technology.
Where knowledge can be shared.
Where ideas can grow.
Where creativity can be expressed.
And where the youth can discover opportunities to become active participants in their community.

With its podcast and multimedia initiatives, the Hub also opens opportunities for young people to explore communication, storytelling, creativity, information-sharing, and responsible digital content creation—further strengthening the connection between technology, education, and youth participation.

From a community initiative, the SK 109 Community Learning Hub now takes on a broader purpose: becoming a grassroots center for knowledge, functional literacy, digital empowerment, youth participation, and community development, aligned with the principles of good governance promoted by the DILG and LGRC.

This is more than the establishment of a learning space.

It is a collective investment in the youth and a testament to what can happen when government and community partners work together, professionals share their expertise, volunteers give their time, and people believe that every young person deserves access to knowledge and opportunity.

Because when knowledge becomes accessible, opportunities become closer.

And when young people are given the space, resources, and support to learn, they are given the opportunity to become informed citizens, capable leaders, creative innovators, and active partners in building better communities.

SK 109 Community Learning Hub — where knowledge meets governance, technology meets opportunity, and the youth meet their potential.

PADAYON, SK 109!
PADAYON, YOUTH EMPOWERMENT.
PADAYON, GOOD GOVERNANCE. ✊🏻📚💻

05/09/2026

𝙆𝙉𝙊𝙒𝙇𝙀𝘿𝙂𝙀 𝙈𝙀𝙀𝙏𝙎 𝙂𝙊𝙑𝙀𝙍𝙉𝘼𝙉𝘾𝙀: 𝙎𝙆 109 𝙀𝙎𝙏𝘼𝘽𝙇𝙄𝙎𝙃𝙀𝙎 𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙐𝙉𝙄𝙏𝙔 𝙇𝙀𝘼𝙍𝙉𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙃𝙐𝘽 — 𝘼𝙉 𝙇𝙂𝙍𝘾-𝘼𝙇𝙄𝙂𝙉𝙀𝘿 𝙂𝙍𝘼𝙎𝙎𝙍𝙊𝙊𝙏𝙎 𝙆𝙉𝙊𝙒𝙇𝙀𝘿𝙂𝙀 𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝙈𝙐𝙇𝙏𝙄𝙈𝙀𝘿𝙄𝘼 𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙋𝙇𝙀𝙓 𝙁𝙊𝙍 𝙁𝙐𝙉𝘾𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉𝘼𝙇 𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝘿𝙄𝙂𝙄𝙏𝘼𝙇 𝙇𝙄𝙏𝙀𝙍𝘼𝘾𝙔

A meaningful milestone for youth empowerment, inclusive education, digital literacy, and grassroots governance unfolds as the Sangguniang Kabataan of Barangay 109 establishes the SK 109 Community Learning Hub—a youth-centered space created to bring knowledge, technology, and essential learning resources closer to children and young people in the community.

The momentous occasion was graced by the City Director of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Tacloban City, together with the dedicated staff of the DILG Tacloban City Office, whose presence underscored the importance of strengthening grassroots initiatives that promote good governance, knowledge-sharing, youth participation, and community development.

Aligned with the principles and objectives of the Local Governance Resource Center (LGRC), the SK 109 Community Learning Hub is envisioned as a grassroots knowledge and multimedia facility that promotes functional literacy, digital literacy, access to information, lifelong learning, knowledge-sharing, innovation, and meaningful youth participation.

The Hub offers free Wi-Fi, computer access, printing and photocopying services, laminating services, a study area, and podcast training, providing children and youth with an accessible space to study, access information, develop digital skills, and use technology for productive and educational purposes.

More than simply being a physical facility, the Hub serves as a platform for learning, digital empowerment, information-sharing, creativity, community participation, and youth development, bringing essential resources and opportunities closer to the grassroots.

This vision, however, was not built by one institution alone.

The realization of the SK 109 Community Learning Hub was made possible through the generous support and contributions of the Tacloban Hiraya Foundation, Atty. Jerry Uy, and Sir Rowel of Taklub Digital News, together with several professionals and volunteers who generously shared their expertise, time, resources, and knowledge to help turn this vision into reality.

Their collective support demonstrates the power of collaboration—where government, private organizations, professionals, volunteers, and community members come together to create opportunities that directly benefit the youth.

The initiative likewise reflects the advocacy of the DILG in strengthening good governance, citizen participation, capacity development, transparency, accountability, innovation, and responsive grassroots leadership.

Through its alignment with the LGRC framework, the SK 109 Community Learning Hub demonstrates how local initiatives can become meaningful spaces for knowledge-sharing, information dissemination, capacity-building, community engagement, and youth participation in governance.

The presence of the DILG City Director and staff during this milestone further highlights the shared commitment to bringing the principles of good governance closer to the community and creating spaces where young people can learn, participate, collaborate, and contribute.

For SK 109, the Community Learning Hub represents exactly that.

It is a space where a child can study.
Where a student can complete an assignment.
Where a young person can access the internet and technology.
Where knowledge can be shared.
Where ideas can grow.
Where creativity can be expressed.
And where the youth can discover opportunities to become active participants in their community.

With its podcast and multimedia initiatives, the Hub also opens opportunities for young people to explore communication, storytelling, creativity, information-sharing, and responsible digital content creation—further strengthening the connection between technology, education, and youth participation.

From a community initiative, the SK 109 Community Learning Hub now takes on a broader purpose: becoming a grassroots center for knowledge, functional literacy, digital empowerment, youth participation, and community development, aligned with the principles of good governance promoted by the DILG and LGRC.

This is more than the establishment of a learning space.

It is a collective investment in the youth and a testament to what can happen when government and community partners work together, professionals share their expertise, volunteers give their time, and people believe that every young person deserves access to knowledge and opportunity.

Because when knowledge becomes accessible, opportunities become closer.

And when young people are given the space, resources, and support to learn, they are given the opportunity to become informed citizens, capable leaders, creative innovators, and active partners in building better communities.

SK 109 Community Learning Hub — where knowledge meets governance, technology meets opportunity, and the youth meet their potential.

PADAYON, SK 109!
PADAYON, YOUTH EMPOWERMENT.
PADAYON, GOOD GOVERNANCE. ✊🏻📚💻