Evaluating Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Leaders' Performance against Illegal Drugs

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.