The just concluded local elections provided impetus for the collaboration between the DILG, Liga ng mga Baranggay & MSC to implement the Sangguniang Kabataan Mandatory Training Program. Headed by Project Leader & SBM Dean Generoso E. Udanga, in cooperation with the Training & Extension Unit under Executive Director Nolito B. Ruiz. The one-week training involved newly elected SK officials who underwent instruction in several areas such as decentralization and local governance, SK history, systems and processes, code of conduct and ethical standards.

The training was graced by MSC President, Dr. Merian Catajay-Mani and Honourable Mayor Roberto M. Madla of Boac.