Sirib Ilokano Kabataan Association (SIKA) WHEN the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) was frozen, the youth of Ilocos Norte found a golden opportunity for genuine youth participation in social development and change. Unlike the SK which had become a breeding ground of corruption and inefficiency among young people, SIKA is nongovernment and voluntary in nature. It is composed of well-driven, well-disciplined members, now numbering around 4,000, coming from every corner of the province. What is particularly admirable about SIKA is the love of country, sense of discipline, and independent-mindedness they exhibit during provincial events and in the activities of their local chapters. At this time when people have increasingly become more cynical, jaded, and selfish, SIKA shows us that volunteerism still works. In Ilocos Norte, the saying “youth is hope” no longer sounds cliché but reverberates loudly as an inspiring reality.
Posted on: Mon, 29 Dec 2014 23:20:38 +0000
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