Redefining Governance in Philippine Perspective

Abstract

This paper redefined governance in Philippine perspective through an advocacy and citizen engagements of the student leaders on the prevention of the increased rate of teenage pregnancy in the Province of Capiz. It evaluates the challenges of student leaders volunteered in various activities. It shows the process of implementation of the Project SaveNeToy. The achievements of student leaders in volunteering are the enhancement of their skills, gained new networks, joy, and happiness, developing as a patriotic individual, and igniting the Bayanihan Spirit. The project implemented adopts a new perspective of governance through public and private partnerships, youth empowerment and stakeholder’s accountability through a sustainable project development and achieve the intended health outcomes of the community. Keywords—Volunteerism, citizen engagement, student leaders, governance, teenage pregnancy.