Jane Censoria Cajes
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Jane Censoria Cajes was a former president of the Sangguniang Kabataan
(SK) or Youth Council in the Philippines. After winning the SK presidency in Bohol, Philippines, Cajes was elected President in the National SK Federation and with her position, also earned her a concomitant role as the Ex-Officio Commissioner of the National Youth Commission (NYC).
and Judith Cajes. She completed her elementary and secondary education at the Holy Spirit School
in Tagbilaran City
. She studied at the Assumption College
for one year before transferring to the Ateneo de Manila University
and moved to Ateneo de Manila University.
She married Tagbilaran City Councilor and businessman Baba Yap on February 5, 2011 after a three-month relationship. The wedding was the "Wedding of the Year" in Bohol.
During the SK National Congress 2010 held from July 28 to 30, 2010 in Panglao, Bohol, the participants urged Cajes to present financial statements during her term. The local newspapers in Bohol reported that the SK members claimed they already demanded for the financial report which Cajes failed to deliver. Allegedly unaccounted expenses included PhP10 million provided in 2008 by the Presidential Fund, PhP10 million given in 2009 by Department of Environment and Natural Resources, financial statements (FS) in 2008 regarding the hosting of Congress in Cebu, FS of 2009 congress held in Subic Bay, and FS of National Convention and launching of Sama-sama Para sa Kalikasan held in Bohol.
The participants also insisted that Cajes should likewise render her report on the donations coming from the Philippines Charity Sweepstakes Office, Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation, Department of National Defense and other private donors such as The Bar.
Her former staff Manuel Ferdinand De Erio and SK volunteer and publicist Leo Udtohan resigned after they allegedly discovered Cajes failure to present her financial statements for transparency and accountability. De Erio and Udtohan filed a complaint before the Ombudsman against Cajes on October 20, 2010. They are seeking an immediate investigation leading to the filing of appropriate criminal and administrative charges against Cajes.
Sangguniang Kabataan
The Sangguniang Kabataan is the governing body in every chapter of the Katipunan ng Kabataan . Each barangay in the Philippines is mandated by law to have its own chapter of the Katipunan ng Kabataan, aging from 15 to 18 years old who resides in their respective barangays for at least 6months...
(SK) or Youth Council in the Philippines. After winning the SK presidency in Bohol, Philippines, Cajes was elected President in the National SK Federation and with her position, also earned her a concomitant role as the Ex-Officio Commissioner of the National Youth Commission (NYC).
Biography
Cajes is the second child of Trinidad Mayor Roberto CajesRoberto Cajes
Roberto C. Cajes is a Filipino politician. A member of the Lakas-CMD Party, he has been elected to three terms as a Member of the House of Representatives, representing the Second District of Bohol...
and Judith Cajes. She completed her elementary and secondary education at the Holy Spirit School
Holy Spirit School of Tagbilaran
The Holy Spirit School of Tagbilaran , most commonly known simply as Holy Spirit or madre, is a private, Catholic, secondary, co-educational institution in Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines. It is run by the Missionary Sisters Servants of the Holy Spirit, also known as the SSpS congregation or...
in Tagbilaran City
Tagbilaran City
Tagbilaran City is a 2nd class component city in the island province of Bohol, Philippines and serves as its capital. Tagbilaran lies on the southwestern part of the province, and has a total land area of 32.7 km², with about 13 km of coastline...
. She studied at the Assumption College
Assumption College
Assumption College is a private, Roman Catholic, liberal arts college located on 185 acres in Worcester, Massachusetts. Assumption has an enrollment of about 2,117 undergraduates...
for one year before transferring to the Ateneo de Manila University
Ateneo de Manila University
The Ateneo de Manila University is a private teaching and research university run by the Society of Jesus in the Philippines. It began in 1859 when the City of Manila handed control of the Escuela Municipal de Manila in Intramuros, Manila, to the Jesuits...
and moved to Ateneo de Manila University.
She married Tagbilaran City Councilor and businessman Baba Yap on February 5, 2011 after a three-month relationship. The wedding was the "Wedding of the Year" in Bohol.
Highlights
- Cajes was the first woman to be elected president in the SK National Federation.
- Cajes is the second president of SK National Federation who hails from outside the Luzon area (the first being Ryan Culima of Butuan).This makes her the President of the federation with the help of former Governor Erico B. Aumentado who convinced all governors to support her as the president of the federation.
- Cajes is the youngest elected official in the Philippines who is facing a charge at the Ombudsman Manila.
Controversies
In April 2010, Cajes was charged before the Office of the Ombudsman-Visayas in Cebu City for the lack of transparency in her various financial dealings as SK National President and for supposedly flaunting her wealth. However, Cajes denied the charges, claiming that allegations are part of a black propaganda orchestrated by their political opponents.During the SK National Congress 2010 held from July 28 to 30, 2010 in Panglao, Bohol, the participants urged Cajes to present financial statements during her term. The local newspapers in Bohol reported that the SK members claimed they already demanded for the financial report which Cajes failed to deliver. Allegedly unaccounted expenses included PhP10 million provided in 2008 by the Presidential Fund, PhP10 million given in 2009 by Department of Environment and Natural Resources, financial statements (FS) in 2008 regarding the hosting of Congress in Cebu, FS of 2009 congress held in Subic Bay, and FS of National Convention and launching of Sama-sama Para sa Kalikasan held in Bohol.
The participants also insisted that Cajes should likewise render her report on the donations coming from the Philippines Charity Sweepstakes Office, Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation, Department of National Defense and other private donors such as The Bar.
Personal Issues
Cajes has also been the subject of many controversies. According to Atty. Salvador Diputado, a journalist, he questioned where Cajes got the money to enhance her face and buy expensive bags. Her provincemates called Cajes gold digger and prostitute.Her former staff Manuel Ferdinand De Erio and SK volunteer and publicist Leo Udtohan resigned after they allegedly discovered Cajes failure to present her financial statements for transparency and accountability. De Erio and Udtohan filed a complaint before the Ombudsman against Cajes on October 20, 2010. They are seeking an immediate investigation leading to the filing of appropriate criminal and administrative charges against Cajes.
Sources
- http://www.boholchronicle.com/2010/apr/25/major4.htm
- http://www.youth.net.ph
- http://www.skbohol.com
- http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&fi=p081030.htm&no=34
- http://balita.ph/2008/10/29/pgma-to-address-sk-national-congress-in-cebu-city-thursday/