| Jane Censoria D. Cajes | |
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| 6th President of the Sangguniang Kabataan | |
| In office February 2008 – February 2011 |
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| Preceded by | Milton Isagani Mendador |
| Succeeded by | Gabriel Louise del Rosario |
| National Youth Commission Ex-Officio Member | |
| In office 2007–2010 |
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| Preceded by | Milton Isagani Mendador |
| Succeeded by | Gabriel Louise del Rosario |
| SK Bohol | |
| In office 2007–2010 |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | January 10, 1990 Cebu City, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | NPC/Lakas Kampi CMD |
| Residence | Manila |
| Alma mater | Ateneo de Manila University |
| Occupation | Student |
| Profession | Youth leader |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Website | http://www.sk.gov.ph |
Jane Censoria Cajes (born on January 10, 1989) 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).[1]
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Cajes is the second child of Trinidad Mayor Roberto Cajes 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.[2] The wedding was the "Wedding of the Year" in Bohol.[3]
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.[5] However, Cajes denied the charges, claiming that allegations are part of a black propaganda orchestrated by their political opponents.[6]
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.[7] 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.[8]
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.[9]
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[10] and buy expensive bags.[11] Her provincemates called Cajes gold digger and prostitute.[12]
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.[13] They are seeking an immediate investigation leading to the filing of appropriate criminal and administrative charges against Cajes.[14]