Tag: Sangguniang Kabataan
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Supreme Court Pressed on BSKE Postponement Law Enforcement
Introduction to the BSKE Postponement Law The Philippine Supreme Court (SC) is currently under pressure to halt the enforcement of a controversial law that has extended the term of office for Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials from three years to four years. This legal decision effectively defers the scheduled Barangay and SK elections to…
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Supreme Court Urged to Halt Barangay and SK Election Law Enforcement
Understanding the Issue: Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections The recent law extending the term of office for Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials from three to four years has stirred significant controversy in the Philippines. Originally aimed at stabilizing local governance, the law inadvertently postponed the next scheduled elections to November 2026. This decision has…