Tag: Barangay Elections
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Youth Council Urges President Marcos to Reject Bill Delaying Barangay and SK Elections
The Youth and Students Sectoral Council (YSSC) of the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) has publicly opposed proposed legislation that would delay the upcoming barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections. Senate Bill 2816 and House Bill 1187 aim to extend the current three-year term of these local officials to six years, pushing the next election from…
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House Advances Bill to Extend Barangay and SK Officials’ Term to Six Years
The House of Representatives has moved forward with a bill that would extend the term of barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials from three to six years, passing it on second reading. The legislation, House Bill 11287, was approved through voice voting during a session on Monday. It aims to modify Sections 42 and 43…
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Senate Sets Agenda: Four Key Bills to Tackle Upon Resuming Session
The Philippine Senate is gearing up to address four significant legislative proposals when it reconvenes on January 13. Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino highlighted the urgency of these bills, which include the rescheduling of barangay elections, the modernization of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), amendments to the Baguio City Charter, and adjustments…
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Senate Sets Agenda with Four Key Bills for Upcoming Session
As the Senate reconvenes on January 13, it has outlined a strategic focus on four pivotal legislative proposals. Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino highlighted the urgency of these bills, which include the rescheduling of barangay elections, the modernization of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), amendments to the Baguio City Charter, and adjustments…
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