Senate Approves Bill Extending Term of Barangay, SK Officials to Five Years, Postpones Elections
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Senate Approves Bill Extending Term of Barangay, SK Officials to Five Years, Postpones Elections

The Philippine Senate has approved a bill extending the term of barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials from three to five years, effectively postponing this year's elections to 2028. The move aims to ensure continuity in local governance, though concerns about election delays have been raised.

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