Comelec Warns Against Fake News on Barangay, SK Poll Dates
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in the Philippines has warned the public against fake news circulating about the next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) being set for December 14, 2026. The latest law schedules the elections for November 13, 2028.
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