SC Upholds Constitutionality of Law Extending Barangay, SK Officials' Terms
The Philippine Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of a law extending the terms of Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials to five years, setting the next elections for November 2028. This decision resolves a protracted legal debate surrounding the election schedule.
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