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Senate Approves 5-Year Term for Barangay, SK Officials
The Philippine Senate has approved a bill on its third reading that extends the term of barangay (village) and Sangguniang Kabataan (youth council) officials from the current three years to five years, aiming to enhance stability in local governance.
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