Politics
New Law on Barangay, SK Polls and Terms Under Fire
Multiple groups have raised concerns over a new law extending the term of office for barangay (village) and Sangguniang Kabataan (youth council) officials until November 2028, criticizing it as a move to consolidate political networks ahead of the 2028 national elections.
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