Senate to Decide on BSKE Postponement, Term Extension This Week
The Philippine Senate is expected to make a final decision this week on proposed measures to postpone the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) scheduled for November 2026 and extend the term of officials from four to five years, as announced by Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian.
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