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House bill won't extend, but fix barangay, SK terms

A measure recently passed on second reading by the House of Representatives was meant to set a fixed six-year term for barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials to make them more efficient and not to postpone the elections,

The article from MSN discusses a proposed House Bill in the Philippines aimed at amending the terms of office for Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials. Instead of extending their current terms, the bill seeks to fix the terms to end on December 31, 2025, aligning with the national and local elections. This adjustment would synchronize the electoral cycles, potentially reducing costs and administrative efforts associated with holding separate elections. The bill, if passed, would mean that the next Barangay and SK elections would occur in 2025 rather than in 2026 as previously scheduled. This legislative move is part of broader efforts to streamline governance and election processes in the country.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-ph/politics/government/house-bill-won-t-extend-but-fix-barangay-sk-terms/ar-AA1yf2R2