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MANILA, Philippines — Election lawyer Romulo Macalintal said Friday he plans to challenge the newly enacted law postponing the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) before the Supreme Court. “Because this measure strikes at the heart of our democracy and reflects a grave abuse of discretion, voters like me are left with no choice but […]... Keep on reading: Macalintal to seek SC review of BSKE postponement

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MANILA, Philippines — Election lawyer Romulo Macalintal said Friday he plans to challenge the newly enacted law postponing the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) before the Supreme Court. “Because this measure strikes at the heart of our democracy and reflects ...

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Center: MANILA, Philippines — Election lawyer Romulo Macalintal said Friday he plans to challenge the newly enacted law postponing the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) before the Supreme Court. “Because this measure strikes at the heart of our democracy and reflects a grave abuse of discretion, voters like me are left with no choice but […]... Keep on reading: Macalintal to seek SC review of BSKE postponement
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