
The Senate approved a bill that sets the term of barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials to five years, effectively postponing this year's village and youth council elections to 2028.
The bill was approved on third reading with 13 votes in favor, while several senators opposed it.
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The postponement of the elections may have implications for the political landscape and the representation of barangay and SK officials
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