Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero files a Senate bill seeking to extend the term of barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials from four to five years. Under the proposal, if approved into law, the schedule for barangay and SK elections will shift from November 2026 to November 2028. The bill also provides that elections will then recur every five years thereafter, aligning the election cycle with the longer term length for local barangay and youth council officials. In his explanatory note, Escudero says the measure is intended to improve stability and consistency of public service at the barangay level. He cites potential benefits such as continuity in governance, more time for community development initiatives, fewer disruptions linked to frequent electoral exercises, and a longer window for local officials to carry out programs. Both sources report that the filing occurs as Escudero advocates for a change to the current term duration and election timeline for barangay and SK posts.
Escudero files bill extending barangay and SK terms to five years
Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero files a Senate bill seeking to extend the term of barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials from four to five years. Under the proposal, if approved into law, the s...
- Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero files a bill to extend barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials’ terms from four to five years.
- The bill proposes resetting the next barangay and SK elections from November 2026 to November 2028.
- After the reset, elections are set to occur every five years.
- Escudero’s stated aim is to enhance stability and consistency of public service at the barangay level.
- The bill seeks to reduce disruptions from frequent elections and give officials more time for community development initiatives.
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Thursday filed a bill seeking to extend the term of barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan officials to five years and reset the elections to November 2028.
4 hours agoMANILA, Philippines — Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Thursday filed a Senate bill seeking to extend the terms of barangay and Sanguniang Kabataan (SK) officials from four to five years. If enacted, the measure will also move the next barangay and SK elections from November 2026 to November 2028, and every five years thereafter. In his explanatory note, Escudero said the proposal aims to “enhance the stability and consistency of public service at the barangay level.” “Such intervention would promote continuity in governance, provide sufficient time for community development initiatives, reduce disruptions caused by frequent electoral exercises, and enable local officials […]...Keep on reading: Escudero files bill extending barangay, SK officials’ terms to 5 yrs
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