The Commission on Elections (Comelec) urges lawmakers to decide on proposals to postpone the 2026 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) by the end of September. Comelec Chair George Erwin Garcia says an unresolved decision creates uncertainty that can affect how the commission prepares for the polls and how candidates file their certificates of candidacy.
In separate appearances and reports, Comelec emphasizes that significant government spending has already been made on preparations—reported at about P8 billion. The commission also cites time and logistical constraints, noting it needs clear guidance to adjust plans for the elections currently scheduled for November 2, 2026. Lawmakers are considering bills that would push back the polls, with outlets describing Comelec’s appeal as aimed at avoiding further waste of resources and allowing electoral processes to proceed on time.
While the outlets focus on the same September deadline and the BSKE postponement issue, they differ mainly in emphasis: one highlights the need for Congress to act promptly, another frames the request around lawmakers’ decisions enabling Comelec adjustments and preventing additional expenditure.
