The Commission on Elections (Comelec) says it expects petitions to be filed before the Supreme Court challenging the postponement of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) scheduled for November 2026. Comelec officials indicate that the legal challenge is part of the process surrounding proposed changes to the election date.
Comelec Chair George Erwin Garcia also says Comelec continues preparations for the BSKE on Nov. 2 unless Congress enacts a law postponing or changing the schedule. He frames the decision as practical, citing the need for time to deliver election materials to far-flung areas, including parts of Mindanao.
In reporting on the issue, outlets highlight both the possibility of a legislative outcome and the uncertainty created by ongoing court actions. Across sources, Comelec maintains that it will proceed with preparations under the existing election calendar while awaiting any enacted law and potential Supreme Court review.
