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Senator Chiz Escudero’s proposal to fix the tenure of barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials to five years to ensure long-term stability in grassroots governance has received a multi-sectoral support during Monday’s public hearing of the Senate Sub-Committee on Local Government. In a committee hearing presided by Escudero, representatives from the Liga ng mga Barangay, […]
Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III proposed a six-year term for barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials, counted from their election in 2023. Pimentel said the adjustment is necessary to avoid holding the next barangay elections in 2028, which coincides with the presidential polls. “Let’s not exhaust the Filipino people,” the veteran legislator said. “Do we […]
In order to further strengthen the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) system and encourage more individuals to join this local youth institution, Senator Sonny Angara is seeking to introduce new amendments to Republic Act 10742 or the SK Reform Act of 2015, and provide youth officials with some form of compensation, as well as other benefits. Angara, […]