2026 BSKE preparations canceled following postponement law
Comelec halted filing and other poll work after the law took effect, and it will store some materials for use in 2028, Garcia said.
- On Thursday, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed Republic Act No. 12326, postponing the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections from November 2026 to November 2028 and establishing a five-year term for village officials.
- Malacañang officials emphasized that barangay leaders are essential for crime prevention and flood mitigation programs, with Marcos stating the extension provides officials additional time to serve constituents and complete ongoing projects.
- Commission on Elections Chair George Erwin Garcia announced cancellation of all preparations following the law's effectivity, with P8 billion already spent and the remaining P11 billion allocated for the 2028 elections.
- Veteran election lawyer Romulo Macalintal criticized the postponement as "a three-year unauthorized term extension for incumbent officials," arguing it strips the electorate of their fundamental right to choose leaders through the ballot.
- Incumbent barangay officials receive a two-year term extension, officially counting as one term, while the Comelec will reopen voter registration from November 2026 until July 30, 2027, to prepare for the 2028 elections.
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2026 BSKE preparations canceled following postponement law
MANILA, Philippines — All preparations and ongoing activities for the November 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) have been canceled following the enactment of the law postponing the polls, Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chair George Erwin Garcia said. President Marcos signed Republic Act No. 12326 into law, postponing the BSKE to November 2028 and extending the term of incumbent barangay and SK officials from four to fiv…
Comelec expects SC petitions vs BSKE postponement
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is expecting the filing of petitions before the Supreme Court (SC) challenging the postponement of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) in November 2026.
Marcos signs bill postponing Barangay, Sanggunian Kabataan elections
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed the bill proposing the postponement of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE), three days before the scheduled filing of the Certificates of Candidacy (COC).In a press briefing at Ilocos Norte on Friday, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said in Filipino hat Marcos has signed the bill.
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