Comelec pushes BSKE preparations pending new law; spending hits P8B so far

GMA Network - Sep 18, 2026

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Friday that it will continue preparations for the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) while awaiting the passage of a law resetting the anticipated polls.

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CMFR will close on September 30, its executive director Melinda Quintos de Jesus says

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BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Residents expressed satisfaction with Baguio’s economy, education system and safety, but raised concerns over housing affordability, environmental degradation and climate change awareness, according to a 2025 quality of life survey presented to the city council this week. Donna Tabangin, the city planning, development and sustainability officer, said the survey “gives us

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