SC upholds constitutionality of law extending Barangay, SK officials' terms

GMA Network - Nov 6, 2026

The Supreme Court (SC) has upheld the constitutionality of the law extending the term of office of Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials to five years, while scheduling the next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) for November 2028.

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