Supreme Court upholds law extending terms of barangay, SK officials

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The same law also schedules the next barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections for November 2028

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

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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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Bus engine cover turns deadly for Quezon traveler

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Supreme Court upholds law extending terms of barangay, SK officials

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

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