SC affirms 5-year term for barangay, SK execs; next polls in Nov. 2028

Inquirer.net - Nov 6, 2026

MANILA, Philippines–The Supreme Court (SC) has upheld the constitutionality of Republic Act No. (RA) 12326, affirming the extension of terms of office for barangay officials and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) members to five years and scheduling the next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) for November 2028. In a decision written by now Chief Justice Rodil

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