Philippine Lawmakers Clash Over Bill Extending Local Election Terms to 2028

Solons clash over bill setting 5-year barangay, SK terms

MANILA, Philippines — House lawmakers on Tuesday differed over a bill seeking to set five-year terms for barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials, which would postpone the upcoming elections for their posts to 2028 in turn. The exchange was between Act Teachers party-list Rep. Antonio Tinio and Asenso Pinoy party-list Rep. Henry Oaminal, one of

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