President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is set to sign into law the bill extending the terms of Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan officials and postponing the December 1, 2025 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) on August 12, as confirmed by Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Chairman Atty. George Garcia.
In an interview with the media, Atty. Garcia shared that he received a text message from the Palace today, notifying him of a formal signing ceremony where President Marcos will officially sign the bill.
“Kanina lamang nakatanggap tayo ng impormasyon mula sa palasyo ng Malacanang kung saan kino-confirm sa atin sa a-dose ng Agosto, alas dos ng hapon ay magkakaroon ng formal signing ceremony. Pipirmahan ng ating Pangulo ang batas na magre-reset, magpo-postponed ng Barangay at SK election, sa pagfi-fix ng termino ng Barangay at SK mula tatlong taon sa papunta sa apat taon,” he shared.
“Mula ngayon, mukhang maliwang na maliwanag na sadyang hindi matutuloy ang halalan natin para sa December 1.” he added.
The bill seeks to move the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) from its original date of December 1, 2025 to November 2026. It also proposes to extend the term of barangay and SK officials from three years to four years.
Meanwhile, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) will continue its voter registration operations, which will run from August 1 to 10, 2025.
