The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday said it is studying a proposal to reject outright the certificates of candidacy (COCs) of overaged or underaged candidates for the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) polls.
The ballots printed for the December 2022 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections can still be used next year, Commission on Elections (Comelec) spokesperson Rex Laudiangco said.
The House of Representatives on Wednesday night ratified the bicameral conference committee report on the measure postponing the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections, originally slated for December this year, to October 2023.
The Senate on Tuesday approved on final reading the proposed postponement of the scheduled barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections this coming December.
Leyte Rep. Richard Gomez has filed a measure seeking to postpone for one year the December 5, 2022, Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE).
Senator Bong Go praised President Rodrigo Duterte for signing a law reforming the Sangguniang Kabataan, which includes the provision of monthly honoraria and other benefits for SK leaders.
House Deputy Speaker and reelected Manila Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr. on Wednesday called on Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials to lead the fight against gambling and other vices in their communities.
The House of Representatives has approved on second reading the proposal granting kagawads of Sangguniang Kabataan honoraria and civil service eligibility.
The Senate has approved on third and final reading the proposed amendments to Republic Act 10742 or the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Reform Act of 2015, which seeks to revitalize youth participation in governance.
House Committee on Ways and Means chairperson and Albay Rep. Joey Salceda is confident that the House of Representatives will pass the proposed Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Compensation Act.
