Comelec turns attention to May 2028 polls after SC ruling on BSKE

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MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) can now focus on preparations for the May 2028 national and local elections after the Supreme Court (SC) upheld the…

MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) can now focus on preparations for the May 2028 national and local elections after the Supreme Court (SC) upheld the constitutionality of the law extending the terms of barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials to five years.

In a statement, the poll body welcomed the high court’s decision dismissing a petition filed by election lawyer Romulo Macalintal challenging Republic Act No. 12326.

Comelec Chair George Erwin Garcia said the ruling had settled questions surrounding the legality of the law.“Although not unanimous, the SC decision is already a jurisprudence forming part of the law of the land,” Garcia said.

“Our deepest appreciation to the highest court for resolving promptly the controversy and clearing any doubt as to the legality of the law.”

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