MANILA, Philippines — The upcoming barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) will probably be postponed even when President Marcos gained’t signal the proposed invoice extending the time period of incumbent village officers.
The Fee on Elections (Comelec) yesterday famous that the invoice extending the time period of barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan officers will lapse into regulation by Aug. 14.
Comelec Chairman George Garcia mentioned the Comelec additionally obtained data that there’ll now not be a proper ceremony on the signing of the invoice, as beforehand reported by Malacañang.
He mentioned there isn’t a drawback with the Comelec, whether or not the invoice will simply lapse into regulation or it will likely be formally signed by the President.
“The Comelec will proceed with our preparation as a result of it may be questioned within the Supreme Courtroom,” he mentioned.
Regardless of the chance of the BSKE being postponed, the variety of those that have registered for the upcoming elections has already reached 981,872 as of Aug. 5.
The Comelec expects the variety of registrants to hit as excessive as 1.5 million on the final day of the nationwide voter registration on Aug. 10.
“They need to take part within the BSKE, they need to have a voice relating to elections of their barangay,” Garcia mentioned concerning the purpose behind the surge in variety of registrants.
“These are the youth voters. It’s the energy of the youth that was demonstrated within the midterm elections,” he mentioned.
Nonetheless, Kabataan party-list Rep. Renee Louise Co mentioned that the skyrocketing voter registration is extra purpose to proceed the BSKE in December.
“Gen Z is prepared. Why is Marcos Jr. not? The youth are excited to vote, allow us to not take away their democratic rights. The persons are victorious in an lively voting,” Co mentioned in an announcement.
She mentioned those that need to cling to energy without end are the one ones who’re afraid of the elections. — Jose Rodel Clapano
