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DATE August 23, 2022 (|
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HOUSE BILL NO. _ 4030

Introduced by the Honorable ANIELA BIANCA D. TOLENTINO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The general welfare clause in Section 2, Article 2 of the 1987 Constitution,
states that “the promotion of the general welfare are essential for the enjoyment by
all the people of the blessings of democracy” (Section 2, Article 2, 1987 Constitution).
Pursuant to said Constitutional mandate, this representation seeks for the
postponement of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections slated on
December 2022.

It was reported that the expenses for holding the barangay elections this
December 2022 will reach more than P8 Billion. Said amount can be used for programs
that will help the Philippines in its efforts to recover from the COVID-19 Pandemic.
The postponement of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections slated on
December 2022 is needed so that the government can focus on matters that will help
the country recover from the COVID-19 Pandemic.

For the Filipino people, the passage of the measure herein is earnestly being
prayed.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _4030

Introduced by the Honorable ANIELA BIANCA D. TOLENTINO

An Act Postponing the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections
slated on December 2022, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No.
9164, as Amended by Republic Act No. 9340, Republic Act No. 10632,
Republic Act No. 10656, Republic Act No. 10923, Republic Act No. 10952,
Republic Act No. 11462, and for Other Purposes

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippine Congress
Assembled:

Section 1. Section 1 of Republic Act No. 9164, as amended, is hereby further
amended to read as follows:

“Section 1. Date of Election. — There shall be synchronized barangay and
sangguniang kabataan elections, which shall be held on July 15, 2002.
Subsequent synchronized barangay and sangguniang kabataan elections
shall be held on the last Monday of October 2007 and every three (3) years
thereafter: Provided, That the barangay and sangguniang kabataan
elections on December 5, 2022 shall be postponed to December 4, 2023.
Subsequent synchronized barangay and sangguniang kabataan elections
shall be held on the first Monday of December 2025 and every three (oO)
years thereafter."

Section 2. Section 4 of Republic Act No. 9164, as amended, is hereby further
amended to read as follows:

"Sec. 4. Assumption of Office. — The term of office of the barangay and
sangguniang kabataan officials elected under this Act shall commence at
noon of June 30 next following their election: Provided, however, That the
term of office of the barangay and sangguniang kabataan officials elected
in the December 4, 2023 elections and subsequently thereafter, shall
commence at noon of January 1 next following their election.”

Section 3. Hold-Over. — Until their successors shall have been duly elected and
qualified, all incumbent barangay and sangguniang kabataan officials shall remain in


Office, unless sooner removed or suspended for cause: Provided, That barangay and
sangguniang kabataan officials who are ex officio members of the sangguniang bayan,
sangguniang panlungsod, or sangguniang panlalawigan, as the case may be, shall
continue to serve as such members in the sanggunian concerned until the next
barangay and sangguniang kabataan elections.

Section 4. Appropriations. — The amount necessary for the implementation of the
provisions of this Act shall be sourced from the appropriations of the Commission on
Elections (COMELEC) under the General Appropriations Act and/or supplementary
appropriations thereafter.

Section 5. Repealing Clause. — All other laws, acts, presidential decrees, executive
orders, issuances, presidential proclamations, rules and regulations or parts thereof,
which are contrary to and inconsistent with any provision of this Act, are hereby
repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

Section 6. Separability Clause. — If any portion or provision of this Act is declared
unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provision not affected thereby shall
remain in force and effect

Section 7. Fffectivity. — This Act shall take effect immediately following the
completion of its publication either in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of
general circulation.

Approved,