NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Third Regular Session 
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SENATE
s.B. No. 2802
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24 AUG 27 P5:09
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INTRODUCED BY SENATOR CHRISTOPHER LAWRENCE "BONG" T. GO
AN ACT
SETTING THE TERM OF OFFICE OF BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG 
KABATAAN OFFICIALS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Local Government Units have always been a quintessential component in 
implementing crucial plans, projects, services, and policies to ensure that the common 
good is always upheld. As the most basic political unit in the local government, the 
Barangay is often tasked with seeing these implementations through. Being a 
Barangay official is no easy feat as they are often daunted by the numerous 
responsibilities and duties that they are mandated with.
Another key role of the Barangay that is often overlooked under Section 384 of 
the Local Government Code is their duty to create a forum wherein the collective views 
of the people may be expressed, crystallized, and considered, and where disputes may 
be amicably settled. Consequently, an ideal relationship between the Barangay and 
its constituents must be based on trust, respect, understanding, and cooperation to 
enhance their ability to solve widespread issues.
Article X of the 1987 Constitution sheds light on supporting more inclusive local 
governance and development, in which it becomes evident that the terms of office of 
Barangay officials shall be determined by law. However, the current structure of three 
(3) years per term for each Barangay official is insufficient and inadequate for them 
to fulfill and discharge the obligations entrusted to them. With the projects of both


the national and local governments, Barangay officials are unable to directly address 
the needs of their constituents by creating and enforcing their own policies, projects, 
and service activities.
It is the spirit of this bill to propose the extension of the term of Barangay and 
Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials to six (6) years per term, which becomes 
necessary in ensuring that they have sufficient resources to identify, develop, and 
implement local projects and provide necessary services to their constituents. In 
effect, Barangay officials can meticulously and swiftly ensure that programs and 
projects can be completed, resulting in effective, sustainable, and reliable public 
service.
In addition, extending the term of Barangay and SK officials to six (6) years will 
also result in significant savings for the National Government. The COMELEC required 
a budget of P18 billion for the Barangay elections held in 2023. This is a trend that 
will continue to increase as election materials, manpower, and new technologies for 
Barangay elections become more expensive. These savings could be better spent on 
other projects, sectors, and services that will have a genuine impact on the lives of 
the common Filipino.
In view of the foregoing, the urgent adoption of this bill is recommended.
SENATOR CHRISTOPHER j^WRENCE "BONG" T. GO


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
)
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
)
Third Regular Session 
)
SENATE 
S.B. No.2802
c? ; ' •
24 A'JG 27 °5:C9
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR CHRISTOPHER LAWRENCE "BONG" T. GO
AN ACT
SETTING THE TERM OF OFFICE OF BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG 
KABATAAN OFFICIALS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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SECTION 1. Term of Office of Barangay Officials. -The term of office of all
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elected barangay officials shall be six (6) years. No barangay elective official shall
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serve for more than two (2) consecutive terms in the same position.
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SEC. 2. Term of Office of Sangguniang Kabataan officials. -The term of office
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of ali elected Sangguniang Kabataan officials shall be six (6) years. No barangay
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elective official shall serve for more than two (2) consecutive terms in the same
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position.
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SEC. 3. Date of Election. - The next regular barangay elections shall be held
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on the last Monday of October 2029 and every six (6) years thereafter.
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SEC. 4. Assumption of Office. -The term of office of barangay officials elected
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subsequent to the effectivity of this Act shall commence at noon of November 30
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following their election.
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SEC. 5. Incumbent officials. - All incumbent barangay officials shall remain in
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office unless sooner removed or suspended for cause until their successors shall have
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been elected and qualified.
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SEC. 6. Implementing Rules and Regulations. -The Commission on Elections
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(COMELEC) shall promulgate such rules and regulations necessary, within ninety (90)
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days, after the effectivity of this Act.
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SEC. 7. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act is held
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unconstitutional, other provisions not affected thereby shall remain valid and binding.
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SEC. 8. Repealing Clause. - All other laws, decrees, executive orders,
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issuances, rules and regulations, or part thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby
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likewise repealed or amended accordingly.
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SEC. 9. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after the
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completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national
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newspapers of general circulation.
Approved,