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   Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. _______ 
Introduced by Representative Ron P. Salo 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to postpone the December 5, 2022 barangay and sangguniang 
kabataan (SK) elections to October of 2023. 
Barangay officials are at the forefront of government service. These public 
officials are crucial figureheads of the local communities. In light of the importance of 
the leaders of the Philippine government's basic political unit, the planned barangay 
elections must be properly conducted in order to give our electorates the best 
opportunity to exercise their right of suffrage. 
Given the coordination costs and expense of organizing the elections, 
especially during a global pandemic and just after a synchronized national and local 
elections, it is proposed that we give the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) and 
other involved agencies additional time to prepare and ensure credible and effective 
barangay elections. This will also afford more time for the registration of voters for the 
barangay elections, particularly those who will vote for the first time. 
Re-scheduling the barangay elections will also provide a political respite to our 
people particularly after a highly divisive elections held in May of this year. Meantime, 
it will allow the new Administration to focus on economic programs that will alleviate 
the plight of our people. 
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this measure is earnestly sought. 
RON P. SALO   
   KABAYAN Party List 
July 12, 2022
10:00 am
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   Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. _______ 
Introduced by Representative Ron P. Salo 
AN ACT 
AN ACT POSTPONING THE DECEMBER 2022 BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG 
KABATAAN ELECTIONS, 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, AND REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11462 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
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 October 2, 2023. 
Subsequent synchronized barangay and sangguniang kabataan elections shall 
be held on the first Monday of October 2026 and every three (3) years 
thereafter.” 
SEC. 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 
October 2, 2023 elections and subsequently thereafter, shall commence at 
noon of November 1 following their election.” 
SEC. 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 
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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. 
 
SEC. 4. Appropriations. – The amount necessary for the implementation of 
this Act shall be taken from the appropriations of the Commission on Elections 
(COMELEC) under the General Appropriations Act and/or supplementary 
appropriations thereafter. 
 
SEC. 5. Separability Clause. – If, for any reason, any part, section or provision 
of this Act is held invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining provisions not affected 
thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect. 
 
SEC. 6. Repealing Clause. – All laws, decrees, executive orders, 
proclamations, rules and regulations, and other issuances, or parts thereof which are 
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified 
accordingly. 
 
SEC. 7. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
 
Approved.