Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ____ 
Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.,  
HON. MIGUEL LUIS R. VILLAFUERTE, HON. TSUYOSHI ANTHONY G. 
HORIBATA AND HON. NICOLAS ENCISO VIII 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The COVID-19 pandemic cut the time for barangay officials to fully implement the 
programs they set out to achieve. The Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan officials 
need ample time exercise their mandate to maintain public order and ensure the 
welfare of their constituents.   
Therefore, this bill proposes to move the December 5, 2022 elections for Barangay 
and Sangguniang Kabataan to the second Monday of May 2023 in order to ensure 
continuity and efficiency in the delivery of services and exercise of mandate. It also 
gives ample time to prepare for the elections in view of the recently concluded 
presidential elections. 
Moving the scheduled elections would allow the local officials to effectively cater to the 
needs of the members of their communities without the pressure of a nearing deadline. 
The approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR. 
 MIGUEL LUIS R. VILLAFUERTE 
TSUYOSHI ANTHONY G. HORIBATA 
NICOLAS ENCISO VIII 
July 4, 2022 
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ____ 
Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.,  
HON. MIGUEL LUIS R. VILLAFUERTE, HON. TSUYOSHI ANTHONY G. 
HORIBATA AND HON. NICOLAS ENCISO VIII 
AN ACT  
POSTPONING THE MAY 2020 BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN 
ELECTIONS TO OCTOBER 2022, AMENDING FOR THIS PURPOSE REPUBLIC 
ACT NO. 9164, AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10952, REPUBLIC ACT 
NO.10632, REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10656, REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10923, REPUBLIC 
ACT NO. 10952 AND REPUBLIC ACT 11462, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1.  Section 1 of Republic Act No. 11462 is hereby further amended to read 
as follows: 
“Sec. 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 the second Monday of May 2020 shall be 
postponed to the second Monday of May 2023. 
Subsequent synchronized barangay and sangguniang 
kabataan elections shall be held on the second Monday of 
May 2025 and every three (3) years thereafter.”  
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SECTION 2. Hold Over – Until the successors shall have been duly elected and 
qualified, all incumbent barangay officials shall remain in office, unless sooner 
removed or suspended for cause. 
 
SECTION 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations – The Commission on Elections 
within ninety (90) days after the effectivity of this Act, shall promulgate such rules and 
regulations necessary to implement this Act. 
 
SECTION 4. Repealing Clause – All law, decrees, ordinances, rules or regulations or 
parts thereof, inconsistent or in conflict with the provisions of this Act are hereby 
expressly repealed, amended, or modified accordingly. 
 
SECTION 5. Separability Clause – If for any reason any section or provision of this 
Act is declared to be unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions hereof 
which are not affected hereby shall continue to be in full force and effect. 
 
SECTION 6. Effectivity – This Act shall become effective fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
 
Approved,