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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 REP. PM VARGAS 
AN ACT 
POSTPONING THE MAY 2020 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 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The power of Congress to determine both the term of office and term 
limitations of barangay officials has been affirmed by the Supreme Court 
when the constitutionality of Republic Act No. 9164 was challenged. In 
deciding the case of COMELEC v. Cruz1, the High Court stated that Congress 
has [the] plenary authority under the Constitution to determine by legislation 
not only the duration of the term of barangay officials, but also the application 
to them of a consecutive term limit. 
The last Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections was conducted 
on May 2018. Under Republic Act No. 11462, the Barangay and Sangguniang 
Kabataan elections scheduled on the second Monday of May 2020 shall be 
postponed to December 5, 2022. Additionally, under this Act, the subsequent 
synchronized barangay and sangguniang kabataan elections shall be held on 
the first Monday of December 2025 and every three (3) years thereafter. 
This bill seeks to set the next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan 
Elections on the second Monday of May 2023 to give the present officials a 
full five-year term and return the month of election in May, as set historically.  
The succeeding elections shall be conducted every five (5) years thereafter. 
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This is in line with the call of members of the Liga ng mga Barangay 
(LNB) to be granted a fixed term that will afford them sufficient time and 
opportunity to implement long-term sustainable developmental programs and 
advocacies without interruption and political interference. 
With the current economic challenges faced by the country due to the 
pandemic, it is reasonable to prioritize the budget allocated for the December 
2022 local elections to more programs on health, livelihood, education, and 
other social services. 
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly 
sought. 
REP. PM VARGAS   
Fifth District, Quezon City 


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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 
REP. PM VARGAS 
 AN ACT 
POSTPONING THE MAY 2020 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 House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 1 of 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, 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 therafter.]  
Provided, That the barangay and sangguniang kabataan elections on 
the second Monday of May 2020 shall be postponed to December 5, 
2022 MAY 8, 2023. Subsequent synchronized barangay and 
sangguniang kabataan elections shall be held on the first Monday of 
December 2025 and every three (3) years therafter SECOND MONDAY 
OF MAY 2023 AND EVERY FIVE (5) YEARS THEREAFTER. 
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SECTION 2. Section 4 of Republic Act No. 9164, as amended, is hereby further 
amended to read as follows: 
 
“SECTION 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 elections:] 
Provided, however, That the term of office of the barangay and 
sangguniang kabataan officials elected in the December 5, 2022 
elections and subsequently thereafter, shall commence at noon of 
January 1 next following their election.” 
 
SECTION 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – The Commission on 
Elections (COMELEC) and the Department of Interior and Local Government 
(DILG) shall promulgate such rules and regulations necessary to implement this 
Act within thirty (30) days after its effectivity. 
 
SECTION 4. Appropriations. – The amount necessary for the implementation of 
this Act shall be taken from the appropriations of the COMELEC under the 
General Appropriations Act and/or supplementary appropriations thereafter. 
 
SECTION 5. Repealing Clause. – All other laws, executive orders, presidential 
decrees, administrative orders, rules and regulations, issuances, or parts thereof 
inconsistent with or contrary to the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, 
amended, or modified accordingly. 
 
SECTION 6. Separability Clause. – If any provision or part of this Act is 
declared invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining provisions or parts not 
affected shall remain in full force and effect. 
 
SECTION 7. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in any newspaper of general circulation. 
 
Approved,