Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. __________
INTRODUCED BY HON. DEAN ASISTIO
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan offices are in charge of
formulating the plans and programs in their respective areas, making them
the frontline in the delivery of government services. More importantly, they
are the most accessible during this pandemic.
As of this day, our country is still recovering from the effects of the
Covid-19 pandemic, and we continue to face numerous challenges that are
in need of
long-term solutions. Hence, stability and constancy in the
implemented policies and programs is truly a must. In this regard, this
legislation
proposes
to
postpone
the
synchronized
Barangay
and
Sangguniang Kabataan elections from December 5, 2022 to the first Monday
of March 2024 and every three years thereafter.
The
proposed
postponement
will
create
opportunities
for
our
incumbent Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan officials to continue their
programs and projects that have already commenced, and further introduce
improvements and remedial interventions to these ongoing reforms. This will
also provide the newly elected national and local officials a pavement for
continuity especially in tackling our problems in this time of crisis.
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly
sought.
HON. DEAN ASISTIO
Representative, 3rd District of Caloocan
July 22, 2022
10:10 am
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. _________
Introduced by HON. DEAN ASISTIO
AN ACT
POSTPONING THE DECEMBER 2022 BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG
KABATAAN ELECTIONS TO THE FIRST MONDAY OF MARCH 2024,
AMENDING R.A. NO. 9416
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 the first Monday of March 2024.
Subsequent synchronized barangay and sangguniang kabataan elections
shall be held on the first Monday of March 2027 and every three (3) 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
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the March 4, 2024 elections and subsequently thereafter, shall commence at
noon of April 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
this
Act
shall
be
taken
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. Effectivity.— 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,