Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3959

House Bill No.

Introduced by Hon. Juliet Marie de Leon Ferrer

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This measure seeks to extend the Barangay and SK election
from May 2020 to May 2021. The 2019 midterm election has just been
concluded last May where massive preparations have been made and
huge budget has just been spent.

The postponement of the 2020 Barangay and SK election will
likewise allow the sitting Barangay and SK officials to complete their
programs and platforms as they will then have effectively more than
two (2) years to execute such plans, programs and projects.

Moreover, the Commission on Election (COMELEC) will have

ample time to prepare and budget will be properly planned for the
election.

It is for these reasons that | seek the approval of this bill.

E DE LEON FERRER
4" Disct, Negros Occidental


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3959

House Bill No.

Introduced by Hon. Juliet Marie de Leon Ferrer

AN ACT POSTPONING THE MAY 2020 BARANGAY AND
SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN ELECTIONS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10952, AND 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 10952, 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 MAY 11, 2020 shall be postponed to the second
Monday of May 2021. Subsequent synchronized barangay and
sangguniang kabataan elections shall be held on the second
Monday of May 2021 and every three (3) years thereafter.”

SEC. 2. Section 4 of Republic Act 10952, 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 May 2021
elections and subsequently thereafter, shall commence at noon of
June 30 next following their elections.”

SEC. 3. Hold Over. - Until their successors shall have been duly elected and
qualified, all incumbent barangay officials shall remain in office, unless sooner


removed or suspended for cause: Provided, That barangay official who are ex
officio members of the sangguniang bayan, sangguniang panglungsod, or
sangguniang panlalawigan, as the case may be, shall continue to serve as such
members in the sanggunian concerned until the next barangay election. The Liga
ng mga Barangay at the municipal, city, and provincial levels shall not later than
January 31, 2022, conduct elections for ex officio positions in the sangguniangs
under the supervision of the Department of the Interior and Local Government.

SEC. 4. Ban of Government Projects. - The construction or maintenance of
barangay-funded roads and bridges shall be prohibited for the period of ten (10)
days immediately preceding the date of election, the provision of Section 261,
paragraphs (v) and (w) of the Omnibus Election Code to the contrary
notwithstanding

SEC. 5. Prohibition on Appointments of Government Officials and
Employee. - The appointment or hiring of new employees, creation of new
position, promotion, or giving of salary increases, remuneration or privileges in the
barangay shall be prohibited for the period of ten (10) days immediately preceding
the election, the provisions of Section 261, paragraph (g), of the Omnibus Election
Code to the contrary notwithstanding

SEC. 6. Use of Appropriations. - The amount of Six billion ninety million three
hundred twenty-four thousand three hundred twenty-five pesos and sixteen
centavos (P6,090,324,325.16) shall be considered as continuing appropriations
and shall be used exclusively for the conduct of the barangay and sangguniang
kabataan registration and elections in [May 2018] November 2021

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SEC. 8. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The Commission on Elections
shall, within fifteen (15) days after the effectivity of this Act, promulgate such rules
and regulations necessary to implement this Act

SEC. 9. 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

SEC. 10. 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.


SEC. 11. Effectivity.- This Act shall take effect immediately following the
completion of its publication either on the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers
of general circulation in the Philippines.

Approved