Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3 3100
HOUSE BILLNO.

Introduced by HONORABLE STRIKE B. REVILLA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The Philippines as a public administration system boasts of the unique aspect of
having a manager down to the grassroots in the form of the Barangay system. The
Barangay is the smallest administrative unit in the Philippines. Its strength comes
necessarily from its easy accessibility.

In addition, the Barangay political system is characterized by a more personal
and intimate relationship. Barangay officials belong to one neighborhood and issues
within the barangay are resolved, as much as practicable, in the barangay.

‘The importance of Barangay, as well as Sangguniang Kabataan officials cannot

be overemphasized. These officials are considered the front liners in the delivery of
Unfortunately, the term of incumbent barangay officials was reduced to two

years after Republic Act No. 10952 was approved on October 2, 2017, deferring the

2017 barangay and SK elections and moved it to the second Monday of May 2018.

The law further stipulated for the next polls to be held on May 2020, reducing
the terms of candidates who won the May 2018 elections only two terms, instead of
the three years mandated by the previous law.

This bill seeks to reset the next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections
to the second Monday of October 2022 to give them ample time and continuity to
pursue and implement the programs they have set in their respective jurisdictions.

In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is eamestly sought.

2™ District, Cavite

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS,
First Regular Session
3100
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by HONORABLE STRIKE B. REVILLA

AN ACT POSTPONING THE MAY 2020 BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG
KATABAAN 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,

AND REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10952 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,
and Republic ActNo. 10952, 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
May 11, 2020 shall be postponed to the second Monday of October 2022.
‘Subsequent synchronized barangay and sangguniang kabataan elections shall be
held on the second Monday of May 2025 and every three (3) years thereafter.”

SECTION 2. Section 4 of Republic Act No. 9164, as amended by Republic Act

No. 9340, Republic Act No. 10632, Republic Act No. 10923, and Republic Act No. 10952
is hereby further amended to read as follows:

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“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 November 30 next following their election: Provided, however, That the term
of office of the barangay and sangguniang kabataan officials elected in the May
2025 elections and subsequently thereafter, shall commence at noon of June 30
next following then election.”

SECTION 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.

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

SECTION 5. Prohibition on Appointments of Government Officials and
Employees.— 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 a 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.

SECTION 6. Use of Sangguniang Kabataan Fund— Until the new sangguniang
kabataan officials shall have been duly elected and qualified, the sangguniang barangay
shall not use the sangguniang kabataan fund except for youth development and
‘empowerment programs as provided in Republic Act No. 10742, otherwise known as
the “Sangguniang Kabataan Reform Act of 2015”,

SECTION 7. Implementing Rules and Regulatione—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.

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SECTION 8. Repealing Clause.— All other laws, acts, presidential decrees,
executive orders, issuances, presidential proclamations, rules and regulations or parts
thereof, which are contrarv to and inconsistent with any provision of this Act are hereby
repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.

SECTION 9. 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 10. 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 in the Philippines.

Approved,

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