Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City ‘

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 238 8

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE NELSON L. DAYANGHIRANG

‘ORY.

This legislation proposes to postpone the synchronized barangay and
Sangguniang Kabataan elections from December 5, 2022 to the second Monday of
October 2023 and every three years thereafter.

Undeniably, the world has been profoundly affected by the Covid-19
pandemic, posing threats to public health, long-term livelihoods and well-being of
millions of people. While it seems manageable, the increasing number of Covid-19
cases in the Philippines and abroad remains to be a major concern which
necessitates the further strengthening of our health systems and thus, requiring the
continuity of our efforts from all levels of the government.

If enacted into law, the incumbent barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan
officials will ensure the thorough implementation of all programs and projects as
well as the efficient delivery of services at least at the barangay level despite the
changes in our national and local government leadership as a result of the recently
concluded elections. More importantly, the interventions already in place in
response to Covid-19 pandemic and its adverse effects will not be disrupted nor
delayed while we are still in recovery stage and adjusting to the new leadership at
the national and local levels at the same time.

In addition, this will ease the burden of the Commission on Elections
(COMELEC) in conducting two elections all in the same year considering the
rigorous preparations in holding an election.

Moreover, given our limited financial resources, the postponement of the
barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan officials for one more year will be of huge help
to the government to quickly get back on its feet and continuously deliver public
services in the most prudent and economical way.

In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is earnestly soyght.
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LSON L. DAYANGHIRANG
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2986

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE NELSON L. DAYANGHIRANG

AN ACT

POSTPONING THE DECEMBER 2022 BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG
KABATAAN ELECTIONS TO OCTOBER 9, 2023, 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 OTHE
RPURPOSES

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:

SECTION. 1. Section 1 of Republic Act 9164, as amended, is hereby further amended
to read as follows:

"SECTION 1, Date of Elections. - There shall be a
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 October 2023. Subsequent synchronized
barangay and sangguniang kabataan elections shall be held
on the second Monday of October 2026 and every three (3)
years thereafter.”

SEC. 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
the October 9, 2023 elections and subsequently thereafter,
shall commence at noon of January 1 next following their
elections.”


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SEC. 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 until the next barangay and sangguniang kabataan elections.

SEC, 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.

SEC. 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 this any provision of this Act, are
hereby repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.

SEC. 6. Separability Clause.—If any part, section or provision of this Act shall be held
invalid or unconstitutional, the rest of the provisions not be affected thereby shall
remain in force and effect.

SEC. 7. Effectivity Clause.—This Act shall take effect immediately following the
completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of
general circulation.

Approved.