House of Representatives Approves 6-Year Term for Barangay & SK Officials
The House of Representatives has approved the six-year term for barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials.
Recently, the House has approved on its third and final reading a proposed bill that seeks to extend the term of barangay and SK officials from the current three years to six years. It means that if the bill becomes law, elected officials at the barangay and SK levels will serve double the time before the next election.
A total of 153 lawmakers voted in favor of House Bill No. 11287, while four opposed it and one abstained. The bill aims to amend Republic Act No. 7160, also known as the Local Government Code of 1991.
One of the major parts of the proposal is the amendment of Section 42 of the Local Government Code. If this change is approved, the next barangay and SK elections will be held on the second Monday of May 2029.
Supporters of the bill believe that a longer term will give barangay and SK officials more time to plan and complete their programs and projects for the community. With only three years under the current term, some officials feel rushed and unable to carry out long-term plans effectively.
However, others worry that a longer term may lead to less accountability, especially if officials are not doing their jobs properly. Still, the decision now rests with the Senate and the President before it can officially become a law.
If passed, the law would change the way local leadership works in the country, affecting thousands of barangay and SK leaders nationwide.
As the process moves forward, both supporters and critics continue to share their thoughts on how this change may impact local governance and communities in the long run.
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