Barangay, youth polls reset questioned in SC

Inquirer.net - Sep 29, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Election lawyer Romulo Macalintal has mounted a fresh legal challenge before the Supreme Court (SC) to declare Republic Act (RA) No. 12326 unconstitutional and stop the deferral of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE). Aside from postponing this year’s election, RA 12326 extends the term of office for barangay and Sangguniang

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