Manila Bulletin
Lente opposes another BSKE postponement
Various groups are opposing the proposed postponement of the 2022 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections.
Organizations like the Legal Network for Truthful Elections (Lente) and the Ateneo Human Rights Center have voiced their opposition, citing a pattern of repeated delays.
They argue that these postponements, which have occurred multiple times since 2016, extend the term of officials beyond the standard period and violate international human rights standards.
The proposal to reschedule the elections, potentially to save P8 billion for pandemic-related purposes, was mentioned by House Majority Leader Martin Romualdez.
Two bills have been filed in the House of Representatives seeking to move the elections to either May 2024 or December 2025.
Despite the need for pandemic response, the groups emphasize that this should not infringe upon the fundamental right of Filipinos to elect their local and youth leaders.
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