House OKs bill extending barangay and SK terms to four years

The House of Representatives approved House Bill 11287 on third and final reading, extending the term of elective Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials to four years from the current three.

During Monday's plenary session, 153 lawmakers voted in favor, with four against and one abstaining.

The bicameral conference committee report was ratified on Wednesday, reconciling provisions between House Bill 11287 and Senate Bill 2816 to extend terms for barangay and SK officials to four years.

Under the measure, Barangay officials will have a maximum of three consecutive terms in the same position, while SK officials are limited to one term each.

Incumbent Barangay and SK officials elected last October 30, 2023, will remain in office until the next elections on the first Monday of November 2026.

The bill has been sent to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for his signature.