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Stability vs. Accountability: Why Most Senators Backed Extending Barangay Terms to 5 Years

Editorial Disclaimer: This civic analysis and legislative policy critique examines the Senate’s second-reading approval of Senate Bill No. 2387, which seeks to extend the term of Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (BSKE) officials to five years, effectively deferring the scheduled November 2026 elections. This piece contrasts the rationale of the majority who voted in favor with…