Government ready to answer petitions vs BSKE postponement
The Philippine government is preparing to defend the legality of a new law that postponed the barangay and youth council elections to 2028. The administration maintains the postponement is necessary, despite legal challenges arguing it violates the electorate's right to vote.
Why it matters
The case highlights tensions between executive legislative power and democratic electoral processes in the Philippines.
MANILA, Philippines - The Marcos administration is prepared to justify President Marcos' decision to sign into law the measure postponing the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) originally slated for next month, to 2028, Malaca ang said yesterday.
Palace press officer Claire Castro said the Senate and the Commission on Elections are now coordinating with the Office of the Solicitor General, for their next move.
"But they are ready to respond immediately and follow the order of the Supreme Court once they receive a copy of the petition. Within five days from receipt of the said petition, they will comply," Castro said in a briefing.
Castro said Marcos and the lawmakers believe that postponing the barangay and youth council polls is the right thing to do.
"The Office of the Solicitor General will fight for the stance of the executive (branch), Comelec and the Senate," the undersecretary added.
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