The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has approved the transfer of 10 barangays (villages) from Makati City to Taguig City for the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) polls in October.
This decision follows a Supreme Court order to resolve a long-standing dispute between the two cities over control of the Fort Bonifacio area.
The Comelec has laid out guidelines for the transition process, including the reprinting of ballots.
Residents of the affected barangays do not need to take any action as their registration will be transferred administratively.
The Comelec is also working with the Department of Education to use public schools as polling centers and may train more teachers from Taguig City to administer the polls.
Taguig City expressed gratitude for the decision and urged Makati City officials to demonstrate cooperation and respect.
Source: PhilNews24 | August 22, 2023
