The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said it will not oppose the postponement of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE), provided the reset does not go beyond May 2027 to avoid overlapping with preparations for the 2028 national polls.
Comelec Chairman George Erwin Garcia warned that extending the schedule would disrupt preparations for the automated elections, which begin in June 2027.
Congress is considering moving the Nov. 2 polls and reallocating part of the P19-billion budget to address economic pressures, including rising fuel prices.
Lawmakers are divided, with some supporting the postponement to prioritize crisis response, while others caution that repeated delays could deprive young leaders of electoral opportunities.
Comelec, however, will continue preparations for the scheduled elections unless Congress formally approves a new date.
Source: PhilNews24 | April 21, 2026
