Winners in the October 30 village and youth council polls may already assume office once proclaimed, according to Commission on Elections Chairman George Garcia.
This is the poll body’s analysis regarding the term of office of village officials after the Supreme Court rejected the Comelec's Motion for Reconsideration seeking clarification if the next elections can be held in 2026.
“Pagka-elect pala nila ngayong October 30, pagka-proclaim, kinabukasan dapat maga-assume na sila,” Garcia said. Garcia committed that they can conduct two elections in 2025—the midterm elections in May and village elections in December. “Sa bandang huli, kakayanin namin. Kaya lang po yung Barangay and SK elections ay maaari pong hindi namin ma-automate sapagkat wala pong nai-provide saming budget but sure po ang National and Local Election ng Mayo ay automated,” Garcia said. Comelec needs P20 billion as preparatory budget for the 2025 village polls.
The poll body explained to her how it will monitor the different activities on election day, including the distribution of honoraria to teachers who are electoral board members.
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