an act providing for synchronized barangay and sangguniang kabataan elections, amending republic act no. 7160, as amended, otherwise known as the "local government code of 1991", and for other purposes

an act providing for synchronized barangay and sangguniang kabataan elections, amending republic act no. 7160, as amended, otherwise known as the “local government code of 1991”, and for other purposes

2002年3月19日 · republic act no. 9164 - an act providing for synchronized barangay and sangguniang kabataan elections, amending republic act no. 7160, as amended, otherwise known as the "local government code of 1991", and for other purposes republic acts

2002年3月19日 · AN ACT PROVIDING FOR SYNCHRONIZED BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN ELECTIONS, AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991", AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled: Section 1. Date of Election.

Republic Act No. 9164, enacted on March 19, 2002, establishes synchronized elections for barangay and the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) in the Philippines, starting with elections on July 15, 2002, and subsequently every three years on the last Monday of October.

2002年3月19日 · For purposes of the July 15, 2002 synchronized barangay and sangguniang kabataan elections provided under this Act, a special registration of voters for the sangguniang kabataan shall be fixed by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC). Subsequent registration of barangay and sangguniang kabataan voters shall be governed by Republic Act No. 8189.

2024年7月22日 · The 1987 Constitution’s recognition of barangays as political units granted them a specific role within the local government structure. RA 9164’s revisit of term limits was structured to ensure consistency and prevent prolonged local tenure, enhancing accountability and representative democracy.

**Enactment of RA 9164**: Republic Act (RA) No. 9164 provided for synchronized barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections and included a provision establishing a three-term limit for barangay officials, starting from the 1994 barangay elections.

2024年12月8日 · – The Court confirmed the right of incumbent barangay officials under RA 9164 to continue discharging their duties until new successors are elected and qualified. – This interpretation aligns with ensuring continuity in governmental functions.

an act providing for synchronized barangay and sangguniang kabataan elections, amending republic act no. 7160, as amended, otherwise known as the "local government code of 1991", and for other purposes