The Commission on Elections. File Photo

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Friday warned the public against another fake social media post claiming that the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) would push through in December.

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The poll body debunked on Facebook a post by Gallaza Sharly Paradise claiming that the elections would be held that month and the filing of certificates of candidacy (COCs) would begin on Oct. 26.

“There will be no Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections this year under the current law, and the filing of [COCs] scheduled for Oct. 26, 2026, will not take place,” the Comelec said. President Marcos signed Republic Act No. 12326 into law on Sept. 24, extending the terms of barangay and youth officials from three years to five years. As a result, the next BSKE was moved to November 2028. —Chelsy Claire Perez

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