House OKs bill setting barangay, SK execs’ term to five years

MANILA, Philippines — A bill that proposes a fixed five-year term for barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials, with a maximum of two successive terms through reelection for the same position, has been approved by the House of Representatives. During the session on Tuesday, House Bill (HB) No. 10971 was approved after 211 lawmakers voted in