Senate approves on 3rd reading 5-year term of barangay, SK officials

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Monday approved on third reading a bill setting the term of barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials to five years. Thirteen senators voted for the approval of Senate Bill no. 2387, while five senators, Senate President Pro Tempore Vicente “Tito” Sotto III, Sens. Risa Hontiveros, Bam Aquino, Kiko Pangilinan,