Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 11935)
The main purpose of Republic Act No. 11935 is to postpone the December 2022 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections to the last Monday of October 2023 and to amend Republic Act No. 9164 accordingly.
The synchronized Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections shall be held on the last Monday of October 2023 and every three years thereafter.
The term of office of the elected Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan officials shall commence at noon of November 30 following their election.
Until their successors are duly elected and qualified, incumbent Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan officials shall remain in office unless sooner removed or suspended for cause.
Yes, they shall continue to serve as such members in the sanggunian concerned until the next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections unless removed in accordance with existing rules or for cause.
The funds necessary will be taken from the appropriations of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) under the General Appropriations Act and/or supplementary appropriations thereafter.
If any provision of the Act is declared unconstitutional, the remainder or provisions not affected shall remain in full force and effect.
All laws, acts, executive orders, issuances, and regulations inconsistent with RA 11935 are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.
RA 11935 took effect immediately following its publication either in the Official Gazette or in two newspapers of general circulation.
Republic Act No. 11935 was approved by the President of the Philippines, Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr., on October 10, 2022.