RA 10952 postpones the October 2017 barangay and sangguniang kabataan (SK) elections, moving them to the second Monday of May 2018.

It provided that subsequent synchronized barangay and SK elections shall be held on the second Monday of May 2020 and every three (3) years thereafter.

It retains the general three-year synchronized barangay and SK election cycle but specifically postpones the October 23, 2017 elections to the second Monday of May 2018, and then fixes the next elections on the second Monday of May 2020 and every three (3) years after.

Their term commences at noon of June 30 next following their election.

No. RA 10952 clarifies that for officials elected in May 2020 and subsequently, the term likewise commences at noon of June 30 next following their election.

Incumbent barangay officials remain in office until their successors are duly elected and qualified, unless sooner removed or suspended for cause.

They continue to serve as ex officio members in the sanggunian concerned until the next barangay election.

It states that the Liga ng mga Barangay at the municipal city and provincial levels shall conduct elections for ex officio positions in the sanggunians under the supervision of the DILG not later than July 31, 2018.

Construction or maintenance of barangay-funded roads and bridges is prohibited for ten (10) days immediately preceding the date of election.

It prohibits the appointment or hiring of new employees, creation of new positions, promotion, or giving of salary increases/remuneration/privileges in the barangay for ten (10) days immediately preceding the election.

It is considered a continuing appropriation and shall be used exclusively for barangay and SK registration and elections in May 2018.

No. Until new SK officials are duly elected and qualified, the sangguniang barangay shall not use the SK fund except for youth development and empowerment programs under RA 10742.

All laws, acts, decrees, issuances, presidential proclamations, rules/regulations, or parts thereof that are contrary to or inconsistent with any provision of the Act are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.

If any portion is declared unconstitutional, the remainder of the Act (and any provision not affected) remains in force and effect.

It takes effect immediately following completion of its publication either in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation in the Philippines.