Question & AnswerQ&A (OP ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 224)
The President exercises general supervision over local governments pursuant to Article X, Section 4 of the 1987 Constitution, Section 18 of the Administrative Code of 1987, and Section 25 of the Local Government Code.
The Supreme Court ruled that the vacancy shall be filled by the SK members chosen by the incumbent SK members by simple majority from among themselves.
The Supreme Court declared that on July 15, 2002, the SK elections were held, the hold-over period expired, and all incumbent SK officials automatically ceased to hold their SK offices and their ex-officio public offices.
Because all SK officials are now beyond the age group of the Katipunan ng Kabataan (15 to less than 18 years old) since the last election held was on July 15, 2002.
1) When no SK officials were elected due to no certificate of candidacy filed; 2) When special elections were called but no certificate of candidacy was filed; 3) When SK elections were held but the number of candidates was insufficient to complete a new set of SK officers.
a) A recommendation by majority of the Katipunan ng Kabataan members in a resolution; b) A formal application by the applicant demonstrating qualifications and no disqualifications under the Local Government Code.
Citizens of the Philippines actually residing in the barangay for at least six months, aged 15 to less than 18 years on election day, and duly registered in the SK or official barangay list.
The appointee serves only the unexpired portion of the term of office of the vacant seat.
The Order took effect immediately upon its issuance on March 27, 2008.