President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has yet to take a final position on the proposed postponement of the 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) to 2028, as Malacañang awaits the submission and review of the legislation before the President decides whether to sign, veto, or take other action on the measure.
Malacañang has yet to take a final position on the proposal to postpone the 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) to 2028, as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is expected to review the measure before deciding what action to take.
The Presidential Communications Office said the Palace could not yet confirm whether the different versions of the proposed legislation had already reached the Office of the President. During a Palace briefing, PCO Undersecretary Claire Castro said the President would need to examine the provisions of the measure before making a decision.
The proposed postponement has drawn attention because the 2026 BSKE is currently part of the electoral schedule established under existing law. Republic Act No. 12232, which President Marcos signed in August 2025, set the next regular barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections for the first Monday of November 2026 and provided for a four-year term for barangay and SK officials.
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As discussions over a possible further postponement continue, veteran election lawyer Romulo Macalintal has separately appealed to President Marcos to veto the measure seeking to move the 2026 elections to 2028.
In his letter to the President, Macalintal urged Marcos not to sign the proposal, arguing against extending the terms of incumbent barangay and SK officials through another postponement of the elections. His appeal comes as Congress considers legislation that would effectively move the scheduled 2026 polls to 2028.
The issue also carries a broader constitutional dimension. In an earlier ruling involving the postponement of the BSKE, the Supreme Court emphasized that government action seeking to delay elections must comply with constitutional standards protecting the right of suffrage.
For now, however, Malacañang has not announced whether President Marcos will approve, veto, or take another action on the proposed postponement. The President’s decision is expected to follow his review of the legislation and its provisions.
Until an official action is announced, the proposed move of the BSKE from 2026 to 2028 remains subject to the constitutional and legislative processes involving Congress, the Office of the President, and the institutions responsible for administering the country’s elections.