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MANILA, Philippines – With a 185-12 vote, the House of Representatives on Monday, September 23, passed on third and final reading the bill postponing the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) polls to October 2016.
Those who voted against the bill were:
- Kabataan Rep Terry Ridon
- ACT Teachers Rep Antonio Tinio
- Gabriela Reps Luzviminda Ilagan and Emerciana De Jesus
- Anakpawis Rep Fernando Hicap
- Bayan Muna Reps Carlos Zarate and Neri Colmenares
- Camarines Norte 1st district Rep Catherine Barcelona-Reyes
- Abra Rep Jocelyn Bernos
- Bacolod City Rep Evelio Leonardia
- LPGMA Rep Arnel Ty
- 1-BAP Rep Silvestre Bello
The bill will now be tackled by the bicameral conference committee, which will reconcile conflicting provisions between the House and Senate versions of the bill. Senators earlier also approved the bill on third and final reading.
The Senate wants to postpone the SK elections only for one year while the House wants to defer it for 3 years.
READ: Why Senate wants to postpone SK polls
The Senate version wants to the incumbent SK officials to serve on hold-over capacity, while the House version of the bill will also prohibit the youth officials from retaining their positions pending the elections.
Commission on Elections Chairman Sixto Brillantes Jr earlier asked Congress to suspend the SK elections originally set for Oct 28, 2013, before the first week of October 2013 to allow the Comelec to save on costs.
Once the bicam approves the bill, it will be sent back to the respective chambers for ratification before it can be signed into law. – Angela Casauay/Rappler.com
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