“As of July 23, approximately 600,000 Filipino youth have filed their application registration. This challenges us to intensify our efforts to push for greater turn-outs on the number of registrants for the Barangay and SK polls,” said NYC-OIC Chairperson Earl Saavedra.
In a post made by Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Chairperson Andres Bautista, it is reported that the commission received 1.18 million applicants for registration-inclusive of about 599,000 SK registration applicants as of July 23.
“Although we expect that majority of registrants will try to beat the deadline, we encourage everyone to take advantage of the relatively shorter lines by registering earlier. More than the convenience of not having to endure queues, we urge young people to take part in the voting process for the SK as it establishes the youth sector’s ownership of the platform, one which we intend to champion in response to youth participation,” added Saavedra.
Based on COMELEC Resolution No. 10148, the window for this year’s registration will last only for 15 days.
The Sk Reform Law institutionalized improvements long sought for from its previous set-up. One of the most significant changes is the inclusion of the Anti-Politicl Dynasty provision which will disallow SK candidates from running for office when they have relatives up to the 2nd degree of consanguinity who are also incumbent elected officials both in the local and national levels.
“This SK Reform Law signals the re-birth of the new SK. We must not miss out on the chance to build and participate in something meaningful and vital. Let us march along those who wish to see genuine changes in our society by putting the youth in the forefront of nation-building. The time for the Sangguniang Kabataan is now,” stated Saavedra. (with report by Becky D. de Asis/the redline news)
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