October 25 (Barangay and SK election day) a holiday

[sharkey360]

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A Palace official said October 25, the day of the nationwide barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections, has been declared a non-working holiday under Proclamation Number 48.

Secretary Ricky Carandang of the Presidential Communication Development and Strategic Planning made the announcement on Thursday at the La Consolacion College in Manila, where President Benigno Aquino III delivered a report on his first 100 days in office.

In his speech, the President boasted of strengthening the Philippine economy, ending certain anomalous government practices, and giving priority to education, health, and social services in the national budget.

On October 25, voters will elect:

# one barangay chairman;
# one SK chairman;
# seven Sangguniang Barangay members, and
# seven SK members.

Around 672,400 elective posts in 42,025 barangays are expected to be filled after the local polls.

Security during the elections

On September 24, the Philippine National Police and the Armed Forces of the Philippines re-activated the task force that will ensure a peaceful and orderly elections.

Called Task Force Honest, Orderly, and Peaceful Elections (Task Force HOPE-2010 Bravo), the joint task force will focus on about 2,300 areas on their watchlist and some 107 private armed groups in the country.

A natioinwide gunban took effect on September 25 and will last until November 10, or 15 days after the synchronized barangay and SK elections.

The ban includes the automatic suspension of all permit to carry firearms outside of residences.

Only authorized law enforcemers on duty and in proper police uniform will be allowed to carry firearms.

October 25 declared a non-working holiday - Nation - GMANews.TV - Official Website of GMA News and Public Affairs - Latest Philippine News

[gerocelle]

thanks sa info. karon pa jud ko kabalo da na oct. 25 diay ang brgy elections. saon pirme man gud graveyard.

[kit_cebu]

SK is a worthless piece of money-making part of our government...abolish unta... raising crooks at an early age....

anyway thanks for the info...

[plethoraldork]

dagko sad bya nig sweldo mga Sk haha mga bata pa gani

[6pistol]

ang mga sk diri sa amoa mura ra ug gaduwa2...:0

[sharkey360]

Will people really go out to vote on the 25th? Do you know anyone who plans to vote?

[KASAAC]

Yezz yo! special holiday jud! unfortunately day off ko hahaha anywayz, mo botar jud ko oi dili pwede nga dili kay among baranggay kapitan sa among baranggay kay ni dagan ug balik! bagag lips! di magsilbi dili kamao mo dala sa among baranggay akong botaran iyang kaatbang merisi nya!

[yervyl]

yup, im a government auditor..i pity the government for spending so much money on the SK elections. many run for sk chairmen for unlimited travel and perks associated with it..with discounts for tuition from schools.....especially with the mess of SK Natioanl President Jane Cajes with so much unliquidated expenses and lavish lifestyle....I know im from Bohol.....

[bot_yok]

for sure i will vote... coz at the same time maka uli ko sa amoa... yahooo holiday..

Pnoy next target for non-working holiday dis coming Nov.2 hehehehe

[johny]

wala nasad klasi