Comelec extends barangay, SK voter registration

The Commission on Elections has extended the registration for barangay (village) and Sangguniang Kabataan (youth council) elections owing to the sharp rise in voters. “The great number of applicants over the past week indicate that a great many people wish to exercise their right to suffrage," Comelec spokesman James Jimenez said. The registration for barangay elections was extended eight days from July 24 to 31. The registration of SK voters, for youth aged between 15 and 21 years old, will again be held on two consecutive weekends on July 28 and 29 and on August 4 and 5. “SK registration will only be on weekends since this is when most youths aged 15 to below 18 will not have classes and therefore be able to come and list up," Jimenez said. The barangay and SK elections are set on October 29. Jimenez noted that the registration for barangay elections will still be held in the offices of election officers in the cities and municipalities. Applications for SK registration will be accepted at the barangay level. Various groups had called for the extension of the barangay and SK voter registration. -GMANews.TV