Undeterred by adverse weather conditions and overnight rains, a significant number of aspiring candidates have stepped forward to vie for the 672,016 vacant government positions available in the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections.
According to the Commission on Elections, as of Saturday (02 Sept. 2023), approximately 1.18 million candidates have submitted their Certificates of Candidacy (COCs).
Among them, 724,005 individuals have registered for the position of Barangay Captains, while about 477,339 have expressed their candidacy for the youth council.
On the final day of COC filing, aspiring candidates were visible at a mall in Malate, Manila on (Monday) September 4, 2023, determined to participate in the forthcoming elections.
The Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) are scheduled for October 30, 2023, where candidates vie to fill 672,016 vacant government positions across 82 provinces. (Benjamin Cuaresma/AI/MNM)
