Minute Resolution No. 26-0842 — Cessation of activities related to the November 2, 2026 BSKE by virtue of RA No. 12326

Page 2 of 3 M.R. No. 26-0842 3. The ongoing printing of additional ballots, accountable forms, EDCVL and PCVL be continued until the allocated numbers have been reached; 4. All pending procurement of 2026 BSKE-related forms and supplies be completed including their delivery, subject to the measures to be undertaken pursuant to the Minute Resolution referred to in MEMORANDUM NO. 261210 (Ref. No. 0836-26) of the Office of the Secretary to the Commission; 5. All forms, supplies and other election paraphernalia printed and/or procured by reason of the 2026 BSKE be secured, properly stored and preserved for future use; and 6. The registration of voters for purposes of the 2028 NLE be continued starting on the second week of November 2026. For Your Honor's consideration.” The Commission, after due deliberation, RESOLVED, as it hereby RESOLVES, to APPROVE the following recommendations of Deputy Executive Director for Operations Rafael B. Olafo relative to the cessation of all activities related to the November 2, 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections by virtue of Republic Act No. 12326 dated 24 September 2026, entitled “An Act Fixing the Term of Office of Barangay Officials and Members of the Sangguniang Kabataan to Five (5) Years, Amending Republic Act No. 12232 or “An Act Setting the Term of Office of Barangay Officials and Members of the Sangguniang Kabataan and for Other Purposes, to wit: 1. All activities relating to the conduct of the November 2 2026 BSKE, except as herein provided, be stopped and discontinued, including the scheduled filing of the certificates of candidacy and the ensuing campaign period; 2. The prohibitions of certain acts connected with the conduct of the said elections pursuant to the calendar of activities and other related laws, rules and regulations, be lifted; 3. The ongoing printing of additional ballots, accountable forms, EDCVL and PCVL be continued until the allocated numbers have been reached;