“PBBM to sign bill postponing Barangay, SK Elections next week”

The **Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Elections** are local polls in the Philippines held to elect leaders for the smallest government unit (barangay) and the youth council (SK). The barangay system dates back to pre-colonial times, while the SK was established in 1975 to empower youth participation in governance. These elections, often postponed in the past, aim to strengthen grassroots democracy and community development.

The **2025 midterm elections** in the United States will determine the composition of Congress, with all 435 House seats and 34 Senate seats up for election. These elections, held during President Joe Biden’s term, will serve as a key referendum on his administration and could shift the balance of power in Washington. Historically, midterms often see the president’s party lose seats, influencing legislative agendas for the remainder of the term.

The **BARMM elections** refer to the political process of electing leaders in the **Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM)**, an autonomous region in the southern Philippines established in 2019 after a peace agreement between the government and Moro separatist groups. These elections are significant for self-governance in the region, with the first parliamentary elections initially postponed to 2025 to allow for a transition period. The polls aim to strengthen democratic representation in the predominantly Muslim area, which has a history of conflict and autonomy struggles.