In a statement, Surigao Del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers cited Article 10, Section 3 of the 1987 Constitution which allows the President to appoint barangay officials. “The President is empowered by the Constitution in his plan to remove all barangay officials and appoint their successors pending new elections in May 2020,” Barbers said. “It is clear therefore that the President, through a law passed by Congress, may remove all barangay officials and appoint their successors. Barbers’ bill seeks to further postpone the village polls to the fourth Monday of May 2020, and every three years thereafter. IDL/rgaRELATED STORIESBarangay execs’ appointment reeks of Marcos – solonSolons alarmed by Duterte plan to appoint village execsDuterte eyes declaring all barangay posts vacant in October

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer March 28, 2017 03:45 UTC