Senate, Congress adopt joint resolution to fast-track postponement of Oct polls

The House of Representatives and Senate have agreed to adopt a joint resolution, instead of passing a measure, to fast track the postponement of  the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections. Logo photos collage courtesy of CalvinAyre.com Citizens Battle Against Corruption (CIBAC) party-list Rep. Sherwin Tugna, chairman of  the House Committee on Suffrage and Electoral Reforms, said Congress will likely adopt a joint resolution as relayed by House Majority Floor Leader and Ilocos Norte Rep. Rodolfo “Rudy” Fariñas to him, upon the instruction of Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez. He said Alvarez and Senate President Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel Jr. are both pushing for the adoption of a joint resolution  to expedite the legal process, acknowledging the urgency to postpone the Oct. 31 polls. “I was told that passing or adopting a joint resolution will be the best option as this would shortcut the process. This is another legal process that has the same effect like [...]