Rappler's latest stories on Barangay and SK Elections 2018
2018 barangay, SK election winners to serve for only 2 years
One election lawyer argues it's the risk that candidates took, while another says it violates the equal protection clause of the Constitution

Cash cards for teachers in barangay, SK polls ready for release
Department of Education director Joel Eristain praises teachers as the country's 'heroes' during the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections

No 'failure of election' so far in barangay, SK polls
The Comelec says the only possible exception is a town in Northern Samar, where the poll body is verifying the status of the barangay and SK elections

Voters in Tondo hope new barangay officials can lessen drug war killings
Because too much blood has spilled in the streets of Tondo, voters want new barangay leaders who can make positive change in their community

PNP arrest 8 for vote-buying in Calabarzon barangay polls
Comelec urges voters and witnesses to report cases of vote-buying

'Natutumba na ako': How the elderly struggled in barangay polls
While many senior citizens persist, others choose to leave. 'Kami na nga 'tong gustong bumoto, pinapahirapan pa,' complains Cristina Cañete of Caloocan City.

Distribution of sample ballots on election day illegal, says Comelec
Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez urges voters during the barangay and SK polls 2018 to write their own 'kodigos' instead

Filipinos cast votes in barangay, SK elections 2018
(UPDATED) Voting hours will be from 7 am to 3 pm in nearly 42,000 villages across the Philippines for the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections

IN PHOTOS: All systems go for barangay, SK elections 2018
Monday's elections will be the first in 5 years for the barangays and in 8 years for the Sangguniang Kabataan

16 Batangas barangays without candidates for SK kagawad
(UPDATED) There are also 5 barangays in the province with no candidates for the position of SK chairman

Rules on campaign ads, materials for barangay, SK elections 2018
The campaign period for the village and youth council polls is from May 4 to 12

The week in photos: April 14-20, 2018
This week's selection of photo highlights here and around the world

Filing of COCs for 2018 barangay, SK polls extended to April 21
(UPDATED) The Comelec cites the 'low turnout' of aspirants filing certificates of candidacy for barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan posts as the reason for the extension

#ThewRap: Things you need to know, April 20, 2018
Here are the stories you shouldn't miss this Friday

Filing of candidacies, gun ban as barangay, SK election period kicks off
One punong barangay, 7 kagawads, one Sangguniang Kabataan chairperson, and 7 SK members will be elected in each barangay on May 14
