Palace leaves decision on brgy elections to Comelec

Malacañang is leaving all barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan election-related issues to the Commission on Elections. 
Several groups have asked Pres. Aquino to convince the poll body to extend the voters registration which ends today but Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said the Palace cannot dip its hands on election matters.
“They have their own rules and regulations. We leave it with them because it’s their primary jurisdiction. Legally and theoretically, they know better how to do these things and we don’t wanna intrude,” Lacierda said at a media briefing.
The Comelec said they would no longer extend the 10-day registration for the synchronized barangay and sangguniang kabataan elections set in October.
Last minute registrants troop to various Comelec offices today to register either as first-time voters or transferees.
Meanwhile, Lacierda said Pres. Aquino had ordered Interior Sec. Mar Roxas to study a proposal to abolish the SK.
Some lawmakers have proposed the abolition of the SK because it is apparently a breeding ground for corrupt practices among the youth. [PNA]