An election lawyer in Manila, Philippines has appealed to Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian to safeguard the upcoming barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) scheduled for November. The lawyer’s letter expresses concern over continued efforts to postpone the BSKE, which has a history of delays. This push for a reset is reportedly supported by locally elected officials. The lawyer argues that holding the BSKE is crucial for upholding democratic processes at the grassroots level. He is seeking the Senate’s intervention to prevent another postponement of these important local elections. The BSKE is a key element of local governance in the Philippines.