The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is set to hold a plebiscite in five barangays in Parañaque City on July 25, 2026. This vote will determine whether residents support changes to the territorial boundaries of these barangays, which include Baclaran, Tambo, Don Galo, La Huerta, and San Dionisio.
Context Surrounding the Plebiscite
This plebiscite is a direct result of Ordinance No. 2023-19, passed by the Parañaque City Council on July 13, 2023. The ordinance aims to amend existing territorial lines to accommodate development in the reclaimed areas of Manila Bay.
Residents may respond 'Yes/Oo' for approval or 'No/Hindi' for disapproval of the boundary changes.
Commission on Elections (Comelec)
- Plebiscite voting will begin at 7 a.m. and end at 3 p.m.
- Counting of votes will start at 3 p.m., with results announced by 5 p.m.
Comelec has designated a period from June 25 to August 1, 2026, for the plebiscite, during which a gun ban will be enforced in the affected barangays. This ban prohibits the carrying or transporting of firearms without the required authorization.
In addition to the gun ban, several activities will be prohibited during the plebiscite period, including alterations to precinct boundaries, the suspension of local officials, and the organization of any reaction forces.
The campaign period for the plebiscite will run from July 4 to July 23, 2026, featuring barangay assemblies to discuss the proposed changes. Strict regulations will govern the conduct of these campaigns, including prohibitions on tampering with plebiscite materials.
On the eve of the plebiscite, a liquor ban will be in effect, alongside restrictions on campaigning and the distribution of food and transportation.