The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday said it is prohibiting political dynasties from contesting next month’s Sangguniang Kabataan (SK or Youth Council) elections.

“They [SK candidates] will file their certificates of candidacy [CoC], and there is a declaration that they are not related up to the second civil degree to any incumbent, elected government official,” Comelec spokesman James Jimenez pointed out.

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