Latest news with #ComelecRulesofProcedure
GMA Network
5 days ago
- Politics
- GMA Network
Abante proclaimed as Manila 6th District representative
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) formally proclaimed Tuesday Benny Abante as the duly-elected representative of Manila's 6th district for Eleksyon 2025. The Comelec-Manila administered the proclamation in Ermita, a day after the poll body en banc issued a certificate of finality and entry of judgment on the disqualification of Joey Chua, nullifying his proclamation as the congressional winner in the city district, and clearing the way for Abante's proclamation. According to the Comelec en banc, the certificate was issued after their previous ruling that dismissed the motion for reconsideration filed by Uy against the June 18 resolution that voided his certificate of candidacy (COC) became final and executory after the Supreme Court (SC) did not issue a temporary restraining order (TRO) against the decision within the five-day reglementary period. 'The records show that no restraining order has been issued by the SC with five days from receipt of the parties of the Resolution that would preclude the June 30, 2025 resolution of this Commission (En Banc) from being final and executory,' the certificate of finality reads. 'Now therefore, in view of the foregoing, the Resolution of the Commission (En Banc) promulgated on 30 June 2025 is hereby declared immediately executory in accordance with the Comelec Rules of Procedure,' it added. On Facebook, Abante expressed gratitude to the poll body as he called for unity. "I have always believed that public service must rise above politics, and today, we recommit ourselves to serving our kababayan with humility, compassion, and integrity. Panahon na para tumutok sa taumbayan, para tugunan ang kanilang pangangailangan,' he said. 'It is time to set aside partisanship for the sake of our people—to restore focus and work together to deliver the services, opportunities, and justice our constituents deserve,' Abante added. — RSJ, GMA Integrated News For more Eleksyon 2025 related content and updates, visit GMA News Online's Eleksyon 2025 microsite.
GMA Network
6 days ago
- Politics
- GMA Network
Comelec-Manila sets Abante proclamation for July 8
The local Commission on Elections (Comelec) of Manila has set the proclamation of Benny Abante as the winner of the congressional race for the city's 6th district on Tuesday, July 8. According to a notice issued Monday, the local poll body office said the Manila board of canvassers (CBOC) will reconvene to proceed with Abante's proclamation. It will be held at the Office of the Election Officer in Ermita at 9 a.m. The Comelec en banc earlier issued a certificate of finality and entry of judgment on the disqualification of Joey Chua, nullifying his proclamation as Manila 6th District Representative for the May polls. The poll body, in the certificate, said their earlier decision junking the motion for reconsideration (MR) filed by Uy against the June 18 resolution that voided his certificate of candidacy (COC) became final and executory after the Supreme Court (SC) did not issue a temporary restraining order (TRO) against the ruling within the five-day reglementary period. 'The records show that no restraining order has been issued by the SC with five days from receipt of the parties of the Resolution that would preclude the June 30, 2025 resolution of this Commission (En Banc) from being final and executory,' the certificate of finality reads. 'Now therefore, in view of the foregoing, the Resolution of the Commission (En Banc) promulgated on 30 June 2025 is hereby declared immediately executory in accordance with the Comelec Rules of Procedure,' it added. Poll chief George Erwin Garcia previously said that based on Comelec rules, a local poll body office should first issue a notice of meeting of the BOC to inform all parties that they will convene and discuss the details for the proclamation. A subsequent notice to proclaim will also be issued thereafter. — BM, GMA Integrated News For more Eleksyon 2025 related content and updates, visit GMA News Online's Eleksyon 2025 microsite.
GMA Network
6 days ago
- Politics
- GMA Network
Comelec issues certificate of finality for Abante proclamation
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc has issued a certificate of finality and entry of judgment on the disqualification of Joey Chua, clearing the way for the proclamation of his rival, Benny Abante, as the duly-elected Representative of the 6th District of Manila in Eleksyon 2025. On Monday, the en banc said the decision junking the motion for reconsideration (MR) filed by Uy against the June 18 resolution that voided his certificate of candidacy (COC) became final and executory after the Supreme Court (SC) did not issue a temporary restraining order (TRO) against the ruling within the five-day reglementary period. 'The records show that no restraining order has been issued by the SC with five days from receipt of the parties of the Resolution that would preclude the June 30, 2025 resolution of this Commission (En Banc) from being final and executory,' the certificate of finality reads. 'Now therefore, in view of the foregoing, the Resolution of the Commission (En Banc) promulgated on 30 June 2025 is hereby declared immediately executory in accordance with the Comelec Rules of Procedure,' it added. The Manila City board of canvassers were likewise directed to reconvene and proclaim Abante as the Manila 6th District representative. The poll body en banc last week upheld a resolution declaring Abante as the winner of the congressional race for Manila's 6th district in the recent May 12 midterm elections. Poll chief George Erwin Garcia previously said that based on Comelec rules, a local poll body office should first issue a notice of meeting of the BOC to inform all parties that they will convene and discuss the details for the proclamation. A subsequent notice to proclaim will also be issued thereafter. — RSJ, GMA Integrated News For more Eleksyon 2025 related content and updates, visit GMA News Online's Eleksyon 2025 microsite.
GMA Network
03-07-2025
- Politics
- GMA Network
Comelec formally proclaims Eric Yap as Benguet solon
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has formally proclaimed Eric Yap as representative of the lone district of Benguet. The Benguet Provincial Board of Canvassers (PBOC) reconvened on Wednesday to proclaim Yap as the winning congressional candidate of the lone district for the recent midterm elections after the Comelec Second Division issued a certificate of finality and entry of judgment on a disqualification petition filed against the solon. The poll body division, in its ruling, dismissed the petition after the Comelec did not receive a motion for reconsideration (MR) questioning an earlier ruling that rejected an October 2024 petition filed by certain Franklin Tino on the grounds of material misrepresentation due to questions on Yap's citizenship. No temporary restraining order (TRO) from the Supreme Court (SC) was also issued during the five-day reglementary period of the decision. 'The records show that the Petitioner failed to file a motion for reconsideration and there being no restraining order issued by the Supreme Court (SC) within five days from receipt of the Resolution that would preclude the aforementioned Resolution of this Commission (Second Division) from being final and executory,' the certificate of finality reads. 'In view of the foregoing, the resolution of the Commission (Second Division) promulgated on 26 June 2025 is hereby declared immediately executory under the Comelec Rules of Procedure, and Comelec Resolution No. 11046,' it added. The Comelec division last week lifted the suspension of the proclamation of Yap following the dismissal of a disqualification petition against his candidacy. Tino, in his petition, alleged that Yap committed material misrepresentation when he filed his certificate of candidacy for Benguet representative when he is not a natural-born Filipino citizen. He also accused Yap of falsifying his birth certificate and Philippine passport. Yap has denied the accusations. —VAL, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
02-07-2025
- Politics
- GMA Network
Comelec issues certificate of finality for Yap's proclamation as Benguet rep
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) Second Division has issued a certificate of finality and entry of judgment on a disqualification petition against Eric Yap, clearing the way for his proclamation as the duly-elected representative of the lone district of Benguet. This developed after the poll body did not receive within its five-day deadline a motion for reconsideration (MR) on an earlier ruling that dismissed an October 2024 petition filed by petitioner Franklin Tino. The dismissed petition sought to disqualify Yap from the May 2025 midterm elections on the grounds of material misrepresentation due to questions on his citizenship. Further, no temporary restraining order (TRO) from the Supreme Court (SC) was issued during the five-day reglementary period. "The records show that the Petitioner failed to file a motion for reconsideration and there being no restraining order issued by the Supreme Court (SC) within five days from receipt of the Resolution that would preclude the aforementioned Resolution of this Commission (Second Division) from being final and executory," the certificate of finality read. "In view of the foregoing, the resolution of the Commission (Second Division) promulgated on 26 June 2025 is hereby declared immediately executory under the Comelec Rules of Procedure, and Comelec Resolution No. 11046," it added. Last week, the poll body division lifted the suspension of Yap's proclamation following the dismissal of a disqualification petition against his candidacy. Tino, in his petition, alleged that Yap committed material misrepresentation when he filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) for Benguet representative when he is not a natural-born Filipino citizen. He also accused Yap of falsifying his birth certificate and Philippine passport. For his part, Yap denied the allegations as "false, malicious, and unfounded." In its ruling which lifted the suspension, the Comelec Second Division said Tino failed to present any document, testimony, or circumstantial evidence that would support his claim against Yap. — VDV, GMA Integrated News
