Comelec proclaims Abante as Manila rep after disqualifying Uy

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Manila has formally proclaimed Bienvenido "Benny" Abante Jr. as the duly-elected representative of Manila's 6th District.

This proclamation follows the Comelec en banc's issuance of a certificate of finality and entry of judgment on the disqualification of Joey Chua Uy.

The Comelec dismissed Uy's motion for reconsideration, stating he failed to prove he is not a natural-born citizen.

Abante called for unity and service, emphasizing that public service must rise above politics to address the needs of their constituents.

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