Manila Bulletin
Comelec union expresses support to Pangarungan’s confirmation
Around 5,000 rank-and-file employees of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) have urged the Commission on Appointments (CA) to confirm the ad interim appointment of their chairman, Saidamen Pangarungan.
The Comelec Employees' Union highlighted Pangarungan's leadership in successfully conducting the 2022 national and local elections amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Union president Mac Ramirez stated that Pangarungan's leadership was crucial in achieving secure, accurate, free, and fair elections during a challenging period.
The employees also expressed hope in Pangarungan's commitment to strengthen the Comelec by prioritizing employee needs and growth opportunities.
Pangarungan, appointed in March by President Rodrigo Duterte, had previously promised to maximize employee benefits while working for the commission.
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