Manila Bulletin
'Magic 12' proclaimed
The Commission on Elections (Comelec), acting as the National Board of Canvassers, proclaimed the 12 winning senatorial candidates for the 19th Congress.
The winning senators include three neophytes, five former legislators, and four reelectionist lawmakers.
Actor Robin Padilla was proclaimed the top senatorial candidate, followed by former Antique Representative Loren Legarda, and independent candidate Raffy Tulfo.
Other elected senators are Sherwin Gatchalian, Francis Escudero, Mark Villar, Alan Peter Cayetano, Juan Miguel Zubiri, Joel Villanueva, JV Ejercito, Risa Hontiveros, and Jinggoy Estrada.
The proclamation ceremony took place on Wednesday, May 18, in Pasay City.
The determination was based on Canvass Report No. 7, covering 172 out of 173 certificates of canvass.
The remaining uncanvassed votes from Lanao del Sur will not affect the outcome of the senatorial race.
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The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will proclaim the 12 winning senators on Wednesday, May 18, based on partial and official canvassing results.
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The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will hold the proclamation of winning senators on Wednesday afternoon, May 18, and party-list groups on Thursday afternoon, May 19.
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