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Comelec decision on Marcos DQ cases out in 2 weeks
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) First Division will release its decision on the disqualification cases against presidential aspirant Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. in about two weeks, around January 17.
The Comelec's First Division consolidated three disqualification petitions against Marcos Jr., with two citing his tax conviction in the 1990s and another questioning his certificate of nomination and acceptance (CONA).
All parties were given 48 hours to submit their memoranda, with the filing period lapsing at noon on Sunday.
Marcos Jr.'s lawyer had previously cited COVID-19 isolation for his absence during a preliminary conference.
The petitioners, including Akbayan party-list, expressed confidence in their case, stating the evidence will show Marcos Jr.'s unfitness for public office.
A third petition was filed by Abubakar Mangelen, who claims to be the rightful chair of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas, the party under which Marcos is running.
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