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Comelec gives overview of Akbayan vs Bongbong hearing
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) First Division will livestream the preliminary conference for the disqualification petition against presidential aspirant Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on January 7.
Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez explained that the preliminary conference will involve parties entering appearances, making stipulations, and defining issues.
Jimenez cautioned the public to manage expectations, stating that the hearing is not "the fireworks that some people might be expecting."
He also clarified that lawyers, not the parties themselves, are typically required to attend the preliminary conference.
The preliminary conference will be held at 9 AM at the Comelec Session Hall in Intramuros, Manila, and will be livestreamed on the poll body's Facebook page.
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