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‘Not crippled’: Comelec denies crisis after public rift, retirements
Three Commission on Elections (Comelec) officials, Chairman Sheriff Abas, Commissioner Antonio Kho Jr., and Commissioner Rowena Guanzon, have formally retired from their posts.
Their retirement leaves the poll body with only four remaining en banc members, necessitating increased efforts in election preparations.
Prior to stepping down, Commissioner Guanzon engaged in a public spat with Commissioner Aimee Ferolino, accusing her of delaying a ruling on Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s disqualification case.
Guanzon claimed Ferolino's alleged delay was to invalidate Guanzon's vote against Marcos Jr.'s presidential bid before her retirement.
Ferolino, in turn, accused Guanzon of damaging Comelec's credibility through leaked internal communications.
Despite the controversies, the retirement ceremony was professional, though Comelec spokesman James Jimenez admitted 'not everyone was happy' about the events.
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Three Commission on Elections (Comelec) commissioners, including Chairperson Sheriff Abas and Commissioner Rowena Guanzon, have officially retired three months before the May 9 national and local elections.
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Malacañang expressed confidence that the Commission on Elections (Comelec) can resolve its internal issues using its own protocols.
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Commissioner Socorro Inting has been appointed as the acting chairperson of the Commission on Elections (Comelec), effective until a new chairperson is formally appointed and assumes office.
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Former Comelec Commissioner Rowena Guanzon accused Commissioner Aimee Ferolino of holding the ponencia resolution hostage, thereby depriving Guanzon and Commissioner Marlon Casquejo of their right to vote on the disqualification cases against Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.
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At least 25 organizations have urged the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to immediately release its decision on the disqualification cases filed against presidential aspirant Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.
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