Manila Bulletin
Congress to canvass Palace, VP race votes no matter what--Sotto
Senate President Vicente Sotto III stated that the Philippines could face a constitutional crisis if the Supreme Court (SC) halts the congressional canvass of presidential and vice presidential votes.
He emphasized that Congress, acting as the National Board of Canvassers, will convene on May 24 to tally the votes, regardless of any SC restraining order.
This action will proceed even as the SC requires answers within 15 days regarding petitions seeking to disqualify Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and cancel his candidacy.
Sotto anticipates that the winners of the presidential and vice presidential elections will be proclaimed by May 26.
The adjournment of Congress on June 3 means the next session falls under a new Congress, potentially creating a situation with no declared President or VP by June 30.
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon previously asserted that the SC cannot prevent Congress from fulfilling its constitutional duty to canvass votes.
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