Comelec suspends Rep Yap’s proclamation over citizenship

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has suspended the proclamation of reelected Representative Eric Go Yap for the Lone District of Benguet due to a pending disqualification complaint regarding his citizenship.

Despite winning 144,093 votes, which may be the largest in the province's history, Yap remains unproclaimed until Comelec resolves the case.

Yap acknowledged the legal process and assured constituents that there is no cause for concern, stating that his service commitment remains unchanged.

The rest of the Lakas-CMD slate secured a decisive sweep in Benguet with Governor Melchor Diclas and Vice Governor Marierose Fongwan-Kepes both re-elected.

Yap's legal history includes previous cases dismissed by Municipal and Regional Trial Courts due to lack of merit, leading him to remain confident that this case will similarly be resolved.

His closest rival, Ericson Felipe, is also facing a disqualification case for alleged abuse of government resources during his campaign.