Rep-elect Joey Uy files motion with Comelec to overturn election decision

Manila 6th District Representative-elect Joey Uy filed a motion for reconsideration with the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday, June 23, seeking to overturn its decision that invalidated his victory in the May 2025 elections.

Uy's lawyer Atty. Edward Gialogo argued that Uy is a natural-born Filipino based on the 1935 Constitution and subsequent election of Philippine citizenship, asserting that Comelec Second Division misapplied citizenship laws.

The motion also challenged the use of identification certificates presented by rival Bienvenido Abante as violating due process and questioned the timeliness of Abante's petition.

Comelec Chairman George Garcia assured the case will be submitted for resolution with the Commission en banc, which will raffle it to a member on Wednesday.

Uy remains set to assume his congressional post on June 30 despite the ongoing legal challenges, while he is prepared to seek further remedies, including appealing to the Supreme Court if necessary.