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Although left with only four commissioners with months to go before the May 2022 polls, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) assured that it is not crippled.
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"What I can say is that the Comelec is not crippled. It makes it a little difficult but it is not crippled," Comelec Spok
Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez (Screengrab from Comelec virtual presser) MANILA - The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Thursday assured that its preparations for the May polls will not be hampered by the retirement of three senior officials. Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez said these preparations have long been in place and have already been tackled in the past months. "Remember that when running the elections, you're talking about setting in motion preparation that was put in place while there were six of them. Now, we are at the stage where we are implementing these processes. A lot has gone from level of policy to level of operations. That's what we are doing now," he said in a virtual press briefing. Jimenez also expressed confidence that the remaining officials acting chair Socorro Inting and Commissioners Marlon Casquejo, Aimee Ferolino, and Rey Bulay will be able to cope with challenges. "They have to have a quorum at all times. Because if a
The poll body on Wednesday afternoon held a retirement ceremony for Comelec Chairman Sheriff Abas, Commissioners Rowena Guanzon and Antonio Kho Jr. Commissioner Socorro Inting, the most senior commissioner, will be the acting Comelec chairman starting February 3.
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is now left with only four commissioners.
Comelec/MB This, following the retirement of the three members of the en banc on Wednesday, Feb. 2. Those who retired are Comelec Chairman Sheriff Abas, Commissioners Rowena Guanzon and Antonio Kho. The remaining m