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COMELEC dismisses disqualification petition versus Marcos

May 2022 elections, BBM, COMELEC, Filipino news, COVID

COMELEC junks disqualification petition against presidential aspirant Marcos Jr. Source: AAP Image/AP Photo/Basilio Sepe

Commission on Elections First Davison has voted to dismiss petitions for disqualification against presidential candidate Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos Jr.


Highlights
  • The decision on the disqualification case was signed by Commissioner Marlon Casquejo and Aimee Ferolino
  • Tourists from Korea are expected to be among the top visitors to the country as the Philippines opens its borders to foreign travellers
  • DOLE expects an improved labour force participation rate as economic activities continue to increase and businesses resume operations

Marcos Jr was cleared to run for the coming May 2022 presidential elections, with a 2-0 vote.

 


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