By Junex Doronio
FACING 194 possible disqualification cases upon initial assessment, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Thursday expressed confidence that the poll body can resolve these before the October 30 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE).
Comelec Chairman George Garcia said the poll body is set to file disqualification cases against at least 30 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan candidates on Friday, September 29.
“Asahan niyo [You can expect], by Monday, these will be raffled to a division and then the division will issue a summons requiring the respondents to file,” Garcia assured.
He added that the Comelec divisions will hold “summary proceedings” and they will not be required to conduct a full-blown hearing on each petition.
“Therefore, sa isang linggo, kumpleto lahat ng proseso ng submission at pwede kaming magdesisyon sa second week ng October. Almost sure ako na may desisyon bago mag October 30,” Garcia said. (ai/mnm)