Comelec rules on 37 petitions from 2023 barangay, SK polls

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc released resolutions for promulgation on 37 petitions in relation to the October 2023 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections.

In a statement on Tuesday, the Comelec said the petitions pertain to the “correction of manifest errors in the statement of votes and/or canvass of votes, the consequent annulment of previously proclaimed candidates, and the resulting proclamation of the rightful  winning candidates” in various barangays nationwide.

Below is the list of resolved petitions:

• Proclaim Billy Jay Palangao Andres as the 7th Sangguniang Kabataan member of Barangay Culalabat, Cauayan City, Isabela. Annul the previous proclamation of Harvie Jay Aquino Mattalog.
• Cause the necessary corrections in the statement of votes to reflect Mon Marvelous Naval as 2nd member of the Sangguniang Barangay with 802 votes, and Carl Aldwin Dela Cruz Corpuz as the 3rd Sangguniang Barangay member with 172 votes in Barangay Poblacion Sur, Mayantoc, Tarlac.
• Proclaim Cristina Talde Ibao as the 7th Sangguniang Kabataan member of Barangay Santa Justa, Tibiao, Antique. Annul the previous proclamation of Merry Rose Baguioro Alborte.
• Proclaim Khristine Palma as the 7th Sangguniang Barangay member of Barangay 227, Manila. Annul the previous proclamation of Irene Caliwliw.
• Proclaim Cedrick Jude Cabunag Lero as the 7th Sangguniang Kabataan member of Barangay Lawigan, City of Mati, Davao Oriental. Annul the previous proclamation of Wellie Sincero Dacoylo, Jr.
• Proclaim Ric Hidalgo Kho as the 5th Sangguniang Barangay member of Barangay 748, City of Manila. Conduct a drawing of lots or toss coins to break the tie between Tasiana Delos Santos Panes and Efraene Pete Airielle Reyes, and accordingly proclaim the 6th and 7th Sangguniang Barangay members.
• Cause the necessary corrections in the Certificate of Canvass of Votes and Proclamation of Sangguniang Kabataan chairperson to reflect the correct number of votes in favor of Bernie Crucillo in Barangay Santa Cruz, Ocampo, Camarines Sur.
• Proclaim Christian Jairus Macapagal as the 7th Sangguniang Kabataan member of Barangay Sapang, San Miguel, Bulacan. Annul the previous proclamation of Kevin Ignacio Sioson.
• Proclaim Keelen Magallanes Escarilla as the 7th Sangguniang Barangay member of Barangay VI (Hawaiian), Silay City, Negros Occidental. Annul the previous proclamation of Crisalito Erisari Garcia.
• Proclaim Geoffrey Del Monte Delizo as the 6th Sangguniang Kabataan member of Barangay Daramuangan, Naguilian, La Union. There should be necessary corrections in the Certificate of Canvass of Votes and the proclamation of winners to reflect the correct ranking of Geoffrey Del Monte Delizo and Jimmie Ariaga Basilio as 6th and 7th Sangguniang Kabataan members.
• Proclaim Arlene Gargarita as the 7th Kagawad in Barangay Aguisan, Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental. Annul the previous proclamation of Renan Pabalinas.
• Proclaim Jan Kerstine Cerilles as the 6th Sangguniang Kabataan member of Barangay Punta, Nasipit, Agusan del Norte, and the candidate who shall be favored by luck and shall be ranked 7th. Annul the previous proclamation of Daniela Mantala and Kristine Mae Salise Beliota as the 6th and 7th Sangguniang Kabataan members. A drawing of lots for the candidates who tied—Mantala and Beliota—must be conducted.
• Proclaim Victoria Manansala as the 7th Kagawad of Barangay Esperanza, Koronadal City, South Cotabato. Annul the previous proclamation of Minda Sunga.
• Rectify the errors committed in the Certificate of Canvass of Votes to reflect the correct votes obtained by Erwin Unida Dollente in Barangay Magsaysay, Koronadal City, South Cotabato.
• Rectify the errors committed in the Certificate of Canvass of Votes and Proclamation by ranking the candidates according to the number of votes obtained from highest to lowest among the Sangguniang Kabataan members of Barangay Cambooc, Maasin City, Southern Leyte.
• Proclaim Mariel Abanico Duero as the 7th Sangguniang Kabataan member of Barangay Pag-antayan, Cantilan, Surigao del Sur. Annul the previous proclamation of Kiven John Linaga.
• Proclaim Anthony Acenas as the 4th Sangguniang Kabataan member of Barangay Lanao, Pilar, Cebu. Annul the previous proclamation of Ernielhyn Jeva. The locality must also hold a drawing of lots between winning candidates Anthony Acenas and Sheryn Sanza, to determine who will be the 4th and 5th members.
• Proclaim Reynan Anilao as the 7th Kagawad in Barangay Parang, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro. Rectify the errors committed in the statement of votes by precinct by reflecting the correct votes obtained by Danilo Tesoro Gasic and the corrected rankings of Raquel Espiritu Fronda, Juan Lazaro Caringal, and Reynan Anilao as the 5th, 6th, and 7th winning candidates, respectively. Annul the previous proclamation of Gasic as the 5th Kagawad.
• Proclaim Christine Ortiz as the 7th Sangguniang Kabataan member of Barangay Pandanon, Murcia, Negros Occidental. Annul the previous proclamation of Anthony Ceballos.
• Proclaim Kenji Miranda Zaleta, Joshper Mahawan Abanes, and Jude Dela Cruz as the 5th, 6th, and 7th Sangguniang Kabataan members, respectively, of Barangay Pamorangon, Daet, Camarines Norte. Annul the previous proclamation of Francine Ilagan as the 7th Sangguniang Kabataan member.
• Correct the rankings of candidates Haydee Quezon Perlas, Mary Antoinette Paraiseo, Alvin Flores Lucas, Eugene Rosales Palma, Jerry Lawas Francisco, Ester Alcantara Ortiguerra, and William Blanco Castro as 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th winning SB members, respectively, of Barangay 591, City of Manila.
• Rectify the error committed in the entries of the Certificate of Canvass of Votes and the proclamation of winning candidates for SB members of Barangay Bolton, Municipality of Malalag, Davao del Sur.
• Proclaim Althea De Juan, Vincent Runes, Mhecca Ella Fontamillas, Dion Dexter Diego, Vanessa De Jesus, John Reewen Delos Reyes, and John Roevick Tolentino as the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th SK members, respectively, of Barangay Aliputos, Numacia, Aklan. Annul the previous proclamation of Charlyn Ibabao and Cholo Jhon Flores as the 1st and 2nd SK members, respectively.
• Proclaim Louigine Ragas Domingo as the 7th SK member of Barangay 248, City of Manila. Annul the previous proclamation of Rolly Nunag Ruiz.
• Proclaim Radiza Recimulo as the 7th SB member of Barangay Migcanaway, Tangub City, Misamis Occidental. Annul the previous proclamation of Alejandra Carriaga Bermoy; Proclaim Arnold Dela Victoria Jr. as the 7th SK member of Barangay Migcanaway, Tangub City, Misamis Occidental. Annul the previous proclamation of Kalvin Klenth Barimbao.
• Proclaim Jay Loren Lleno as the 6th SK member of Barangay Bigaan, Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur. This warrants necessary corrections in the Certificate of Canvass of Votes and proclamation of a member to reflect the name as Jay Loren Lleno instead of Jay Estrera Lleno.
• Proclaim Janet Torio as the 7th SB member of Barangay 859, Pandacan, City of Manila. Annul the previous proclamation of Gelacio Macam.
• Proclaim Charmain Sajenes as the 2nd SB member of Barangay 874, Sta. Ana, City of Manila. Annul the previous proclamation of Jobert Jay Lascano.

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• Cause the necessary corrections in the Statement of Votes by the precinct, the Certificate of Canvass of Votes, and the proclamation of SB members of Barangay Poblacion, Marihatag, Surigao del Sur.
• Proclaim Jay Juntilla Almacin as the 4th SK member of Barangay New Compostela, Municipality of Damulog, Bukidnon.
• Proclaim Jemuel Tamayo Palata as the 7th SK member of Barangay Orong, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental. Annul the previous proclamation of Reymark Deguitos.
• Proclaim Rhea Mae Manlapas Ellevera as the 5th SK member of Barangay Candiis, Magsaysay, Misamis Oriental. There should be necessary corrections in the Certificate of  Canvass and proclamation of winners with respect to the correct rankings of Ellevera, Haji Tigion Paring, and Novetozon Utordoz as the 5th, 6th, and 7th SK members, respectively. Annul the previous proclamation of Antwin Fernandel Calabria as the 7th SK member.
• Rectify the errors committed in the Certificate of Canvass of Votes, statement of votes, and proclamation of winning candidates in Barangay Perez, Meycauayan City, Bulacan.
• Proclaim Chriszel Joy Lopez Jimena and Desiree Suizo Villegas in their respective ranks from the results of the drawing of lots, as the 6th and 7th SK members of Barangay Lower Malinao, Padada, Davao del Sur.
• Rectify the errors committed in the Statement of Votes by the Precinct by reflecting therein the correct and actual votes obtained by Victoria Cezar Relano and Jimmy Penaflorida in Barangay Mongpong, Santa Cruz, Marinduque. A new statement of votes must also be prepared to reflect the correction of the name of Penaflorida.
• Proclaim Joshua Adigue as the 4th SK member of Barangay Marikina Heights, Marikina City.
• Rectify the errors committed in the Certificate of Canvass of Votes, the statement of votes by precinct, and the proclamation of winning candidates in Barangay Liptong, Valencia, Negros Oriental.