Former ambassador and Lanao del Norte Representative Macabangkit Lanto speaks during the news conference at the Comelec Office in Intramuros, in Manila on Friday. With him, (left-rigt) Commissioner Elias Yusoph and Comelec Chairman Sixto Brillantes. INQUIRER FILE PHOTO
MANILA, Philippines–Malacañang on Monday welcomed Macabangkit Lanto’s withdrawal of his appointment to the Commission on Elections, calling it a “demonstration of personal delicadeza.’’
“The highest consideration for the country is to restore confidence in the electoral system. Mr. Lanto’s decision to withdraw as commissioner of the Comelec is a demonstration of personal delicadeza, and gives the President an opportunity to make a new appointment to the position,’’ said Undersecretary Abigail Valte, deputy presidential spokesperson.
Malacañang would announce the new appointments in place of Lanto and Bernadette Sardillo, who earlier declined her appointment to the Comelec for personal reasons, “at the appropriate time,’’ Valte said.