Comelec Upholds Decision Declaring Abante as Manila Congressman

Manila’s Joey Uy asks SC to nullify Comelec resolutions; asserts HRET has jurisdiction

Comelec upholds annulment of Joey Uy’s proclamation

MANILA, Philippines—Commission on Elections (Comelec) En Banc has denied the motion for reconsideration filed by Luis "Joey" Uy, upholding its earlier resolution annulling his proclamation as representative of Manila’s 6th district. The decision reaffirmed that Uy is not a natural-born Filipino citizen, rendering him ineligible for the position. In a 12-page resolution issued on June 30, the En Banc ruled that Uy, whose citizenship was derived f…

Comelec affirms Benny Abante’s win, rules Uy not natural-born Filipino

The Commission on Elections has rejected Luis "Joey" Chua Uy's motion for reconsideration, clearing the way for re-electionist Bienvenido "Benny" Abante Jr. to be proclaimed as the representative of Manila's 6th district.

Comelec affirms Abante's win in Manila 6th District, junks Joey Uy's MR

The Commission on Elections En Banc on Monday affirmed the resolution declaring Bienvenido “Benny” Abante as the duly elected representative of the 6th District of Manila in the May 2025 midterm polls.

Comelec upholds decision declaring Abante as Manila congressman

Bienvenido “Benny” Abante Jr. MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc has upheld the decision of the Comelec Second Division to annul the proclamation of Manila City 6th District Representative-elect Joey Chua Uy and to declare Bienvenido “Benny” Abante Jr. as the rightful winner of the congressional race. In a 12-page resolution dated June 30, the Comelec en banc denied the motion for reconsideration filed by Uy. The…

Footage of Philippine election workers destroying unused ballots not proof of fraud

The Philippines’ electoral commission and watchdogs have told AFP it is “standard procedure” to destroy unused ballots after each election, contrary to false claims on social media that it was proof of fraud at the midterm polls in May. A spokesperson for the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said it was done so that they will not be misused. A TikTok video posted on June 2 shows footage of people in a room tearing up papers, next to a picture o…