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Wednesday, May 09, 2007
Senatorial bet Cayetano is a Filipino: poll body
MANILA -- Genuine Opposition (GO) senatorial candidate Alan Peter Cayetano is a natural-born Filipino, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) ruled on Tuesday.
Pinoy Votes: Sun.Star Election 2007 Coverage
In an en banc resolution, the Comelec upheld the decision of its second division junking the petition of former Pateros mayor Jose Capco that sought to disqualify Cayetano.
"We've finally decided to put an end to the citizenship issue of Congressman Cayetano affirming the resolution of the second division, meaning he is a natural-born Filipino," said Comelec Chairman Benjamin Abalos Sr.
He added that a second case questioning Cayetano's citizenship filed by Percival Mabasa, a broadcaster and columnist, has become moot and academic following the en banc's decision.
Meanwhile, the Comelec also resolved that all ballots containing votes for Aquino will be counted in favor of opposition candidate Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III.
"All votes for Aquino should go to Noynoy," said Abalos adding that senatorial candidate Theodore Aquino failed to prove that he has renounced his American citizenship when he filed his certificate of candidacy (COC).
"Ms. Tessie Aquino-Oreta is Oreta not Aquino as per her certificate of candidacy. Now as far as Mr. Theodore Aquino is concerned, it appears that his COC was never given due course," said Abalos. (MSN/Sunnex)For more Philippine news, visit Sun.Star Bacolod. (May 9, 2007 issue)
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