SC nod on detainees' voting upholds right to suffrage: Comelec
(File photo) MANILA - The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Thursday welcomed the Supreme Court (SC) decision to lift the temporary restraining order (TRO) issued in 2016 against the commission's move to allow qualified persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) to vote in the national and local polls. In a statement, Comelec acting spokesperson John Rex Laudiangco said the ruling would make elections more inclusive. "In upholding the validity of Resolution No. 9371, the Supreme Court affirm...
John Rex Laudiangco Commission On Elections Comelec Supreme Court Ile Photo Manila The Commission On Elections Comelec Thursday Welcomed Supreme Court Sc Decision To Lift Temporary Restraining Order Tro Issued In 2016 Against 39s Move Allow Qualified Persons Deprived Of Liberty Pdls Vote National And Local Polls Ina Statement Omelec Acting Spokesperson John Rex Laudiangco Said The Ruling Would Make Elections More Inclusive Quot In Upholding Validity Of Resolution No 9371 He Supreme Court Affirmed Comelec 39s Commitment To The Rule Of Law
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