Comelec favors disqualification case filed by BOPK ally vs candidate with same surname in May polls

CEBU CITY, Philippines - The Bando Osmeña Pundok Kauswagan (BOPK) is expected to get a boost in numbers after the Commission on Elections (Comelec) First Division ruled on the cancellation of the

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Bando Osmeña Pundok Kauswagan is expected to get a boost in numbers after the Commission on Elections First Division ruled on the cancellation of the certificate of candidacy of Sherwin Luie Abella, who sought an elective post for Councilor in Cebu City’s south district in the May 13 midterm polls.

Abella occupied the ninth spot in the south district race next to Councilor Philip Zafra of the Barug-PDP Laban. Two BOPK allies – Alvin Arcilla and Sisinio Andales – were were earlier ordered disqualified by Comelec from seeking a fourth term in office. They were also replaced by Barug allies Jerry Guardo and Joel Garganera.

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