So, in this case, we exercise our discretion. We will proceed to proclaim these party-list organizations,” he added. Garcia said that it will be “unfair” not to proclaim the groups just because they have a pending case. “I think it’s so unfair if simply because you have a pending case na (that is) questioning the qualification or the accreditation of the partylist, that you will not proclaim that party-list,” he said. The Comelec is set to proclaim the winning party-list groups at 4 p.m Thursday.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 26, 2022 03:01 UTC