The country’s poll body, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has published an initial list of local candidates for the 2016 polls. Although there’s already a list, it is still subject to verification and editing and candidates can request for corrections.
The COMELEC has yet published a final list of national candidates according to the latest announcement of the poll body. The poll body was supposed to finalize the list Wednesday, but Comelec Chair Andy Bautista said some legal issues facing certain bets remain unsolved.
Aside from various reasons, the Comelec also awaits the decision of the Supreme Court on the disqualification cases against presidentiable, Sen. Grace Poe.
Despite the challenges, the poll body said it will proceed with the printing of the ballots on February 1.
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