THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) considers presidential aspirant Senator Panfilo Lacson still the standard bearer of Partido Reporma despite his resignation from the party.
In a television interview, Comelec Commissioner George Garcia said the poll body recognizes what was declared on a candidate’s certificate of candidacy (COC) when it was filed.
“As far as the Comelec is concerned, ang nabanggit niyo pong kandidato (Lacson) ay kandidato pa rin po noong partido politikal at that time na siya ay nag-file ng candidacy,” he said.
“Kung ano ‘yung kanyang partido politikal na nakalagay po doon sa kanyang COC kasama na yung nakalakip na certificate of nomination, of acceptance, ‘yun pa rin po ang kinikilala ng Comelec,” he added.
Garcia said if the COC was filed on October 1, 2021, it can only be amended until October 8.
On Thursday, Lacson announced his resignation as chairman and member of Partido Reporma adding he will instead pursue and run as an independent candidate.
Party president Pantaleon Alvarez on the same day said Partido Reporma is now endorsing presidential candidate Vice President Leni Robredo in May 2022 elections.
