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| Commissioner Lucenito N. Tag |
The COMELEC said in Resolution No. 9358,
promulgated February 7, 2012, that Commissioner Armando C. Velasco has
signified his intention to relinquish the Chairmanship of the Committee in
favor of Commissioner Tagle. Velasco was designated Chairman of the COAV on
August 11, 2009 by virtue of COMELEC Minute Resolution No. 09-0501.
“Notwithstanding the new designation, Commissioner
Armando Velasco may continue to provide assistance to and discuss with
Commissioner Lucenito N. Tagle matters concerning the Committee should the need
arises,” the COMELEC said.
The COMELEC further said that the turnover process
in the COAV shall be on or before February 15, 2012.
COMELEC sets May 31, 2012 as deadline of
filing of Manifestation of Intent to participate in the Party-List System of
Representation
Meanwhile, the COMELEC has also announced that
party-list groups desiring to participate in the May 13, 2013 National and
Local Elections should file with the COMELEC a Manifestation of Intent to
participate in the party-list election together with its list of at least five
(5) nominees, no later than May 31,
2012, at the close of business hours.
“This Commission is in the process of reviewing and
collating all existing rules and regulations governing the party-list system of
representation to ensure that the party-list system truly serves its purpose,
as envisioned by the framers of the Constitution and of R.A. 7941, that is
giving representation to marginalized and underrepresented sectors,” said
COMELEC in Resolution 9359, promulgated February 8, 2012.
