Director Frances CMA Arabe

Lawyer. Acting Director IV, Education and Information Department, Commission on Elections. Intramuros. Philippines.

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The #SupremeCourtPH (SC) has ruled that the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is mandated by special law to hold special elections for congressional vacancies within 60 to 90 days from occurrence of the vacancy—even without a resolution from Congress.

In a Decision written by Associate Justice Ramon Paul L. Hernando, the SC 𝘌𝘯 𝘉𝘢𝘯𝘤 dismissed the petition filed by Elroy John M. Hagedorn (Elroy) to compel the House of Representatives (HOR) to officially declare a vacancy in the Third Legislative District of Palawan and call for a special election.

However, the SC clarified that this procedure does not apply to vacancies in party-list seats, which shall be filled in accordance with RA 7941 and relevant COMELEC Resolutions.

The seat became vacant after Representative Edward S. Hagedorn, who was elected in 2022, passed away on October 3, 2023.

Local government units in Palawan passed resolutions asking House Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez to request COMELEC to hold a special election.

Elroy also submitted signatures from Palawan residents to COMELEC Chairperson George Garcia to show public support for a special election. The COMELEC, however, stated that under RA 6645, it needs a resolution from the HOR before calling a special election.

This led Elroy to file a petition for 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘮𝘶𝘴 before the SC.

Although the May 2025 elections made Elroy’s petition moot, the SC still reviewed the case and ruled that Congress cannot be forced to pass a resolution certifying the vacancy and calling a special election, as this requirement was removed by a later law—RA 7166.

Article VI, Section 9 of the Constitution provides that a special election may be held when a congressional seat becomes vacant, following the procedure set by law.

Under RA 6645, COMELEC could only call a special election after receiving an official resolution from either the Senate or the HOR certifying the vacancy and requesting the election.

RA 7166 removed this requirement, authorizing COMELEC to act without waiting for Congress. If a seat becomes vacant at least one year before the end of the term, COMELEC must conduct a special election within 60 to 90 days from such vacancy.

The SC emphasized that waiting for a resolution from Congress could cause delay, as the process involves committee reviews and multiple readings.

Read the full text of the Press Release at https://t.co/84hmL3WpAR.

Read the full text of the Decision at https://t.co/LlMkeqNkGz.

Read the Concurring and Dissenting Opinion of Associate Justice Alfredo Benjamin S. Caguioa at https://t.co/ZLhkK0WDy7

Copying of this content is subject to the SC PIO’s Credit Attribution Policy: https://t.co/F48RF1vtzZ.

[Director Frances CMA Arabe @dirfrancesarabe]

@13thFool You have an amazing view!

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@DrTonyLeachon Saving this list for voter ed use. ❤️

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@DrTonyLeachon @COMELEC Thank you for appreciating our Early Voting Hours Program, Sir!

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Pamahalaan, handang sumunod sa magiging polisiya ng @COMELEC sa ipatutupad na P20 kada kilo ng bigas | RH 14 @leth_narciso, DZRH News

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@13thFool In Baguio City, we have them below Session Road, at Burnham Park or Mines View Park. It is buttered (they use Star Margarine) and sprinkled with salt.

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@13thFool Had that same circumstance happening to me. Small items pinasabuy. Delivered na at lahat. Had to stress myself on how to singil them without offending. It was not worth the effort at all!!

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@OredRegion1 @jabjimenez Mabuhay, ORED 1!

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We don't have to do more, achieve more, be more. It truly is okay to slow down and enjoy life, regardless of what we've accomplished or how "behind" we feel. We're not behind. We're just on our own path.

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[Vala Afshar @ValaAfshar]

Life lessons I wish I knew years ago:

1 lost money can be found; lost time is lost forever
2 to learn, unlearn, relearn and then change yourself is a superpower
3 you are not your job
4 networking is about giving
5 the best teacher is your last mistake
6 good manners is as important as good education
7 do not take your good health for granted
8 be a better friend and value relationships
9 if you are waiting for a title to lead, you are not ready to lead
10 a work sponsor is more important than a mentor
11 a good story is data with a soul
12 stop worrying about what others think of you
13 if you want an easier life, work on harder problems
14 best teachers are life long students
15 imposter syndrome is real, and a good thing
16 fight against a sense of entitlement
17 half the battle is showing up
18 love and cherish your parents by giving them your time
19 success is not accidental
20 the best views are there for those who love the climb
21 lucky people work harder
22 takers may end up with more, but givers sleep better at night
23 memorizing is not learning
24 it is okay to look back, just don’t stare
25 knowing is not acting - I can > IQ
26 straight roads do not make great drivers
27 good listeners hear the unsaid (listen with your eyes)
28 be the person that you want to follow
29 do not limit your contribution to a job description 30 take care of your parents - the best gift that you can give yourself
31 customer service is not a department
32 in the long run, the optimists create the future
33 never ruin an apology with excuses
34 salary is for expenses. equity is wealth - do not rent your time.
35 do not take a caring boss, joyful work or steady income for granted
36 as you get older, you love your parents more
37 challenge assumptions, starting with your own
38 we learn more from disagreements
39 best gift you can give yourself is quality time with parents
40 the older you get the less you care about what others think of you
41 be a good person but do not waste time trying to prove it
42 be comfortable with saying ‘I don’t know’ - there are no experts of tomorrow
43 being self-aware is a key to learning and growth; know yourself
44 first, invest in yourself, then help others win
45 if the answer is no, do not say maybe or yes
46 Don’t just translate, write something new and original; write for yourself - writing improves your thinking
47 It’s more important to do the right thing than to win an argument
48 do not buy your children what you never had, teach them what you never knew
49 begin with the end in mind
50 to make progress on your to-do list, you must also keep a to-don’t list
51 leave everything and everyone better than you found them
52 be kind and polite to everyone

53 Here’s how luck finds you:
—Work harder than expected
—Stay teachable
—Give without expecting a get
—Read and write more
—Show up on time
—Focus on your customers
—Develop good manners
—Be humble
—Be kind and generous
—Surround yourself with smarter people

54 The bosses we remember:
—provided us a safe space to grow
—opened career doors
—defended us when we needed it
—recognized and rewarded us
—developed us as leaders
—inspired us to stretch higher
—led by example
—told us our work mattered
—forgave us when we made mistakes

55 The older you get, the more quiet you become. Life humbles you so deeply as you age. You realize how much nonsense you’ve wasted time on.

56 Hire based on high rate of learning and good judgment
57 straight lines do not make great drivers
58 stand in the middle of the road for too long and you may get hit from both sides - be decisive
59 if you do not know the answer, it is okay to say 'I don't know, but I will find out'
60 do not follow or admire mean people - be the person that you would want to follow

61 the decisions you made 5-10 years ago shaped where you are today; decisions you make now will shape where you’ll be in 5-10 years

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“Remember, when you forgive, you heal. And when you let go, you grow.”

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Nilinaw ni Commission on Elections #COMELEC Chairman George Garcia na maari lamang manungkulan ang persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) na nanalo sa isang eleksyon kung siya ay maaabsuwelto sa kaniyang kaso. #BilangPilipinoBSKE #News5

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And just like that, SeptemBAR na.

Keep calm. Reflect on your goals. Don’t obsess about what you were unable to do. Do what you can with the time that you have.

Eat modestly. Sleep well. Make peace with your god. Help others.

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