Composition of Comelec’s 2 divisions named

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections announced yesterday the composition of two Comelec divisions following the appointment of new commissioners by President Duterte.

Commissioner George Garcia was assigned to the Comelec’s Second Division along with Commissioners Rey Bulay and Marlon Casquejo.

Casquejo serves as the presiding commissioner of the division.

The Comelec First Division is composed of Commissioners Aimee Neri, Aimee Ferolino and Socorro Inting, who was named presiding commissioner.

On March 8, President Duterte appointed Saidamen Balt Pangarungan as chairman of the Comelec.

Garcia and Neri replaced retired commissioners Rowena Guanzon and Antonio Kho Jr.