Comelec proclaims 28 winning party-list groups

KIMBERLY JANE T. TAN, GMANews.TV





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(Update 6:16 PM) The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday proclaimed the 28 winning party-list organizations in the 2010 automated polls.

Comelec chairman Jose Melo, reading an en banc resolution, announced on Monday afternoon that the following party-list organizations will be awarded seats in the 15th House of Representatives:

* Coalition of Association of Senior Citizens in the Philippines — 1,292,182 votes (2 seats)
Nominees:
Godofredo V. Arquiza
David L. Kho
Francisco G. Datol Jr.
Remedios D. Arquiza
Linda G. David
Nelso A. Sin

* Akbayan Citizen's Action Party — 1,058,691 votes (2 seats)
Nominees:
Walden F. Bello
Arlene J. Bag-ao
Tomasita S. Villarin
Ellene A. Sana
Francis Q. Isaac
Ruperto B. Aleroza

* Gabriela Women's Party — 1,001,421 votes (2 seats)
Nominees:
Luzviminda C. Ilagan
Emerenciana A. De Jesus
Sheila A. Ferrer
Nenita L. Cherniguin
Leona M. Entena

* Cooperative Natcco Network Party — 943,529 votes (2 seats)
Nominees:
Jose R. Ping-Ay
Cresente C. Paez
Luis D. Carillo
Divina C. Quemi
Emmanuel L. Solis, Jr.

* ABONO — 766,615 votes (2 seats)
Nominees:
Robert Raymund M. Estrella
Francisco Emmanuel R. Ortega III
Jacky Rowena T. Lomibao
Ronald Allan Q. So
Ponciano V. Oria, Jr.

* Bayan Muna — 746,019 votes (2 seats)
Nominees:
Teodoro A. Casino
Neri J. Colmenares
Joven G. Laura
Carlos Isagani T. Zarate
Leovigildo A. Molon

* An Waray — 711,631 votes (2 seats)
Nominees:
Florencio G. Noel
Neil Benedict A. Montejo
Jude A. Acidre
Victoria Isabel G. Noel
Joi Bernaditt A. De Paz

* Agricultural Sector Alliance of the Philippines, Inc. (AGAP) — 515,501 votes (1 seat)
Nominees:
Nicanor M. Briones
Rico Geron
Albert Roque T. Lim Jr.
Victorino Michael I. Lescano
Benjamin A. Jaro

* Alliance for Barangay Concerns Party (ABC) — 469,093 votes (1 seat)
Nominees:
Arnulfo A. Molero
Gerardo A. Panghulan
James Marty L. Lim
Fredelino O. Tudio
Alfredito E. Forteza

* Anakpawis — 445,628 votes (1 seat)
Nominees:
Rafael V. Mariano
Joel B. Manglunsod
Randall B. Echanis
George F. San Mateo
Verleen H. Trinidad
Gloria G. Arellano
Roy G. Velez
Felix M. Paz
Jaime S. Paglinawan
Edwin B. Batac
Fernando L. Hicap
Franchiquita D. Buhayan



* Kabataan Party-list — 417,923 votes (1 seat)
Nominees:
Raymond V. Palatino
Mark Louie T. Aquino
Kathrina R. Castillo
Renil B. Oliva
Ken Leonard B. Ramos


* Abante Mindanao, Inc. (ABAMIN) — 376,011 votes (1 seat)
Nominees:
Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.
Virginia T. Sering
Sergio C. Pascual
Raynor T. Fulgencio
Irenetta C. Montinola


* Act Teachers — 369,564 votes (1 seat)
Nominees:
Antonio L. Tinio
Francisca L. Castro
Efleda K. Bautista
Jocelyn A. Bisuna
Mae Fe G. Ancheta-Templa
Gregorio T. Fabros


* You Against Corruption and Poverty (YACAP) — 335,635 votes (1 seat)
Nominees:
Carol Jayne B. Lopez
Arnel N. Arbinson
Allen S. Ponsaran Jr.
Kyrie Dea Maia TG Montemayor
Vianney D. Garol


* Ang Kasangga sa Kaunlaran, Inc. (Ang Kasangga) — 296,368 votes (1 seat)
Nominees:
Teodorico T. Haresco
Eugenio Jose V. Lacson
Anna Maria G. Nava
Enrique V. Martin
Segundo M. Gaston


* Bagong Henerasyon (BH) — 292,875 votes (1 seat)
Nominees:
Bernadette R. Herrera-Dy
Edgar Allan D. Dy
Dan Stephen C. Palami
Alexandrea R. Cruz-Herrera
Druscella L. Medici


* Ang Galing Pinoy (AGP) — 269,009 votes (1 seat)
Nominees:
Juan Miguel M. Arroyo
Dennis G. Pineda
Romeo A. Dungca Jr.
Jerold Domonick S. David
Ryan M. Caladiao


* Agbiag! Timpuyog Ilocano, Inc. (AGBIAG) — 262,298 votes (1 seat)
Nominees:
Patricio T. Antonio
Erika Caitlin T. Dy Hansel
Joseph Michael L. Tillmann
Visitacion A. Ordoveza
Jorge A. Sales


* Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA) — 238,675 votes (1 seat)
Nominees:
Mark Aeron H. Sambar
Miles Andrew M. Roces
Mark L. Daya
Alberto D. Pacquiao
Ernanie M. Calica


* Arts Business and Science Professionals — 257,301 votes (1 seat)
Nominees:
Catalina G. Leonen-Pizarro
Eugene Michael B. De Vera
Mary. T. Jazul
Catalina O. Lanting
Carlito B. Buentipo


* Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) — 244,623 votes (1 seat)
Nominees:
Raymond Democrito C. Mendoza
Anthony B. Sasin
Ruben D. Torres
Roland C Dela Cruz
Cecilio R. Seno Jr.
Milagros D. Ogalinda



* Alyansa ng mga Grupong Haligi ng Agham at Teknolohiya Para sa Mamayan, Inc. (AGHAM) — 241,898 votes (1 seat)
Nominees:
Angelo Palmones
Anselmo G. Adriano
Florentino O. Tesoro
Ruby Ephraim M. Rubiano
Cleotilde B. Elmedolan



* Democratic Independent Workers Association (DIWA) — 238,675 votes (1 seat)
Nominees:
Emeline Y. Aglipay
Ramon D. Bergado
Pepito M. Pico
Leopoldo A. Blanco Jr.
Federico A. Balang


* Kapatiran ng mga Nakulong na Walang Sala — 234,717 votes (1 seat)
Nominees:
Ranulfo P. Canonigo
Ma. Jesusa A. Sespene
Omar A. Rivera
Carmelito D. Tunguia
Fernando G. Mangungas Jr.


* Kalinga Advocacy for Social Empowermennt and Nation Building Through Easing Poverty, Inc. (Kalinga) — 229,198 votes (1 seat)
Nominees:
Abigail Faye C. Ferriol
Uzziel F. Caponpon
Osinando V. Quillao Jr.
Irene Gay S. Ferriol
Michael M. Cruz


* Alagad Party-list — 227,116 votes (1 seat)
Nominees:
Rodante D. Marcoleta
Diogenes S. Osabel
Ric O. Domingo
Sergio G. Manzana
Rodrigo M. Olarte Sr.
Miguel C. Malvar III
Allan M. Maasir


* 1 Ang Pamilya — 217,032 votes (1 seat)
Nominees:
Reena Concepcion G. Obillo
Protasio C. Asadon Jr.
Alex B. Billedo
Virgilio M. Rosete
David N. Ramos


* Alliance of Volunteer Educators — 214,760 (1 seat)
Nominees:
Eulogio R. Masaysay
Iris Marie D. Montes
Adelaida R. Magsaysay
Nicolas A. Brana Sr.
Alicia M. Diel


Melo has deferred the proclamation of 11 party-list groups which have pending disqualification cases filed against them or their nominees.

Following are those facing petitions for cancellation of registration:

* Ako Bicol Political Party (Ako Bicol)
* Buhay Hayaan Yumabong Party-list (Buhay)
* 1st Consumers Alliance for Rural Energy (1-CARE)
* Citizens' Battle Against Corruption (CIBAC)
* LPG Marketers Association, Inc. (LPGMA)
* Ang Asosasyon Sang Manguguma Nga Bisaya-Ow Mangunguma, Inc. (MBIS-OWA)
* Association of Philippine Electric Cooperatives (APEC)
* Alliance for Nationalism and Democracy (ANAD)


Those facing petitions for disqualification of party-list nominee:

* 1-UTAK
* Advocacy for Teacher Empowerment Through Action Cooperation and Harmony Towards Educational Reforms (A Teacher)
* Butil Farmer Party (BUTIL)



The proclamation was based on 121 certificates of canvass or 29,441,706 votes.

The Party-list System Act (Republic Act 7941) says that those who received at least two percent of the total votes cast for the party-list system shall be entitled to one congressional seat each while those who received more than two percent of the votes shall be entitled to additional seats in proportion to their total number of votes.

However, each party-list organization shall not be awarded more than three seats in Congress.

The Comelec has yet to receive all the votes cast for the party-list system, specifically from areas where failure of elections took place.

Included in these areas are seven municipalities of Lanao del Sur, two municipalities of Basilan, and one municipality of Sarangani — where special polls have been scheduled on June 3.

The 1987 Philippine Constitution provides that 20 percent of the seats in Congress or 57 seats be allotted for the sectoral representatives.

Melo admitted, however, that there are many things that must be "revisited" about the party-list system.

He said he hopes the new party-list representatives will tackle these during their term. - RJAB Jr., GMANews.TV


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