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Maquiling vs. Commission on Elections (Comelec) [Resolution]

CASAN MACODE MAQUILING, Petitioner, vs. COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS, ROMMEL ARNADO y CAGOCO, and LINOG G. BALUA. Respondents.

G.R. No. 195649 | 2013-07-02

ENBANC 
 
RESOLUTION 
 
SERENO, CJ:
 
This Resolution resolves the Motion for Reconsideration filed by respondent on May 10, 2013 and the Supplemental Motion for Reconsideration filed on May 20, 2013. 
 
We are not unaware that the term of office of the local officials elected in the May 2010 elections as already ended on June 30, 2010. Arnado, therefore, has successfully finished his term of office. While the relief sought can no longer be granted, ruling on the motion for reconsideration is important as it will either affirm the validity of Arnado’s election or affirm...