Considering the fact that The Supreme Court has issued an order that all cabinet officials who are running for elected office are hereby deemed resigned from their post, the Arroyo team gave out an explanation as to why those who should have resigned still attended their recent cabinet meeting in Palawan. They were “guests”.
These Cabinet officials, who are seeking seats in Congress include Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita, for Batangas, Agriculture Secretary Arthur Yap, for Bohol, Presidential Management Staff Hermogenes Esperon Jr. for Pangasinan, Justice Secretary Agnes Devanadera for Quezon, and Budget Secretary Rolando Andaya Jr. for Camarines Sur.
Comelec chair Jose Melo said he already instructed the Comelec Law Department to look into the candidates’ liability in breaking election regulations.
“If they continue to discharge with their functions, even if not connected to their political ambitions, it may be an election offense,” he told reporters.
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