Calida casts doubt on Comelec with SC filing 'to ensure 2022 polls integrity'

Individuals queue for Voter registration outside the COMELEC office in Quezon City. Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez announced that the Commission approved the resumption of voter registration from 8am to 5pm in areas under MECQ (September 6, 2021).

The STAR / Boy Santos, file

MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Solicitor General has again moved against the Commission on Elections — its statutory client — this time asking the Supreme Court to compel the poll body to enforce elections laws, particularly over the electoral operations of the 2022 polls and the automated election system.

In a statement, the OSG said it filed a Petition for Certiorari, Prohibition and Mandamus "seeking to compel the Comelec to faithfully execute its constitutional duty to enforce elections laws, rules and regulations."

The OSG accused the poll body of violating the Omnibus Election Code and the Republic Act 8436 or the Act Authorizing the Comelec to use an Automated Election System. 

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