Comelec proclaims 28 winning party-list groups

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