Commission on Election (Comelec) chairman George Garcia on Tuesday, Nov. 7, said the filing of Certificate of Candidacy (COC) for representative of Negros Oriental 3rd Legislative District has been extended.
The extension comes after no aspirant submitted a COC on the first day of the three-day filing period.
Interviewed during DZRH's Magandang Umaga Pilipinas, Garcia confirmed that no candidate filed a COC to fill in for the seat vacated by Arnolfo ‘Arnie’ Teves Jr.
"So far, hanggang kahapon, wala pa tayong report," he said.
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Garcia said aspirants can file their COC until Saturday, Nov. 11.
The last day of filing was originally set for Wednesday, Nov. 8, based on the poll body's recently-issued calendar of activities.
"Para mas mahaba ang announcement at notice sa lahat, ginawa nating a-onse nitong buwan na ito ang filing ng COC," the COMELEC chief said.
On Monday, Nov. 6, Comelec released the log sheet showing that no aspirants filed a candidacy on the first day.
"November 6, 2023 NO COC FILED. Nothing follows," the log sheet reads.
‘NO COC FILED’
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The special election in Negros Oriental 3rd District is set on Dec. 9.
