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Too late to remove Singson’s name in ballots—Comelec

THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday said former Ilocos Sur governor Luis “Chavit” Singson’s name will remain on the official ballot despite his withdrawal from the Senate race.

In a viber message, Comelec chairman George Garcia said Singson announced his withdrawal on Sunday citing health reason.  

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Singson was reportedly recuperating from pneumonia.

“Should he withdraw from the senate race, we can no longer remove his name from the ballot,” Garcia said.

The poll chief said all votes cast for Singson would be declared as “stray.”

He advised Singson to personally file his withdrawal at the Comelec office in Intramuros, Manila, saying the Comelec would not accept any representatives to file on his behalf.  

Singson was deemed among the most popular 66 senatorial bets in the May 2025 midterm elections.  

Garcia said that the poll body started on Jan. 6 the printing of 73 million ballots for the May 12, 2025 midterm elections.

Editor’s Note: This is an updated article. Originally posted with the headline “Comelec: Singson to remain on printed official ballots despite exit.”

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