COMMISSION on Elections (Comelec) Chairman Juan Andres Bautista finally stepped down from his post after President Rodrigo Duterte accepted his resignation on Monday. AdvertisementsExecutive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, in a letter dated October 23, informed Bautista that Duterte wanted his resignation to take effect immediately, and not on December 31 as originally indicated in his resignation letter. Upon the instruction of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, I wish to inform you that your resignation is hereby accepted, effective immediately,” Medialdea said. In a news conference on Monday, Bautista said he respected the President’s decision to accept his resignation effective immediately. Duterte said he was surprised that the House of Representatives impeached Bautista after the Comelec chief quit his post.

Source: Manila Times October 23, 2017 16:52 UTC