But Commissioner Rowena Guanzon, who dissented in the Comelec en banc's decision, clarified Tuesday afternoon that Cardema is not yet the party-list's nominee. READ: Original Duterte Youth nominees unwilling, unready for CongressCardema's last-minute petition to substitute as the first nominee of Duterte Youth drew widespread criticism as all five nominees withdrew their substitution on the same day. He had also used NYC email addresses to send out press releases in favor of the Duterte Youth. Commissioner Rowena Guanzon was the lone commissioner who dissented while Commissioner Luie Tito Guia abstained from voting. — Patricia Lourdes Viray(Editor's note: This article has been updated to reflect a clarification made by Comelec Commissioner Guanzon)

Source: Philippine Star June 04, 2019 09:00 UTC