MANILA, Philippines — Former Commission on Elections (Comelec) chairman Sixto Brillantes Jr. passed away on Tuesday. The former poll chair’s passing was confirmed by Comelec spokesman James Jimenez in a message to reporters. ADVERTISEMENT“This is to confirm the passing of former Chairperson Sixto S. Brillantes Jr., today at a little past 11 a.m.,” Jimenez said. According to Joey, his uncle also served as President Rodrigo Duterte’s law professor while the latter was studying at San Beda Law School. Brillantes served as Comelec chairman from January 2011 to February 2015.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer August 11, 2020 04:41 UTC