MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court, sitting as Presidential Electoral Tribunal, has directed Vice President Leni Robredo to answer former Sen. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s appeal on the dismissal of his poll protest. “I confirm that the Presidential Electoral Tribunal in its resolution of June 15, 2021 in PET Case No. 005, has required respondent VP Maria Leonor ‘Leni’ Robredo to file her comment to the Motion for Reconsideration dated May 6, 2021 filed by protestee Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ R. Marcos,” Hosaka said. Robredo was given ten days from receipt of the tribunal’s order to file their comment. The PET, in a ruling penned by Associate Justice Marvic Leonen, was unanimous in junking Marcos’ poll protest against Robredo.

Source: Philippine Star June 28, 2021 06:33 UTC