My sources in Malacañang say Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chair Andy Bautista visited the Palace recently and talked with President Digong. ADVERTISEMENTDid the conversation Bautista have with the President touch on rumors—allegedly spread by disgruntled Comelec insiders—that candidate Rodrigo Duterte garnered 21 million votes instead of 16 million? Yes, the rumors are no longer important or worth discussing since Digong won anyway. If the rumors that Digong got 21 million votes, instead of 16 million, have a grain of truth, then Bongbong Marcos probably won the vice presidency instead of Leni Robredo. What about another rumor—still coming from inside the Comelec—that Bautista wants out as Comelec chair and is seeking another government post?

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer March 13, 2017 16:34 UTC