MANILA, Philippines – The period for replacing a candidate in the May 13 elections is over, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said Friday after Youth Commission chairperson Ronald Cardema reportedly moved to replace his wife as nominee of Duterte Youth party-list. ADVERTISEMENT“The period for substitution has already lapsed,” Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez said in a press briefing. Meaning, if the 1st nominee resigns, it’s the 2nd who takes over the 1st spot, 3rd becomes 2nd, etc. Meaning, if the 1st nominee resigns, it’s the 2nd who takes over the 1st spot, 3rd becomes 2nd, etc. @radyocomelec @COMELEC @jabjimenez #AskGoyo https://t.co/yIyHKGlb70 — Gregorio Larrazabal® 🇵🇭 (@GoyYLarrazabal) May 16, 2019 ADVERTISEMENTCardema was appointed as chairperson of the National Youth Commission (NYC) in 2018.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 17, 2019 10:07 UTC