Tag: Preliminary Conference

Posted on by — 1 Comment

Bongbong Marcos: Supreme Court to Designate 100 Revision Committee for Fast Recount

supreme court





welcome By: Elena Grace Flores

Bongbong Marcos’ legal spokesperson Vic Rodriguez said that they are about to request the Supreme Court to designate at least 100 revision committee for the immediate conclusion of the recount of the ballots. Rodriguez said that these committees can comprise of lawyers and clerks of court, all to be staffed by the PET.






Youtube video by; GMA News
[VIDEO]: Election protest ni Marcos at Robredo, isinalang na sa preliminary conference



October Recount

The manual recount of ballots in the first three pilot provinces selected by Bongbong Marcos could start in October. Marcos’ legal counsel, George Garcia, estimated this in a press conference after the Supreme Court concluded the preliminary conference on Marcos’ electoral protest against Leni Robredo.




Limited Witnesses

The Tribunal requests to both camps to limit their witnesses to three persons per precinct. Marcos’ camp wants the PET to recount first the ballot boxes in Camarines Sur, Iloilo, and Negros Oriental. Once the slim lead of Robredo is overshadowed, a further recount might not be necessary anymore.




Recount Venue

PET’s proposed venue for the manual recount and judicial revision of ballots is the basketball court inside the Court of Appeals. Marcos’ Camp appreciate’s the Supreme Court’s readiness in their outline to really allow the recount to take place very swiftly.









Grateful to the Supreme Court

Marcos thanked the PET for the progress of his electoral protest. It is already one year from last year’s election but the Supreme Court made various efforts to facilitate the recount without delay. They even set aside Robredo’s pleas to be taken up at a later date if necessary. The recount is indeed the priority as far as SC is concerned.




http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/local-news/2017/07/12/marcos-camp-poll-recount-could-start-october-552356




Posted on by — 1 Comment

Bongbong Marcos Supporters Laugh at P66M is from Tobacco Social Media Post

social media





welcome By: Elena Grace Flores

Some Leni Robredo’s supporters already freak out now that the Supreme Court fast-tracks Bongbong Marcos’ electoral protest. Some of their social media posts ridiculously claim that the money used to pay the 66M recount fee is from the tobacco excise tax that has put the Ilocos 6 in detention to implicate Governor Imee Marcos.






Youtube video by; News5Everywhere
[VIDEO]: Kasama natin ang News5 court reporter JV Arcena para himayin ang mga nangyari sa preliminary conference para sa electoral protest ni dating Senador Bongbong Marcos laban kay VP Robredo.



Social Media Stunts Failed

Robredo is also bashed via social media for not attending the recent Preliminary Conference where a multitude of Marcos’ supporters gathered even from the night before the event. There are posts that tried to justify her no-show action that she was in Bicol to renew her driver’s license.




The Trolls

The trolls that accused Marcos on the alleged tobacco excise usage to pay for the protest are called idiots by his defenders for even thinking that the money spent for the farmers’ vehicles in 2012 is re-channelled in advance for the 2017 recount fee. As if Marcos can guess that he will be cheated in the 2016 election.




Brotherly Advice

Marcos won’t comment anymore on the Congress’ threat to him for the advice he gave to his sister. He does not want her to attend the July 25 hearing. Harrold Toledana of the 31,000-strong BBM Youth and Roberto dela Cerna, leader of the Katipunan ng Pilipinong Makabayan and KAbataan SAndigan at Gabay ng Pilipino Inc., said that the House probe is a hogwash. It is just for pure politicking. They believe that any statement by Gov. Marcos before the House will not matter to lawmakers. It is because they already have a decision which is to detain her.









Gov. Marcos Need Not to Attend Hearing

Ilocos Norte players told Ilocos Norte Gov. Imee Marcos not to attend the hearing on July 25. This is the same advice given by her brother, Bongbong Marcos. Marcos supporters are aghast when the Congress publicizes the detention room prepared for Marcos. “What is the purpose of going there to attend if in the end, they will not believe what she will say and their real intention is to detain Governor Imee?” Philip Terry of BBM-POGI asks.




http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/912826/bongbong-fully-pays-p66m-in-poll-protest-vs-robredo




Posted on by — 3 Comments

Bongbong Marcos Press Con on Prelim Aftermath: PET Junks Robredo’s Delaying Tactics

aftermath





welcome By: Elena Grace Flores

Bongbong Marcos’ press conference followed right after the preliminary conference to announce its aftermath. The Supreme Court explained that based on the history of electoral protest in the country, no case yet has progressed quickly. They themselves are in the learning curve, said the Chief Justice. The PET, therefore, decides to set aside all motions that can delay the protest.






Youtube via Facebook; ANC HD
[VIDEO]: Bongbong Marcos holds a press conference after the Preliminary Conference.



Leni Robredo’s Motions

VP Leni Robredo sought the dismissal of the poll protest. She cites the lack of merit and jurisdiction of PET. This is despite the high tribunal’s ruling that Marcos’ protest is sufficient in form and substance. Other motions include the clarification for Marcos to shoulder the expenses incurred by Comelec. These are all set aside at the moment and might be tackled after the recount if necessary after summarizing all issues.




Full Payment

Marcos paid the remaining P30 million for his electoral protest against Robredo. The payment was in two checks. One amounts to P15-million and the other was for P15.2-million. He paid the balance ahead of the July 14 deadline set by the Supreme Court. It ordered Marcos to pay P66,223,000 for the recount in 132,446 precincts.




PET’s Apology

The PET was apologetic for the slow process and the Marcos camp can only be grateful for their explanation that delays happen because this is the first electoral protest of its nature and they do not have the template yet on how to handle it efficiently and quickly.









Justices’ Good Interest

Marcos is thankful to the Supreme Court Justices that they themselves are also interested to see the case resolved at the soonest possible time through the recount. This is the reason why all pending petitions may have to wait to give way to the electoral protest process. It is expected that after a week, these petitions are shortlisted and the retrieval of the ballot boxes should follow the week after that.




http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2017/07/11/1718483/leni-bongbong-face-sc-today

Bongbong fully pays P66M in poll protest vs Robredo




Posted on by — Leave a comment

Marcos-Robredo Preliminary Conference at Supreme Court, July 11 at 2 PM

supreme court





welcome By: Elena Grace Flores

Bongbong Marcos, who filed the election protest against Leni Robredo, joined the overnight vigil with his supporters in front of the Supreme Court the night before July 11. The Preliminary Conference starts at 2 PM.






Youtube video by; Bagong Lipunan
[VIDEO]: Nagsagawa ng prayer vigil para sa katotohanan ang mga Marcos loyalists at supporters sa harap ng Korte Suprema kagabi at binisita ito ni dating Senador Bongbong Marcos (BBM). Ngayong araw, July 11, 2017, kasi gaganapin ang unang preliminary conference ng protesta ni BBM laban kay Leni Robredo.



Robredo Ready to Face

Robredo’s is ready to face the high court that sits as the Presidential Electoral Tribunal. They said that Marcos is only prolonging his protest. He has yet to prove that the integrity of the automated elections was compromised. Then that is when he can demand on ballot recounts and examination of election documents.




Marcos’ Initial Choice

Marcos, however, stuns them when he discloses the three pilot provinces to best exemplify fraud or irregularities in his protest brief. He named Camarines Sur, Iloilo, and Negros Oriental. Marcos to explain how Robredo won the polls with a 263,473 vote lead. This was highly criticized by Robredo’s camp.




Robredo’s Listed Provinces

Robredo also listed three provinces in her counter-protest brief: Capiz, Sulu, and North Cotabato. She said that Marcos’ protest is based on general allegations. Her camp speculates that they have designed manufactured evidence to sway the results in his favor. Nevertheless, this is impossible for the Marcos camp to do. It was the Liberal Party’s reign when the election happened in 2016.









Delaying Tactics

Marcos also criticized Robredo for blocking moves to recount the results of the VP race in almost 40,000 clustered precincts. Robredo’s camp filed a manifestation with a motion for clarification before the PET. They want Marcos to pay for the expenses incurred by the Commission on Elections over his election protest.




http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2017/07/10/bongbong-marcos-outside-SC-in-eve-of-poll-protest.html




Posted on by — 2 Comments

Supporters to Bongbong Marcos: Go and Get Back Stolen Election Votes

election





welcome By: Elena Grace Flores

Bongbong Marcos’ supporters were the first to populate the front area of the Supreme Court.  The loyalists were already on vigil the night prior to the Preliminary Conference of his election protest against Leni Robredo. They all want him to go and get back their votes allegedly stolen by the camp of the reigning VP.






Youtube video by; Dan NewsTV
[VIDEO]: It’s Bongbong Marcos versus Vice President Leni Robredo. The Supreme Court, acting as the Presidential Electoral Tribunal, is taking up Marcos’ protest today.
Courtesy: CNN PH



Red During Overnight Vigil

The passionate loyalists wear the official color of the Marcos camp which is red. This signifies their undying flame in seeking for the truth. Bongbong in return did not fail in thanking them for their efforts. He made it a point to grace their vigil.




Protest Brief

The Marcos camp was earlier criticized by its opponent for changing the 3 pilot provinces for the recount to Camarines Sur, Iloilo, and Negros Oriental. They were made to believe that they will go for the disputed MILF region. 362 witnesses are ready for the shortlisting process. It is expected that the election protest proceedings will be tedious and complicated given the numerous issues of alleged fraudulent activities that Robredo vowed to defend.




Precincts for Protest

In Marcos’ motion, he asks the PET to order the decryption and printing of the ballot images from the SD cards used in the 36,465 clustered precincts contested in his protest against Vice President Leni Robredo. Robredo’s lawyers reiterated to challenge him to prove first that the digital election process was fraudulent, as per the first part of his protest.









Simplified Process

Marcos dropped by at the vigil and said that the time has come for the people to know the right number of vote counts, who really excel, and finally who is the real winner for the 2016 election Vice Presidential race. It is at the Prelim that the issues are simplified for a speedier process. His supporters are praying for the Supreme Court’s fairness in officiating the recount.




https://www.bongbongmarcos.com/news/post/rappler-marcos-urges-sc-speed-poll-protest/




Posted on by — 7 Comments

Bongbong Marcos Live at Supreme Court: Time to Know the Truth

election





welcome By: Elena Grace Flores

A group of supporters gathered at the Supreme Court grounds to keep vigil on the preliminary conference of Bongbong Marcos’ election protest against Leni Robredo. Marcos graciously appeared and said that it’s time to know the truth.






Facebook video by; ANC 24/7
[VIDEO]: Bongbong Marcos dumaan sa vigil ng kanyang mga taga supurta sa gabi bago ang Preliminary Conference.



Marcos’ Message

Bongbong Marcos’ message to his supporters and to the public ahead of the electoral protest preliminary conference is very clear. He said that the time has come for the people to know who the real winner is in the 2016 Vice Presidential election.




No more Delay

Marcos said that it’s already more than a year or exactly 13 months since he filed the protest. This is basically due to some delaying tactics by Robredo’s camp. He also complains earlier that Comelec is also conniving with the VP for such delays. In some instances, the Supreme Court tolerates them but according to the current en banc voting like the Martial Law and even the Hero’s burial of the Marcos’ patriarch, the high court is still democratic in nature.




Prelim Issues

The preliminary conference tackles issues such as the unused secure digital or SD cards with some data, diagnostics and the shut down of the server at the Comelec. It also touches on the warehouse in Santa Rosa, Laguna, and other procedural matters.









Recount Promise

It is with confidence that Marcos discloses his strong faith that after the recount of the 3 pilot provinces, Robredo’s victory can quickly overturn. That is when the real winner can be known by the waiting public. This event is closely monitored by his supporters both online and offline.




http://www.manilatimes.net/marcos-camp-cries-foul-protest-case-delay/315882/




Posted on by — 2 Comments

Bongbong Marcos: Recount in 3 Provinces can Show his Election Victory

election





welcome By: Elena Grace Flores

Bongbong Marcos said on Sunday that he is confident that the election victory of Vice President Leni Robredo would overturn after the recounts in just the first three provinces. He would surely emerge as the winner in the 2016 Vice Presidential race.






Youtube video by; News5Everywhere
[VIDEO]: Mula June 21, gagawin na ito sa July 11. Pag-uusapan sa preliminary conference ang mga isyung tatalakayin ng Presidential Electoral Tribunal.



Priority Recounts

Marcos discloses this before the preliminary conference on his election protest before the Supreme Court that sits as PET.Marcos’ 2 pilot provinces are; Camarines Sur, Robredo’s home province, Iloilo, the bailiwick of the successful Liberal Party leaders, and Negros Oriental.




Ready for Preliminary Conference

He said his lawyers are ready for the preliminary conference. It is the first part of the protest. They aim to prove the protest’s merit based on concrete evidence gathered. “In fact, for the last three months volunteers from provinces where cheating occurred never stopped coming to us. They give their affidavits and pinpoint to us where these documents are. We have voluminous files of such of proofs,” said Marcos.




Protest Fees

Marcos assails the election results in 39,221 clustered precincts. He already paid for the recount in 36,465 clustered precincts. The camp wants the results annulled for the rest of the 2,756. Marcos paid the P36-million last April 17. The P30-million second installment is payable on or before July 14.









Anxious Supporters

Facebook is flooded with inquiries when the recount could happen after the preliminary conference. This would simply depend on how the prelim goes. This is why Marcos supporters are vigilant to know every step of the way. No delay can be tolerated anymore. The Supreme Court should know that.




Marcos: Recount in 3 provinces to overturn Robredo victory




Posted on by — Leave a comment

Baguio Candle Vigil Worked: Preliminary Conference for Marcos’ Protest is Set for June 21

vigil





welcome By: Elena Grace Flores

Believe it or not. Just when the news breaks out that Leni Robredo was given five days to pay the required deposit for her counter protest and that the omnibus motion of Bongbong Marcos to dismiss it is deferred, the Supreme Court hereby sets the preliminary conference for Marcos’ electoral protest on 21 June 2017 at 2 PM. Perhaps the Baguio vigil by Marcos’ supporters worked.






Youtube video by; Elena Grace Flores
[VIDEO]: The camp of Vice President Leni Robredo has assured the Supreme Court, sitting as the Presidential Electoral Tribunal (PET), that it will pay the P8 million fee for her counter protest against former senator Bongbong Marcos.



Marcos’ Motion is Granted

The Supreme Court (SC) sitting as Presidential Electoral Tribunal (PET) has finally granted the motion of former Sen. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to set the preliminary conference in motion to let the recount happen on his protest against Vice President Leni Robredo.




Preliminary Conference Schedule

The SC Public Information Office said that the first preliminary conference is scheduled on June 21, Wednesday, at 2 PM. This is when the issues are shortlisted with the matching completion dates. This is needed to start the process of verifying evidence and conduct the recount of votes as prayed for by Bongbong Marcos.



SC Acted on Various Incidents

“The Presidential Electoral Tribunal, in its session of 25 April 2017, acted on various incidents in ET Case No. 005 (Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos v. Maria Leonor “Leni Daang Matuwid” G. Robredo). The PET granted protestant’s motion for the setting of the preliminary conference and has SET this case for the preliminary conference on 21 June 2017 at 2:00 in the afternoon, WITHOUT PREJUDICE to the Tribunal’s resolution of all remaining pending incidents,” the statement announced.









The Vigil Worked for SC to Finally Move

The high court also said that the preliminary conference would also cover Robredo’s counter-protest and not only limited to Marcos’ protest. This is actually what Marcos supporters asked for that whatever the SC may decide for as long as they move forward with the protest, it is good enough for them. The candle vigil seemed to work after all.




http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2017/04/25/1693812/pet-dismisses-robredo-plea-orders-her-pay-p15m

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/892112/sc-sets-preliminary-conference-on-marcos-robredo-protests