Comelec proclaims 28 winning party-list groups

(Update 6:16 PM) The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday proclaimed the 28 winning party-list organizations in the 2010 automated polls. Comelec chairman Jose Melo, reading an en banc resolution, announced on Monday afternoon that the following party-list organizations will be awarded seats in the 15th House of Representatives:

• Coalition of Association of Senior Citizens in the Philippines — 1,292,182 votes (2 seats)
  Nominees: Godofredo V. Arquiza David L. Kho Francisco G. Datol Jr. Remedios D. Arquiza Linda G. David Nelso A. Sin

• Akbayan Citizen's Action Party — 1,058,691 votes (2 seats)
  Nominees: Walden F. Bello Arlene J. Bag-ao Tomasita S. Villarin Ellene A. Sana Francis Q. Isaac Ruperto B. Aleroza

• Gabriela Women's Party — 1,001,421 votes (2 seats) Nominees: Luzviminda C. Ilagan Emerenciana A. De Jesus Sheila A. Ferrer Nenita L. Cherniguin Leona M. Entena

• Cooperative Natcco Network Party — 943,529 votes (2 seats)
  Nominees: Jose R. Ping-Ay Cresente C. Paez Luis D. Carillo Divina C. Quemi Emmanuel L. Solis, Jr.

• ABONO — 766,615 votes (2 seats)
  Nominees: Robert Raymund M. Estrella Francisco Emmanuel R. Ortega III Jacky Rowena T. Lomibao Ronald Allan Q. So Ponciano V. Oria, Jr.

• Bayan Muna — 746,019 votes (2 seats)
  Nominees: Teodoro A. Casino Neri J. Colmenares Joven G. Laura Carlos Isagani T. Zarate Leovigildo A. Molon

• An Waray — 711,631 votes (2 seats)
  Nominees: Florencio G. Noel Neil Benedict A. Montejo Jude A. Acidre Victoria Isabel G. Noel Joi Bernaditt A. De Paz

• Agricultural Sector Alliance of the Philippines, Inc. (AGAP) — 515,501 votes (1 seat)
  Nominees: Nicanor M. Briones Rico Geron Albert Roque T. Lim Jr. Victorino Michael I. Lescano Benjamin A. Jaro

• Alliance for Barangay Concerns Party (ABC) — 469,093 votes (1 seat)
  Nominees: Arnulfo A. Molero Gerardo A. Panghulan James Marty L. Lim Fredelino O. Tudio Alfredito E. Forteza

• Anakpawis — 445,628 votes (1 seat)
  Nominees: Rafael V. Mariano Joel B. Manglunsod Randall B. Echanis George F. San Mateo Verleen H. Trinidad Gloria G. Arellano Roy G. Velez Felix M. Paz Jaime S. Paglinawan Edwin B. Batac Fernando L. Hicap Franchiquita D. Buhayan

• Kabataan Party-list — 417,923 votes (1 seat)
  Nominees: Raymond V. Palatino Mark Louie T. Aquino Kathrina R. Castillo Renil B. Oliva Ken Leonard B. Ramos

• Abante Mindanao, Inc. (ABAMIN) — 376,011 votes (1 seat)
  Nominees: Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr. Virginia T. Sering Sergio C. Pascual Raynor T. Fulgencio Irenetta C. Montinola

• Act Teachers — 369,564 votes (1 seat)
  Nominees: Antonio L. Tinio Francisca L. Castro Efleda K. Bautista Jocelyn A. Bisuna Mae Fe G. Ancheta-Templa Gregorio T. Fabros

• You Against Corruption and Poverty (YACAP) — 335,635 votes (1 seat)
  Nominees: Carol Jayne B. Lopez Arnel N. Arbinson Allen S. Ponsaran Jr. Kyrie Dea Maia TG Montemayor Vianney D. Garol

• Ang Kasangga sa Kaunlaran, Inc. (Ang Kasangga) — 296,368 votes (1 seat)
  Nominees: Teodorico T. Haresco Eugenio Jose V. Lacson Anna Maria G. Nava Enrique V. Martin Segundo M. Gaston

• Bagong Henerasyon (BH) — 292,875 votes (1 seat)
  Nominees: Bernadette R. Herrera-Dy Edgar Allan D. Dy Dan Stephen C. Palami Alexandrea R. Cruz-Herrera Druscella L. Medici

• Ang Galing Pinoy (AGP) — 269,009 votes (1 seat)
  Nominees: Juan Miguel M. Arroyo Dennis G. Pineda Romeo A. Dungca Jr. Jerold Domonick S. David Ryan M. Caladiao

• Agbiag! Timpuyog Ilocano, Inc. (AGBIAG) — 262,298 votes (1 seat)
  Nominees: Patricio T. Antonio Erika Caitlin T. Dy Hansel Joseph Michael L. Tillmann Visitacion A. Ordoveza Jorge A. Sales

• Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA) — 238,675 votes (1 seat)
  Nominees: Mark Aeron H. Sambar Miles Andrew M. Roces Mark L. Daya Alberto D. Pacquiao Ernanie M. Calica

• Arts Business and Science Professionals — 257,301 votes (1 seat)
  Nominees: Catalina G. Leonen-Pizarro Eugene Michael B. De Vera Mary. T. Jazul Catalina O. Lanting Carlito B. Buentipo

• Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) — 244,623 votes (1 seat)
  Nominees: Raymond Democrito C. Mendoza Anthony B. Sasin Ruben D. Torres Roland C Dela Cruz Cecilio R. Seno Jr. Milagros D. Ogalinda

• Alyansa ng mga Grupong Haligi ng Agham at Teknolohiya Para sa Mamayan, Inc. (AGHAM) — 241,898 votes (1 seat)
  Nominees: Angelo Palmones Anselmo G. Adriano Florentino O. Tesoro Ruby Ephraim M. Rubiano Cleotilde B. Elmedolan

• Democratic Independent Workers Association (DIWA) — 238,675 votes (1 seat)
  Nominees: Emeline Y. Aglipay Ramon D. Bergado Pepito M. Pico Leopoldo A. Blanco Jr. Federico A. Balang

• Kapatiran ng mga Nakulong na Walang Sala — 234,717 votes (1 seat)
  Nominees: Ranulfo P. Canonigo Ma. Jesusa A. Sespene Omar A. Rivera Carmelito D. Tunguia Fernando G. Mangungas Jr.

• Kalinga Advocacy for Social Empowermennt and Nation Building Through Easing Poverty, Inc. (Kalinga) — 229,198 votes (1 seat)
  Nominees: Abigail Faye C. Ferriol Uzziel F. Caponpon Osinando V. Quillao Jr. Irene Gay S. Ferriol Michael M. Cruz

• Alagad Party-list — 227,116 votes (1 seat)
  Nominees: Rodante D. Marcoleta Diogenes S. Osabel Ric O. Domingo Sergio G. Manzana Rodrigo M. Olarte Sr. Miguel C. Malvar III Allan M. Maasir

• 1 Ang Pamilya — 217,032 votes (1 seat)
  Nominees: Reena Concepcion G. Obillo Protasio C. Asadon Jr. Alex B. Billedo Virgilio M. Rosete David N. Ramos

• Alliance of Volunteer Educators — 214,760 (1 seat)
  Nominees: Eulogio R. Masaysay Iris Marie D. Montes Adelaida R. Magsaysay Nicolas A. Brana Sr. Alicia M. Diel

Melo has deferred the proclamation of 11 party-list groups which have pending disqualification cases filed against them or their nominees. Following are those facing petitions for cancellation of registration:

• Ako Bicol Political Party (Ako Bicol)
• Buhay Hayaan Yumabong Party-list (Buhay)
• 1st Consumers Alliance for Rural Energy (1-CARE)
• Citizens' Battle Against Corruption (CIBAC)
• LPG Marketers Association, Inc. (LPGMA)
• Ang Asosasyon Sang Manguguma Nga Bisaya-Ow Mangunguma, Inc. (MBIS-OWA)
• Association of Philippine Electric Cooperatives (APEC)
• Alliance for Nationalism and Democracy (ANAD)

Those facing petitions for disqualification of party-list nominee:

• 1-UTAK
• Advocacy for Teacher Empowerment Through Action Cooperation and Harmony Towards Educational Reforms (A Teacher)
• Butil Farmer Party (BUTIL)

The proclamation was based on 121 certificates of canvass or 29,441,706 votes. The Party-list System Act (Republic Act 7941) says that those who received at least two percent of the total votes cast for the party-list system shall be entitled to one congressional seat each while those who received more than two percent of the votes shall be entitled to additional seats in proportion to their total number of votes. However, each party-list organization shall not be awarded more than three seats in Congress. The Comelec has yet to receive all the votes cast for the party-list system, specifically from areas where failure of elections took place. Included in these areas are seven municipalities of Lanao del Sur, two municipalities of Basilan, and one municipality of Sarangani — where special polls have been scheduled on June 3. The 1987 Philippine Constitution provides that 20 percent of the seats in Congress or 57 seats be allotted for the sectoral representatives. Melo admitted, however, that there are many things that must be "revisited" about the party-list system. He said he hopes the new party-list representatives will tackle these during their term. - RJAB Jr., GMANews.TV