source: PNa.gov.ph
Boxing promoter Rex “Wakee†Salud’s political ambition to run for mayor of Consolacion town in Cebu has suffered a blow.
The Municipal Circuit Trial Court of Consolacion-Cordova struck down Salud’s bid to get recognized as a registered voter of Cordova town in the sixth congressional district.
Judge Jocelyn Uy-Po found no error in the decision of the Election Registration Board in disapproving Salud’s petition.
Salud must prove residency at least six months preceding an election, said Po, presiding judge of the MCTC Consolacion-Cordova, in her decision, said.
Salud, who wants to challenge incumbent Mayor Adelino Sitoy, petitioned for the inclusion of his name in the list or registered voters in Barangay Cogon, Cordova.
Salud insisted he has been staying in that village since 2011.
In his position paper, Salud said that although he was new to Cordova, his “intention to reside (there) has been manifested by renting a house and lot in Barangay Cogon.â€
â€In due time, however, respondent would be staying in the area on a permanent character as he is now looking for a land to establish his home,†Salud’s position paper read.
However, the town’s election board blocked Salud’s application because he failed to establish his residency.
Article 6 of the Constitution provides that an applicant must be a resident of the Philippines for at least one year and in the municipality where he proposes to vote for at least six months preceding the elections.
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