Erap clears hurdle MR. EXPOSE Amb. Ernesto Maceda 12/17/2009

Erap clears hurdle MR. EXPOSE Amb. Ernesto Maceda 12/17/2009 The Comission on Elections (Comelec) has accepted the candidacy of Joseph “Erap” Estrada for president in the May 2010 elections. Also recognized and accepted as qualified candidates are Benigno Aquino III, JC de los Reyes, Richard Gordon, Jamby Madrigal, Gilbert Teodoro, Eddie Villanueva and Manuel Villar Jr. In a surprise decision, the Comelec rejected the certificate of candidacy (CoC) of environmentalist Nicanor Perlas. The Comelec ruling means that the eight presidentiables’ name will now be printed in the official ballot. This means that the name of Joseph “Erap” Estrada will be printed in the official ballot despite.... MORE Source:  The Daily Tribune ALTERNATE URL: http://www.classicposters.com/commentary/20091217com4.html

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