Bets who are appointed execs resigned — high court
Manila, Philippines– With a 10-5 vote, the Supreme Court has reversed its December 1, 2009 ruling on the status of those who filed their certificate of candidacy who are at the same time, appointed officials. The SC now rules that these individuals are deemed “resigned”.
Midas Marquez, Supreme Court spokesman said the ruling contained in the 44-page resolution is “effective immediately” since the prevailing law is that all appointive officials running in the May 10 elections are automatically considered resigned.
The decision, penned by Chief Justice Reynato Puno, will affect four Cabinet members who are seeking congressional posts: Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita, Justice Secretary Agnes Devanadera, Agriculture Secretary Arthur Yap, and Presidential Management Staff chief Hermogenes Esperon.
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