Rosal disqualified as Albay governor bet
(UPDATE) THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) said it has voided the reelection bid of former Albay governor Noel Rosal in the May 2025 midterm polls. The 17-page resolution promulgated by the Comelec's Second Division on Friday, Dec. 27, cited Rosal's dismissal by the Office of the Ombudsman in Dec. 2022 for violations of the Local Government Code as cause of disqualification. It stemmed from a petition filed by Josefino Dioquino, contending that Rosal's prior dismissal from service rendered him ineligible to run for public office. The Ombudsman's investigation found Rosal guilty of grave misconduct and oppression, as well as conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service. Rosal was dismissed from his post and perpetually disqualified from holding any public office, the ruling said. Despite his disqualification, Rosal filed his certificate of candidacy in October 2024. On Oct. 22, the Supreme Court en banc affirmed the disqualification of both Rosal and his wife, former Legazpi City mayor Carmen Geraldine Rosal, from holding public office.
Tomas Kauer - Moderator 
(UPDATE) THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) said it has voided the reelection bid of former Albay governor Noel Rosal in the May 2025 midterm polls.
The 17-page resolution promulgated by the Comelec's Second Division on Friday, Dec. 27, cited Rosal's dismissal by the Office of the Ombudsman in Dec. 2022 for violations of the Local Government Code as cause of disqualification.
It stemmed from a petition filed by Josefino Dioquino, contending that Rosal's prior dismissal from service rendered him ineligible to run for public office.
The Ombudsman's investigation found Rosal guilty of grave misconduct and oppression, as well as conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service.
Rosal was dismissed from his post and perpetually disqualified from holding any public office, the ruling said.
Despite his disqualification, Rosal filed his certificate of candidacy in October 2024.
On Oct. 22, the Supreme Court en banc affirmed the disqualification of both Rosal and his wife, former Legazpi City mayor Carmen Geraldine Rosal, from holding public office.
