Senatorial aspirant withdraws bid despite SC ruling vs disqualification

By Philippine News Agency

Jan 24, 2025 12:16 am

MANILA, Philippines — Senatorial aspirant Francis Leo Antonio Marcos on Thursday withdrew from the May 12 midterm elections, saying he does not want the government to spend big money to print ballots that will include his name.

Marcos, who was able to get a temporary restraining order (TRO) from the Supreme Court (SC) against his disqualification on Tuesday, personally submitted his Statement of Withdrawal to the Law Department of the Commission of Elections (Comelec).

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