Comelec gives Ejercito until May 27 to remain in his post while waiting for SC decision

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is giving Laguna Gov. Emilio Ramon “E.R.” Ejercito until May 27 to remain in his post while waiting for the decision of the Supreme Court (SC) if it will stop or not the poll body's order unseating the governor.

Comelec Chairman Sixto Brillantes said Ejercito will stay as the governor of Laguna if the High Court issues a temporary restraining order (TRO) that will stop the implementation of the poll body's en banc ruling disqualifying the local government official for campaign overspending in the 2013 elections.