The chief of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Friday said they will not get involved in the controversial issuance of the “erroneous” temporary restraining order (TRO) by the Supreme Court (SC) halting the poll body to further proclaim the last batch of winning party-list groups.

Comelec Chairman Sixto Brillantes Jr. said they shall maintain distance from the issue but will focus instead on the official ruling from the High Court.

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