PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte has appointed a fellow Mindanaoan, Sheriff Abas, as the new chairman of the Commission on Elections (Comelec).

Abas’ appointment papers, dated November 22, were released by the Palace on Friday. His term will expire on February 2, 2022.

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