Losing Bulacan candidate in coin toss files protest

BULACAN: The mayoral candidate from Bocaue town who lost in a coin toss to determine the real winner in a tied vote between two top contenders filed a petition before the Commission On Elections (Comelec) in Manila, claiming irregularity in the conduct of the elections.

Jim Valerio, former Bulacan provincial administrator, asked the poll body to annul or declare as void the proceedings of the Board of Canvassers of Bocaue, Bulacan, and to nullify the proclamation of Joni “JJV” Villanueva as elected mayor.