THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc has upheld the disqualification of Regina Ongsiako Reyes as congressional candidate for the lone district of Marinduque for being an American citizen.

A source said the poll body is set to promulgate its decision affirming the ruling of the Co­melec’s First Division declaring Reyes ineligible to seek public office.

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