Manila, June 19 -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Thursday disqualified Alston Kevin Amutan Anarna from the mayoral race in Silang, Cavite and nullified his proclamation as mayor of the municipality following the May 12 elections.

In a five-page decision, the Comelec en banc reversed the ruling of the Comelec 1st Division dismissing the petition of Silang Mayor Edward Carranza, who sought the disqualification of Anarna over an October 2024 Ombudsman decision finding him guilty of grave misconduct and serious dishonesty.

"In light of the foregoing, this Commission finds that Respondent Alston Kevin Amutan Anarna is disqualified to run as candidate for Mayor of the Municipality of Silang, Province of Cavite in the 12 May 2025 Na...