Manila, July 2 -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday ordered the proclamation of Eric Yap as the winning representative of the lone district of Benguet in the May 12 polls.

In the Certificate of Finality and Entry of Judgement, separately issued on July 2, the poll body noted that the June 26 ruling, which denied the petition filed by one Franklin Tino, is immediately executory after he failed to file a Motion for Reconsideration (MR).

"Whereas, the records show that the Petitioner failed to file a motion for reconsideration and there being no restraining order issued by the Supreme Court within five (5) days from receipt of the Resolution that would preclude the aforementioned Resolution of this Commission (Second Divis...