Manila, Jan. 18 -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced on Saturday its compliance with the latest temporary restraining orders (TROs) issued by the Supreme Court (SC) involving local candidates for the May 12 elections.

In a statement, the Comelec said the names of Marie Grace David, Mary Dominique Onate and Aldrin Sta. Ana will now be included in the official ballots, as reprinting begins next week.

David is running for vice mayor of Limay, Bataan; Onate for mayor of Palompon, Leyte; and Sta. Ana for mayor of Bocaue, Bulacan.

"The Comelec deems as timely the issuance of the three TROs mentioned, as the Commission is currently implementing necessary changes in the Election Management System, Automated Election System (AES)...