MANILA, March 5 -- The Supreme Court (SC) has reversed a Commission on Elections (Comelec) resolution disqualifying a substitute candidate for vice mayor of Limay, Bataan in the 2025 midterm elections.

In a press briefer on Wednesday, the SC said it granted Marie Grace David's petition during its full court session on Tuesday.

It said the "the Comelec committed grave abuse of discretion by disallowing the substitution of Marie Grace, finding that Marie Grace fully complied with the requirements of Section 77 of the Omnibus Election Code, and hence, is a bona fide candidate for the position of Vice Mayor of Limay, Bataan."

On Dec. 6, 2024, Richie Jason David withdrew his certificate of candidacy (COC) for vice mayor of Limay, Bataan.

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