{"id":123098,"date":"2017-10-11T21:52:43","date_gmt":"2017-10-12T01:52:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=123098"},"modified":"2017-10-11T21:52:43","modified_gmt":"2017-10-12T01:52:43","slug":"comelec-employees-union-shocked-over-boss-resignation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2017\/10\/11\/comelec-employees-union-shocked-over-boss-resignation\/","title":{"rendered":"Comelec employees union shocked over boss’ resignation"},"content":{"rendered":"
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MANILA<\/strong>\u00a0— The employees\u2019 union of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday expressed surprise over the decision of Chairman Juan Andres Bautista to resign from his post effective end of the year.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are shocked and in a state of disbelief over the sudden resignation of our beloved Chairman,\u201d said Comelec Employees’ Union (Comelec-EU) in a statement.<\/p>\n

But, the group, who fully supported Bautista when the latter was faced with controversies, including the allegations of hidden wealth hurled by his wife, Patricia Paz, noted that they respect the poll body chief’s decision.<\/p>\n

\u201cHowever, we respect his decision and that we believe that he was compelled by higher reasons and the welfare of his children in coming up with his final decision to resign by the end of the year,\u201d they said.<\/p>\n

The group added, \u201cWe express our support and we thank him for his immense contribution to the Commission despite his short stay with us.\u201d<\/p>\n

On the other hand, Commissioner Rowena Guanzon believes that the letter, which was read by Bautista before Comelec personnel Wednesday morning at the Commission\u2019s head office in Manila, is not a resignation letter.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is not a resignation letter. It is an intent to resign. But it is good if he has made up his mind so he will have peace of mind and focus on his children,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) lauded the Comelec chief\u2019s decision.<\/p>\n

\u201cChairman Andy Bautista’s decision to resign effective Dec. 31 is laudable, praiseworthy. For one, it will enable the Comelec to act as one (all Commissioners, Directors and rank-and-file employees) and purposely fulfill its mandate under the 1987 Constitution,\u201d said PPCRV chairperson and former Comelec Commissioner Rene Sarmiento.<\/p>\n

He added. \u201cThe country will be the ultimate beneficiary because it will mean focused attention on the part of the Comelec to pursue and design inclusively creative electoral reforms.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sarmiento added that Bautista would also have the time for his family.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt will mean more time for Chairman Andy Bautista to bond with his children. No substitute for father-children enjoying quality and quantity time. God bless Chairman Andy Bautista!\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

On Wednesday, the Comelec chief announced that he had sent his resignation letter to President Rodrigo Duterte Wednesday morning.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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