THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) yesterday ordered the lifting of the suspension of proclamation of Darwin Sia and directed his immediate declaration as the number one winning councilor in the second district of the city of Manila during the May 2025 polls.
In its two-page order, the Comelec en banc cited the temporary restraining order (TRO) issued by the Supreme Court against its suspension order.
“(This is in) compliance with the temporary restraining order (TRO) issued by the Supreme Court (en banc) on 22 May 2025 enjoining the Commission on Elections from implementing the resolution of the Commission,” it said.
The poll body then directed the City Board of Canvassers of the 2nd district of Manila to immediately reconvene and proclaim Sia.
“(This is) for the purpose of proceeding with the proclamation of respondent as a winning candidate for the position of member, Sangguniang Panglungsod in the 2nd district of the city of Manila,” said the Comelec.
Sia was disqualified by the Comelec for material misrepresentation when he filed his certificate of candidacy despite being convicted of electricity pilferage. Sia elevated the case before the SC.
During the May 12 polls, Sia garnered the highest number of votes for councilor in Manila’s second district.
