After failing to get the Supreme Court (SC) to issue a temporary restraining order (TRO), Laguna governor Emilio Ramon “ER” Ejercito was removed by the Commission on Elections on Tuesday, May 27. Taking his place is Laguna vice governor Ramil Hernandez, who was sworn in on the same day in Mania. Ejercito, who was disqualified by Comelec on May 21 for overspending in the 2013 elections, had asked the SC to stop the Comelec from enforcing its decision. The SC subsequently asked Comelec to comment on Ejercito’s petition, but did not issue a TRO. Ejercito’s lawyer said the Comelec decision to proceed with the oath-taking of Hernandez was an “act of discourtesy” towards the SC.
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