G.R. No. 201809 - H. SOHRIA PASAGI DIAMBRANG, VS. COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS AND H. HAMIM SARIP PATAD.D E C I S I O N - Supreme Court E-Library

Ruling

WHEREFORE, premises considered, the petition is hereby GRANTED. The proclamation of private respondent H. Sohria Diambrang is ANNULLED. A writ of Preliminary Mandatory Injunction is issued commanding the BBOC of Barangay Kaludan, Nunungan, Lanao del Norte to convene anew and to PROCLAIM petitioner H. Hamim Sarip Patad as the winning Punong Barangay thereat. The Law Department is directed to file the necessary charge against the members of the BBOC for arrogating unto themselves the power to disqualify a candidate. SO ORDERED.