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Davao poll exec takes oath as ad interim Comelec commissioner

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/news/12/16/aimee.jpg"/><figcaption>Davao del Norte provincial election supervisor Aimee Ferolino Ampoloquio takes an oath before facing the Commission on Appointments, December 16, 2020. <em>Senate PRIB</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA - The provincial poll supervisor of Davao del Norte has taken her oath as an ad interim member of the Commission on Elections, the Comelec said on Friday.</p><p>The poll body said Aimee Ferolino-Ampoloquio took her oath of office as ad interim Commissioner on Dec. 23, for a term expiring on Feb. 2, 2027.</p><p>An ad interim appointment is one made while Congress is in recess, and takes effect immediately, the Comelec said.</p><p>“Her appointment, however, still requires the confirmation of the Commission on Appointments (CA) as mandated by the Constitution,” the poll body added.</p><p>Congress adjourned session on Dec. 19.</p><p>Ampoloquio was <a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/12/16/20/ca-defers-appointment-of-davao-poll-veteran-as-comelec-commissioner">bypassed</a> by the CA during her confirmation hearing on Dec. 16 pending her submission of documents supporting her Statement of Assets Liabilities and Net Worth.</p><p>The former Davao poll exec said she looks forward to building new Comelec offices in the Davao region, particularly in Davao del Norte.</p><p>“It is my view that among the many benefits of having our own office buildings, especially the field offices, is having the capacity to conduct a more efficient voter registration process,” Ampoloquio said in a Comelec statement.</p><p>“For the benefit of the public whom we serve, I hope to help improve their experience of that crucial first step in exercising their right of suffrage, by providing more suitable and pleasant premises,” he added.</p><p>In September, Duterte appointed another Davao native, Michael <a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/12/16/20/ca-defers-appointment-of-davao-poll-veteran-as-comelec-commissioner">Peloton</a> to the Comelec.</p><p>Poll watchdog Kontra Daya had earlier expressed worries that the Comelec was being dominated by Duterte appointees.</p><p>The appointments come as the Comelec prepares for the 2022 national elections.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IJrnb9H4aMo?enablejsapi=1"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div>

<p>The poll body said Aimee Ferolino-Ampoloquio took her oath of office as ad interim Commissioner on Dec. 23, for a term expiring on Feb. 2, 2027.</p>

The poll body said Aimee Ferolino-Ampoloquio took her oath of office as ad interim Commissioner on Dec. 23, for a term expiring on Feb. 2, 2027.