THE Presidential Electoral Tribunal (PET) has warned both camps of defeated candidate former Sen. Bongbong Marcos and Vice President Leni Robredo prohibiting them from commenting on the case through media about the 2016 vice presidential election protest.
In a press briefer on Tuesday, the electoral tribunal has also reiterated its gag order.
This comes amid renewed bickering between both parties following Marcos’ move seeking for Supreme Court (SC) Associate Justice Marvic Leonen’s inhibition from the case.
“Parties and their counsels are sternly warned that any more violation of the order shall be dealt with more severely. These are not the proper venues to litigate their case.” according to PET.
Aside from the 2018 issuances, the PET also warned the parties about observing the sub judice rule on September 10, 2019, following the conclusion of the recount and revision of ballots in 3 pilot provinces of Iloilo, Negros Oriental and Camarines Sur involving 5,415 precincts.
Meanwhile, Supreme Court spokesperson Brian Keith Hosaka said there’s “no action yet by the court” on Marcos’ motion for Leonen to inhibit from the poll protest.