SC orders Francis Leo Antonio Marcos to explain withdrawal from elections | ABS-CBN

Welcome, Kapamilya! We use cookies to improve your browsing experience. Continuing to use this site means you agree to our use of cookies. Tell me more!
SC orders Francis Leo Antonio Marcos to explain withdrawal from elections
SC orders Francis Leo Antonio Marcos to explain withdrawal from elections
MANILA -- The Supreme Court ordered Francis Leo Antonio Marcos to explain why he should not be cited in contempt following his withdrawal from the 2025 senatorial race.
MANILA -- The Supreme Court ordered Francis Leo Antonio Marcos to explain why he should not be cited in contempt following his withdrawal from the 2025 senatorial race.
Last January 21, 2025, the Supreme Court allowed Marcos to run after it issued a Temporary Restraining Order against the Commission on Elections.
Last January 21, 2025, the Supreme Court allowed Marcos to run after it issued a Temporary Restraining Order against the Commission on Elections.
Marcos was declared as a nuisance candidate by the poll body in December last year, only to withdraw his candidacy in January this year.
Marcos was declared as a nuisance candidate by the poll body in December last year, only to withdraw his candidacy in January this year.
"The SC ordered Marcos to show cause within 72 hours from notice why he should not be cited in contempt for his actions which tend to bring the SC's processes into disrepute or disrespect," said Supreme Court Spokesperson Atty. Camille Ting.
"The SC ordered Marcos to show cause within 72 hours from notice why he should not be cited in contempt for his actions which tend to bring the SC's processes into disrepute or disrespect," said Supreme Court Spokesperson Atty. Camille Ting.
ADVERTISEMENT
Read More:
Francis Leo Antonio Marcos
Supreme Court
2025 senatorial race
Halalan 2025
Commission on Elections
Comelec
nuisance candidate
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT