Pimentel seeks SC help vs. Marcy Teodoro's proclamation as Marikina rep

Former senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III has asked the Supreme Court (SC) to issue a temporary restraining order (TRO) against former Marikina mayor Marcelino "Marcy" Teodoro’s proclamation as Marikina representative.

In his petition, Pimentel asked the SC to issue a TRO against the resolution of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) dated June 25, which lifted the suspension of Teodoro’s proclamation following the reinstatement of his certificate of candidacy (COC).

He also asked the court to issue a status quo ante order to restore Teodoro’s status prior to the issuance of the resolution, as well as to reinstate the cancellation of Teodoro’s COC.

Further, Pimentel also asked the court to declare Teodoro’s votes as stray votes. 

Earlier, Comelec issued a certificate of finality and entry of judgment, paving the way for Teodoro’s proclamation. It ruled that the June 25 resolution should be declared immediately executory.

Pimentel was Teodoro’s rival for congressman in the first district of Marikina during the 2025 elections.

In a press briefing on Tuesday, SC spokesperson Atty. Camille Ting said the Court has yet to take action on Pimentel’s petition.

Formally proclaimed

As this developed, however, the Comelec on Tuesday formally proclaimed Teodoro as the winning congressional candidate of Marikina's first district.

The proclamation was held at the Marikina Public Market Function Hall at around 4:30 p.m.

It was conducted hours after the Board of Canvassers (BOC) met and discussed the certificate of finality and entry of judgment issued by the Comelec en banc for case of the former mayor.

The Comelec office in Marikina issued a notice of meeting for the BOC to convene on July 1 at 1:30 p.m. to discuss the certificate of finality and entry of judgment issued by the en banc. A notice for the proclamation was released shortly after. — VDV, GMA Integrated News