Ex-Comelec chair Brillantes passes away

Former Commission on Elections chairman Sixto Brillantes Jr., 80,  passed away Tuesday morning, poll body spokesperson James Jimenez said.

“This is to confirm the passing of former Chairperson Sixto S. Brillantes Jr., today at a little past 11a.m.,” Jimenez said in a message to reporters.

He said Comelec will issue an official statement letter.

Former COMELEC Chairman Sixto S. Brillantes Jr., has passed away today. He will be fondly remembered by his grateful COMELEC family. He was 80 years old.

— James Jimenez (@jabjimenez) August 11, 2020

Brillantes was tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in July, according to his former staff Emil Marañon.

My boss and former Comelec Chair Sixto S. Brillantes Jr. passed away at 11:08 am today. What a great honor to serve the country by your side. Maraming salamat! pic.twitter.com/3B1sTWXczH

— EMIL (@13thFool) August 11, 2020

Brillantes, a veteran election lawyer, served as Comelec chair from 2011 to 2015.

Among his prominent clients were former President Joseph Estrada, the late action king Fernando Poe Jr., and even Andal Ampatuan Sr..

READ: Who is Comelec's Sixto Brillantes Jr.?
 

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