Manila, Sept. 14 -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Sunday announced that Gabriela Women's Party will be proclaimed as the 64th party-list organization in the House of Representatives (HOR).

Comelec Chairperson George Garcia said in a radio interview that Gabriela's first nominee, former lawmaker Sarah Elago, will occupy the seat.

"The Comelec will proclaim former Congresswoman (Sarah) Elago as the number one nominee of the Gabriela party-list," he said.

Garcia explained that while the group has yet to be officially informed, the proclamation will erase any lingering doubts.

"They have already gone to the Commission several times to ask for their proclamation. To end the doubt, it is just a matter of formality on Wednesday. H...