MANILA, Aug. 22 -- The Supreme Court has upheld the ruling of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) recognizing the 2022 Constitution and By-laws of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP), which sets a three-year term for its national officers.

In a decision made public on Friday, the SC En Banc ruled that Leandro Verceles, Jr. and Antonio Rodriguez Jr. were not validly elected as PFP officers during a meeting held on Dec. 14, 2023.

It affirmed the Comelec's findings that the group led by Reynaldo Tamayo Jr., who were elected in 2021, remain the valid officers of the PFP until 2024.

Tamayo, Thompson Lantion, and George Briones took their oath as PFP President, Secretary General, and General Counsel, respectively, on Sept. 18, 2021. Und...