Party-list Representatives ABC PARTY LIST v COMELEC GR 193256, 3/22/2011 SUMMARY: Disqualification case against a party-list.

Contention whether HRET or COMELEC has jurisdiction. FACTS: 5/25/2010: Mauricio jr filed petition for cancellation of registration of ABC (Alliance for Barangay Concerns) Party list on grounds that it's a front for a religious organization, Ang Dating Daan. Respondent states that it was established by James Marty Lim, 11 years president of Association of Barangay chairmen, has national constituency, and represents a marginalized sector and is not identified with any religious sector. 6/2010: Petition dismissed on procedural and substantial grounds. ABC won a seat in the HoR. COMELEC en banc reviews case, stating that Mauricio was not given chance to present evidence, sets hearing. ABC counters stating that COMELEC has no more jurisdiction since ABC was already proclaimed winner and COMELEC committing grave abuse of discretion upon their holding of hearing/recognizing Mauricio's petition. Hence, certiorari by ABC. ISSUE: Whether COMELEC still has jurisdiction over ABC when it was already proclaimed a winner of the elections RULING: Petition dismissed for lack of merit. COMELEC can proceed with hearing as they have jurisdiction. HELD: COMELEC has jurisdiction over PARTY-LIST REGISTRATION (derived from CONSTI ) while HRET has jurisdiction over DISTRICT AND PARTYLIST REPRESENTATIVES QUALIFICATION (from CONSTI).