Palace condoles with ex-Comelec chief Brillantes’ family

August 11, 2020

Malacañang has extended its sympathies to the family of former Commission on Elections chairman Sixto Brillantes Jr. who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 80.

"We condole with the family of Chair Brillantes," said Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque in a press briefing from Davao City.

"He served the nation well when he was chairman of Comelec," he added.

Brillantes, a seasoned election lawyer, was appointed head of the poll body by then President Benigno Aquino III from 2011 to 2015.

His daughter earlier sought prayers for her father who was intubated after contracting coronavirus disease. Celerina Monte/DMS