The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Thursday announced that President Duterte nominated Atty. Aimee P. Ferolino-Ampoloquio as Commissioner.
In a statement, Comelec Chairman Sheriff Abas welcomed the nomination of Ferolino-Ampoloquio citing her vast experience in the frontline of election service.
"On behalf of the Commission on Elections, I am proud to announce that our very own Atty. Aimee P. Ferolino-Ampoloquio has been nominated by the Honorable President Rodrigo Roa Duterte as Commissioner for a term expiring on February 2, 2027, vice Al A. Parreño," he said.
According to Abas, Ferolino-Ampoloqiuo's vast experience in the frontline of election service will "greatly contribute to the Commission's thrust to ensure that our electoral processes are responsive to the varying needs of our electorate - making sure that our elections are more inclusive."
He said Commissioner Ferolino-Ampoloqiuo has long been a vital member of the Comelec family and is currently serving as Provincial Election Supervisor of Davao del Norte.
Abas said Ferolino-Ampoloqiuo first joined the Commission as an Emergency Laborer in 1994 then became an Election Assistant for 12 years.
The poll chief said she rose through the ranks and was then appointed as an Election Officer for 10 years, and more recently as Provincial Election Supervisor for two years.
"Commissioner Aimee is an inspiration to all public servants. Her ascent to Comelec leadership is a testament of her great work and her dedication to deliver quality and unparalled service," said Abas.
With Ferolino-Ampoloqiuo's nomination as Commissioner, he said, the composition of the Commission En Banc is now complete.
"With the En Banc now complete, the Comelec is now better equipped in fulfilling its mandate to further strengthen and advance our democracy," said Abas.
He said her nomination also comes as Comelec prepares for the 2022 National and Local Elections in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.