In it’s decision in Election Case No. EC-XXX-XX, dated February 10, 2025, the 3rd Municipal Circuit Trial Court of Kauswagan-Poona Piagapo, Lanao del Norte sustained the constitutional qualifications of Poona Piagapo’s Mayoralty Candidate Ashley D. Rakiin under Section 9 of RA 8189. It likewise DENIED the petition citing Velasco v. COMELEC.

This decision amplifies the position of this represention relative to cases questioning her residency qualification under the 1987 Constitution.