Comelec spokesman named acting EID chief

MANILA, Philippines — Commission on Elections Chairman George Garcia yesterday designated Comelec spokesman Rex Laudiangco as acting director of the Education and Information Department (EID).

Laudiangco replaced James Jimenez, who has opted for an early retirement as chief of the Comelec EID.

“Beginning Sept. 17, Laudiangco will serve as acting director of the EID,” Garcia told reporters.

Laudiangco is also the director of the poll body’s law department.

He was named acting Comelec spokesman during the May elections.