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Former Comelec commissioner Garcillano dies at 87

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MANILA, Philippines — Virgilio Garcillano, the former Commission on Elections (Comelec) commissioner widely known for his involvement in the controversial "Hello Garci" scandal, passed away in Baungon, Bukidnon on Saturday, according to the Commission on Elections (Comelec). He was 87. Born on July 5, 1937, Garcillano built a career as a civil servant, rising through the ranks of Comelec. He became a key figure in Philippine political history wh…

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Virgilio Garcillano, key figure in 'Hello Garci' scandal, passes away at 87

Former Commission on Elections Commissioner Virgilio Garcillano, widely known for his involvement in the controversial "Hello Garci" scandal, has passed away at the age of 87.

2 days ago·Manila, Philippines

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Former Comelec commissioner Virgilio Garcillano dies

Virgilio Garcillano, a former commissioner of the Commission on Elections, has died, Comelec Chairman George Garcia said.

2 days ago·Quezon City, Philippines

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Former Comelec commissioner Garcillano dies at 87

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Former Comelec commissioner Virgilio “Garci” Garcillano dead at 87 – Frontpage PH

FORMER Commission on Elections (Comelec) commissioner Virgilio Garcillano is dead at 87 years old. Garcillano, or more known as “Garci,” died last Saturday at his residence in Baungon, Bukidnon. His remains lie in state at the St. Peter’s Chapel in Cagayan de Oro City since yesterday. Details of his interment

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Mindanao Gold Star Daily

Garcillano, key figure in ‘Hello Garci’ scandal, dies at 87

VIRGILIO Garcillano, the controversial commissioner of the Commission on Elections and the key figure of the ‘Hello Garci’ scandal during the 2004 elections, died last Saturday, March 29. He was 87 years old. Comelec-10 Director Renato Magbutay confirmed Garcillano’s passing through a phone interview Sunday night. He said Garcillano died after collapsing in the comfort room in their farmhouse in Barangay Imbatug, Baungon town after 8 pm last Sat…

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Ex-Comelec Commissioner Garcillano passes on

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (MindaNews / 30 March) — Virgilio Garcillano, the controversial commissioner of the Commission on Elections and key figure in the ‘Hello Garci’ scandal during the 2004 elections, died on Saturday, March 29. He was 87-years-old. Comelec Region 10 Director Renato Magbutay confirmed Garcillano’s passing in a telephone interview with MindaNews on Sunday night. He said Garcillano collapsed in the comfort room of their farm house i…

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