Arroyo v.

COMELEC RESOLUTION(July 23, 2013)

G.R. No. 199082|Peralta, J. F: GMA, et.al filed a motion for reconsideration.

I: WON the DOJ should conduct preliminary investigation only when deputized by the
COMELEC but not exercise concurrent jurisdiction.

H: The COMELEC and the DOJ themselves agreed that they would exercise their concurrent
jurisdiction jointly. Although the preliminary investigation was conducted on the basis of 2
complaints- the initial report of the Fact- Finding Team and the complaint of Senator Pimentel-
both complaints were filed w/ the Joint Committee. Consequently, the complaints were filed
w/ and the preliminary investigation was conducted by only one investigative body.

Note: 1st COMELEC Resolution- was issued when Sec. 265 of the OEB was still effective
Other Resolutions- issued during the effectivity of Sec. 43 of RA69, giving the COMELEC and
other prosecuting arms of the gov’t the concurrent jurisdiction to investigate and prosecute
election offenses.