Comelec asks Vilma Santos’ opponent to explain unsavory remarks

QC candidates accused of vote buying

THE head of the Quezon City Against Corruption (QCAC) on Tuesday filed charges before the Commission on Elections (Comelec) against a candidate running for Congress and two others running for councilor for alleged vote buying and vote selling. QCAC founder and chairman Janno Orate accused Jesus Suntay, who is running for congressman in the city's fourth district; and nephew, Miguel Suntay; and Emmanuel Del Mundo, both running for councilors in t…

Comelec orders Batangas guv bet Ilagan to explain remarks vs Vilma Santos

The Commission on Elections on Monday issued a show cause order against Mataasnakahoy, Batangas Vice Mayor Jay Ilagan over his remarks against rival former Batangas representative Vilma Santos-Recto during a campaign rally.

Batangas gov bet ordered to explain 'laos' remark vs rival Vilma Santos

The Comelec called out Jay Ilagan's remark at a campaign activity on March 29, where he supposedly described Vilma Santos as a "has-been actress."

Comelec asks Vilma Santos’ opponent to explain unsavory remarks

The Commission on Elections on Monday asked an opponent of Batangas gubernatorial candidate Vilma Santos-Recto, Mataas na Kahoy town Vice Mayor Jay Ilagan, to explain his unsavory remarks against her. — File photo MANILA, Philippines — An opponent of Batangas gubernatorial candidate Vilma Santos-Recto should explain his unsavory remarks against her, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Monday. The poll body’s anti-discrimination panel i…

Based on a show cause order issued by the Commission on Elections or Comelec, High Wood Vice Mayor Jay Manalo Ilagan has three days to explain why he should not face an election offense or petition for disqualification. He may have violated Ilagan's statements in Comelec Resolution No. 11116 or Anti Discrimination and Fair Campaigning Guidelines for this midterm elections. Manalo is a competitor of former Batangas Governor Vilma Santos-Recto who…