Comelec affirms dismissal of DQ petition vs. Erwin Tulfo
In a seven-page resolution dated June 5, 2025, the poll body said the motion for reconsideration filed by Toto Bunyog Causing and Graft-free Philippines Foundation Inc. was rejected for having no merit.
'The Commission En Banc finds it unnecessary to discuss the same, considering that no merit has been found in any of the arguments raised in this Motion for Reconsideration,' the resolution read.
Among the reasons the petitioners cited in Tulfo's disqualification case are his US citizenship and violation of the equal access to opportunities for public service.
Comelec reiterated that 'lack of Philippine citizenship, violation of the equal access clause and the political dynasty prohibition, and failure to meet academic qualifications are not grounds for disqualification.'
On May 23, the Comelec junked Tulfo's disqualification case over petitioners' failure to observe certain requirements.—LDF, GMA Integrated News
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