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In Laguna gubernatorial race, allegations of vote-buying fly
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has issued show cause orders against Laguna gubernatorial bet Ruth Mariano Hernandez and her husband, Ramil Hernandez, for alleged vote-buying.
The Hernandez couple is accused of instructing individuals to claim health cards and yellow papers with barcodes in exchange for P2,000, with Ruth Hernandez also allegedly giving campaign speeches before cash distribution.
These alleged vote-buying incidents occurred on various days in April.
Ramil Hernandez, the incumbent Laguna governor, is running for Laguna second district representative, while his wife, Ruth, is vying to be the next Laguna governor.
Santa Rosa Representative Dan Fernandez is also facing a Comelec show cause order for allegedly using public funds to distribute rice during the campaign period.
Both the Hernandez couple and Fernandez have vehemently denied the allegations.
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