Disqualification case filed vs Laguna gov, wife over vote-buying claims

A disqualification case has been filed against Laguna Governor Ramil Hernandez and his wife, Representative Ruth Hernandez, before the Commission on Elections (Comelec) by private citizens alleging vote-buying and misuse of government resources.

The couple is accused of widespread vote-buying, with specific claims of residents being transported to a warehouse in Cabuyao for what was allegedly poll watchers' orientation but involved vote-buying.

During the alleged incident from April 24 to April 25, attendees were reportedly given t-shirts, food, water, and P2,000 in an envelope.

The petitioners witnessed the vote-buying incident that took place in one week which culminated on April 24 and April 25 in Cabuyao.

Additionally, the Hernandez couple is accused of using provincial health cards as a means to secure votes.

Governor Hernandez is currently running for congressman of Laguna's second district, while Representative Hernandez is vying for the gubernatorial post.