Second disqualification case filed vs Rep. Tulfo

A second disqualification case has been filed against ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo, who is running for a Senate seat.

The petition, filed by Berteni Causing of Graft-Free Philippines Foundation, Inc., cites Tulfo's alleged continued penalties from a libel conviction and his United States citizenship as grounds for disqualification.

Petitioners stated that Tulfo is still suffering from the 20-year disqualification from moral turpitude in four counts of libel, which were affirmed by the Supreme Court.

The complaint notes that the lawmaker's libel lawsuit was in 2008.

It also alleged that Tulfo should be disqualified as he is an American citizen, not a Filipino one.

The petition also mentions violations of equal access to opportunities for public service and anti-political dynasty provisions, and questions Tulfo's academic qualifications.

Tulfo stated he has not yet received the formal case but is ready to face it and will let the Commission on Elections decide.