Comelec disqualifies Florido over vote-buying, cancels Rodriguez's CoC

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) First Division has approved Matt Erwin Florido's disqualification from running as third district representative of Quezon Province due to vote-buying allegations.

Florido denied the accusations and stated that he will file an appeal with Comelec en banc, claiming the gathering was for his campaign staff and volunteers and that the money distributed was a cash advance to be returned if not used.

Comelec dismissed Florido's claim and emphasized their commitment to resolving disqualification cases before the May 12, 2025 elections.

In a separate resolution, Comelec also cancelled the Certificate of Candidacy (CoC) of Camarines Sur gubernatorial candidate Ronald Alarkon Rodriguez for failing to meet residency requirements.

Rodriguez stated that he had documents proving his residency in Palestina, Pili, Camarines Sur and vowed to continue with his candidacy.