Comelec issues SCOs to 16 candidates, 1 party-list for vote buying

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has issued additional show cause orders (SCOs) to at least 16 more candidates and one party-list group for alleged vote buying or misuse of government resources.

Among those named are Marikina Rep. Stella Quimbo, her husband Romero Quimbo, Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan, and Laguna gubernatorial candidate Dan Fernandez.

The latest orders also include notable mayoral candidates such as Denver Christopher Chua from Cavite City, Allan Martine de Leon of Taytay, Rizal, Erwin Pastrana of Mauban, Quezon, and Rolen Pauline Jr. of Olongapo.

Other local aspirants listed are Marvin Venus of Baras, Rizal; Zarah Rose Lara for governor of Cagayan province; Winfred Rivera of Kamalayan Party-list; Ruben Talon, Butch Suspeño, and Zake Derequito from Dumangas, Iloilo; Kristofer Charles Esguerra from Taytay, Rizal; Rhapsody Miguel Riveral from Cuartero, Capiz; Romulo Avila from Quezon Province’s vice mayoral race.

All respondents have been given three days to explain their actions or face potential disqualification cases.