Martial law victims file petitions to disqualify Marcos Jr. from presidency

Martial law victims and civic leaders filed petitions with Comelec to disqualify Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. from running for president in 2022, citing his 1995 conviction for failing to file income tax returns.

Marcos's camp responded on Nov 19, denying material misrepresentation and stating that the basis of their COC was accurate under Section 74 of the Omnibus Election Code.

The petitioners argue that Marcos's conviction under the National Internal Revenue Code disqualifies him from holding public office, voting, or participating in elections.