Dan Fernandez

Dan Fernandez is a Santa Rosa City Representative who has been at the center of controversy over alleged discriminatory remarks about Igorots and misuse of public funds during his campaign. He faces show cause orders from the Commission on Elections for distributing rice before spending bans were in place, and he continues to be involved in legislative efforts to address fake news and disinformation online.

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Last updated at May 12, 2025.

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COMELEC CKB issues SCOs against Gov Hernandez, Rep Mariano Hernandez over vote-buying, misuse of funds

The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Committee on Kontra Bigay (CKB) issued show cause orders (SCOs) against Laguna Governor Ramil Hernandez and his wife, 2nd District Rep. Ruth Mariano Hernandez, for alleged vote-buying and abuse of state resources.
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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.
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Lawmakers face varied election prospects post-committee hearings

The House of Representatives' quad committee hearings have garnered significant online attention and public interest in the Philippines.
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House officials back PNP chief’s extended term

Several officials from the House of Representatives have expressed support for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s decision to extend Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil's term until June 2025.
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PH House committees investigate fake news, issue show cause orders

Three Philippine House committees are investigating fake news and disinformation on social media and online platforms, holding a joint public hearing recently where only three out of 41 invited social media personalities attended.
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Lawyer files ethics complaint against Rep. Dan Fernandez for misconduct during Quad Committee hearing

An ethics complaint has been filed against Rep. Dan Fernandez of Santa Rosa's Lone District by Lawyer Ferdinand Topacio on behalf of Cassandra Ong, accusing him of violating the House of Representatives' Code of Conduct.
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Lawmakers push for reinvestigation of over 7,000 drug war deaths

Lawmakers are calling for a reinvestigation into more than 7,000 cases of killings during the Duterte administration's war on drugs.
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Police Col Grijaldo invokes right against self-incrimination before House committee

Police Colonel Hector Grijaldo Jr., who previously faced contempt citations, appeared before the House of Representatives quad committee on Tuesday for a new hearing.
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Rep Dan Fernandez wants Transco to regain power grid control from NGCP amid alleged non-compliance

Rep. Dan Fernandez is pushing for the National Transmission Corporation (Transco) to regain control over the country's power grid from the privately-owned National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), as lawmakers prepare to probe NGCP’s franchise compliance starting January 2025.
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Police Col Grijaldo detained for contempt after missing drug war hearings

Police Colonel Hector Grijaldo Jr. is currently detained in the House of Representatives due to a contempt order after failing to appear for four quad committee hearings.
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