Comelec files disqualification case against Cagayan de Oro House candidate over voter registration issues
inquirer.net — November 27, 2024, 04:01 AM UTC
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has filed a disqualification case against Raineir Joaquin Velez Uy, a candidate for the House of Representatives in Cagayan de Oro City. The case alleges irregularities in voter registrations linked to Uy. Comelec claims that Uy is responsible for a significant increase in registered voters in Barangay Carmen, where the number rose from 39,359 to 56,837 in just two weeks. Many new registrations reportedly used a barangay certification issued by Uy. The Comelec is investigating the issuance of these certifications, citing concerns about their validity and potential conflicts of interest due to Uy’s candidacy. A similar issue has arisen in Makati City regarding over 3,000 voters.