Point by point: Cases vs Bongbong Marcos’ candidacy and his answers so far
Point by point: Cases vs Bongbong Marcos’ candidacy and his answers so far
The cases are very likely to reach the Supreme Court
MANILA, Philippines – There are six remaining petitions against the presidential candidacy of the dictator’s son, Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., with one reaching the finish line at the Commission on Elections (Comelec), marking the start of what is sure to be a legal drama for the 2022 elections.
We lay out here point by point the main arguments of the petitions, and Marcos’ answers to them so far, either by way of an official pleading courtesy of his lawyer, his father’s solicitor general Estelito Mendoza, or press statements of his spokesperson Vic Rodriguez.
We add some remarks too where necessary.
There are two petitions to cancel the certificate of candidacy (COC) of Marcos, and four petitions for disqualification. Two other petitions have already been denied.
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