The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has upheld a decision disqualifying former congressman Edgar Erice from running for Caloocan City's 2nd District due to his continued criticisms of the automated election system. The Comelec stated that Erice's actions to discredit the AES were central to the decision, emphasizing that his conduct reveals unworthiness to seek public office and a disregard for the sanctity of the electoral process.
THE Commission on Elections en banc has upheld a decision disqualifying former congressman Edgar Erice from running for Caloocan City's 2nd District post in the May 2025 elections due to his continued criticisms of the automated election system .In a 30-page decision released over the weekend, the en banc affirmed its Second Division's earlier ruling barring Erice from participating in next year's polls.
The Commission emphasized that Erice's actions to discredit the AES were central to the decision.'Respondent's conduct reveals not only an unworthiness to seek public office but also a blatant disregard for the sanctity of the electoral process. Attempts to undermine the Commission's reputation and the integrity of elections for Respondent's personal gain cannot be permitted,' it said.
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