Incumbent Benguet Vice Governor and now congressional candidate Ericson now face a disqualification complaint for allegedly using government resources to in his campaign.
Private citizen Ralph Robin Tan, in a petition recent filed, has accused Felipe of allegedly violating Section 68 of the Omnibus Election Code (OEC), particularly on the use of government vehicle during his campaign.
Tan claimed Felipe used a white vehicle bearing the marking “For Official Use only” which was reportedly seen regularly parked in front of his Baguio City property.
Tan said the label was intentionally concealed by a magnetic sign reading “Good Governance Benguet” which is Felipe’s campaign branding – “suggesting deliberate misuse of government resources.”
The vehicle is allegedly in the name of the Benguet provincial government, based on certification from the Provincial General Services Office. The petition further alleged that the license plate of the vehicle is oftentimes replaced temporarily with another plate.
Tan has urged the Commission on Elections to cancel Felipe’s certificate of candidacy and declare votes cast in his favor as stray votes. (With PNA)