Baguio City: Incumbent Benguet Vice Governor and congressional candidate Ericson Felipe is facing a disqualification complaint for allegedly using government resources to aid his campaign. In a petition filed on May 2, private citizen Ralph Robin Tan accused Felipe of violating Section 68 of the Omnibus Election Code, specifically for using a government vehicle during his campaign.

According to Philippines News Agency, Tan claimed that Felipe used a white vehicle marked ‘FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY,’ which was reportedly seen regularly parked in front of his Baguio City property. Tan alleged that the label was intentionally concealed by a magnetic sign reading ‘Good Governance Benguet,’ matching Felipe’s campaign branding, suggesting deliberate misuse of government resources.

The vehicle is allegedly registered to the Benguet provincial government, based on certification from the Provincial General Services Office. The petition further alleged that the license plate of the vehicle was switched at times.

Tan urged the Commission on Elections to cancel Felipe’s certificate of candidacy and declare votes cast for him as stray ballots.