Presidential candidate Senator Grace Poe expressed her disappointment over the decision of the Comelec 2nd division to disqualify her from running for President due to lack of residency.
On her Facebook page, Senator Grace issued the following statement:
“I am disappointed in the decision of Comelec’s 2nd Division, but this is not the end of the process. We will continue to fight for the rights of foundlings and the fundamental right of the people to choose their leaders.
I maintain that I am a natural born Filipino and have complied with the ten-year residency requirement based on settled applicable jurisprudence.
My critics will use any excuse to exclude me, much like they tried to do when FPJ ran for president, and in the process disenfranchising the people as well. They show a lack of trust in the ability of Filipinos to make the right decision.
I have faith in the process, and we are confident that the Comelec en banc will side with the interest of the people. #LabanPOE2016”
(Photo source: Facebook – @sengracepoe)
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