Leni Robredo disqualified because of foreign funding?

Leni Robredo, widow of late Interior Secretary Jesse Robredo, is accused of receiving contributions from foreign sources for her political campaign in the 2013 polls. These are possible grounds for her disqualification as Representative-elect of the 3rd District of Camarines Sur. Robredo’s opponent, Nelly Villafuerte, filed a complaint 10 days after the polls, accusing Robredo of soliciting donations from “at least seven American nationals and three American entities.” Section 96 of the Omnibus Election Code prohibits soliciting donations from foreign sources. In her complaint, Villafuerte cited as proof Robredo’s acknowledgement of her receipt of donations from the foreign individuals and entities. Villafuerte says Robredo’s letter also indicated the manner by which the foreign contributions could be sent. Part of Robredo’s letter mentions Loida Lewis, national chair of the US Pinoys for Good Governance. If found guilty, Robredo could face possible disqualification and imprisonment.

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