Manila, May 7 -- A complaint has been filed against a local candidate in Batangas province over alleged abuse of state resources (ASR) before the Commission on Elections (Comelec).

In his complaint, Raneo Abu alleged that Batangas Rep. Jinky Bitrics Luistro, who is seeking re-election, was present during the distributions of Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) in several campaign activities in the province.

"On two separate occasions during the official campaign period and in the course of scheduled campaign activities, Jinky Bitrics Luistro, a candidate for public office, made public appearances during the distribution of the government financial assistance, AICS," Abu said.

Abu said Luistro's campaign events "were de...