Manila, May 1 -- Disqualification complaints have been filed before the Commission on Elections (Comelec) against a congressional candidate in Quezon City and two local candidates in Laguna over alleged vote-buying and misuse of government resources.

Two separate petitions were lodged Thursday against Rose Nono Lin, who is making a second attempt to represent Quezon City's 5th congressional district.

She is accused of illegal campaigning on Maundy Thursday (April 17) and of violating the Omnibus Election Code (OEC).

Petitioner Ligaya Sta. Ana alleged that Lin's campaign team set up a tent near Nova Plaza Mall in Novaliches on Maundy Thursday, where they distributed free refreshments and directly solicited votes from the public.

"In ef...