In an interview with GMA News, Guanzon said that it was ‘moral turpitude’ that Marcos did not pay taxes for four years while he was the governor of Ilocos Norte. According to her, it may be because of her vote that there was a ‘delay’ in issuing the resolution in the disqualification case that Marcos is facing.
“Kaya nga ito nangyayari lahat eh dahil ang boto ko is DQ (disqualified) si Marcos Jr. Sa tingin ko may moral turpitude talaga based on ev1dence and the law. I will not keep it a secret. That is the reason why this is happening,” said Guanzon who is scheduled to retire this year as commissioner.
The commissioner, on the other hand, asked the COMELEC not to interfere with the last case she is handling. “I am appealing to them huwag na po kayong makialam para mailabas na ng ponente ang desisyon bukas. Last day na po sa Monday. Magulo na yan pag sa Monday pa nilabas. C0nflict na talaga yun. Binigay ko na lahat ng chance and understanding,” continued Guanzon. “Tapos na po ako. Tinapos ko na ang trabaho with integrity and with strength of character and faith in the Filipino people,” she added.
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Guanzon became a COMELEC commissioner after she was appointed by former President Noynoy Aquino in 2015.
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