Vico Sotto, may pasabog: “Ako nga yung may grounds for disqualification laban sa katunggali ko”
- Vico Sotto recently unleashed a revelation on social media allegedly involving his political rival for the mayorship of Pasig City
- This was after the Commission on Elections dismissed the disqualification petition against Mayor Vico filed by Pinoy A.K.O (Adhikain ng Katutubo at Obrero) Partylist second nominee Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya II
- In his post, Mayor Vico claimed that his opponent for mayor of Pasig City allegedly used a British passport recently, which he says is a “continuing ‘act of allegiance’ to a foreign state”
- The Pasig City chief executive says that despite him allegedly having information about such, he did not file a disqualification case against his opponent as he doesn’t want anyone in the rival camp to be disqualified
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Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto has publicly revealed that he faced a petition for disqualification filed by political opponent by Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya II.
Source: Instagram
In his post, Mayor Vico provided background information on Curlee Discaya, identifying him as the husband of “Sara-St. Gerrard” Cruz Discaya.
He also noted that Curlee is a candidate/nominee for the Pinoy A.K.O. (Adhikain ng Katutubo at Obrero) Partylist, holding the second nominee position.
The first nominee for the partylist is Christian Cruz, the brother of “Sara-St. Gerrard” Cruz Discaya.
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Mayor Vico said the partylist aims to represent the interests of indigenous peoples in Congress.
The disclosure, made via a social media post, comes during the 18th day of the official 45-day campaign period for the 2025 elections.
According to Mayor Vico, Discaya’s petition centered on allegations of “misinformation” regarding the St. Timothy project, despite both Sotto and the Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman having provided consistent information on the matter.
Discaya also reportedly cited social media posts from various users, including those on the platform Reddit, as grounds for disqualification.
Mayor Vico stated that the Comelec swiftly dismissed Discaya's petition. He then raised counter-allegations, suggesting that he allegedly possessed grounds for disqualification against his rival for mayorship of Pasig City.
It can be recalled that Sarah Discaya, the wife of Curlee Discaya, is running against Mayor Vico for the mayoral post of the City of Pasig.
The Pasig City chief executive claimed that Discaya had allegedly used his British passport as recently as 2025, which, according to Philippine election law, could constitute a continuing “act of allegiance” to a foreign state after filing a certificate of candidacy.
Mayor Vico further disclosed that he had been aware of Discaya’s alleged use of his British passport, including flight details, since January.
However, he said he chose not to file a disqualification petition, stating his desire to avoid disqualifying any candidates from Discaya’s camp.
The Pasig City chief executive then emphasized his commitment to breaking the cycle of excessive campaign spending, traditional politics, and corruption in Pasig City.
Mayor Vico concluded his post by stating that he chose to disclose this alleged information to uphold the public's right to know the truth.
He then used the hashtags #halalan2025, #pasigcity, no to #dishonesty, and #truthshallprevail, indicating his commitment to transparency and integrity in the electoral process.
The incident highlights the intense political climate in Pasig City as the 2025 elections approach.
The allegations and counter-allegations between Mayor Vico and the Discaya camp underscore the importance of adherence to election laws and the scrutiny faced by candidates regarding their qualifications and conduct.
Source: Facebook
Vico Sotto, whose full name is Victor Ma. Regis "Vico" Nubla Sotto, was born June 17, 1989 and is a Filipino politician serving as the mayor of Pasig. He joined the Aksyon Demokratiko party and was elected mayor of Pasig in 2019 and was re-elected in 2022. He is looking to be re-elected for his third term at the 2025 elections. His parents are actor-comedian-host Vic Sotto and actress Coney Reyes, with both of them supporting their son in his political endeavors.
Meanwhile, a photo of the Pasig City mayor getting a warm hug from a resident in the rain went viral on social media. In the photo, one can see Mayor Vico holding an umbrella when the unexpected moment happened during an encounter with an excited Pasigueño. He posted the photo on Facebook with the caption joking about the rain and calling it “cuddle weather.” The planned caucus was canceled due to the heavy rain, but the touching moment captured public attention online.
In other news, Mayor Vico's mayoral opponent, Sarah Discaya, came out with a statement denying direct involvement in the smear video against the current Pasig City chief executive. It can be recalled that a video showing a woman with a disability being interviewed allegedly at the compound of the Discaya family's company surfaced online and made rounds on social media. Discaya's camp stated that their home and headquarters have been open to visitors in recent months.
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