DEPUTY Speaker Las Piñas City Representative Camille Villar on Tuesday issued an official statement in response to reports from the Commission on Elections Committee on Kontra-Bigay regarding a forthcoming show cause order related to an event held in Imus, Cavite earlier this year.

“I have been made aware of statements from the Comelec Committee on Kontra-Bigay that a show-cause order will be issued to me in connection to an event held in Imus, Cavite earlier this year,” Villar said.

Villar clarified that as of Tuesday, she has not received any such order from the Comelec.

“First, as of today (Tuesday), I am yet to receive a Show Cause Order from the Comelec,” she noted.

Villar emphasized that the event in question occurred on February 9 which was prior to the official campaign period.

“Second, the event referred to happened last February 9, 2025, which was way before the campaign period,” Villar explained.

Villar firmly denied any allegations of vote-buying or election offenses.

“Third, I vehemently deny any allegation or insinuation of vote buying or commission of any election offense for that matter,” Villar asserted.

Expressing confidence in the electoral process, Villar stated: “And lastly, I am confident that the COMELEC will clear my name of these wrongful allegations upon hearing my side on the matter.”

To her supporters, Villar expressed gratitude and reaffirmed her commitment to public service.

“To all of my supporters, thank you for your continued trust and support. Nananalig ako na dahil sa inyong suporta, magkakaroon ang Pilipinas ng Bagong Boses at Bagong Bukas,” Villar said.

“Maraming salamat at mabuhay po tayong lahat,” Villar concluded.

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