But as far as Nilo Divina, UST law dean, is concerned, the petition "is bound to collapse once evaluated by the Comelec." But at the end of the day, the law remains the law." One can be convicted of moral turpitude if immorality or the intention to cheat has been proven, he said. "Ang tanong ngayon ay 'yun bang hindi pag-file ng income tax return, 'yun ba ay crime involving moral turpitude? Siyempre hindi (The question now is, does the failure to file income tax return involve moral turpitude?

Source: Manila Times November 07, 2021 16:34 UTC