Vico Sotto files election overspending, perjury raps vs DiscayaMANILA, Philippines — Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto filed a complaint before the Commission on Elections on Thursday, February 19, against former mayoral candidate and embattled contractor Sarah Discaya, accusing her of overspending and perjury during the 2025 electoral campaign period. Discaya, who lost to Sotto by more than 320,000 votes, declared only P895,000 in total campaign spending. Pero gusto natin sa lungsod ng Pasig kailangan sumunod ka sa batas, kailangan sumunod ka sa election law. But we want for people in the city of Pasig to bey the law, including election law. Election overspending cases in the Philippines rarely result in conviction, but a finding of guilt carries perpetual disqualification from public office for repeat offenders under Republic Act 7166.

Source: Philippine Star February 19, 2026 16:15 UTC