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A little over a decade ago, FPJ ran for the presidency. After he filed his
certificate of candidacy, three cases were brought against him, all
questioning his citizenship. Ultimately, the Supreme Court ruled for FPJ
(Tecson v. COMELEC).
In his separate concurring opinion, Justice Puno said, Given the
indecisiveness of the votes of the members of this Court, the better policy
approach is to let the people decide who will be the next President. For on
political questions, this Court may err but the sovereign people will not. To be
sure, the Constitution did not grant to the unelected members of this Court
the right to elect in behalf of the people.
Legal experts say it is legally defensible that Poe is a natural-born Filipino. If
Poes opponents think she doesnt deserve to be the president, why not let
the people decide through their votes.
Instead of haranguing Poe with disqualification cases, let her run. The least
her opponents could do is show the voters why shes no better alternative,
so they can make an informed choice.