Comelec Chairman George Garcia expressed shock and dismay over a disbarment case accusing him of extortion, calling the allegations a complete reversal of the truth.
The complaint, filed by lawyer Jordan Pizarras, claimed Garcia demanded P300 million during a meeting in October 2024 in exchange for winning local elections.
Garcia denied the extortion charge, saying the figure was misinterpreted during an open discussion about campaign costs for congressional candidates.
He also dismissed allegations that Comelec routed election returns through an unauthorized server and had political ties in Bohol.
Garcia urged people not to believe such accusations and emphasized that the meeting was not a private exchange.
Source: PhilNews24 | June 20, 2025
