MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) decision to dismiss vote-buying complaints against incumbent Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte and Vice Mayor Gian Sotto is another proof that the complaint was politically motivated, the city's legal head said. Lawyer Niño Casimiro said in a statement on Wednesday that they thank the SC for dismissing the complaints against Belmonte and the other officials, which were filed in connection to the 2019 midterm elections. The complaints were filed by then PDP-Laban campaign manager Michael Defensor and secretary-general Edwin Rodriguez.

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