Duterte Youth First Nominee Told to Explain Alleged Misuse of Surname

Drixie 'Cardema'? Duterte Youth asked to explain nominee's use of different surname

The Duterte Youth Partylist has been ordered to explain why its first nominee, Rep. Drixie Mae Suarez Cardema, used the family name "Cardema" in the party's candidacy documents.

Comelec tells Duterte Youth nominee to explain use of 'Cardema'

Comelec Chairman George Garcia said their Law Department already agreed to do this through a letter and no longer a show-cause order.

Duterte Youth first nominee told to explain alleged misuse of surname

Commission on Elections Chairman George Erwin Garcia (INQUIRER.net file photo / NOY MORCOSO) MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has asked the first nominee Drixie Mae Suarez Cardema of the Duterte Youth party-list to explain why she is allegedly using a different surname. Drixie Mae declared her full name as “Drixie Mae Suarez Cardema” in her certificate of acceptance of nomination for the 2025 midterm elections. Drixie …