The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in the CITY OF ILAGAN, Isabela, has issued a “perpetual disqualification” order against Emmanuel Pua, an aspiring politician from San Mariano town, Isabela. This decision stems from Pua’s repeated failure to file his Statements of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCEs) following the 2019 and 2022 elections. The Comelec mandates these reports to ensure transparency in campaign financing. Pua’s non-compliance constitutes a violation of election laws. Consequently, he is now barred from running for any elective position. The ruling effectively ends Pua’s political ambitions in Isabela due to consistent disregard for financial reporting requirements. This case underscores the Comelec’s commitment to enforcing campaign finance regulations.