Imelda says she will appeal

Imelda says she will appeal

MANILA (AFP): Former first lady Imelda Marcos said here yesterday that she would appeal her earlier disqualification from running for congress in the central island of Leyte, adding that she was sure of winning the election.

"I have always known there are people out to prevent me from seeking public office simply because I am Mrs. Marcos," she said, adding that "I will win hands-down" despite the disqualification.

Her lawyer, Jaime Opinion, added that they were confident that by filing appeals, the widow of deposed dictator Ferdinand Marcos would be able to run in the May 8 elections.

The official Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday, acting on a petition filed by Marcos's rival in the race, Congressman Cirilo Montejo, disqualified her because she did not satisfy a one-year residency requirement for candidates in the areas where they are running.