MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles ) – The Philippines’ Senate Electoral Tribunal (SET) today dismissed the disqualification case filed against Senator Grace Poe.

The case stemmed from allegations that Poe is not a natural-born citizen by virtue of being a foundling, and that she had previously renounced her Filipino citizenship when she and her children became dual citizens.  Poe’s husband, Neil Llamanzares is a dual citizen of the U.S. and the Philippines.

To run for senator or president, a candidate must be a natural-born citizen.

During today’s final hearing on the case, the SET asked Poe, a candidate for president in the 2016 elections,  to prove her Filipino citizenship by singing the national anthem.

Joined by her husband and step mom Susan Roces, Poe proudly placed her hand against her chest and sang the national anthem.

Alas, it was the wrong nationl anthem.  It was the ‘Star Spangled Banner.’

Right there and then, the case was dismissed for obvious reasons,  to the delight of the plaintiff, Rizalito David.  Poe defeated David in the last senatorial elections.