62 aspirants, 156 party-lists register social media accounts with Comelec

As of October 21, 62 aspirants and 156 party-list groups have registered their social media accounts with the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for the 2025 national and local elections.

The Comelec requires all candidates, party-lists, and their campaign teams to register their online platforms by December 13 to regulate social media use during elections.

Comelec chairperson George Erwin Garcia stated that registration is crucial for monitoring candidates' actions, posts, and expenses.

Latest data indicates that 62 aspirants submitted hard copies for registration, while at least 179 local bets, three senatorial aspirants, and four party-list groups submitted online registration forms.

Garcia warned that failure to register could lead to disqualification or election offense charges.

A "Task Force sa Katotohanan, Katapatan, at Katarungan (KKK) sa Halalan" will review these registrations and recommend them for approval or denial to the Comelec en banc.

Approved accounts will be published on the Comelec's official website and social media pages.

Major technology companies have pledged their support to the Comelec for the upcoming 2025 elections.