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Comelec to tell Marcoleta: Explain SOCE discrepancy
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will issue a show-cause order (SCO) against Senator Rodante Marcoleta to explain alleged non-disclosure of his poll campaign contributions.
Comelec Chairman George Garcia stated that the order is meant to provide the senator a formal venue to clarify questions about his Statement of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCE).
Marcoleta declared over P112 million in campaign expenses but did not declare any contributions, despite his SALN showing a net worth of only P52 million.
The senator admitted that he did not declare certain campaign donations at the behest of donors who wanted to remain anonymous.
Garcia emphasized that election rules require full reporting of all donations received during the campaign period, with no exemptions.
Marcoleta could face charges of perjury or election offense.
The Comelec is cross-checking SOCEs of candidates from recent polls as part of a probe into alleged government contractors making illegal campaign donations.
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The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has ordered Senator Rodante Marcoleta to explain within 10 days the alleged non-disclosure of election donors in his Statement of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCE) for the May 2025 elections.
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An election watchdog group, Kontra Daya, is urging the Senate and the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to investigate Senator Rodante Marcoleta for allegedly failing to declare campaign funds in his Statement of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCE).
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