Comelec to issue SCO vs Marcoleta over undeclared campaign contributions

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 Erwin 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 in his SOCE for the May 2025 elections but did not declare any contributions.

However, his Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net worth (SALN) showed his net worth at only P52 million.

Marcoleta explained that he did not disclose contributions from friends because they wanted to remain anonymous.

Garcia added that the Comelec has reviewed the reported expenses and found them to be accurate, but they are seeking clarification on the source of the funds.

SCOs will be issued to other candidates flagged for potential issues in their SOCE declarations.

The Comelec is cross-checking SOCEs of candidates from the 2022 and 2025 polls as part of a probe into alleged government contractors making illegal campaign donations.