Comelec urges candidates to monitor rivals for election offenses

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is encouraging candidates to actively monitor their rivals for any election offenses during the campaign period.

Comelec Commissioner George Erwin Garcia advised candidates to report any violations committed by their opponents, assuring that the poll body will take action.

He highlighted that this monitoring can help intercept vote buying, which may be conducted through various means including digital wallets and disguised forms.

The poll body also urged the public to document and report any violations of campaign rules, including those seen on social media.

Comelec stated that it is aware of reported violations and is already endorsing reports to its field personnel for further investigation.

A Task Force Kontra Daya will be formed this week, composed of personnel from Comelec, Department of Justice (DOJ), National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Philippine Information Agency (PIA), Armed Forces of the Philippines, and Philippine National Police (PNP).