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Comelec reviewing SOCEs over concerns on Marcoleta's declaration
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).
Marcoleta admitted to not declaring these funds to protect donor anonymity, a reason criticized by Kontra Daya convenor Danilo Arao as an excuse for a lack of transparency.
Arao also pointed out discrepancies between Marcoleta's declared contributions and expenditures in his SOCE and his net worth, deeming it "highly questionable and practically impossible."
Comelec Chairperson George Garcia confirmed that declaring all campaign donations is a legal requirement and stated that the Comelec is reviewing SOCEs and is ready to act on the matter should a petition be filed.
He added that public statements from involved personalities can be used as a basis for their investigation.
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