Comelec launches Project SURI for online SOCE filing
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) launched a digital platform called Project SURI on Thursday to facilitate the online filing of candidates' statements of contributions and expenditures (SOCEs).
Project SURI, funded by the Japanese government with ¥234 million or over P91 million, aims to streamline election preparations for the upcoming Bangsamoro elections.
Comelec chairperson George Erwin Garcia encouraged candidates to use Project SURI in future elections, highlighting its convenience and ease of use from home.
Under Republic Act 7166, candidates are required to file SOCEs within 30 days after an election; failure to do so can result in fines ranging from P1,000 to P30,000.
Comelec will institutionalize online submission for all future elections while still allowing personal submissions. The public can view filed SOCEs through the platform, promoting transparency and data analytics.
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