Comelec posts SOCE docs; Villar tops at P179.6M

On Tuesday, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) published the Statement of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCE) for candidates, political parties, and partylists involved in the midterm elections.

The Comelec posted scanned copies of documents detailing total contributions received and expenditures incurred by each candidate and party on its website around 5 p.m., with Chairman George Garcia encouraging public review and analysis to ensure transparency and accuracy.

Currently available are SOCEs from 60 senatorial candidates, 29 political parties, and 141 party lists, while the deadline for submission was set on June 11.

Senator Camille Villar reported the highest campaign expenditure among senatorial candidates at P179.6 million, with a total of 13 other candidates spending over P100 million each.

The Comelec introduced an online platform for submitting SOCEs last week and plans to use it in future elections such as the Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections this October.