PNP chief directs police to enforce 'Kontra Bigay' against vote buying

Philippine National Police Chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil directed all police personnel on Tuesday to enforce and internalize the 'Kontra Bigay' campaign in support of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s vision for clean elections.

The directive aims to protect the sanctity of the May 12, 2025, electoral process by empowering law enforcement agencies to monitor and act against vote buying and selling.

Under expanded Kontra Bigay 2.0, presumed acts involving money, goods, or campaign materials intended to influence voters will be strictly monitored, with individuals caught in such acts facing immediate warrantless arrest.

Marbil instructed all police units nationwide to intensify monitoring, conduct information campaigns, and collaborate closely with the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in investigating electoral fraud reports.

The public is encouraged to report any instances of vote buying or selling to authorities as these violations are punishable by imprisonment under the Omnibus Election Code.

As part of the campaign, law enforcement agencies will also conduct surveillance and validate reports of electoral violations.