Omnibus Election Code

The Omnibus Election Code is a comprehensive set of regulations governing Philippine elections, recently updated to address issues like vote-buying and misuse of public funds. The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has granted an exemption for the PHP5 billion rice subsidy project until 2028, with strict guidelines to prevent election violations during the midterm period in May 2025. Comelec also handles investigations into alleged election offenses, ensuring transparency and accountability as mandated by Section 261 of the code.

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Last updated at April 26, 2025.

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Albuera mayoral candidate files frustrated murder charges against 7 Ormoc policemen

Albuera, Leyte mayoral candidate Kerwin Espinosa has filed frustrated murder charges against seven Ormoc City policemen allegedly involved in a recent shooting attempt on his life.
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Comelec grants PHP5B rice project exemption with election ban rules

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has granted an exemption to the Department of Agriculture's PHP20-per-kg rice project from the election ban under Section 261(V) of the Omnibus Election Code.
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Comelec issues 20 more SCOs for vote buying, abuse of resources

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has issued additional Show Cause Orders (SCOs) against 20 more candidates in the May 12 elections, including national and local officials accused of alleged vote buying and abuse of state resources.
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Comelec investigates reports of candidates violating Holy Week ban

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced it will investigate reports of four candidates violating the campaigning ban during Maundy Thursday and Good Friday.
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Comelec files motu proprio case against Sotto's running mate for discriminatory remarks

On Wednesday, April 16, the Comelec filed a motu proprio complaint against Pasig City congressional candidate Vico Sotto's running mate Roman Romulo for discriminatory remarks towards solo parents and a female former staff member.
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Comelec orders four Masbate candidates to explain use of emergency alerts for campaigning

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has issued show cause orders to four candidates in Masbate for allegedly using emergency alert messaging systems for their campaigns.
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Comelec bans campaigning Apr 17-18, warns violators

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Comelec orders Mitra to explain vote-buying allegations

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House leader praises Comelec for show cause orders on lewd remarks

A House leader on Thursday praised the Commission on Elections' decision to issue show cause orders to candidates accused of making lewd or sexist remarks, calling it a 'bold step' toward upholding civility in political discourse.
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CSC limits govt workers' partisan political activities during campaign

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has issued a memorandum prohibiting government officials and employees from engaging in partisan political activities during the campaign period for the May 12, 2025 polls.
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