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Omnibus Election Code

The Omnibus Election Code is the primary legislation governing elections in the Philippines, and it prohibits government contractors from making campaign donations to candidates. Recent investigations by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) have revealed potential violations, including illegal contributions from contractors to senatorial and legislative candidates. These cases highlight ongoing concerns about election integrity and compliance with the law in the country.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Wed, October 22, 2025 at 10:09 AM

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Recent developments on Omnibus Election Code

Mon, October 20, 2025 at 1:09 PM

Comelec probes 6 senatorial bets over contractor donations

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is investigating six senatorial candidates from the 2025 May midterm elections for allegedly receiving campaign donations from contractors.

Thu, October 16, 2025 at 4:47 PM

Comelec flags 21 gov't contractors for possible illegal poll donations

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has identified 21 government contractors who may have donated funds to eight candidates in the 2025 midterm elections.

Wed, October 15, 2025 at 5:20 PM

SC reverses Comelec disqualification of Rep. Erice

The Supreme Court (SC) has reversed a Commission on Elections (Comelec) ruling that disqualified Caloocan City 2nd District Rep. Edgar Erice from running in the 2025 elections.

Tue, October 14, 2025 at 1:23 PM

Escudero legal counsel denies illegal campaign donation

Senator Chiz Escudero's legal counsel submitted a response to the Commission on Elections (Comelec) regarding a P30 million campaign donation.

Sat, October 4, 2025 at 9:55 AM

Comelec orders Chiz Escudero to explain P30M campaign donation

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has issued a show-cause order to Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero regarding a P30 million campaign donation received during the 2022 senatorial elections.

Tue, September 16, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Comelec chair inhibits from case vs Sen. Escudero over P30M donation

Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairperson George Garcia will inhibit himself from any potential case against Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero concerning a P30 million campaign donation from a contractor.

Wed, September 10, 2025 at 3:55 PM

Comelec orders construction firm president to explain P30M donation to Chiz Escudero campaign

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has issued a show-cause order to Lawrence Lubiano, president of Centerways Construction and Development Inc., for a P30 million donation made to Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero's 2022 senatorial campaign.

Mon, September 1, 2025 at 5:33 PM

Comelec probes 31 contractors over illegal donations to 2022 candidates

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is investigating 31 contractors for potentially making illegal donations to national candidates' campaigns during the 2022 elections.

Thu, July 3, 2025 at 3:19 PM

EU report finds nearly half of election code outdated

Nearly half of the Philippines' Omnibus Election Code is outdated and no longer applicable, according to a report by the European Union (EU) Election Observation Mission.

Tue, June 24, 2025 at 6:02 PM

Comelec orders probe on Cayetano for alleged false COC declaration

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) First Division has ordered the poll body's Law Department to probe Lino Edgardo Cayetano for alleged misrepresentation in his certificate of candidacy.