Comelec vows strict measures to combat vote-buying, selling, abuse

MANILA, Philippines – During the launching of the Committee on “Kontra Bigay” on Friday, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) vowed to enforce strict mechanisms to combat vote-buying, vote-selling, and abuse of state resources for the 2025 elections. According to Comelec Commissioner Ernesto Maceda Jr., commissioner-in-charge of the committee, the committee is committed “to dismantle the

Comelec allows warrantless arrest on vote-buying, selling

inquirer.net - 04/Feb 16:26

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is allowing warrantless arrest on vote-buying and vote-selling for the 2025 national and...

Comelec to voters: Treat vote buying offers as an insult

inquirer.net - 08/Feb 06:42

MANILA — Four days before the start of the campaign period for the May 12 elections, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) urged voters not to sell...

Ban on ‘ayuda’ distribution 10 days before polls eyed

inquirer.net - 03/Feb 14:57

MANILA, Philippines — A Commission on Elections committee is proposing a ban on all kinds of aid or ayuda 10 days before elections, Comelec chairman...

Comelec sets stricter measures vs vote-buying

inquirer.net - 08/Feb 05:34

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has empowered its Kontra Bigay Committee (KBC) to deter and prosecute not only those who buy and sell their...

Poll watchdog opposes plan to ban all ‘ayuda’ 10 days before polls

inquirer.net - 04/Feb 12:04

MANILA, Philippines — A poll watchdog on Tuesday opposed the proposal of a committee of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to prohibit all kinds...

Comelec tightens rules on abuse of state resources, vote buying during campaign

businessmirror.com.ph - 07/Feb 17:24

AMID growing concerns over excessive campaign spending, the Commission on Elections has introduced stricter regulations to curb vote buying and misuse...