Comelec sets stricter measures vs vote-buying

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has empowered its Kontra Bigay Committee (KBC) to deter and prosecute not only those who buy and sell their votes but also those who abuse state resources (ASR). Comelec Resolution No. 11104, promulgated on Jan. 28, defined the offense of ASR as one that “pertains to the misuse of government

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...

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

inquirer.net - 07/Feb 17:42

MANILA, Philippines – During the launching of the Committee on “Kontra Bigay” on Friday, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) vowed to enforce...

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...

EDITORIAL — Kontra Bigay 2.0

philstar.com - 07/Feb 16:00

With the election campaign officially starting this coming week, the Commission on Elections has launched anew its drive against the buy and sell of...

Comelec: Warrantless arrest OK for vote buying, selling

philstar.com - 03/Feb 16:00

Those found engaging in vote buying or abusing state resources face warrantless arrest, the Commission on Elections declared in a resolution...

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...

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...