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Comelec's Commitment to Equal Opportunity Ensuring Fair Play in 2025 Elections

As the campaign period approaches for the 2025 elections, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has reaffirmed its commitment to providing equal opportunities for all candidates. Comelec Chairman George Erwin Garcia emphasized this commitment during a recent statement, emphasizing that strict implementation and monitoring would be implemented during the campaign period for national and local candidates.

Ensuring Transparency in Campaign Period

According to Chairman Garcia, the Commission will strictly adhere to the implementing guidelines for Republic Act (RA) 9006 or the Fair Elections Act and Batas Pambansa 881 or the Omnibus Election Code (OEC). This includes rules on the conduct of election surveys and the submission of a full, true, and itemized statement of all contributions and expenditures (SOCE).

Increased Transparency in SOCE Reporting

In a move aimed at curbing irregularities, Chairman Garcia announced that candidates or political parties will be required to report their use of social media influencers and celebrities in their SOCE. This means that any payments made to influencers or celebrities for campaign purposes must be disclosed.

No More Free Passes Presuming Payments Made

Chairman Garcia explained that the Commission would no longer accept defenses claiming that services were provided by friends or supporters, or that a celebrity is a believer of a candidate's advocacy. Instead, the Commission will presume that payments were made and seek evidence of the amount paid to the influencer or celebrity.

Election Surveys Greater Transparency Required

For election surveys, Chairman Garcia emphasized that Section 32 of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Fair Elections Act has specific requirements for the publication of political surveys. These requirements include revealing the person, party, or organization that commissioned the survey and the name of the person, polling firm, or organization who conducted the survey.

Conclusion

The Comelec's commitment to equal opportunity for all candidates is crucial for ensuring a free and fair election process in 2025. By ensuring transparency in campaign spending and election surveys, we can rest assured that the elections will be a true reflection of the people's will.

As Chairman Garcia aptly put it, It is our commitment to the Filipino people.

Edward Lance Arellano Lorilla

CEO / Co-Founder

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