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Comelec Vows Equal Opportunity for All Candidates in 2025 Elections

As the Philippine elections draw near, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring a level playing field for all candidates. With just days remaining before the campaign period begins, Comelec Chairman George Erwin Garcia emphasized that strict implementation and monitoring will be in place to guarantee equal opportunity for all.

A Commitment to Fairness

It is our unwavering commitment for the 2025 election campaign equal opportunity for all, Garcia stressed. The poll chief outlined the implementing guidelines for Republic Act (RA) 9006, or the Fair Elections Act, and Batas Pambansa 881, or the Omnibus Election Code (OEC), highlighting the importance of transparency in election surveys and campaign finance reports.

Social Media Influencers and Celebrity Endorsements

Garcia also announced that candidates or political parties will be required to report their use of social media influencers and celebrity endorsements in their Statement of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCE). If a candidate uses the services of known celebrities for campaign purposes, we would no longer accept any defense, he said. We would presume that they were paid, therefore, we will require the amount paid by the candidate to the influencer or top celebrity to be disclosed.

Campaign Finance Transparency

Under the law, all candidates must submit their SOCE within 30 days from election day. Winning candidates who overspend during the campaign period may be removed from office even if they have already assumed office.

Election Surveys Rules and Requirements

For election surveys, Garcia emphasized that Section 32 of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Fair Elections Act has very specific requirements for the publication of political surveys. These include revealing the person, party or organization that commissioned the survey, as well as providing details on methodology, respondent selection, and questionnaires.

Conclusion

As the Philippine elections approach, Comelec's commitment to equal opportunity for all candidates is a crucial step towards ensuring transparency and fairness in the electoral process. With strict implementation and monitoring in place, voters can rest assured that every candidate has an equal chance of winning.

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