Comelec orders 3 local bets to explain actions that may be vote buying

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MANILA, Philippines – Many voters complain that campaign tarpaulins and posters plastered randomly are unsightly. Yet there are those who also doubt the determination of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to take down illegal campaign materials and pursue those responsible for them.  Well, the Comelec is serious. Every week since the campaign period started, local election office workers have been going around to conduct two types of “baklas”…

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Comelec orders 3 local bets to explain actions that may be vote buying

SEASON’S CLUTTER Campaign posters compete for attention at a tricycle terminal near Ilugin Elementary School, Barangay Pinagbuhatan, Pasig City. (Photo from LYN RILLON) MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has asked three more local candidates for the 2025 elections to explain their activities that may be considered vote buying. The poll body’s Committee on Kontra Bigay (CKB) issued show cause orders to Oriental Mindoro ma…

Comelec asks more candidates to explain alleged vote-buying

The Commission on Elections has issued more show-cause orders to more local and national candidates over their alleged involvement in vote-buying.

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has issued show cause orders to 19 more candidates. They are being investigated for alleged vote buying and abuse of state resources. Based on the latest list, this includes Marikina Rep. Stella Quimbo, who is currently running for mayor of the city. Also accused of vote buying and being investigated by the Comelec is Romero Miro Quimbo, who is running for congressman of the First District of Marikina. Apart…