Comelec exempts DA’s P20 rice project from poll spending ban

Sample ballots allowed, use of Comelec logo prohibited

The Commission on Elections has authorized candidates in the May 12 elections to print sample ballots but reminded them not to use the poll body’s official logo.

'P20 Rice Project' exempted from election spending ban

THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Friday granted the Department of Agriculture exemption from election spending ban, allowing its "P20 Rice Project" to proceed three weeks ahead of the May 12 midterm polls. In requesting the exemption, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. cited the need to continue critical food support for the masses. Laurel said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. authorized the P5-billion program to run initially …

Comelec exempts DA’s P20 rice project from poll spending ban

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has exempted the P20 rice project of the Department of Agriculture (DA) from the poll spending ban, but under certain conditions. File photo of EV ESPIRITU/INQUIRER NORTHERN LUZON MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has exempted the P20 rice project of the Department of Agriculture (DA) from the poll spending ban, but under certain conditions. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Laurel Ti…

Comelec: Strictly no ‘ayuda’ from May 2 to May 12

ILOILO City – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is implementing a 10-day ban on the distribution of all financial assistance, or ayuda, from May 2 to election day on May 12 to prevent the misuse of government resources for political gain. Under the Omnibus Election Code and Comelec Resolution No. 11060, the ban includes programs […]