May 23, 2025

Tag: Abuse of State Resources

  • Philippine Election Commission Approves Arrests Without Warrants for Election Offenses

    The Philippine Commission on Elections (Comelec) has recently authorized law enforcement to conduct arrests without warrants for individuals involved in vote-buying, vote-selling, and the misuse of state resources during elections. This decision was outlined in Resolution 11104, which was officially released on January 28 and made public on Monday. According to the resolution, any law…

    Written by

    Jessica Manalili

  • Comelec Authorizes Arrests Without Warrants for Election Offenses

    In a significant move to safeguard the integrity of elections, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has approved the execution of warrantless arrests for individuals involved in vote-buying, vote-selling, and the abuse of state resources during electoral events. This decision was formalized through Resolution 11104, which was officially released on January 28 and announced to the…

    Written by

    Rowena Aquino

  • Exemptions Granted to Government Agencies Amid Election Ban

    In Manila, a number of national and local government offices have been granted exemptions from the upcoming election ban by the Commission on Elections (Comelec), allowing them to continue their operations. As of the latest update, six national agencies and three local entities have received these exemptions. The national agencies include the Department of Health,…

    Written by

    Marites Hernandez