Tag: Omnibus Election Code
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Comelec Clarifies: Negative Campaigning Permitted Under Election Laws
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has affirmed that negative campaigning is within the bounds of the law, as stated by Comelec Chairperson George Erwin Garcia. This statement comes in response to queries about the legality of criticizing other candidates during election campaigns. According to Section 79 of the Omnibus Election Code, election campaigns include activities…
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Comelec Affirms Ban on Ex-Congressman Erice from Caloocan Election Race
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has confirmed the disqualification of former Caloocan City Representative Edgar Erice from contesting the 2nd District seat in the upcoming May 2025 elections. This decision stems from Erice’s persistent critique of the automated election system (AES). The Comelec en banc, in a comprehensive 30-page ruling issued recently, supported the earlier…
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