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How much did Senate bets spend, receive in 2019 election campaign?
(UPDATED) Mar Roxas and Bong Go are the biggest spenders and have received the highest amounts of contributions in 2019, based on Statements of Contributions and Expenditures available so far
Senate topnotcher Cynthia Villar reports zero poll contributions
Senator-elect Cynthia Villar spends P135 million for the recent senatorial polls, with zero 'contributions received'
Comelec to monitor social media influencers campaigning for candidates
Under the poll body's campaign rules, paid influencers will be required to report to Comelec the payments for their online posts whether for or against a candidate
105 bets perpetually banned from public office for not filing SOCEs
All candidates, winning or losing, must submit their statement of contributions and expenses (SOCE) to Comelec within 30 days after the elections
Pushing for transparency, keeping public officials in check
It's important to keep an eye on what public officials are up to. Along the way, we also test the government's commitment towards transparency.
Madagascar plague deaths hit 94, with 1,100 suspected cases – WHO
WHO's director for health emergencies in Africa, Ibrahima Soce Fall, says that out of 1,153 suspected cases, 300 are laboratory confirmed
For his victory, Duterte says he owes Imee Marcos, 3 other governors
The President also names Jose Zubiri and Abet Garcia as among the governors who helped him win
#ThewRap: Things you need to know, December 22, 2016
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Duterte: San Miguel's Ramon Ang was campaign donor
The big businessman – whom Duterte praises for his disarming attitude of humility – is not on the list of contributors the President submitted to the Comelec
Who’s who in Duterte's poll contributors list
Here s a quick look at the donors who helped fund Duterte’s successful presidential bid
Can Comelec probe Marcos donation to Duterte?
The Comelec cannot act unless a formal complaint has been lodged Comelec Spokesman James Jimenez tells Rappler
Duterte donor Imee Marcos not in his SOCE
Referring to Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos donation President Rodrigo Duterte says Si Imee pa ang nagbigay Sabi niya inutang daw niya
Who are De Lima's 2016 poll contributors?
UPDATED None of the contributors to the senator s 2016 campaign have been mentioned by the witnesses in the congressional inquiries on the reported drug trade inside Bilibid
Duterte & China, SOCE, Dwayne Wade | 6PM wRap
Watch Rappler’s 6PM newscast with Maria Ressa
Duterte's party to SC: Junk Comelec rule on campaign expense reports
UPDATED PDP Laban argues that the extension of the filing of campaign expenses is clearly an accommodation of the Liberal Party
SC junks plea vs extended SOCE deadline
The petitioners failed to submit a copy of the Comelec resolution extending the deadline for filing Statements of Contributions and Expenditures SOCEs the SC says
Roxas mom Judy is son's biggest campaign donor
Judy Araneta Roxas donated P110 million to her son s campaign based on the SOCE filed by defeated presidential bet Manuel Mar Roxas II
Alvarez to Comelec: Bare resolution extending SOCE deadline
Incoming Davao del Norte Representative Pantaleon Alvarez says the release of the Comelec resolution would allow other parties to challenge its legality
Roxas files SOCE, sends truckload of documents
3rd UPDATE Defeated presidential bet Manuel Mar Roxas II declares that he spent P487 million during the campaign
Comelec accepts Lim's resignation as CFO head
UPDATED Executive Director Jose Tolentino Jr is named officer in charge of the Comelec s Campaign Finance Office
Macalintal to Comelec: Don't accept Lim's resignation
Lawyer Romulo Macalintal says Comelec Commission Christian Lim – and other officials – shouldn t be so thin skinned if the en banc doesn t follow his office s recommendations
Resigned Comelec CFO head Lim: SOCE filing extension illegal
UPDATED Commissioner Christian Robert Lim also expressed frustration over the Comelec en banc s decision given his office s efforts to implement campaign finance rules
Strike out late SOCEs, group asks Comelec
UPDATED The rule of law should favor law abiders not law breakers like LP says Leon Peralta of a newly formed Duterte inspired group
Comelec's campaign finance office chief to resign
Commissioner Christian Robert Lim cites as reason the poll body s extension of the deadline for filing political parties campaign spending reports He remains a commissioner
UNA hits Comelec for extending SOCE filing for LP
It s the death of rule of law says the opposition party but the Comelec spokesman says the decision considered the greater benefit for the greater majority
EXPLAINER: Why not bring the SOCE issue to the Supreme Court?
Adding a layer of qualification to the minimum set by the Constitution for elective offices – like the filing of SOCE before the winning candidates can assume office – is unconstitutional
Comelec extends SOCE filing until June 30
UPDATED Spokesperson James Jimenez says the decision benefits not only the LP which requested the extension but also others that have yet to file their SOCE
No reason for Comelec to reject late SOCE filing – Macalintal
Election lawyer Romulo Macalintal says the Comelec has no authority to change the law which does not prohibit the late submission of campaign spending reports but imposes penalties
Duterte’s cabinet, SOCE, NATO | 12PM wRap
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Comelec office: No to LP's late SOCE filing
Granting the Liberal Party s request for a deadline extension would be unfair to other candidates and parties that complied with the prescribed period
Ex-Comelec chief Brillantes: Late filing of SOCE not illegal
Sixto Brillantes Jr argues that a Comelec resolution on the filing of 2016 campaign spending reports expanded the provision of the law causing confusion
UNA: Don't give 'special treatment' to Roxas, LP in SOCE filing
UNA also urges the Comelec to sanction LP and its presidential bet Mar Roxas for failing to file their SOCEs on time
Abu Sayyaf, Liberal Party, Cavs beat Warriors | 6PM wRap
Watch Rappler’s 6PM newscast with Chay Hofileña
Liberal Party submits SOCE 6 days past deadline
UPDATED The documents do not include the campaign spending report of LP standard bearer Mar Roxas
Who were the biggest election spenders in Aklan?
Congressman elect Carlito Marquez leads all spenders in Aklan with a total of nearly P900 000
Robredo: LP will submit SOCE before June 30
The Vice President elect brushes off speculation that her party s failure to submit its SOCE on time will prevent her from assuming the second highest elective post in the land
Senate race: Tolentino spent most, Isko Moreno got biggest contributions
See how much winning and losing Senate bets spent and how much they received in contributions during the 2016 election campaign
Poe, Robredo spent the most among presidential, VP bets
3rd UPDATE Liberal Party s Mar Roxas requests the Comelec for a 14 day extension in filing his statement of contributions and expenses
Comelec to 2016 candidates: Submit your SOCE by June 8
Under the Omnibus Election Code candidates who fail to submit their Statements of Contributions and Expenditures two consecutive elections are barred from running for public office
EXPLAINER: Common mistakes in declaring campaign expenses
A much swifter and simpler way of pursuing cases of overspending and accepting prohibited donation against candidates is through a petition for disqualification
Comelec proposal: Submit campaign rally expenses within 7 days
Comelec is set to issue stricter guidelines on campaign contributions and expenses
Did Binay 'fronts' keep 2010 campaign funds?
The bank accounts of Limlingan and Baloloy enjoy massive infusion of funds from December 2009 to June 2010 Were these excess funds from donations and contributions?
Marcos campaign donors: Controversial businessmen, lawyers
In 2010 Bongbong Marcos was able to solicit close to P94 million to cover his senatorial campaign expenses on top of the P15 7 million he spent from personal funds
Brillantes: Comelec not singling out JV Ejercito
The poll chief reacts to the opposition senator’s accusation that members of their clan are being targeted – following the ouster of his governor cousin and the pending disqualification case against his father
Elections and the Estrada wealth
UPDATED Rappler looks closely at the finances as well as election contributions and expenses of the Estradas
Comelec warns non-compliant candidates
Candidates who would still not file their SOCEs on May 12 will face administrative cases and election offenses related to campaign finance
Jail time, P100,000 fine for not filing poll spending sought
A Senate bill seeks a P100 000 maximum administrative fine for late filing of election spending reports; a watchdog wants erring candidates imprisoned
Comelec errs in SOCE deficiency of 29 politicians
Four representatives and 25 local officials whom the poll body sought to remove for failing to report campaign expenses turn out to have submitted documents
New reso cancels out Comelec order for pols to vacate posts
Lawyer says a recent Comelec resolution provides no more basis to cite the original grounds for removing elective officials over SOCE deficiencies
Comelec 'can't unseat elected pols'
Can elected officials be removed for failing to file campaign spending reports? A seasoned election lawyer says Comelec has jurisdiction over them only in relation to pending cases or petitions prior to election
