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Here are the biggest campaign contributors to 2019’s winning senators
(UPDATED) Businessmen, friends, family, and political parties bankroll the campaigns of the 12 winning senators in the 2019 midterm elections
All incoming Cebu City bets meet SOCE deadline
An election lawyer said that losing candidates do not need to file a SOCE. The winning candidates, on the other hand, have 6 months to file theirs.
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 says 2019 candidates, parties must file SOCE by June 13
Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez says all candidates and parties, regardless of whether or not they won in the 2019 elections, must submit their statement of contributions and expenditures
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
Who were the biggest election spenders in Aklan?
Congressman elect Carlito Marquez leads all spenders in Aklan with a total of nearly P900 000
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 fines 4,600 candidates over unreported expenses
The poll body is set to collect around P52 3 million in fines from 2013 candidates who failed to report their campaign expenses
Candidate of the masses?
At least according to contributions reports it s not Teddy Casiño who was able to tap the support of the marginalized but Nancy Binay who belongs to a political dynasty
Comelec wants cap on poll contributions
It s used for money making a poll commissioner says – the candidate solicit campaign contributions then withdraws from the race
